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The Takeover

Super BOWL Game & 3rd annual Chili Cookoff.

Valentine's Ball & Pre-Release party

Dj Royski Code Red Valentine Party

Mardi Gras Madness

Under new management launch party.

Welcome Bambi Knutson!

DJS: Rob Davis, Daugenix & Scratch.

Wear your Mardi Gras attire, we’ve got you covered in Beads!

DJ Rob Davis

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contents February 2012 on the cover: Afer popular demand, Blinded by Love is back! Who drank too much?

Who talked until close? Who is still going on dates?! Flip to page 38!

who, what & when 06

What’s on 605Magazine.com

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Contributors

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Events Recap

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February Events Calendar

reviews & recommendations 18

Beyond Borders

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Album Review: Night Shield

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Tech Blend: Dump Your Computer

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Profiles in Sound

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Creative Writing

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A Taste of Sarcasm: M.B Haskett

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Delish Delights

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Get Involved: Rare Disease Symposium

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life, love & laughter 36

February Checklist

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COVER: Blinded by Love

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The Scoop: 1st Person History

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The Real Deal: Patricia Solis Rivero

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Relationships 101

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Ask the Johns

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605 Factoids

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Fashion Alert

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Day to Night

fitness & health 60

Daffodil Days

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Santosha Hot Yoga

steals 64

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Jazz and Blues announcement: Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues is currently seeking submissions from local musicians to perform at the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival – JazzFest 2012, July 26-28 at Yankton Trail Park. The deadline for submissions is Wed., Feb. 15.

Visit our website for details!

Check out this month’s Street Style with Leonia Tran.

“I had a first date that started out very normal with dinner downtown and a movie. After the movie, we walked around Falls Park after midnight and decided to go up on top of a very large hill nearby to get an innocent view of the city at night. Little did we know that we were not alone and were soon visited by the “city’s finest.” I was questioned about alcohol, drug possession, they wanted to search my car, and they separated me from my date and asked her if she was being held against her will - everything a couple wants to be questioned about on a first date. Luckily it wasn’t enough to scare us away from a second date.”

- Ashton Beck, via Facebook.

“The first date I had with my boyfriend of two years was really awkward. We didn’t know each other well, and his cousin of his same age had to come with. His cousin flirted with me more than my boyfriend did.”

- Beth Farnsworth, via Facebook.

“One dude called me 30 minutes before he came to pick me up and just started chatting. He started telling me about his day, himself...you know, all the things one would expect to hear once the date actually started.

After 15 minutes or so, I said that I still had to finish getting ready and would meet him downstairs when he arrived. Then he spent the entire time complaining about his TWO ex-wives and his daughter who was getting ready to go to college next year and what a ‘bunch of sluts’ sorority girls are. I made a mental note that he didn’t ask me anything about myself except if I had ever played ‘tequila volleyball.’ Then, after dinner, he asked if I wanted to ‘go to the mall’ because ‘there wasn’t really anything else to do.’ Keep in mind this was a Friday night in Des Moines, Iowa. I just asked to go home, then he chewed me out for ‘not giving him a chance.’

- Kyla Madsen, via Facebook.

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contributors February 2012

Carl Anthony – Writer When not writing for 605 Magazine, he works as a service advisor with Luxury Auto Mall in Sioux Falls. Carl also produces the John Tesh Radio Show on KELO-FM and is a disc jockey for Backyard Broadcasting Radio Stations, KELO-FM, KTWB and Q95-7. He is a manager/ advocate for some of the biggest names in South Dakota hip-hop, like Trey Lane and V the Noble One. Denise DePaolo – Writer Denise works as a news producer in Sioux Falls. She lives with her husband, Tony, and two Miniature Schnauzers. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going places and taking naps.

Jaida Grey Eagle – Photographer Jaida is 23 years old and is currently a student, retail worker, photographer, receptionist and a jedi. She enjoys long-boarding, photography, collecting vinyl, her culture, and living life to the fullest.

Manny Fraker – Writer Manny hails from the “Windy City,” but now calls Sioux Falls home. He craves sports for breakfast and metal music for lunch. He cheers for all the Chicago sports teams not named the White Sox.

Lisa Peterson – Writer Lisa lives in rural Brandon, S.D. with her husband and two children. She received her degree in mass communications from St. Cloud State University and has enjoyed running her own marketing communications company, Main Ideas, for the past 19 years.

Dan Thorson – Photographer Dan is 27 years old and was born and raised in Sioux Falls. He enjoys photography, and is always thinking of ways to approach a subject.

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events Recap 2012 Battle for the Arts

Around 100 people attended the 3rd season kickoff for Battle for the Arts at Club David on Jan. 6. Josh Miller won against Robert Bruce in the sanctioned battle, and Solomon Carlson defeated Ben Mercer in the exhibition battle (where audience members get 15 seconds to scribble on their canvas).

For more info on the new season and their new look (now on Fridays), visit the Battle for the Arts Facebook page.

Photos by Jaida Grey Eagle Robert Bruce.

Micah Luke.

Ben Mercer stressed over his scribble.

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Josh Miller talks to onlookers.

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers The Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Concert Series continued Jan. 20 with the sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Highlights included Lavay signing autographs and honoring the late Etta James with a rendition of “At Last.� For more info on the series, visit www.sfjb.org.

Photos by Dan Thorson

A signed guitar was given away.

Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers.

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events February 2012 DOWNTOWN Feb. 3 Downtown First Fridays Downtown Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy exceptional shopping, original art, entertainment, dining and much, much more. For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.

Feb. 4 Brrvana Winter Outdoor Beer Festival Monk’s House of Ale Repute. 3 p.m.-close. Celebrate with great beer, food, games and fun! There will be over 20 beers new to the Sioux Falls market, many available only this one time.

Outdoor games, including beer keg shuffle, keg races and bobbing for coasters, plus a few surprises.

Feb. 21 Deelightful Green Class!

Museum of Visual Materials. Just because you are craving winter comfort food doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy. Join Dee Di Memmo, author of the cookbook Vegan Deelight and owner of Deelightful Green, to learn how to make healthier, meat and dairy free alternatives to Macaroni and Cheese and chili as well as a great basic soup starter. To sign up for the class, call Jessica at (605) 271-9500 to reserve your spot! Admission $5 with proceeds benefiting the museum and Feeding South Dakota.

Feb. 29 Magazine Swap and Talk Museum of Visual Materials. Are you slightly obsessed with magazines, but don’t feel like buying or subscribing to each and every magazine that is out there? Do you like the idea of recycling, gabbing with others, and social interaction? Here is a group for you. Gather your mags, pick an article to share, bring a lunch and chat up! Any magazine! For more info, call (605) 271-9500.

– midnight. Everyone enjoys $3 ROKK Vodka 9 p.m. – close.

18+ 2/9. No cover (21+). For more info, visit www.ClubDavidSF. com.

Feb. 3 Movie Night at the Museum: The Muppet Movie For more info, flip to page 36!

Feb. 3 | 17 Battle for the Arts Club David. 8 p.m. Artists are set up in a bracketed tournament to go head to head the first and third Friday of the month. Two artists create large scale drawings armed only with a marker.

Sponsored by Club David, Sunny Radio and ROKK Vodka. DJ Daugenix to follow. 21+ No cover. For more info, visit www.

ClubDavidSF.com.

Feb. 5 Super “Bowl” Game & 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff Club David. Game on the big screens, party starts at 4 p.m. No cover. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www.

ClubDavidSF.com.

Feb. 10 Valentine’s Ball & Pre-Release Party Club David. 9 p.m. Presented by Dakota South Records and West Coast productions with B. of Dakota South. Self-titled debut album free with paid admission. Lingerie contest, ladies free if a contestant. Prizes include $50 bar tab, tanning package and more! $10 cover. 21+ For more info and a list of all events visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

Feb. 10 & 11 Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage

Feb. 1 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 29 Co-Ed Zumba Downtown w/ Elisabeth Hunstad

Feb. 10-12 4th Annual Winterfest of Wheels

Club David. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.

Ditch the workout and join the party on the main level dance floor. Sessions are $7 or starts a punch card 10/$60. For more info, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Feb. 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 College ID Night Club David. 9 p.m. Top-40 DJ “Scratch and Sniff” dance and music videos. College ID 2-fers (wells and domestics) 10 p.m.

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Mercy Church. Fri. 7-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For more info or to register online, visit www.LaughYourWay.com.

For more info, flip to page 36!

Feb. 10 & 11 Oscar Nominated Short Films - 2012 Washington Pavilion. One time only to see the Oscar-nominated live action, animation and documentary short films. 7 p.m. animation and live-action shorts with 20-minute intermission.

1 p.m. Saturday matinee. Bring back stub for the documentary shorts program. $15 for entire event. For more info, visit www.

WashingtonPavilion.org.

Feb. 10 | 25 PavTALKS Washington Pavilion. PavTALKS is a forum for speakers with big ideas worth exploring. We believe in the power of ideas to promote creativity and have impact. We are opening our stage for innovators to come inform, engage, and spread ideas.

PavTALKS is nonbiased and multidisciplinary. PavTALKS include individual presenters, panel discussions and moderated debates. The goal for these programs is to keep the ideas fresh, applicable, and thought-provoking. Feb. 10, 3:30-5 p.m. - Surf Painting Series: Hang 10. Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. - Chemistry of Love, free! For more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.

Feb. 12 Garrison Keillor Washington Pavilion Belbas Theater. 7 p.m. Films are unrated. For more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.

Feb. 17-19 | 24-26 Driving Miss Daisy For more info, flip to page 37!

Feb. 18 Mardi Gras Madness Club David. 9 p.m. Wear Mardi Gras attire, they have the beads!

DJ Rob Davis. Drink features. No cover. 21+ For more info and a list of all events visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Feb. 26 Sioux Empire Wedding Showcase Holiday Inn Express, Brandon, S.D. 12-4 p.m. The Sioux Empire Wedding Showcase is a South Dakota Premier one of a kind bridal event that provides a unique opportunity for brides and grooms to meet some of the premier Wedding Professionals in the Sioux Empire for their wedding day! There will be some lucky brides that will win rings from Riddle’s Jewelry, $500 Travel Gift Certificate from Delta Honeymoons provided by Travel Leaders and other prizes throughout the day. Make sure to Pre-register at the website listed above for more entries into the drawings. Sponsored by Holiday Inn Express of Brandon, Riddle’s Jewelry, Energy Productions, Studio Blu Photography and the Flower Mill. For more info, visit www.

SiouxEmpireWeddings.com.

