Perfect Duluth Day: Current Events Archives

Snuggie Redux...

seems somebody's onto something.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 05:53 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by Calk
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The Local

Starting February 18th I will be hosting a local music show on KUMD called simply enough "The Local." It will air on Wednesdays from 5-6pm and I will be playing local and regional music as well as a weekly music calendar and interviews. There may also be live performances but I have to get my feet wet first.

In order to make this the best show possible I need your help. KUMD has a pretty good collection of local music but it is far from complete so if you are in a band and have not sent your discography to the station now is the time to do it. Simply send it to the station at the address below or if you see me out and about I will gladly get it there for you.

I am excited to finally be on the air legally and I hope you all give the show a listen. Thanks.

SEND MUSIC TO:
KUMD
attn: The Local
130 Humanities
1201 Ordean Ct.
Duluth, MN 55812

You may also drop off discs at my shop at 1131 E 4th St.

Posted by Starfire at 11:51 AM | Permalink | 44 comments, last by Calk
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For those of you wondering...

...Takk for Maten - the Scandinavian cafe downtown on Lake Avenue - has suffered a bit of a setback but WILL REOPEN!

A steam pipe malfunctioned, flooded the store with like 200-percent humidity air, and did stuff like warping the floors and melting all the chocolate.

They're cleaning things up and will be closed a few weeks. There already was some ongoing renovation work on the front of the building - so it may kind of look like the place is gone - but they're planning on coming back better than ever.

If you hadn't yet heard about Takk for Maten, here's a link to an earlier PDD post

Twin Ports Banks Doing Well

At least according to this list they are. Found on this website, this is a list of all the banks in the U.S. and their corresponding Texas ratios. What's a Texas ratio?

"Developed by Gerard Cassidy, the Texas ratio is a measure of a bank's credit troubles. Basically, the higher the ratio, the worse the situation is for that particular bank. Banks with a ratio of 100 and higher are in very serious danger of collapse, and banks with a ratio of 50 or higher are vulnerable."

Twin Ports-based banks and their corresponding Texas Ratios
Park State Bank - 22
Superior Savings Bank - 15
Community Bank - 13
Republic Bank, Inc. - 13
Superior Bank - 9
Pioneer National Bank of Duluth - 9
North Shore Bank of Commerce - 6
Western National Bank - 5
National Bank of Commerce - 1

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Posted by Barrett at 11:04 AM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by edgeways
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"The suspects left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money"

Two armed suspects robbed West Duluth's Dollar Tree store last night. I want to be the first to say there's nothing funny about that.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 08:48 AM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by Barrett
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I laughed very hard!

Everyone Wants Soup!

Habitat for Humanity/Civil Rights Study Symposium Fundraiser:
Soup, Silent Auction, Harbor City Art and Music
December 18th, 2008

There will be a soup dinner followed by a silent auction, art, and music on December 18th to fundraise for the upcoming Habitat for Humanity/Civil Rights Study Symposium. Students will be traveling to Mobile, Alabama, to build with Habitat. Along the way, the group will stop in Birmingham, Selma, and Montgomery, Alabama, to gain a first hand perspective of the Civil Rights Movement. They will also travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, to see how the city has recovered since Hurricane Katrina. On their return to Duluth, students will stop in Memphis, Tennessee, to visit the site of Martin Luther King's assassination on MLK Day. It is sure to be a powerful experience for all participants.

Please show your support for the trip by attending the soup dinner, silent auction, and night of art and music scheduled for December 18th at HCIS. Soup will be served from 5:00-6:00, with a silent auction to follow. Prices for the dinner are $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for students, and $12.00 for families. The HCIS Art Gallery featuring student art will open at 6:30 and the HCIS Chamber Recital featuring a variety of chamber performances will begin at 7:00. Donations will be accepted at the event or anytime at HCIS. Make checks payable to HCIS.

Please join us for an evening of delicious soups, art, and music, in support of a wonderful cause. See you there!

Posted by Debbie at 05:17 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by ann klefstad
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Pinewood Racing at Carmody.

Overall winner Anthony and his Beer Truck.
Fastest car-Chad
Best in show-Starfire and his Pirate Ship car/boat.
Best paint-Carolyn and her Partridge Family Bus.
Peoples choice-Steve and the Black Cloud.
Most offensive-Dick and his Bloodstool.

More pics after the jump.

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Two Tremendous Twin Ports Readings

Prolific Prose Poet, Louis Jenkins, reads from his newest collection of prose and poetry, European Shoes this Sunday, December 7th, 3:30pm at the Quaker Meeting House 1802 E.1st. Always entertaining - make sure to come out to hear him read and to pick up a copy of his book!

For more information on Jenkins or European Shoes, clik on to Norlight Lit Life

Savvy Short Story Master, Anthony Bukoski, will be reading from his revised and expanded collection of short stories Twelve Below Zeroon Thursday, December 11th, 7pm, in the Multicultural Center at UW-Superior, Old Main building room 232.
(a review of his work to be up on Norlight Lit Life in the not too distant future!)