GOOD CAUSE Feb. 4 Mall Walk Empire Mall. 9 a.m. Now in its 18th year, this fund raising walkathon gathers families, friends and co-workers for a six-mile walk in the comfort of the Empire Mall. Proceeds are used to buy equipment, toys and special adapted items for the children. Over 1,000 supporters of Children’s Care participated last year, raising over $85,000. For more info, visit www.cchs. org.

Petco Dog Adoption Day

Sioux Falls Petco. Come visit the Sioux Empire Pit Rescue dogs just waiting for wonderful new homes. This should be

a fun event to come and meet your new best friend. All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all shots, micro-chipped, housetrained, and crate trained. www.pitrescue.weebly.com

Feb. 25 Rare Disease Symposium For more info, flip to page 34!

Sports Feb. 3 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 25 | 29 Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m. For more info, visit www.

SFStampede.com.

Feb. 7 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 19 Sioux Falls Skyforce Sioux Falls Arena. 7 p.m. For more info, visit www.NBA.com/ dleague/siouxfalls.

Feb. 26 Sioux Falls Storm Sioux Falls Arena. 2:05 p.m. For more info, visit www.

SiouxFallsStorm.com.

MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month. For more show listings, visit www.

CollectiveEffortsUnion.com, www.PepperEntertainment. com, www.ClubDavidSF.com, www.Myspace.com/ PhoenixLoungeLive, or www.44Downtown.com.

Feb. 2 | 16 Stop Motion Music Club David. 9 p.m. No cover. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Feb. 4 The Takeover Club David. 9 p.m. Under new management launch party – Welcome Bambi Knutson! Featuring Club David house DJ’s Rob Davis, Daugenix and Scratch. No cover. 21+ For a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Bob Marley Birthday Bash

Red Eye Bar. 9 p.m. Free! Features members of Lunar Funk Theory with Bob Marley and the Wailers covers all night. 21+

Feb. 11 Valentine’s Bash! Featuring the Johnny Holm Band El Riad Shrine. 7:30 p.m. 15th Annual Fife & Drum Valentine’s Bash! Featuring the fabulous Johnny Holm Band. Doors open at 7:30 with Johnny hitting the stage at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are still just $15 and can be obtained at all Lewis ticket outlets and the El Riad Shrine office. Proceeds to benefit the El Riad Fife & Drum. 21+ For more info, visit www.elriad.org.

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events February 2012 Feb. 11 DJ Royski Code Red Valentine Party Club David. 9 p.m. Wear red if you’re taken and white if you’re single. Royski will give free CDs to early arrivals. Free. 21+

Feb. 11 Hollywood Tonight 2012: “Tail Gate Party.”

Feb. 12 Truth & AdApt

$30 individual, $250 general table (8 chairs), supporter table (8 chairs) $300 or sponsor table (up to 10 chairs) $650. Reserve your tickets today at (605) 224-0256.

Bonnies Bar. 8 p.m. With special guest Breakneck the Mage and more! $6. 18+

Feb. 14 Martin Zellar CD Release w/ Rich Show Washington Pavilion Belbas Theater. 7 p.m. All ages. Tickets available at www.WashingtonPavilion.org.

Feb. 15 Snowstorm Music Tour 2012 For more info, flip to page 36!

Feb. 17 Amos Slade w/ June Embers & The Amidon Affair For more info, flip to page 24!

Feb. 24 The Sewer Rats Boonies Bar. $5. 21+.

Feb. 25 Culture Cry Wolf Boonies Bar. 10 p.m. $7, 21+ and $10, 18+

PIERRE Feb. 3-4 Winter Fishing Tournament 2012 Fish Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe or publicly accessible waters. You have the choice to fish through the ice or from your boat, it’s up to you. Two person teams (maximum 200 teams); $100 entry fee per team. Cash prizes for Biggest Fish and Total Weight.

100% net payout. Drawings for lots of great prizes; all entrants eligible for prize drawings. Multiple fish species, walleye, northern pike, perch, bluegill, crappie, and bass. Entry form available at www.pierrewfw.com.

Feb. 5 Tasty Science: SDSU Ice Cream Research & Making a Valentine Ornament Cultural Heritage Center. 1:30-4 p.m. SDSU Dairy Science Instructor Howard H. Bonnemann will discuss the science that goes into making ice cream in “Tasty Science.” After his talk, visitor can enjoy “Making a Valentine Ornament.” All supplies for ornament making will be provided. SDSU ice cream will be served that afternoon as well.

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Feb. 13 | 27 Social Media Marketing I and II CUC. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+ and more) to promote your company, your organization or yourself. $30 admission.

Feb. 14 36th Annual Pierre/Fort Pierre Kiwanis Pancake Feed United Methodist Church. 4:30-7 p.m. Treat your sweetheart to all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes. This fundraiser supports youth-related activities in the Pierre/Fort Pierre community.

Also serving whole-hog sausage on the side along with milk and coffee. $6 adults, $3 kids and 4 and under free!

Feb. 24, 25, 26 Pierre Players Presents: “All My Sons” Grand Opera House. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Drama, written by Arthur Miller. Director: Michael Pangburn; Assistant Director: Hannah Carda; Technical Director: Larry Johnson.”All My Sons” tells the story of Joe Keller, a captain of industry during World War II, whose business partner was imprisoned some years before the play starts for selling faulty parts to an airplane manufacturer, which led to the death of American soldiers. A love affair between Keller’s son Chris, and Ann Deever--the daughter of the business partner, the bitterness of Deever’s son, who returns from the war to find his father in prison and his father’s partner free, and the reaction of a son to his father’s guilt escalate towards a climax of electrifying intensity.

Fees vary.

Feb. 25 Black & White Night Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center. 6:30-11 p.m. Come as a flapper, gangster, silver-screen star. Come back to the 1920’s at the PYSpeakeasy. All public welcome. Silent auction and raffle.

Dessert and cash bar. $25/$20 for PYP members. For more info, visit www.pierreyoungprofesssionals.com.

Juell Johnson Jazz Festival

Please join the Short Grass Arts Council for the Juell Johnson Jazz Festival. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission $10. For more info, call Barb Wood at (605) 567-3597.

Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.

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beyond BORDERS

with Mark Lloyd

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

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

Ed King

by David Guterson

In the summer of 1962, Walter Cousins does something kind of dumb. He sleeps with the babysitter. She is maybe 16. Maybe.

That’s never a good idea.

Her name is Diane Burroughs, and she gets pregnant. Walter wants to pay for an abortion, but when Diane won’t do that, he offers to help her give the baby up for adoption. Instead, Diane has the baby, tells Walter she is keeping it, milks Walter for $250 a month for support, and leaves the baby on a doorstep.

This Diane girl is not a nice person.

But, so begins the life of Ed King.

Ed is adopted into an upper-class family and given everything he needs to thrive.

But as a rebellious teenager, Ed is into fast cars. He ends up getting mad at an old man on the road and drives him right off the street.

The man dies.

Vowing to turn his life around, Ed goes on

What to watch for in February I Am the Market: How to Smuggle Cocaine by the Ton, in Five Easy Lessons

by Luca Rastello

to be quite successful. He goes to Stanford University and gets a degree in mathematics.

He starts his own company doing search engine stuff, which at the time, in the 1980s, didn’t mean much to most people.

But Ed wanted to be the “King of Search,” and he would be. But Ed would need a queen, and when he meets a beautiful older woman at the Pacific Science Center, he thinks he might have just found her.

I’m going to stop right here, because if you had paid attention to the title of this book, and if you know anything about Greek tragedies, then you know what’s going on here.

That’s right, folks.

Ed King killed his real father in that car accident, and that beautiful older woman he meets is his real mother.

Incest is always a lot of fun, really.

Everything is Broken

by John Shirley

Forget about grams and kilos, people - we’re talking about tons of cocaine here. And it’s nice, because it seems like it’s laid out in an easy-to-understand format. It’s sort of like “Cocaine Smuggling for Dummies.”

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This 20-year-old guy moves to a town in northern California called Freedom. The local mayor has ideas about decentralizing his town, leaving Freedom without the normal federal support. Then a tsunami hits.

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album REVIEW

by Manny “Metal” Fraker

Night Shield-The Hangover If excess is your thing, and booze and women are your game, then Night Shield Entertainment is here to be the soundtrack to your all-night party. If you have not had the pleasure to party with the Night Shield crew, you may not know who they are or that they can really throw down. Not only has Gabriel Night Shield brought Native American rap to the forefront of the South Dakota music scene with his own records, but he has also produced many protégés such as Maniac: The Siouxpernatural and Cinatra.

I asked Gabriel if he could describe what Night Shield is all about in three adjectives. He responded, “In the intro to my last album it says, ‘Sex, drunks and hip-hop - the three words most commonly used to describe N.S.E. I’d say run with that.”

When you first push play on “The Hangover,” you are greeted by a rousing introduction (reminiscent of a Dos Equis beer commercial) that will massage your mindset for what is to come. The intro puts Night Shield back on his pedestal where no emcee can reach him. Track two, “The Way We Do It,” is a professional demonstration of just how far this self-made man has come as a rapper/producer, etc. If it doesn’t make you move, you might be dead. “Everybody Recognize Me” is a powerful piece of modern hip-hop with bass that will explode your chest. Upon listening to “99 Bottles” for the first time, I immediately went to buy a bottle of Hennessy, (I wasn’t sure why, but it sure tasted good).

The more I listened, the more it brought me back to the DJ Quik

anthem, “Tonite.” I’m not sure if it was meant to be that way, but both songs always make me grin. Track seven, “Hyphy,” slowly sloshes forward with mystical grooves and a killer bass track.

The tenth track, “Still N.S.E.,” is a battle cry against all those haters who dare tread in the path of Gabriel and his hardcore N.S.E. crew. “Every Time I See You” is practically a pop classic, that is, until Night Shield brings his nasty edge to the table/mixing board. “Get It All The Time” is another thundering exposé of grinding hip-hop that features local peer, Trey “King Hustler” Lane. The 13th cut, “Baby Girl,” is a beautiful rhythm-laden tribute to daughters. As a father of a daughter, I feel and understand his need to pay homage to his own flesh and blood.

“The Real” features Trey Lane once again, as well as Soulcrate Music, and it is an aggressive, wall-crumbling classic that links the “powers that be” in the state of Mount Rushmore. “Games,” number 15, is an awesome orchestral cut, and track 19 will have the whole upper Midwest dancing by this summer. The titletrack, 17, is a groundbreaking fusion of rap and metal that features the screams of Jorelle Schoeberl of the local metal outfit, Fluxx. The song is distortedly gratifying, and wrecks me every time I hear it. It is the truest form of fusion since Anthrax and Public Enemy joined forces in the early 1990s. Track 18, “Monsters,” (featuring Maniac: The Siouxpernatural, Nikko McFadden, Frank Waln, Jon Valentine, Danny Boy, V The Noble One, Young Trev, Exile, Dre’ and Vagabond) is a nine-minute melody that features many chants and changes with epic vibes and beats. Gabriel Night Shield is a beast amongst prey, and he will still be hunting another 10 years from this day.

Rating:

Also listening to: Big SeanFinally Famous

KornPath of Totality

WhitechapelRecorrupted EP

This is a typical pop/rap record. His swagger is juicier than most, and the BIG is to be respected.

This album has been dubbed “future metal,” but let’s hope not. However, if someone told me it was produced

by Marilyn Manson (which it’s not) I would have believed them. If it’s the future of Korn, at least it’s tolerable.

The first two songs are deeply savage efforts, followed by two very odd, but pleasing remixes, and one wowing acoustic romp.

(Favorite Tracks: “Memories Pt. 2” featuring John Legend, “What Goes Around” and “100 keys” featuring Rick Ross.)

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(Favorite track: “Narissistic Cannibal” featuring Skrillex & Kill The Noise.)

(Favorites tracks: “Section 8” and “Strength Beyond Strength.”)

tech blend Dump your computer

by Devon Schreiner

Today’s technology is tomorrow’s junk, and there is nothing you can do about it. New computers will be released, faster processors will be manufactured, and bigger hard drives will be announced. The exponential improvement of technology creates an exponential growth of computers in landfills. There is no way around it. What most people don’t know is there are things you should do to protect your security and information when throwing these machines out. Make sure you follow these tips when you are getting rid of an old computer.

Backup Phase -

The first thing a person needs to do when getting rid of

an old computer is to get all of their information backed up and saved somewhere other than in the soon-to-bedisposed device. Flash drives and external hard drives are cheap, easy ways to store and transfer information from computer to computer. These devices can also be used to save backups of your important documents when you’re not migrating computers.

Before you move onto the next phase, do a test and make sure your files will open on a new computer if you’re moving them. Especially when moving to a different operating system or from older machines, the formats can get mixed up a bit.

Do the necessary testing to make sure everything works before it’s too late.

It’s also a good idea to make sure you can locate all of the installation files and CD’s for all of your programs. Nothing is worse than not being able to find the disc to reinstall your favorite program or game as soon as you need it.

Nothing is worse than not being able to find the disc to reinstall your favorite program or game as soon as you need it.

Cleanup Phase A backup copy has been made, and you now have access to all of your precious information. You can chuck the old

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computer into the nearest dumpster now, right? No. Not only do you still have access to all of your information, but so does whoever picks up your old computer. The computer needs to be wiped clean before you do anything with it.

Many simple programs exist that will easily complete this task. My favorite is “Darik’s Boot and Nuke,” also known as DBAN. A person can download it from DBAN.org, burn it to a CD, boot the computer to that CD, type in the word “autonuke,” and DBAN will automatically wipe the hard drive a specified number of times, making it completely useless to someone snooping for information. *NOTE* This is not reversible! This deletes your information FOREVER! Only do this if you have completely backed up everything!

There are other “cleaning” methods that will get the job done just as well, but will leave your hard drive a little bit more unusable. A person could take a giant magnet to their hard drive, use a big hammer, or - one of the favorites of the internet - shoot it with big guns. These options are more viable when you don’t need to use the hard drive again, and are not the preferred routes if you want to sell your computer.

A person could take a giant magnet to their hard drive, use a big hammer, or one of the favorites of the internet - shoot it with big guns.

Discharge Phase -

Recycle. The first option for getting rid of that old hunk

of junk is recycling it. The Household Hazardous Waste facility in Sioux Falls is ready to take any and all electronics, and will recycle them in an eco-friendly manner. There are also many other companies in town that will do the same thing, completely free.

Donate. If your computer is still in functioning condition, there’s no reason not to keep it in service. If you’re feeling generous, donate your computer. There is an array of charities looking for computers that can be re-purposed for families who can’t afford a computer, or for after school programs.

Another place to donate your used computer would be to your local geek. Geeks love computers. Just because your computer doesn’t have much value to you, doesn’t mean that someone else couldn’t use it in some form or another.

Sell it. I believe this is one of the worst options for getting rid of your computer, because electronics lose their monetary value quicker than anything else. While they usually maintain their functionality, people are more likely to spend their money on a new computer rather than a used one. But, you can always take out a newspaper ad, try eBay, Craigslist, Zaarly and all the others to try to make a few extra dollars.

If you don’t want to get rid of your computer this second and would rather find ways to reuse it, make sure you check out my blog at blog.DevonSchreiner.com. I’ve got a whole list of ways to use your old computers and get that “extra life” out of them. You’ll always get your money’s worth out of your computer when you reuse it.

You can chuck the old computer into the nearest dumpster

NO.

now, right?

Not only do you still have access to all of your information, but so does whoever picks up your old computer.

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profiles IN SOUND Feb. 17 | Amos Slade Boonies Bar | 9 p.m. $7, 21+ | $10, 18+

by Lucy Albers

Amos Slade is a newer band from Sioux Falls, winding through several member changes before they landed on their current, and seemingly best, lineup: Nick Engbers (vocals/guitar), Dan Ludeman (guitar/vocals), Landon Heil (bass) and Phil Mueller (drums) comprise the rock group that has already made a big impact in a short amount of time.

In just over a year, the group has shown the local music scene that they’re a band to know. With several shows already in the books, the group is preparing for their biggest one yet. On Feb. 17, they will celebrate the release of their first EP, “Cartography.”

The album contains five songs displaying their melodic shoe-gazer side, as well as their upbeat indierock personality. “American Nightmare” shows off their Top-40 attraction with catchy guitars and buoyant drum background. Lyrically, the song is relatable to anyone with an “average” life, or even anyone who has experienced a mundane day.

“Fort Door Sign” slows the melody down a little, focusing more on a hypnotizing riff. As the song builds, it starts to sound more like something found on “Guitar Hero.”

“Love Well” continues this

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ballad trend with a more poetic entrance leading into a much bigger track than the first 60 seconds make it seem.

Picking up with thicker guitar parts and steady drumming, it ends more like the soundtrack to your first kiss with your 8th grade crush at the middle school dance where everything just “works out.”

“Rivers” speeds the album up a bit, with more staccato verses and wailing guitar. After seeing the band live several times, I can clearly picture the group

performing this song, moving more rhythmically and passionately. This is the song where they start to sweat.

“Streams” is similar, with a strong groove that causes your toe to tap without intention. It shows the diversity of showmanship for all musicians involved in the group, from the big chorus to the simple chants in the last third.

Overall the EP is a great production for a first effort. Of course the musicianship is nothing to be surprised

junkies alike.

Amos Slade will be performing at Boonies Bar on Feb. 17, with openers June Embers and The Amidon Affair.

The EP will be available at the show as well as Last Stop CD Shops, Ernie November and online. Visit their Facebook or www.amosslade.com for more information on upcoming events and new music.

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about, with the members hailing from groups such as The Spill Canvas, Foley and The Glass Atlantic. Amos Slade shows a diverse range of sound, leading them to open for anyone from Switchfoot to The Appleseed Cast.

This is the kind of group that has the talent to make an impact in not only local, but regional and possibly national music. This isn’t the type of band that crams into a frat basement for a kegger. These guys deserve to be selling out theaters to hipsters and music

Landon Heil, Nick Engbers, Phil Mueller and Dan Ludeman

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profiles IN SOUND The 3rd Annual 605 Summer Classic Calling for Bands!

605 Magazine is currently seeking submissions for bands to perform at the 3rd Annual 605 Summer Classic.

Chosen bands will perform live at the 8th & Railroad Center on the new dates for the music event, June 22 and 23. The date change has been made to find a “home” for the Classic.

“August is such a busy month, and the 605 Summer Classic is still trying to find its designated weekend that everyone can look forward to every year,” said John Snyder, 605 Magazine’s director of sales and marketing.

This will set the music event as a summer kickoff, rather than a summer wrap-up celebration.

“The summer is such a fantastic part of the year in Sioux Falls, but it just fades in without fanfare,” Snyder said.

“We want to celebrate the arrival of

shorts and tank tops with a bang.”

Along with the change of month will be a change in format. Usually an allday event, the 605 Summer Classic will be two evenings.

“The early part of the day seemed to be harder for people to attend because of their schedules,” Snyder said. “This year we are bringing the same amount of music, but will do it in two evenings instead of one long day.”

Besides the change of scheduling, the number of bands will remain the same with two of the eight being local and regional headliners. Attendees can still expect great music, local vendors and delicious food. The 605 Summer Classic also has new elements planned that will be announced at a later date.

“We’re going to outdo ourselves.

Put it on your calendar,” Snyder said.

“I hope everyone is ready for a great weekend.”

Images by Dan Thorson

The deadline for band submissions is Thursday, March 1. Interested musicians can send press kits and audio samples (digital or hard copy) to: 605 Magazine 300 N Cherapa Place Suite 504 Sioux Falls, SD 57103 For more info or for electronic press kits, e-mail contact@605magazine.com

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creative WRITING About the author: Caleb Jordan Schulz is a writer, illustrator and nomad, currently finding himself in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His fiction can be found in Subversion, Scape, Crossed Genres Year Two anthology, Ray Gun Revival and Innsmouth Free Press. In between his work for Lightspeed Magazine, he’s a freelance editor, and blogs occasionally at theright2write.blogspot.com.

THURSDAY IN THE GARDEN OF JASMINE AND URNS

The day-long downpour soaked Mauro to the bone, but the rain was the last thing on his mind.

He looked at Juanita, his twin sister.

Her face, heavy with wrinkles, and spotted with the passing of years, had a vitality to it he’d not seen in decades. She smiled, patted her backpack, and gave him a nod.

At a break in traffic they cut across Avenida Bolivar, down an alley, and out onto a sidewalk. There, they stopped. Across the street was the garden.

Stretching several city blocks, the garden was enclosed on all sides by ivy-choked stone walls. The only entrance was a tall iron fence overgrown with weeds where, if you squinted hard enough, you might get a glimpse into the garden.

If it even was a garden.

Rumors changed over the years. It had been a sports field, or a cemetery, or a park, or a playground. But no one played there anymore. Tales of abducted children and dark rituals hung over the garden like a brooding storm. Even the borrachos and street gangs steered clear of it.

Juanita went first, followed by Mauro, tiptoeing across the street to the wall. Their footsteps echoed as they ap-

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proached the gate. The bent and blackened rungs of the gate leered at them.

“Let’s go back,” said Mauro.

Juanita shook her head and touched the gate. “See? It’s just a gate.”

Mauro rubbed his knees. “We’re too old for this.”

“Those were the rules.”