Hoping you can support local literature as you enjoy local music, theatre, food, crafts, etc. etc.!

Get it Local!

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Music Heals 2night

Father Hennepin and Giljunko tonight at Pizza Luce. 10PM. Get yer old ass off the couch.

Who do these terrorists think they are, feeding people?

Who are these crazy RNC protesters now facing trial for conspiracy to commit terrorism under Minnesota's Patriot Act?

Posted by rediguana at 07:22 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by Scribbler
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Vigil in Support of Same-Sex Marriage - THIS SATURDAY!

You're invited to a one vigil in support of equal rights and same-sex marriage. The vigil will be held this Saturday, November 15 from 1 to 2pm. It'll take place at the MN Power Plaza, which is located at Lake Ave. & Superior St. in downtown Duluth.

This event is being held in solidarity with the national call for action for Nov. 15 protests against California's Prop 8 amendment. Given that Wisconsin recently also passed a state constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage, and that there is still lingering talk of a such an effort in MN, we've got plenty of local reasons to come out and stand for equality!

I'll bring some extra signs, but feel free to make and bring your own. And be sure to bring your friends!

-For those of you on facebook.com, you can view the page that has been set up for this event there at this address:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=107928950264&ref=nf

-To find out more about the national call to action for Nov. 15, as well as protest listings for other cities, click here:
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/

For more info about this event, you can contact me [Adam Ritscher] at wainosunrise@yahoo.com or (715) 394-6660.

Posted by adamritscher at 01:17 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by Sonya
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Twenty Years of Mockery

All along, I had a real healthy disrespect for Hollywood.

UMD journalism students present 72 hours of election coverage

Check out the first election stories on the Duluth Community News Web site. We'll be posting election updates, photos and video over the next two days.

UMD Journalism students are covering the election Duluth Community News-style -- away from the desk and out on the streets.

This will be a group effort. John Hatcher's Reporting and Writing II class will head out into the community and get people talking. The Advanced Editing students will keep close contact with the reporters up until their deadlines. Later, we'll all meet up in the journalism classroom to set up a working newsroom - reporters finishing their stories, editors touching them up for posting. We're inviting all student reporters who are interested to participate.

Anyway, the Duluth Community News is an online publication run by students at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Our news-gathering method is on-foot and out in the community. We started this semester by dividing Duluth into neighborhoods and sending teams of reporters out to get to know the issues affecting each part of the community.

On Election Night, we want to have fun. Stop by our online newspaper and leave feedback. We're all new at this, and we would love to hear what you think.

Duluth Community News Editorial Staff

Posted by John Hatcher at 11:18 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Election Eve Parties?

I am feeling the need to watch the election results surrounded my food and booze, preferably supplied by someone else (guess it's my socialist background). Where are people going on election night?

Posted by Debbie at 09:58 AM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by cathyp
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My bad...

Posted by baci at 09:41 PM | Permalink | 18 comments, last by Dave Sorensen
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Fortunate Wilderness

Filmmaker George Desort will premiere his movie, Fortunate Wilderness at the Marshall Performing Arts Center (UMD) on Nov. 6 at 7 :00 pm (The film premiere is free!). George is a thoughtful artist and delivers a beautiful look at the wolf-moose research of Isle Royale. The human relationship with the natural world is at the heart of the movie.

The movie should provide an added draw to Duluthians, as the band Low has contributed original music to support the images. George has shared that he feels a connection between Low's music and his own work.

Watch for posters advertising other great events scheduled for Nov 5-7. Duluth will be celebrating the 50 years of wolf moose research in a way that honors special wild places.

Posted by Tom Beery at 01:25 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by eco eco
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Will Steger, eyewitness to global warming, in Duluth at UMD

Download file

Posted by LakeSuperiorSass at 12:10 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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INDIE FILM NIGHT Calling for Entries!

Posted by Lu at 11:05 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Eau Claire man was stupid

Shane McQuillan of Eau Claire, Wisconsin will hold up a sign reading "I was stupid" instead of facing jail time for ramming his car into the gate of a waste treatment plant.

In related news, George Bush has not yet admitted stupidity nor is he facing jail time.

Posted by ironic1 at 11:41 AM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by dawn
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Election Season Movie Night

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The YWCA is sponsoring Election Season Movie Night at the Building For Women, 32 E First St., on Thursday, October 16 and Thursday, October 23 starting at 7 pm.

October 16: Iron Jawed Angels-The true story of two women who stood up for their right to vote and ended up shaping the future of America.

October 23: Chisholm '72 Unbossed and Unbought-This POV documentary follows the campaign of the first Black woman to run for President of the United States.

There is no charge for admission. Hope to see you there!

Duluth (unfortunately) in the NYT

The good news: They call us an "artsy shipping city," which is kind of nice.
The bad news: Well, you know the bad news.

"In Duluth, for instance, a $3 million investment the city made last summer through Merrill Lynch, which was sold to Bank of America last month, was liquidated and came back last week $2.25 million short — a devastating setback for a city."

NEW YORK TIMES: Financial Crisis Takes a Toll on Already-Squeezed Cities

Posted by Barrett at 12:57 AM | Permalink | 29 comments, last by John P.
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Jump You F*ckers!

Sign of the times...

Posted by jonswan at 02:17 PM | Permalink | 37 comments, last by John P.
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10.04

Posted by adam at 09:45 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by kokesie
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Join Me!

Please join Hazel and me at the Women for Obama Rally tonight from 5pm – 6pm on the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street (across from Pizza Luce) in Duluth! Let’s get together and help change the world for Hazel and all our children!

And Zac Bentz, can you get in touch with me ASAP? Thanks!

NASA Exploration Experience at Great Lakes Aquarium

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Posted by Sweet Sara Jean at 11:16 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Security Jewelers to auction signed Maria Sharapova Tennis Racquet to benefit Duluth East Tennis program

We are auctioning a Prince Tennis Racquet signed by three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova.
This is the same racquet Maria actually plays with. The racquet and signature are 100% new and genuine.
100% of the proceeds will go to the Duluth East tennis program.
Here is a link to the auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130253722313&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
You can also get to the off www.securityjewelers.com.
Thanks for your time.Please pass this on to your tennis loving friends.

What's that, up in the sky?

Be careful out there, folks. Lord help us if Lakitu shows up!

Employment Opportunity

Lake County DAC, a service provider for adults with developmental disabilities, is seeking a hardworking and dependable individual to hire full time as a program assistant. Experience in human service field desired but not required. Valid driver's license and ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds preferred. Paid training, competitive wage and benefits. Call 834-5767 for more information and/or where to apply.

Posted by heysme at 12:06 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by heysme
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Where to get Obama yard sign?

I tried to get an Obama yard sign at the office on Superior Street and was told that they haven't had any since the convention I signed up to be called when they come in). I tried on line and found that they can be purchased for $8 but that it costs $8.77 for shipping. Does anybody have an idea where I can get an Obama sign in Duluth? The McCain signs are popping up like mushrooms and it would be nice to counteract this.

Posted by MarkM at 09:27 AM | Permalink | 51 comments, last by arrogant_jaded_prick
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Arrr

Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Posted by adam at 05:05 PM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by zra.
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Bikers for Boobs!

Come on down to the Rapids Riverside Restaurant and Bar in South Range, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 20th to help save the tatas!

Rapids Riverside is sponsoring a motorcycle ride to raise money for local breast cancer programs. The ride starts at noon and will travel approximately 120 scenic miles to four other bars. Your $10 entry fee covers the ride and a pizza buffet. T-shirts will be $10 and there will be a raffle for some great prizes at $5.00 a ticket.

Rapids Riverside is located 1 mile east of the junction of Hwy 2 and 53.
For tickets, call Rapids Riverside at 715-398-6898.

Posted by Debbie at 11:35 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by Zoe
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Matt Damon Rips Sarah Palin

YouTube link

Posted by boywonder at 12:05 AM | Permalink | 22 comments, last by c-freak
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Monkey at a Café

The original artwork from "Monkey With A Tool Belt" by Chris Monroe is hanging at Lake Ave Café and there is an opening tonight from 5-7PM. Food and wine and Chris Monroe.

Lake Avenue Café
394 Lake Avenue South

The show is hanging though October 12.

New Blog on the Block

Northern Lights Books and Gifts in Canal Park recently launched a new blog - Norlight Lit Life - focusing in on literary life in the Northland with book reviews, book news, store updates, author news, and other bookish sundries.

Stop on over and check it out. It's one of the initiatives we're taking to celebrate 15yrs of independent bookselling in Duluth. More ahead this fall - details as they develop.

Posted by jmcc at 06:07 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by Liz
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I hrt John Stewart.

Posted by Starfire at 02:50 PM | Permalink | 18 comments, last by Scribbler
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ride the drunk bus

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Posted by c-freak at 01:16 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by magus
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D/S GLBTAQI Pride starts this Thursday

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www.dspride.com

Posted by c-freak at 11:18 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by juliecr
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Relax, Costas, they didn't mention your hair.

And it really, really happened.

Chili Cook-Off

www.unitedwayduluth.org

Posted by adam at 04:12 PM | Permalink
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Photo Show - Carlson Bookstore

The Duluth Photographers Guild is having a photography opening TONIGHT at Dominic's Downtown Tattoo. This photography show will feature various artists work related to the now closed "Carlson Bookstore".

Where: Dominic's Downtown Tattoo
Where: 132 E Superior St, Duluth, MN

When: TONIGHT (Friday 8/15/2008)
Time: 8-10pm

FREE

fairly delightful

Raw Horse Power by d_wooden.
(photo of an illinois draft pull stolen from flickr)

the carlton county fair starts tomorrow, thursday the 14th. the first day's events include the draft horse pull at 6pm. horseracing starts at 1:30 on saturday and sunday. this fair (which is in barnum) is much prettier and more laid back than either the head of the lakes or south st. louis county (proctor) fairs. i highly recommend it.