She squeezed through the gate’s rungs, waving Mauro to follow. He did, slowly. They stepped through the weeds and nettles to a path on the other side. Ahead, the path forked and then forked again; its surface covered with dark, wet leaves. The scent of jasmine was thick in the air.

They walked slowly as the path curved around enormous trees and overgrown bushes. To their right and left they passed fountains covered in moss, stained from years of neglect. In the center of each fountain was a pedestal on which stood a single covered vase.

“What are they?” whispered Mauro.

“Urns.”

Mauro gulped. “Whose urns?”

Juanita shrugged.

“I think we should go back,” said Mauro.

“Not yet.”

Juanita led them down a side path, sidestepping trees until they reached a fountain on the left-hand side. Raindrops pitter-pattered on the surface of the water, the ripples cutting their reflections into a thousand diamonds.

Juanita took off her backpack and opened it. She pulled out a bottle. Liquid shifted inside.

“Are you sure this is it?” asked Mauro.

“When mother died, her note was very specific. It had to be a Thursday, raining, and this place.”

She stepped close to the fountain edge and eyed the water before reaching out and placing her foot on a stepping stone just below the surface. Her foot slipped a few inches and nearly lost her balance, but Mauro caught her arm.

Steadied, she moved to the next stone. By the fifth, she was able to reach out and steady herself on the pedestal. She carefully wiped the grime away from the placard on the urn, read the name and couldn’t help but smile.

She opened the top of the urn, and then did the same with her bottle. Then she upended the liquid into the urn, filling it to the top. A hollow whistling came from the urn.

“I’m not sure this is such a good idea,” muttered Mauro.

“Trust me.”

Juanita lifted the urn toward the sky, just visible through the trees. Rain trickled down the urn’s sides. She then slowly turned the urn, pouring the contents slowly into the fountain’s waters. The gray sludge seemed to fall slowly. Below, the waters began to bubble, and hints of light flickered under the surface.

“Let’s get out of here,” hissed Mauro.

Juanita set the urn back on the pedestal, and stepped down into the fountain’s water.

“Don’t!” said Mauro Juanita lowered herself down and then reclined, disappearing beneath the surface. Lights flashed, and water hissed. Minutes passed until the lights ceased and the water grew still. But then a shape emerged. Water slid off the body as she stood. Wet clothes draped off her ten-year-old frame. Her young skin no longer sagged with age, and her hair shone with the luster of youth. She looked at him and smiled, her teeth dazzling white.

Mauro tried to speak, but only managed to stammer.

Juanita grabbed his hand. When she spoke it was like hearing the voice of his sister in a dream.

“Come, Mauro. Let’s find an urn for you.”

Mauro dropped her hand. “No.” “You can’t back out now. After we waited so long.”

“You know what happened while we waited?”

“What?”

“We lived our life. And I don’t need a second chance to do that.”

Mauro looked down at his twin, now separated by time, and backed away.

“I’m sorry,” he whispered.

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a taste of SARCASM M.B. Haskett: A Delicatessen with Polly Dean

“The sea was angry that day, my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.”

- George Costanza

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of the State Theatre opening within the year, the more places open later, the better. Mix in their beer and wine offerings at M.B. Haskett’s and you have yourself the perfect date night or evening with friends.7 For lunch I decided to try one of Michael Haskett’s recommendations: a Nutella crepe. Okay, so it sounds more like dessert, but all in a day’s work, eh? They offer sweet and savory selections of crepes featuring Gruyere cheese in the savory category and apricots, raspberries and Nutella in the sweet selections. The crepe was amazing. I hadn’t had a crepe since we made them for French Club in high school.8 After he makes the crepe, he folds them up, wraps them in aluminum foil (if you’re taking it to go), and creates a perfectly portable, light breakfast.

For lunch9 I got a baguette that was pre-made and ready to go in their case.10 Prosciutto, Brie and a fresh baguette made for an amazingly satisfying palate pleaser of a sandwich. They offer fresh fruit, chips and a great quinoa salad to have on the side, though I’m sure this will be changing along with the rest of their menu. It would be hard for me to

Photos by Polly Dean

Del·i·ca·tes·sen: a store selling foods already prepared, or requiring little preparation for serving, such as cooked meats, cheese, salads, and the like. Sounds exciting and sophisticated, right? Wrong. The dictionary’s definition of delicatessen varies immensely from the newest delicatessen in town. M.B. Haskett just opened at 324 S. Phillips (formerly Michelle’s Coffee) and I got some of the first tastes.1 While waiting for M.B. Haskett to open, I decided to figure out what a deli really was, what they served, and how they differed from other eateries, especially in downtown Sioux Falls.

According to Wikipedia (which is the front-runner of knowledge and information on the World Wide Web2), delicatessens could be described as a “synthesis of a grocery store and a fast food restaurant.” After visiting M.B. Haskett’s, I wouldn’t describe it as either.

I visited on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and it was unexpectedly slow for opening day. Only a handful of downtown businesses were open for the federal holiday3, and traffic on the streets of downtown was non-existent. There were only a few customers sitting up at the counter, and the rest of the delicatessen looked...empty.4 The counter is in the same location as it was in the former tenant’s coffee shop, but it looks remarkably different. There is an addition of a meat and cheese case showcasing some different varieties, along with quiche and some pre-made sandwiches.5 The sandwiches aren’t your typical coffee-shop sandwiches. They are much more sophisticated in taste and rich in flavors. You can tell that M.B. Haskett’s is shedding the coffee shop trend of this downtown space, and transitioning into a go-to spot for gourmet meats, cheeses and eventually meals. They do still offer coffee, lattes and cappuccinos, though, using beans from non other than Coffea Roasterie here in Sioux Falls.

Their dinner menu is still in the process of being developed, but based on what I tasted for breakfast and lunch I will be the first in when they offer it. There are rumors of pastrami and corned beef coming from this New York-style menu. I am not so much excited about the pastrami and corned beef as I am with the fact that we are getting a new downtown hot spot with evening hours!6 With the allure

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believe that a chef like Michael Haskett, with what seems to be an incredible knowledge of delicatessen styles and offerings, wouldn’t change it up every now and again.

Regarding the comment earlier about the deli seeming a little...empty. As I was there, boxes arrived containing new globes for the hanging lights, and a shipment of new tables and chairs are due any day now. A painter is coming in and sprucing up the walls. The menu (which is a chalkboard) can, and will, be easily erased to offer new and exciting dishes. M.B. Haskett’s is slowly, but I would assume surely, on its way to becoming a top downtown eatery before our very eyes. I, for one, cannot wait.

Final Grade Atmosphere TO BE CONTINUED... At opening it was a blank canvas. With all the ideas they’re planning to implement, it would be insane to rate them at this time on their decor. As far as non-décor-related atmosphere? I would say if you don’t feel welcome when you walk in the door, you might not be in the right place. The staff is more than happy to answer any and all questions.

Service 5/5 Every one of the employees dropped what they were doing to help people walking in. They are very humble about the fact that they are just starting out, and will answer any and all questions you have. Need suggestions? They offer them willingly and know what they’re talking about. It has a very relaxed vibe, and you almost feel like you could pull up a chair and hang out at the counter all day. But remember, everyone wants a counter seat, so take turns.

FOOD 5/5 Even right now, with no dinner menu as of yet, they’re doing what they planned to do amazingly: A fastpaced, fresh and delicious delicatessen. The ingredients are paired flawlessly, the crepes are cooked perfectly, and the coffee is prepared exceptionally well. Sometimes I wonder if a 5 out of 5 is really warranted anywhere, but why not when everything I had was amazing! I can’t wait to go back and try their new offerings, and wanted more of what I already had.

[1] When I say just opened, I mean this literally. I was there within hours of them opening their doors for the first time. Between making crepes and sandwiches they were hanging lighting accents and receiving supplies.

[2] According to Wikipedia.

[3] Most people had the day off... #StillBitter [4] Don’t assume this means a bad thing, like they’re empty because their food is bad...keep reading.

[5] I use the term “sandwich” loosely. Brie cheese, prosciutto and fresh baguettes can hardly be classified as just a sandwich. We’ll leave the term “sandwich” to egg salad and PB&J. [6] I am actually probably equally excited...who doesn’t love some good corned beef?!

[7] Or that after-work beer by yourself. Don’t tell me you’ve never done it… or thought about it…

[8] Okay, so I had them once at IHOP, but I hesitated to mention it based on the pure fact that you should never use the line “I had some crepes at IHOP.” It is wrong on more levels than I can even mention.

[9] By lunch I mean right after I ate the crepe. I couldn’t resist.

[10] Don’t assume “pre-made” means “not fresh.”

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delish DELIGHTS

Original recipe by Amanda Day of Pomegranate Market

Who doesn’t want something sweet for Valentine’s Day? How about sweet and good for you?

February is the month of love, and this dessert is a perfect, healthy, romantic gesture of caring (or the delectable solo delight). The combination of tart pomegranate and tangy, vanilla-scented yogurt is not only delicious, but it packs antioxidants and other good-for-you ingredients that can prevent cancers, heart disease and so much more!

The sweetness doesn’t have to end there. Create a yummy beverage as well with this impressive Black Velvet Martini.

Vanilla Bean Yogurt Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Jelly: (Makes two dessert cups)

For the Pomegranate Jelly: Ingredients: - 1/2 package of unflavored, vegan “Jel Dessert” - 1/8 cup water - 1 cup pomegranate juice - 1 teaspoon sugar

Photograph by Amanda Day

Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, stir the Jel Dessert into the the water.

2. In a small saucepan bring the cream to a simmer, then add the Jel Instructions: Dessert mixture and stir 1. Boil the water in a small saucepan then stir to dissolve.

3. Add the sugar, vanilla in the Jel Dessert until bean and yogurt and dissolved.

2. Add the juice and sugar whisk until the sugar has dissolved. and stir until the sugar 4. Remove from heat. has dissolved.

3. Set aside until the yogurt mixture is made. Assembly: In a dessert cup, pour the warm pomegranate jelly For the into the base, then layer Vanilla Bean Yogurt: with the yogurt mixture Ingredients: and repeat to create - 1/2 package of multiple layers. Chill the unflavored “Jel Dessert” panna cotta for two hours - 1 tablespoons water and serve cold. Garnish - 1/2 cup heavy cream - 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar with pomegranate seeds if desired.

- 1/2 vanilla bean, split, All ingredients are available at Pomegranate Market.

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seeds scraped - 8 ounces plain flavored Greek yogurt

Photograph by Denise DePaolo

Black Velvet Martini: Simple Syrup: - 1 cup sugar - 1 cup water Berry Puree: - 2 cups blackberries - 1 tablespoon sugar - 1/4 cup berry brandy Other Ingredients: - 1 cup vodka - 2 tablespoons orange liqueur - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions: 1. In saucepan, combine sugar and water.

2. Bring to a boil.

3. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Combine puree ingredients in blender or food processor.

6. Blend until smooth.

7. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.

8. Add 2 Tablespoons of simple syrup, vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of berry puree to shaker.

9. Shake furiously.

10. Strain into martini glasses.

11. Garnish with whole blackberry.

by: Denise DePaolo

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get involved Awaking Our Region to

Rare Diseases: Symposium to coincide with Rare Disease Day

by Lisa Peterson

Liz Donohue

Jumping Frenchmen of Maine sounds like an uproarious, modern-day stage show or a new-wave rock group.

Unfortunately, it is neither. It is the name of an unusual disorder that causes an extreme startle reaction to unexpected noises or sights.

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miliar as cystic fibrosis, Lou Gehrig’s disease and Tourette’s syndrome, and those as unfamiliar as Hamburger disease, Job syndrome, and acromegaly (or “gigantism”). Some diseases have patient populations of fewer than 100. Collectively, they affect nearly 30 million Americans, according to Donohue.

“One thing the general public should know is with nearly 7,000 rare diseases identified, it’s not that rare to have a rare disease,” Donohue said.

The lack of scientific knowledge and quality information on rare diseases often results in a delay in diagnosis. Also the need for appropriate quality health care engenders inequalities and difficulties in access to treatment and care.

This often results in heavy social and financial burdens on patients.

While the symposium gives patients and families a place to gain insight into rare diseases, it also serves as an informational exchange among researchers, [genetic counselors], oncologists, surgeons and others. The latest breakthroughs, new treatment options and future trials will also

Courtesy Images

Though little is known about Jumping Frenchmen of Maine, the disorder and nearly 7,000 other rare diseases are receiving increasing attention, thanks in part to a daylong symposium hosted by Sanford Health on Feb. 25. The event will coincide with [Global and] National Rare Disease Day, which is on Feb. 29.

“We are very excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Rare Disease Day Symposium and to see it continue to grow,” said Liz Donohue, research development coordinator at the Sanford Children’s Health Research Center. “The main objective of the symposium is two-fold – to raise an overall awareness of rare diseases, and to provide education on rare diseases for healthcare professionals and our community.”

Donohue directs the coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford (CoRDS) registry, a national patient registry for individuals who have been diagnosed with a rare disease. A rare disease is defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people nationwide.

This includes diseases as fa-

be discussed.

“Patients with a rare disease share a common experience in searching for information and answers,” said Donohue.

“Symptoms can overlap with these rare diseases, so the focus is on all rare diseases and the importance of investigating them.”

The multidisciplinary symposium will provide a series of lectures throughout the day. Keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Steve Groft, director of the office of rare disease research.

“We’re fortunate to have a number of other experts presenting on their research and work in the field of rare diseases,” said Donohue. Speakers include Donohue (CoRDS registry), Dr. Michael Kruer (Pediatric Neurodegenerative Disease-Sanford Health), Dr. Kate Rauen (Disorders of the RAS/MAPK pathway-UC San Francisco), Dr. David Roberston (Multiple System Atrophy -Vanderbilt), among others.

For those unable to attend in person, Sanford will be setting up a podcast of the presentation.

Attendance to the symposium is free and open to the public, but individuals who would like to attend are requested to register in advance. To register, e-mail cords@ sanfordhealth.org or call (605) 312-6423.

To raise awareness in the community, Donohue has applied for Executive Proclamations from the governor and mayor’s offices, Donohue said. “We have also collaborated with the Sanford PROMISE (Program for the Midwest Initiative in Science Exploration) to develop educational materials on genetics and rare diseases, which we have sent to local schools.”

For information on the project, visit www.sanfordresearch.org/cords or contact Donohue at liz.donohue@ sanfordhealth.org. You can also follow the project at www. facebook.com/SanfordCoRDS and www.twitter.com/SanfordCoRDS.

The Details: Where: Sanford Center When: Feb. 25 Time: 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How much: Free

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february CHECKLIST

Image courtesy of the Swiftel Center.

Image courtesy of the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

Image courtesy of Siouxland Heritage Museums.

Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!

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Movie Night at the Museum Feb. 3 | 6:45 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum Price: Free More info: www.MinnehahaCounty.org/museums Bring a blanket or pillow to the historic courtroom in the Old Courthouse Museum, and enjoy a free public viewing of “The Muppet Movie.” Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at 6:45 p.m. Some chair seating is available. Bonus! Refreshments will be for sale during the movie.

4th Annual Winterfest of Wheels Feb. 10-12 | Times vary (below) Sioux Falls Convention Center Price: $9, weekend pass $15 More info: www.WinterfestOfWheels.com This premier event is produced by WOW Productions, an association of car, motorcycle and truck enthusiasts in the Sioux Falls area. The family friendly show will display premier and unique vehicles, including cars from Canada to Texas. Trapper Joe and Trigger Tommy from the History Channel’s “Swamp People” are scheduled to attend on Saturday. Other celebrities include Miss Car Craft 2011, Miss Outstanding Teen SD and several childhood cancer survivors (HEROES). Tickets for the show are available at the door. Hours for the show are Friday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bonus! All profits from the event are donated to the local Cure Kids Cancer charity.

Snowstorm Music Tour 2012 Feb. 15 | 6:30 p.m.

Swiftel Center, Brookings, S.D. Price: Prices vary (below) More info: www.Swiftel.Center-Tickets.com Snowstorm Music Tour 2012 treks through the frozen Midwest this February and it’ll hit Brookings on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Headlining the tour are hip-hop crossover sensation, T-Pain and the ever-eclectic Gym Class Heroes.

Special guests include one artist yet to be announced and Rhymesayers Entertainment artists Grieves & Budo. Cris Cab rounds out the lineup. Tickets are available at the box office, online or at (800) 745-3000. Bonus! The first 1047 tickets are $25, otherwise advanced tickets are $29.50 and day-of are $35.

Image courtesy of the Sioux Empire Community Theatre

Driving Miss Daisy Feb. 17-19 & 24-26 | Fri/Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.

Sioux Falls Orpheum Theatre Price: $15 More info: www.MySect.org Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, as well as four Oscars, “Driving Miss Daisy� begins in the Deep South of 1948 and spans the next 25 years evolving the relationship between Miss Daisy Werthan (a sharp-tongued Jewish widow) and Hoke (the initially unemployed chauffer that her son hires to keep her from driving recklessly). Set against the backdrop of social change, the gulf between them is gradually broken down as they grow to depend on and care for one another. For over 20 years this wonderful story has had audiences cheering around the world. Sponsored by Schoeneman Building Materials Center.

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Back by popular demand, a fresh batch of four girls and four guys put the fate of their dating life in the hands of readers by posting profiles on 605magazine.com.

Voting came to an end on Dec. 29, but that isn’t where it stopped. Contestant Mike Jacobs informed us via text message that he had started “seeing someone.” Though he was still up for going on a date, we thought it best to put up another vote on Facebook between two more male specimens.

Dates commenced midJanuary with a variety of results. Who kissed? Who hasn’t spoken since? Who might still be dating? Flip the page to see!

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Travis + Kelly

Club David

I

t was 7:50 p.m. when Travis Haarsma arrived at Club David for his 8 o’clock date. Hands in his pockets, he seemed a bit timid. It didn’t help that the crowd was initially scarce, which can be typical as most people show up later in the evening. The main floor had just opened to the public for Battle for the Arts, an event where two artists compete in a timed competition where they are armed only with a canvas and a marker (see page 12).

Kelly Horner came confidently walking in, going right up with her hand out for an introduction.

“I just went into it with a positive attitude and just wanting to have a good time,” Horner said.

The two had several choices for their date locale: Club David had set up two sweetheart tables with candy hearts and a mini canvas if they felt the urge to doodle.

Initially they seated right up to the bar. Horner said they touched on normal first-date conversation about Haarsma’s work at Haarsma Construction and her job as a fitness specialist at Avera McKennan Fitness Center.

“We just got to know each other and asked the general questions and drank,” she said.

The two definitely enjoyed their

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complimentary drinks and ended up going over their $40 bar tab. Haarsma noted Horner kept up with him in the drinking department.

“I was drinking just beer, and every beer I had she had a vodka something, you know,” Haarsma laughed.

Having several vodka drinks worked to her advantage (at least in one way) because ROKK Vodka was the feature, and for every one purchased her name went into a drawing for a piece of art from the competition.

Guess what? She won!

“We looked around at the art and thought the art was kind of weird – it was all death and skeletons,” Horner explained. She ended up leaving her piece there.

As the event started around 9 p.m., the two continued their conversation at the sweetheart table on the main floor.

“She was pretty talkative,” Haarsma said. “We didn’t really have any awkwardness. We kept pretty good conversation most of the night.”

Haarsma asked Horner a question that took her aback.

“He asked me why I didn’t have a boyfriend. At first I was like ‘what kind of question is this,’” she laughed. “I got what he meant; it was cute.”

Around 10 p.m. a couple of her friends showed up and joined them.

Soon after, the date (along with the friends) went to Wiley’s Tavern where they enjoyed some more beverages and downtown nightlife.

Around 1 a.m. Haarsma took her home. The two exchanged numbers and then…

“We kissed each other and said goodbye,” Horner said.

And that’s where Haarsma was confused. Was she literally intoxicated with love?

“When we left the night it seemed like for sure we were going to hang out again and have another date, but the next day we were texting and she said she wasn’t really ready to date anyone right now,” he said.

Horner explained, “He was really sweet, it just really didn’t spark for me.”

Yet she still left it questionable at the end of the interview, explaining they are still in contact.

“We’ll see if it goes from there.

I’m not quite sure,” she said.

Haarsma, who works out at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center, is going to play it by ear. He said, “I guess I’m just going to see what happens. I’ll probably see her at the fitness center.”

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Nate + Elizabeth

Phillips Avenue Diner

C

onsidering that Nate Ahrendt was just voted in as Elizabeth Van Egdom’s new date the week prior, he was just settling into the fact that he was about to go on his first blind date.

“I was not sure what to expect,” he said.

Showing up early, the gentleman was waiting on the lobby bench when Elizabeth came through the door.

“She walked in with a huge smile on her face and she was really outgoing right away,” Ahrendt said.

Elizabeth’s first impression when she saw him through the glass? “I thought he looked younger than he looked in his picture,” she laughed.

But she was very happy to see him since her original date had miraculously started seeing someone the week the voting took place. Van Egdom kept a sense of humor about the ordeal.

“I had some friends make fun of me that were saying, ‘oh he found out he was with you and he bailed,’” she laughed.