Posted by maria at 04:15 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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My new lawn-scaping plans

What do you guys think? Looks great doesn't it? No mowing that pesky green grass for me! Now that a majority of my "representatives" on the city council have exhibited their continued support of the HOMEOWNERS of Duluth, I can go forward with my plans to maximize profits on my investment...er...I mean remodel my home...I've got new cutsie signs on the front door, "investment, sweet investment" and "there's no place like investment". I've asked Kathyrn Martin and Jeff Anderson to help me with decorating and design ideas for investment impoverishment ..er...improvement projects like how to make a basement into an additional rental unit without the expense (and enforcement) of egress windows. I'm REALLY hoping to upgrade my Endion neighborhood property with some light industrial manufacturing in my garage. The only thing bumming me out is the fact that I know the city will soon be hiring more people and beefing up the inspections staff.

Posted by baci at 08:53 AM | Permalink | 36 comments, last by baci
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Pay homage to Cloquet's one-of-a-kind gas station on Thursday, Aug. 7

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Posted by leese at 01:25 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by chris m
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Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

Just a reminder about the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign and invitation to meet them at a pot luck

Saturday, August 2, 2008

March begins: Salvation Army (27th Ave W,) at 9 AM

March ends: Cleighton, Jackson and McGee Memorial (2Ave E and 1st St.) at 11 AM. Press conference at 11.

Pot Luck: Loaves and Fishes Hannah House, 1705 Jefferson St. 6 PM Please call Michele at 728-0629 if you are coming to the pot luck or if you would like more information.

POOR PEOPLE'S ECONOMIC HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

THE MARCH FOR OUR LIVES

On August 1st the Poor Peoples Economic Human Rights Campaign will launch "Operation March For Our Lives." Operation March for Our Lives will be a statewide march/bus tour through Minnesota to collect economic human rights violations documentation. The portrait of poverty that this documentation paints will be presented at the Minnesota Truth Commission.
Human Rights Monitors will collect economic human rights documentation. We're encouraging Minnesotans to watch our website and to visit us along our march and to bring us your stories of trying to pay for healthcare, losing your home to foreclosure, high unemployment on your reservation or how you didn't have enough food to feed your children this month.

Operation March For our Lives will also serve as a vehicle to place representatives of Minnesota's various branches of government & opinion shapers on notice about their obligations under human rights treaties.

The Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign is building a movement that unites the poor across color lines. Poverty afflicts Americans of all colors. Daily more and more of us are downsized and impoverished. We share a common interest in uniting against the prevailing conditions and around our vision of a society where we all have the right to health care, housing, living wage jobs, and access to quality primary, secondary, and higher education.

For more information about the campaign see www.economichumanrights.org

Posted by ozone914 at 10:11 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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As if there isn't enough to do.

This event starts earlier than all the others so do stop by and have a beverage won't you?

RNC FORUM

From Minnesota-nice peace picnics to lock-down street blockades, there's something for everyone at this year's Republican National Convention!

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Here's your chance to learn more...

RNC Protest Forum
Sunday, July 27
5-8PM
Peace Church Fellowship Hall (1111 E 11th St)

- Hear from organizers with the Welcoming Committee, the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War, Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign and the Peace Island Conference about their plans to greet the Republicans when they land in St Paul in September
- Meet up with like-minded folks
- Learn about buses and ride-sharing from the Twin Ports, housing options and legal support.

5PM simple (vegan) beans and rice supper and info tables
6PM panel of RNC protest organizers
7PM small groups discussion/action planning

The forum is sponsored by the Northland Anti-War Coalition and is free and open to all. If you plan to join us for the meal, please drop a line to Madeline or Travis (218-728-0629) so they can prepare enough food.

Posted by ozone914 at 10:21 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Who's the best Tarja twin?*

You can read about the nominees and vote for your favorite over on the Duluth News Tribune website...

*Sorry, Conan, you've already had your turn.

Mielestäni teillä on söpö presidentti.

Finn Fest 2008 is coming up next week and I propose a FinnBlogging challenge. Now through the end of the festival let's educate each other about Finland. Music, history, art, strange facts, you get the idea. The festival starts July 23 and goes through the 27th. Oh and it would be a good idea to take in some of the events as well.

I kick off the challenge with the Finland national anthem.

DNT site DOWN

Trying to access the DNT site and it's unavailable.
Ran out to check the sky and it's fine (not falling). Anyone know what's up?
I am embarrassed to admit that I need to get my obit info for the day - am I that old?

D/S Pride Fundraiser

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Posted by c-freak at 05:53 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by c-freak
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Happy Birthday PDD.

PDD is 5 today. Anyone up for a little party? Carmody at 7pm?

Bell's Cask Night at Hell's Kitchen

Come and join us for a night of unique cask conditioned ales from Bell's Brewery.
Laura Bell and Jason Gillum will be on hand to educate and answer questions.
Prizes and giveaways!!
There will be two casks, Two Heated Ale and a "mystery" cask.