The pair took a seat in the cushy booths at the infamous Phillips Avenue Diner, and, in spirit of the location, started off with a milkshake. The date began without a hitch.

“It wasn’t awkward or anything,” said Van Egdom. “Conversation went along

fine. He’s really laid back and cool.”

They covered the usual bases, talking about Ahrendt’s plethora of jobs, including being a DJ, owning a limousine and party bus business, and selling cars at Billion Chrysler Jeep Dodge. They had a little more fun talking about Van Egdom’s profession, which is in a small Iowa town.

Ahrendt said, “We joked about her teaching a lot because she only teaches four girls, so you put four girls and a teacher who’s not much older than they are in a room together and you can guess it gets pretty crazy.”

Van Egdom recalled talking about when Ahrendt lived in Arizona and how he namedropped meeting certain celebrities. “He met Mariah Carey once,” she chuckled.

For dinner Ahrendt indulged with steak and Van Egdom went with a cheeseburger, which she soon regretted after ordering..

“I had a cheeseburger, which I was kind of embarrassed about,” she laughed. “It just seems like the stupid thing to order on a first date.”

Ahrendt didn’t judge, and the date continued after hanging out at the Diner for around 3 ½ hours. The two headed over to Wiley’s Tavern (apparently a popular after-dinner cocktail locale).

“We went out for drinks afterwards,” she said. “He knew everybody.”

As the date came to a close around 10:30 p.m., Ahrendt walked her to her car and they exchanged numbers. “I think we hugged,” she said.

But that essentially is where it has ceased. After a brief text the next day, conversation has come to standstill. “I haven’t really heard from him at all. I think we texted once the next day, but since then I haven’t heard from him,” Van Egdom said.

And conversation has halted for a reason. Last we spoke, Ahrendt said several friends have had health issues that have been strenuous and time consuming. “I’ve had some pretty big events happen in the last week,” he said.

That doesn’t mean he won’t be contacting her in the near future.

“As soon as I get done with this medical stuff with friends it will get a lot easier,” he said. “I would definitely do it again. It was something different and I enjoyed it.”

If and when he contacts her, Van Egdom is willing to give it a go.

She said, “I would go out on another date with him to see what would happen, but I’m not head-over-heels in love with him.”

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Ben + Chan

RedRossa

“H

as anyone ever not shown up?” Ben Gutnik inquired nervously.

Chan Duncan was running late, and you would be surprised to know why if you’re familiar with her vivacious personality, as displayed Wednesday nights on her show Playing the Game on www.SiouxFallsRadio.com.

She explained, “I was nervous! I was in my car practicing.”

No one noticed her blind date jitters as she entered, but there was one thing she did notice: “He’s short. I thought he’d be a little taller,” Duncan laughed.

Standing at 5’1, she wore heels and soon wished she had left them at home when she saw he was around 5’3.

But that doesn’t mean she didn’t like what she saw. “I told him he looks better in person,” she said.

She wasted no time throwing out an icebreaker as they finished ordering their chicken Alfredo pizza (which they shared).

“I asked who he wanted to go on a date with and if he voted for himself,” Duncan said.

“I said absolutely not because that would be awkward. I said to be completely honest I really had no idea,” Gutnik recalled. “She said she knew she was going to be matched up with me

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and said, ‘of course, the black girl with the normal-looking white guy.’”

Luckily he took the joke well. Gutnik said, “I wasn’t offended or anything, I thought it was funny as hell.”

Duncan explained, “I’m really funny and outgoing, but sometimes that scares people, so I tried to be as reserved as possible when it came to him because he looked a little fragile.”

As Gutnik had a glass of beer and Duncan sipped on a “very good” glass of wine, the pair talked a little about everything: pet horror stories, her radio show, school, chiropractors, family and friends.

They found a lot in common when they touched on his job as group and corporate sales manager for the Washington Pavilion, sharing a passion for music and marketing.

“I know she’s in love with nightlife a little, too,” he said. “I’m big into entertainment as well, so we had some common interests.”

“He’s really funny and a cool dude. I think he’s really smart,” Duncan said.

“As far as marketing goes he had some really great ideas.”

This led Duncan to ask Gutnik to come on as a guest on her show, which he plans to do in a few weeks. “I’m kind

of excited to check that out,” he said.

They also shared first-date horror stories. “I told him about my first date bloopers and how I went on a date with this guy and he kept trying to hold my hand during a scary movie,” Duncan said.

As you can guess, Gutnik didn’t end up holding her hand after hearing this tale, but the two stayed and chatted for over two hours after eating.

“He was cracking me up,” Duncan said. “He has a pretty funny dry sense of humor.”

The date exchanged numbers and ended the night with a hug. “I gave him one of those where you make sure your boobs don’t touch his chest,” she laughed.

So is Gutnik her missing piece of pizza pie?

“I really don’t think I’m his type, personally,” she explained.

Did he disagree with that statement?

“I don’t know where it will necessarily go, but maybe I’ll give her a ring and see,” he said.

And give her a ring he did. The pair went on a sushi date and have plans to go see a movie in the near future. In a recent e-mail, Duncan said, “We are getting to know each other!”

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If you or someone you know wants to participate in next year’s Blinded by Love, e-mail contact@605magazine.com and tell us why!

Justin + Kerry

Grille 26

“W

as I that oblivious that it was bad?”

A puzzled Kerry McDonald had been texting with her blind date Justin Van Kooten the week after their seemingly successful dinner when he suddenly went M.I.A. “I texted him last, so the ball is in his court,” McDonald said.

What made this even more mind-boggling was how the date began. As Van Kooten walked into the lobby of Grille 26, he went right into a hug when he caught first glance of her.

“I’m glad he made the first move because I was wondering if I should shake his hand, but I didn’t want to be too stiff,” she said. “[I thought] she was a very pretty, pretty lady,” he said.

The attraction was mutual, McDonald noting that he looked better in person.

The pair went right into conversationmode, getting so in depth that they kept forgetting to order.

“We were talking so much that the waitress had to come by two or three different times because we hadn’t even looked at the menu yet,” McDonald said.

And apparently they covered the waterfront and then some, talking about family, past relationships, McDonald’s job as art director at 605 Magazine, and more. When asked what all they spoke about, Van Kooten said, “Oh geez. Anything and everything.”

The two both coach athletics (she coaches volleyball and he coaches basketball), which

was definitely a plus for Van Kooten.

“She has a sports background, which was awesome,” he said.

Chivalry proved to be alive and well when Van Kooten was served a beer and she a glass of wine. “I was waiting for him to take the first drink, and I think he was waiting for me to take the first drink, so we sat there for a long time,” she laughed.

So long, that they apparently went through their appetizer without taking a sip. McDonald got Van Kooten to try something new by ordering calamari for the starter.

“I tried it and loved it,” he said. “I’m glad she had us get it.”

After he enjoyed a burger and she ate pasta, the pair decided to keep the date going by splitting tiramisu. Another awkward moment arose for McDonald when he only had a few bites of the dessert.

“He kind of stopped eating it, and I didn’t want to feel like I was shoving my face,” she said.

The date came to an end merely because the restaurant was beginning to close down on the two.

“They started to turn the lights up on us,” he said.

Getting the subtle hint, they walked out to the parking lot where they exchanged numbers.

“When we left he told me to text him when I got home,” she recalled.

They hugged and said goodnight, texting as

mentioned when she got safely to her house in Parker, S.D. Since then they had been going back and forth until communication shut down from Van Kooten.

“I’m a little frantic,” McDonald said of the sudden silent treatment.

605 was unable to reach him until a little over a week later when it surfaced that he had broken his phone while lifting weights. Van Kooten still had a glowing review of his time with McDonald as if the date happened the night before.

When asked what moment stood out to him, he replied, “Just the whole night as a whole stood out. There was never a dull moment.”

After inquiring him about his phone and if McDonald knew of the circumstances, he said he hadn’t yet contacted her.

“I got to let her know what’s going on for sure,” he said. “She’s probably been trying to say something and I haven’t answered for three days.”

Soon after our phone call, Van Kooten texted McDonald with the update.

“I’m happy he decided to text me back, and we’ll see where it goes from there because I think I like him,” said a blushing McDonald.

Van Kooten seemed to feel the same way, stating, “We’ve definitely been staying in touch. I’m not going to push it and just see where it goes. If something comes up that would be great, but if not I feel like I made a friend in the process, so it’s a win-win.”

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the scoop 1st Person History “Everybody has a story about a relative to tell that they wish they recorded,” said Megan Dahle, creator of 1st Person History.

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The original kit included two notebooks: “The Life Of” is meant for the interviewer and “As I Remember It” is for the interviewee. These easy-to-follow books come with instructions on how to use the sections, which include topic ideas for reminiscing, room for notes, fill-in-the-blanks, and tips to assist you as you collect all of the stories and memories.

Every section had a lot of thought and crowd sourcing put into it. “There was probably two years of just going back and giving what I had to people, asking what they would do different, and doing a project with my grandma, tweaking it,” she said.

The original kit also has a timeline to help organize stories along the way.

“So you know what stories you’ve recorded and you also know what gaps there are,” Dahle said. “Like, I’m missing everything from the ‘60s. Why, Grandmother, what happened in the ‘60s that you haven’t mentioned?”

When the final kit was completed, the website www.1stPersonHistory.com launched in 2010.

Jennifer Dumke, 37, has a love for history in general and wanted to record memories for her growing heritage when she decided to purchase her kit.

“I found this to be a lot of fun and was something to do on my own,” Dumke said. “For most of my life I’ve not taken our family history very seriously. Now I have a little girl and I see how important it is to preserve not only our memories, but those of our entire family.”

The kit has since grown and now can include the two books, a timeline, a digital voice recorder, pens and a 1st Person History tote, which comes in handy to keep everything in one place.

Courtesy Image.

When Dahle, 31, was taking an entrepreneurial class at the University Center over five years ago, she was assigned to come up with a business idea. “About that time my grandfather had a stroke, so my idea was to somehow record stories,” she recalled.

What Dahle came up with was a kit that would help families capture history through storytelling called 1st Person History. After debuting her project, the feedback she got was overwhelming, and she decided to explore the idea outside of the classroom.

“Just from the reactions I got from my classmates and family and friends, I thought I would give it a shot,” Dahle said.

“Nobody Does I Do Like We Do”

“The one thing I find frustrating when doing research is the enormous mess it makes,” Dumke said. “Don’t get me wrong, you’ll still make a mess, but I like the fact that they can easily be stored in the convenient tote, which also makes taking it to libraries, family gatherings, etc. very easy.”

And just in time for Valentine’s Day, 1st Person History has created another book set for couples, called “Our Story.”

These notebooks also come with instructions and topics to collect each other’s life stories. Caution: varying results can be very... interesting.