Wednesday June 25 7pm tell it's gone
Hell's Kitchen 310 Lake Ave. South Duluth
218-727-1620

Posted by dbrewing at 03:37 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Joe Lencioni
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Stan Winston Dead at 62

Stan Winston, dead from cancer at age 62.
Stan was THE man when it came to making creepy movie creatures in many of my favorite movies.
You've probably seen his work in: The Thing, Terminator, Jurassic Park, Aliens, Predator, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, A.I., Interview with a Vampire, The Island of Dr. Moreau, Constantine, Iron Man, & more.
He's been a legend in the creature/horror/effects worlds since the 70's, and he will be greatly missed.

State Department meets department store

The past few months I've been trying, really trying, to buy products made in the U.S. I've even gone to several stores in search of American-made products, when I could have just bought a foreign-made item at my first stop (which raises a host of issues about gasoline consumption, but we'll save that for another post).

Sadly, more than a few times I've been unable to locate a U.S.-made item, even after visiting two or three stores. So I find myself playing international diplomat, making judgment calls about which nation's product I'm going to buy.

Continue reading "State Department meets department store" »

Posted by akjuneau at 11:05 AM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by tamara
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Olde World Renaissance Faire

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Your Geek Culture Update: D&D 4.0

Today, for your Geek Culture Update, I'm presenting something that has not yet received the Geek King Seal of Approval but it's too important to ignore. Tomorrow Dungeons & Dragons 4.0 launches. I'm ambivalent. I want it to be a great edition. I want it to be the D&D of my dreams, but I have grave doubts.

I've been playing D&D since 1978 and I have gone through every iteration of the system. I love the scope it provided for my imagination and the opportunity it gave me to create and tell stories with my friends. The best things that happened with D&D, or any RPG for that matter, had nothing to do with the system itself, but with the stories we got to tell together. While I enjoy gaming in virtual worlds like World of Warcraft, nothing compares to actual role playing. (And, believe me, there is precious little role playing that goes on in World of Warcraft even on so called "role playing" servers.)

Yeah, I'm going to be one of those suckers plopping down bucks for a new edition. But it's going to be the same old gaming buddies that I game with. And the stories will continue just like before.

So, let me know then if you think 4.0 deserves the Geek King Seal of Approval or not. As always, please feel free to send me nominees for the Geek King Seal of Approval. This concludes this royal announcement.

Posted by ironic1 at 11:30 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by adam
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D/S Pride FUNdraiser

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Posted by c-freak at 07:57 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by @ndy
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I want to believe

Like some of you (especially transplants from a warm environment), I went through the "why the fing is there still snow" depression a couple months ago. One of the things that got me through was watching the first few seasons of The X-Files. Then The X-Files movie brought me through a bad scenario: "Trust No One."

Apparently because of my my self absorption and trust of no one, I completely was unaware that a new X-Files movie was not only filmed, but will be in theaters this summer.

Posted by Purple at 10:35 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by michellep
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Dylan DeSanto Benefit Tonight

Wednesday, May 28 | 4-11 p.m.
Mr. D's Bar & Grill

Spaghetti dinner with live and silent auctions to benefit Dylan Dustin DeSanto's battle against brain cancer. More details here.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 07:45 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Paul Lundgren
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Say hello to Dorothea and Loretta Lindquist

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Momma, Poppa and babies are doing great. Way to go Brandy, although I will kind of miss that huge belly you had.

Stay-at-home summer?

Friday's 70-degree sunshine (I live up over the hill) got me thinking about all the places around the Northland I'd like to explore this summer. And then it got me thinking if this will finally be the year that gas prices will be a primary reason - instead of lack of time, or other commitments, or being sick, or whatever - that causes me to cut back my plans.

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Posted by akjuneau at 08:46 AM | Permalink | 19 comments, last by tamara
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Bee-beep!

A couple weeks ago, a real head-turner drove by me on the road. It was a smart car, one of those unbelievably little cars I've seen only in movies, like, in "The Bourne Identity" or something. I wished I had my camera.
Then today, there it was again. And I had my camera. (No people were harmed in the taking of this photograph, snapped as I entered the highway on-ramp.)

"Is it the same car?" I wondered. "Of course," I thought, "How could there be more than one in Duluth? Do they sell those in the U.S.? Is it street-legal here? How much do they cost? What's the gas mileage?"
These questions and more are answered on the FAQs page of the smart car website.

(They have been available in the U.S. since January. They are sold in Bloomington, Minn. Street-legal, yes. From $12,000 to $17,000. Gas mileage 40/45. The FAQs also include "How does [it] perform in the snow?" I'm skeptical, but at least if you get stuck, you could push it out of the ditch by yourself.)

Posted by Beverly at 12:10 AM | Permalink | 24 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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Mother's Day Present

A couple weeks ago my daughter told me she would make me a video for Mother's Day. I think she was expecting I would go for something funny but we've been talking a lot lately about her friend from school who is an exchange student from Iraq and will be going home to Baghdad soon. I pitched her my idea and this is what she came up with. Just thought I'd share.

Posted by Debbie at 08:37 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by Scribbler
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Happy Birthday, Minnesota!

Hey, Happy Birthday, Minnesota.

I know I sometimes bitch about you, especially in what you laughingly call "Spring," but I'm kinda fond of you. Some people have argued that you were born out of oppression and that your birthday isn't something to celebrate, but, hey, who doesn't have a dark past?

I've only been hanging out with you for the last 8 years after meeting you at a party about 16 years ago, but, ya know, from the start I liked you. You're kinda laid back and easy-going and you don't take yourself too seriously. That's cool.

And, not to be shallow, but you are absolutely beautiful. You've really taken care of yourself over the last 150 years and it shows, not like some states I could mention.

Anyway, I don't always say it, but you're alright in my book. Happy Birthday.

Posted by ironic1 at 03:30 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by heiko
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Pray for sunshine... and BYOBBQ!

I'm pretty sure this will be a knockout good time, from beginning to end;
assuming the neighbors don't revolt... but even then...
The fact that we are able to use the park for this show is a moral victory for grassroots
civic/arts groups who just want to enjoy Duluth's many fine green spaces!!

myspace.com/daughtersofthesun
myspace,com/vampirehands
myspace.com/hausmeeting

Posted by brautigan at 09:59 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by kokes
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Man Runs Over Dog and Sues Dog Owners

I heard about this this morning on MPR and could hardly believe it. This past January Jeffrey Ely hit a dog near Cloquet and kills it instantly. Now he is suing the owners for $1100 to cover damage to car and lost work time. The family is countersuing for $2400.

Um, ya know, crap like this happens, folks. Who's to blame? The driver, probably not. The family? Unlikely. The dog? Hardly. It seems to me when a pet is hit by a car either everyone is to blame or no one is to blame, unless there are extenuating circumstances, which I don't see here.

Anyone want to take a side in this?

'cakes

Haven't been to the pancake feed coming up Thursday at the DECC (6am-8pm) for a few years. Anyone know when is the best time to see the local news celebrities who volunteer there? I want to maximize my chances of getting served a cup o' joe by Babs Reyelts in a short red mini.

Posted by -Berv at 01:00 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by zra.
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Homegrown Hijynx.

PART 1

PART 2

Posted with permission from Monroe. Click on the strip for larger version.

Add To Your Already Busy Schedule:

Today: No Pants Day

Tomorrow: Free Comic Book Day

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Posted by Bad Cat! at 10:16 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Eldon Krosch Jr.
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As Seen On TV

Buy Local — Farmer's Market

I am particularly excited about the Farmer's Market this year since I will be living only 2 blocks away. The Farmer's Market opens this Saturday—although the good stuff doesn't really start appearing until June, when the yummy foods start growing and being harvested.

The farmers market, on the corner of Third Street and 14th Avenue East, opens at 7 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. I believe it's open until Noon. Here is a handy dandy map (or for most people it's just easier to say it's one block downhill from Burrito Union). Also the DNT posted a nice "In Season" guide here

Posted by Mel at 08:38 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Mel
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Peace Turns Fifty.

The symbol was simple--a few straight lines inside a circle.

(apologies for the borrowed image.)

Posted by in.dog.neato at 07:36 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by farglebargle
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relevant

Seeing I haven't posted anything on my favorite topic for a while this was interesting. denverpost.com Lip Service to Renewable Energy

Posted by Frank at 11:14 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Greg Mortenson to speak at UMD

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Couldn't get a ticket for the Duluth Public Library's event?

If you would like to hear Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea speak while in Duluth, this may be your only chance!

Alworth Institute for International Studies Special Event
THREE CUPS OF TEA
Presented by Author Greg Mortenson
Montague 80 Lecture Hall
University of Minnesota Duluth
Wednesday, March 19 2008 - 2-4 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Reception following lecture

*Please email alworth@d.umd.edu if you have a group of 10 or more attending this event.*

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Posted by Purple at 06:49 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by purple
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DST

This is a reminder to set your clocks ahead an hour tonight.

This is also a wake up call that daylight savings time actually wastes energy instead of conserving it, as we've been led to believe.

Posted by ironic1 at 02:16 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by ironic1
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In the Reader

In Barb Olson's column this week:

"'We support the vision of a Lakewalk for everyone,' Beacon Pointe Condos resident Judy Gordon tells the Council. 'But we don't consider it appropriate to have a Lakewalk right in front of everyone's patios.'"

(Apparently, the "everyone" she is referring to is "everyone" in Duluth who currently owns a million-dollar condo.)

Also, on page 5 is another blow-open-the-scandal article (actually, a letter) about the Red Plan. Seems Duluth Architect Robert Aho thinks Johnson Controls is trying to pull some shady, "possibly illegal" stuff with regards to bilking taxpayers. Or rather, the school board basically told him that's what they were doing. Read it and weep. Then get pissed and do something about it before it's too late.