“How do I remember our engagement being, and how does he remember our engagement being,” Dahle smiled.

Whomever you choose to document, try not to get overwhelmed with the project. The book says to take it 30 minutes at a time.

“It’s not meant to be this huge, scrapbook room full of time,” Dahle said. “It’s only for 15-20 minutes of chatting or however long you want to.”

And the actual recording doesn’t have to be formal.

Act as you would normally when being around your relatives.

“When you visit your grandma, what do you do? You sit down, play cards and you have a conversation,” Dahle said. “The only difference is there’s a voice recorder in the middle.”

And when it comes to the stories, it will be hard to find a time to stop the project.

“To be honest, history never ends. We’re making it right now,” Dumke said. “So as long as the materials continue to be a good fit...”

1st Person History products vary from $49 to $135. Visit 1st Person History on Facebook or at www.1stPersonHistory.com.

And when it comes to the stories, it will be hard to find a time to stop the project.

“To be honest, history never ends. We’re making it right now,” Dumke said. “So as long as the materials continue to be a good fit...”

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the real deal Patricia Solis Name: Patricia Solis Rivero | Age: 27 | Hometown: Málaga, Spain | Specialty: Journalism Image by SOLIS Photography

Ever since she found out Peter Parker was in journalism while watching “Spider-Man” at the age of 3, Patricia Solis knew she wanted to be in media.

Soaking up as much experience as she could while attending the University of Málaga, Solis went on exchange to Ireland, Sweden and then landed an internship and scholarship her senior year in Brookings, S.D. at South Dakota State University. There she not only learned “more in one year than four years in Spain,” but she eventually moved back permanently to be with her now husband, Kyle Beck. It was soon after that she became the face and graphic designer of “La Voz Hispana,” a free monthly publication and television program created by Juan Bonilla.

What all have you worked on in journalism?

I’ve worked in publicity, advertising, graphic design, as a photographer…

And now you’re a television host.

Yes! It’s a full-time job. We don’t have much equipment, so we do the best with what we have. Our studio is in a little

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corner in KDLT. It’s really, really small so it’s nice to see what you can do with a little creativity.

How many people are on your staff?

Only three people full time, and we just added a new person to the team. It’s fun. We’re open to ideas and collaborations and such.

How did you originally get involved with “La Voz Hispana?”

Juan gave me an opportunity to design a magazine, and I totally took it because that’s what I wanted to do.

Where did TV anchoring come in?

To be honest, the last thing I said I would do is TV. I like print and I like radio. In my school in Spain they always say ‘in journalism be careful what you say because you’re going to end up working where you don’t want to.’ It’s totally true. I didn’t want to be in TV because one of my teachers laughed at me the first time I practiced and said ‘you’ll never be in front of a camera,’ so I was really scared and embarrassed. But now I’ve lost my fear.

Tell us about “La Voz Hispana.”

The main project was to reach the Latino community here because there is a huge percentage of Latino people who are moving to Sioux Falls. Sometimes people from South America [for example] don’t know the language and don’t know the culture, and they get here and have absolutely nothing that helps them get what’s going on. Juan wanted to reach the people by having a TV show and magazine in [English and Spanish] so [Latinos] know what’s going on in their community, they know interesting stuff they can do and get help without having to ask anybody.

How is it working with Juan?

He’s more of a co-worker. He doesn’t act like a boss. He’s totally open to ideas, new projects… He gives me a lot of freedom to do things that I want to try.

What is your favorite part of being part of ‘La Voz Hispana?’

My favorite part of the show is going to the studio. We laugh so much because we have a ton of bloopers and don’t have a lot of time to practice. It’s really hard for me because English is not my main language and I get tongue-tied. Everything goes great and then one of us puts a word in that’s not supposed to be there.

Visit www.facebook.com/lavozinc to find magazine locations and watch KDLT Saturdays at noon for “La Voz Hispana.”

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relationships 101 Well, gentlemen, the time has come. It is that time of year when we all honor St. Valentine and the festival of fertility. Well, not really anymore.

Valentine’s Day has become another time in the life of a relationship when it is up to you to be super creative with the gift giving. It is up to you to celebrate the holiday in style and find the perfect unique gift for your significant other. This can be a daunting task, so here is a short list of creative ways to win the title of Prince Charming and make all of her friends super jealous.

The Classic Flowers, man. Flowers are to Valentine’s Day as a Kardashian is to having zero talent. In other words, they are a perfect match. The trick is to actually know what flowers she likes. All girls love a particular flower. If you want to knock the flower gift out of the park, pay attention and do what you need to do to find out which flower is her favorite.

Then, get her a bunch of them. Bonus points come for sending them to her work or school. She will get them in front of a bunch of people and feel very special (plus, girls love other girls seeing that stuff for some reason). Treat her to a dinner out, and you will be home free for under $100.

The Fallback Having a really hard time trying to figure out a good gift idea? Did you wait until the last minute, racking your brain constantly but continuing to come up short? Fear not, young man. You have a fallback, and it is a pretty darn nice fallback at that: The spa gift certificate. This is like God’s gift to men at Valentine’s Day. For about $50 you can get her a massage, manicure or pedicure. Girls love this stuff. Most girls are truly happy with this gift. Bonus points come if you pair the gift certificate with a unique card and message.

This way you can’t be called out for taking the “easy way out” since you put effort into the card.

The Paul Giamatti Want to really woo her this Valentine’s Day and show off your sophisticated side at the same time? Then you, my friend, need to go the wine route. I’m not talking a bottle of “two-buck chuck” from the gas station. Spend a little cheddar on a good bottle. You can actually get a pretty nice bottle for like $25-$35. You may actually have to venture into the wine department of your local liquor store. Don’t be intimidated, however. The person working the counter should be able to make some pretty decent recommendations for you. Take their advice. Bonus points come when 48 | February 2012

you bring her over to your place and cook her a nice homemade dinner* (or watch a movie and let her pick).

Again, do not get intimidated. You don’t have to be Anthony Bourdain here. Try your best and she will appreciate you for it.

*Things like frozen pizzas and Mac ‘n cheese do not count as cooking.

*Side note: I know some of you are sitting there thinking to yourselves, “Valentine’s Day is so stupid. Why do we need to celebrate this made-up holiday? It is just another reason for girls to get gifts.” Well, boys, get that notion out of your head immediately. You have to at least take Valentine’s Day semi-serious or she will take it more than semi-personal. Man-up, get creative and give her a day she deserves. It doesn’t have to break the bank. Unless you are sitting on a nice trust fund, diamonds are not a necessity.

The Art School* This route is one way to guarantee you come across as a regular Don Juan.** It is going to take a bit more time and planning, but it will be worth it in the end. In this approach you create a gift. You can make her a card, paint her a picture or make a scrapbook of your relationship together. Even writing a poem or artistically framing your favorite song lyrics is meaningful. This is a unique way to show how much you care and also shows effort and thought into the gift you give her.

*WARNING: if you aren’t at least a little bit creative - DO NOT ATTEMPT! There are a couple of ideas for you gentlemen on this day of love. One of these four ideas should fit the bill for you.

Happy dating and Happy Valentine’s Day! **WARNING II - I recommend staying away from this option if you have recently gotten together. If this gift comes too soon you may give off a bit of a stalker/Buffalo Bill vibe.

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ask THE JOHNS Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ’80s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when not whining about how boring this year’s Super Bowl lineup is, 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 has been altered to protect the innocent.

1.) What is your top three pieces of advice for a first date?

I have one coming up, and I’m so nervous. Do I eat salad?

What questions are okay or off limits?

-Eek JR: One, wear something revealing. This is a date, not church. Two, don’t drink too much, but also be careful not to drink too little. I suggest having three to five drinks before the date, during the date and after the date. Three, if you are both unattractive, consider doing dinner at your house. The rest of us don’t need to be exposed to that.

JW: One, always let the lady pay - they love doing that.

Two, talk about all of your exes at least once. Three, squeeze a good cry in there and that should seal the deal!

JT: First, you should eat whatever you feel like eating. If you want to have a cheeseburger, you should order a cheeseburger. Guys want a girl that is confident and not nervous to eat in front of them. Second, dress appropriately. Don’t wear something too revealing, that will only distract your date and could also give him the wrong impression. Finally, ask questions/get to know them. There is nothing worse than the dreaded awkward silence. Your date most likely will be nervous as well, and by asking questions you will help break the ice.

2.) After a few beers I’ve told my friend he was going to be a groomsman in my upcoming wedding. Now the more my fiancé and I talk about it, we think he’d be better as an usher. He won’t care if I ‘demote’ him, so to speak, will he?

-Michael, 31 JR: No, of course he won’t care. Just like you wouldn’t care if your fiancé ‘demoted’ you to ex-fiancé.

JW: Tisk tisk, you’re not even married yet and she’s run-

ning you. Ask her how she feels about you upgrading your mistress.

JT: Of course he will be, even if he says that he doesn’t care.

It’s an honor to be a part of someone’s wedding, especially if you’re in the wedding party. Going back to him now and ‘demoting’ him might not be a big deal to you, but to him it would be. Think about it, if your friend did that to you, would you care?

3.) How ‘hard to get’ is too hard to get? My friends keep telling me I need to not be so available, and I thought who better to ask than three guys to guide me in the right direction?!

-Camilla, 22 JR: I’m glad you came to me for a second opinion, because your friends are idiots. Seriously. We men aren’t picky, but we do have short attention spans. If you aren’t obviously available, we will quickly move on to someone who is.

JW: After the first date, wait 16 days before responding to any communication. Then sleep with him on the next date.

Mind games… it’s all about mind games.

JT: I feel like girls play hard to get for one of two reasons: One, they like to be ‘chased after’ to feel important. Two, they treat dating as a game and enjoy playing it. Don’t get me wrong, there are some guys who enjoy the chase and look for a girl that presents a challenge. However, I think that most guys view girls who play hard to get as needy and too much work. Guys (at least most of them) are looking for a girl that is honest and upfront when they first meet them.

Guys don’t want to meet a girl for the first time and immediately get the feeling they are hiding something or that they are not being themselves. There is nothing wrong with appearing available, just make sure you’re being yourself.

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

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605 factoids Do you know the facts?

Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.

The number of births in South Dakota through October 2011. Officials say that’s down more than 400 as the state continues a three-year trend of declining birth rates.

The SD Department of Health.

9,594

573

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Watertown was ranked the #5 coldest city in the United States by “The Daily Beast.” Aberdeen came in sixth and Sioux Falls made an appearance at #8.

The average South Dakota wedding budget (approximately $6,000 less than the national average).

Provided by Envision Wedding Studio

22,000 The number of gonorrhea cases in South Dakota by the end of 2011. In 2003 there were only 203. Yowza!