Posted by rediguana at 09:52 PM | Permalink | 18 comments, last by The Big E
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Eco Home Open House

The Eco Home built by Women in Construction is hosting another open house this Sunday, March 8th from 12-4 pm. The home was designed to promote sustainable living and energy efficiency through the use of environmentally-friendly materials and products. There is also a lot of other literature about sustainable living and what you can do to reduce energy consumption. Take Superior St. to 52nd Ave East, go up till you get to the dead end, take a right onto Broadwing Drive, take a right onto Snowy Owl Circle, follow to 2809. There will also be an open house for the Coho Cottage built by Women in Construction. The address is 2830 Snowy Owl Circle.To learn more and see pictures visit http://www.womenworking.org

Posted by ecohome at 11:17 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Oh, the Horror!

So, I've been an unabashed fan/lover/reader of Dan Savage's Savage Love since way back when his readers used to address him as "Hey Faggot," and he had a day job pulling shots at Cafe Paradisio...

ANYwhooo...back last month for his Valentine week column, he ran a letter concerning sex toys, and the proper etiquette of the proper disposal of such. Within his reply he made a suggestion that any and all old toys could be mailed to a Kandiss Crone, an "investigative" reporter from Jackson MS, who recently staged a raid on an adult book/video/toy store because, apparently Mississippi is one of a few sex-phobic states that has completely outlawed the sale of "three dimensional devices" intended for sexual gratification. The store had been busted a couple of times prior to Ms. Kandiss' story by the JPD, but to her shock and awe, the store had not ceased its immoral retail activity.

Apparently, Ms. Crone went incognito to the adult store, purchased a purple vibe, and then returned later with a camera crew to confront the store's employees. She even went as far as to try to solicit further involvement of the Jackson, MS police department, but they weren't interested. She was rebuffed with a statement from them saying that the citizens of Jackson would prefer the police be involved with rounding up criminals, drug addicts and prostitutes, and that pursuing a criminal investigation on an adult bookstore for selling sex toys wasn't very high on their list.

I wonder whatever became of the purple vibrator.

Mother Jones List of Music Used to Torture Detainees.

article

I don't remember anyone mentioning this. Comments?

I personally thought the use of a Meow Mix commercial was creative.

Posted by kyanize at 12:05 PM | Permalink | 13 comments, last by zra.
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Not So Funny Now

There is a battle going on the funny side of the street between Brian Matuszak, the Renegade Board, and Teatro Zuccone (the Zeppa Foundation backed new owners of the venue at 222 E. Superior St.). It has to do with the terms of the lease and who gets what, especially when it comes to running the box office for Renegade productions. Brian has stated he's willing to resign over the issue. More can be found in this Duluth News Tribune article.

I am one of the Renegade regulars mentioned in the article who got the letter from Sue and I have to say, from the letter, I'm concerned. I contacted one of the board members to get a different point of view, but she didn't want to comment on it, understandably. So, without the board coming forward and giving their point of view on the lease, I'm apt to take Brian's side of things. Hey, Renegade Board, I'm all ears.

Bitch Is the New Black

If you are like me and don't watch television much you had no idea to what Starfire was referring. So here's the clip.

Posted by ironic1 at 01:37 PM | Permalink | 16 comments, last by Buttonhead
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Introducing...

Walter Allen Bennett.

02.22.08 @ 2258

The Times (London) journalist speaks tonight at UMD

There are a lot of events happening tonight, but if you have an interest in journalism, British politics or Gordon Brown, I highly recommend tonight's presentation by Gerard Baker, United States Editor and Assistant Editor at The Times (London). And I'm not just saying this because it's my job to promote Alworth Institute for International Studies events.

I'm really excited about this guy (Gerard Baker). He held an informal discussion with journalism, writing studies and communications students and faculty last evening, and I found him utterly engaging. Baker will speak this evening on British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in the Library Fourth Floor Rotunda at 7 p.m. Given Brown's recent decision to nationalize troubled U.K. mortgage lender Northern Rock, Baker, who previously wrote for the Financial Times and worked at the Bank of England , will be able to offer insight into the consequences Brown's decision will have on the current economic crisis in both the U.K. and the U.S.

Here's the lecture info:
“What Can We Expect Next of Britains Gordon Brown?"
Presented by Gerard Baker, United States Editor/Assistant Editor, The Times (London)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008  7 p.m.
UMD Fourth Floor Library Rotunda
Free & Open to the Public/ Reception Following Lecture

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jobs

Siemen Generator Inc. investing 33 ,000,000 dollars to expand it,s windturbine blade plant in Fort Madison, Iowa. In less then a year since opening the new expansion will create 287 new jobs bringing the total work force to 537 with pay of $17.14. I find it ironic that we're not a part of that change.

Posted by Frank at 09:13 PM | Permalink | 16 comments, last by zra.
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Input desired.