Provided by Sanford Downtown Health Clinic

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fashion alert

with Leonia Tran

Fashion is a bold statement that creates an individual’s image and the way people view us. Not all styles that are “in” on the runway will fit the average male or female, and that is okay. It is always best to stay true to yourself and create your own look. My philosophy is if you feel great, you look great. dress up your a.m. to p.m. outfits.

Turn your outfit from day to night within minutes by adding a few accessories, changing shoes or simply throwing on a jacket.

You don’t have to be naturally gifted with style, so fake it by having these essentials to make your outfit stand out:

Top 5 Blazers. Everyone take note. Blazers add a sophisticated feel and can dramatically change the style of an outfit.

A tailored, neutral blazer will make your look clean and adds some pizzazz.

It is important to find a blazer that is well suited and not too big, especially for males. Splurge a little on quality because, in the long run, it is definitely worth it.

Accessories. I fancy ties, necklaces and BIG bangles. Just adding a longchained necklace to my outfit when I’m done at work and heading to dinner can transform a simple blouse. Ladies, go for the bold jewelry with vibrant colors and fun designs. Experiment with it, and remember that everything doesn’t have to be “matchy-matchy.” Guys, adding a tie can dress up your outfit or removing one can give a “relaxed” look.

You can also throw on a scarf or add a hat as well to change it up.

Flats, heels and dress shoes. Be brave and find yourself a nice pair of heels to top off your day outfit to night. If heels are out of the question, then I suggest finding a cute pair of flats that pop. I am obsessed with cheetah flats. Guys, please do me a favor and do not wear your Jordan’s with dress pants. Find a nice pair of dress shoes that are comfortable and show off your individual style.

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Basic solids/Dresses and Tees. Everyone, and I mean everyone, needs a basic solid-color dress and plain tees. This will help out tremendously when switching up your wardrobe.

For example, a solid dress can be put together with a tweed jacket and lace leggings, and a basic tee can be layered with a cardigan thrown under a leather jacket for men. I have multiple solid color dresses that I can wear casually with leggings in the daytime, and when I switch to nighttime I go crazy with jewelry and with an exuberant jacket.

Guys! You can now purchase jeans at AMaVo Boutique for only $113.

These are the basics, but now it’s your turn to switch it up with your outfit. Go a little out-of-the-box with various colors, but stay true to your basics. Be trendy, but remember to add classic, timeless pieces that are versatile, like a black blazer. Stay on budget by investing in key elements that you can wear for multiple occasions and your bank account will be happy.

Have any questions or want style tips from Leonia? E-mail her at fashionalert@605magazine.com.

What is your must-have accessory?

“Sneakers. It’s important to look fresh with clean sneakers. Dirty shoes express a lot about a person.”

- Justin Luckett, 27

“I absolutely love big earrings, and whenever I go out I need to have [them].”

These adorable bandage skirts come in an array of colors at AMaVo Boutique. Only $59!

These J Shoes can completely create a unique look. Totally worth the $195 price tag at Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers.

-Lindsey Lee, 24

“Red lipstick with any outfit just adds more attitude to your attire. Otherwise, rocking some Chuck Taylors is a daily routine with me.”

-Taylor Hanson, 20

Flip the page to see how we turned day to night!

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fashion

day to Night Have somewhere to go after work or school? Dreading what to wear?

What a lot of people don’t realize is that you don’t have to change clothes, just add and take away items to turn your outfit from day to night!

Images by Ryan Larson Photography Models: Mackenna Olson and Raheem Rice

Nikibiki jersey top, $23. Charin gold necklace, $33.

Lucca Couture Jade skirt, $83. Poetic Licence Street Chic heel, $123. Available at AMaVo Boutique.

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Ya Knit Poncho, $39. Nikibiki jersey top, $23. Lucca Couture Jade skirt, $83. Necklace, $167. Poetic Licence Street Chic heel, $123. Available at AMaVo Boutique.

Sand Shirt, $139. Diesel jeans, $250. Available at Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers.

Sand Shirt, $139. Paul Betenly Sports Coat, price available upon request. Diesel jeans, $250. Scarf, $60. Wigens hat, $95.

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Crew neck thermal, $39. Men’s Game boot cut denim, $113. Available at AMaVo Boutique.

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Wosol hooded sweatshirt, $113. Crew neck thermal, $39. Men’s Game boot cut denim, $113. Available at AMaVo Boutique.

Wooden Ships sweater, $98. Mai Tai Salmon dress, $47. Turquoise bracelet, $69. Coral Boots, $279.

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Mai Tai Salmon dress, $47. Lace tights, $23.

Earrings, $69. Poetic Licence heels, $119.

Available at AMaVo Boutique.

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health Daffodil Days

by Carl Anthony Courtesy Images

Even though our winter has proven relatively mild, the American Cancer Society is already looking towards spring. According to the ACS, one in two men and one in three women run the risk of developing some type of cancer. With these statistics seemingly bleak, the ACS employs their longest standing fundraising event, Daffodil Days, every year at this time. Daffodil Days serves a dual purpose: giving somebody undergoing treatment the “symbol of hope,” while the money raised pumps directly into ACS and their ongoing fight against cancer.

“Daffodil Days are about a world with less cancer,” said Charlotte Hofer, public relations manager for the South Dakota Chapter of ACS. “The yellow color of the daffodil is meant to symbolize hope and provide the fresh and colorful thoughts of spring.”

In accordance with Daffodil Days, ACS promotes the “Movement for More Birthdays.” The organization believes every birthday celebrated is another year “cancer has not prevailed.” Although research is a large component of ACS, the funds from Daffodil Days do perpetuate “more birthdays” in other unique ways. This may include helping with hotel accommodations for patients who need to travel for treatment or the backing of smoking bans across the country.

Regardless, each dollar raised as a result of Daffodil Days is greatly valued.

“I believe there will be a cure because we get closer every day,” said Hofer. “We are working on things that will help people get and stay well.”

The ACS is accepting preorders right now through Feb. 17. Anybody can make a donation by calling (605) 323-3555. The daffodil bunches are $10 and are delivered anonymously starting next month to those undergoing cancer treatment in our local area. Donors can also select a wide variety of other options, like a “Bear Hug of Hope” for $25, which includes a small teddy bear, or an entire case of daffodils for $500. From the small to the large, it all adds up: since Daffodil Days began, the ACS estimates $14 million dollars raised for their focal points of education, advocacy, research and services.

“This is really a fun way to do it,” said Heather Lieschner, an area coordinator and American Can-

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cer Society volunteer. “You are definitely helping all cancer patients, and it does truly inspire hope to watch the daffodils bloom in front of your eyes.”

Lieschner, who lost her grandfather in the late 90s to lung cancer, believes it can strike any of us. She recalls one difficult memory of her grandfather praying aloud for the suffering to end. Such an experience inspired her to take up her own fight, spending her time as an area coordinator, promoting Daffodil Days and taking orders for the yellow flowers.

“Nobody should have to lose a family member like that,” said Lieschner. “I want to be an advocate, point of contact and a face for the American Cancer Society in our community.”

For Hofer, Daffodil Days is always about keeping the hope alive. She shares stories of the happy looks she sees on the faces of people who receive the daffodils as gifts.

“It really does brighten their day,” said Hofer. “I invite everybody to participate because these daffodils really do help us save more lives.”

Those wanting to make a donation through Daffodil Days are encouraged to call (605) 323-3555. More information on volunteering for Daffodil Days, along with the history, benefits and goals of the fundraising effort can be found at www. cancer.org

“A cure can truly happen,” said Lieschner. “With Daffodil Days, hope will bloom in all of us that it will be attained.”

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health Santosha Hot Yoga

by Carl Anthony Images by Jaida Grey Eagle

“Hot Yoga was made for the Western World,” said Jenn Long, owner of Santosha Hot Yoga in Sioux Falls. “We have crazy and stressful lives sometimes and hot yoga can help us get that mental focus back.”

When long-standing traditions are correctly subjected to a modern twist, an intangible selfassurance in both the practice and the partaker arises. A certain confidence shows when we simultaneously entrust the roots of tradition and embrace the advances of our modern time.

But only if we let it . . .

“I encourage everybody to come with an open mind,” said Long. “If you do that, you will get all the intended benefits.”

Instructor Jenn Long Santosha Hot Yoga, located in the Bur Oak Plaza, off 57th Street in Sioux Falls, opened right before the holiday season.

While the art of yoga dates back thousands of years ago, hot yoga is a relatively new variation that surfaced in the 1970s under the direction of Bikram Choudhury. Hot yoga guides participants through 26 different postures in a heated room of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

“The element of the heat is meant to balance and revitalize both the mind and body,” said Long.

Yoga by itself is difficult and requires a great deal of balance, cardio vascular endurance and muscular strength. The addition of the heat seems overbearing for an already intense workout, but the budding business shows much promise with a full lineup of

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programs and eager guests. Jeremy Vis, a marketing coordinator from Sioux Falls, was on his third visit recently.

“It was much different than I expected, but I loved it,” said Vis. “I feel energized and refreshed and think this is definitely good after a hard day at work.”

Beth Thornton, a speech instructor at South Dakota State University, also attends sessions at Santosha Hot Yoga.

Thornton, who plays tennis in her spare time, believes the hot yoga class improves her health.

“I have tendonitis in my knee and hot yoga helps a lot with that,” said Thornton. “I absolutely love it, and I think something like this is a great option in Sioux Falls.”

Long, who hopes to add another instructor in the near future, is constantly working to expand her presence with Santosha Hot Yoga. A newly offered plaque from the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce displays proudly in the front office and reflects Long’s intentions to stay rooted here at home.

“I really kicked into high gear this last year,” said Long.

“I want to keep contributing and help the community grow.”

Long, who has practiced yoga for the last seven years says she became hooked on the hot yoga method after a fam-

ily member encouraged her to try it. The experience proved incredibly worthwhile and lead Long to pursue her desire to build her own studio.

“One of the best things about hot yoga is that it is truly individual,” said Long. “Everyone can get something different out of it, like I did.”

Those wanting to learn more can contact Long by e-mail at jenn@santoshahotyoga.com or by phone at (605) 275-9642.

Along with an open mind, those attending for the first time should bring a beach towel and plenty of water.

“Stay hydrated,” said Long. “That is absolutely necessary before, after and during hot yoga.”

As for the name, “Santosha,” Long says it was chosen because of a personal goal - one with profound meaning as she tends daily to her growing business. And with hot yoga created specifically as a counter to our fast moving society, it is all the more fitting.

“Santosha means contentment,” said Long. “I know I always want a little more of that and I think we could all use a little extra at times.”

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