One of my favorite father/son childhood memories is the time we spent together getting my Pinewood Derby car ready for the annual race. For those unfamiliar with the Pinewood Derby Wikipedia can bring you up to speed.

Last week while reading Threadless.com I noticed they were having an adult Pinewood Derby Race called the Threadle Manss and I knew immediately Duluth needed it's own event. So I have done some checking and I found a track for rent. I have a venue in mind and we have a hobby shop that sells cars. My question to the greater PDD community is would you participate? Also since Pinewood Derby is a registered trademark of the Boy Scouts of America we need a good name.

Leave your feedback in the comments and if anyone would be willing to help out a bit with organizing send me an email. I would like to have the first event this spring if at all possible.

Posted by Starfire at 10:12 AM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by Shaun
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Using Corgis for World Domination

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Our Corgi is looking to find other Corgis in Duluth for a regular play date at the Duluth Dog Park out near the zoo. We happened to run into a Corgi there once and it was hilarious. They had a lot of fun and it would be great to get even more Corgis.

Perhaps we could one day organize an all Corgi team and enter the John Beargrease?

Posted by Debbie at 08:05 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Debbie
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Using Corgis for World Domination

feb92008 010.jpg

Our Corgi is looking to find other Corgis in Duluth for a regular play date at the Duluth Dog Park out near the zoo. We happened to run into a Corgi there once and it was hilarious. They had a lot of fun and it would be great to get even more Corgis.

Perhaps we could one day organize an all Corgi team and enter the John Beargrease?

Posted by Debbie at 08:05 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Debbie
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Take that, Fraser Colorado!

I Falls is now officially the "Icebox of the Nation," legally edging out Fraser CO for bragging rights and the title...

"In 1988, a meteorology professor at St. Cloud State University submitted an affidavit saying Fraser can’t be the nation’s icebox, “because 11 months out of the year its meat would thaw and its ice cream would melt, while throughout the winter all meat and ice cream would be safe in International Falls.”

Incedentally, this morning's low temp in I Falls: -30 with an expected high of -22...and a wind chill of -47 to -44.
Fraser CO: a balmy high of 35, low of 3.

Eco Home Open House

This Sunday, February 10th the Eco Home is having an open house. It's a home demonstrating solar power, and basically everything you could do to make a home sustainable and eco friendly and energy efficient by using green building practices. Come check it out and bring some friends. There is also a lot of other literature about sustainable living and what you can do to reduce energy consumption. Take Superior St. to 52nd Ave East, go up till you get to the dead end, take a right onto Broadwing Drive, take a right onto Snowy Owl Circle, follow to 2809. There will be a big Eco-Home sign. visit www.womenworking.org to see pictures and get more info. Hope to see you there!

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Posted by ecohome at 10:03 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by Kim
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new record year for wind power

U.S. wind companies invested nine billion dollars in 2007 building 5244 mw of new wind power facilities enough to power 1.5 million homes. It's a good thing none of that money is coming to Duluth
On the same vein I have been reading the energy platforms of all the canidates. Macain is nuclear as is Romney, Clinton looks like ethanol and Obama coal gasification. They all mentioned real renewables but all voted against that in the last energy bill.

Posted by Frank at 09:34 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by DLTBGYD
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Support our Troop.

Occasionally at work, we get customers who purchase coffee for forward deployed servicemembers over in Iraq or Afghanistan...as a vet, I can say that good coffee from anywhere is a more than welcome sight when you haven't seen home in a few months.

Anyhow, I'm pretty good at reading and interpreting military addresses, and when we got an order to fill for a Warrant Officer attached to a helicopter squadron stationed in Iraq, I seized the opportunity and slipped a couple of our vinyl window cling logos with "Thank You" written on the back into the box before it was sealed up and sent off to the post office.

This morning, we got an email with a picture showing the WO posing in his flight gear leaning against his H-60F (I think...I'd have to get a look at the fuselage to know for sure) and our Alakef logo in one of the bubble windows of his chopper.

neat.

That kinda made my day.

If I can get the photo, I'll post it.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:17 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Bret Thiele
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Women in Sports-Programs at UMD and YWCA

Tomorrow is the 10 year anniversary of Title IX. Thought you might be interested in the two programs put on by UMD and the YWCA to mark this event.

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Posted by Debbie at 01:50 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by Debbie
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New exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Archie Manning sperm sample.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 09:21 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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TOMORROW: Former V.P. Walter Mondale Speaks at UMD

Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Annual Memorial Lecture 2008

“Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates”
Presented by Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale
Thursday, January 31, 2008
1:30 p.m. in the Weber Music Hall, UMD
Overflow seating in the Singer Room
Free and open to the public!
Free reception following lecture

Chancellor Kathryn A. Martin and the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies proudly present a lecture by former U.S. Vice President and U.S. Senator Walter F. Mondale on Thursday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the UMD Weber Music Hall. Mondale's speech, titled "Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates", is the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Annual Memorial Lecture 2008.

Walter Mondale, drawing upon his vast political experience, will explore the foreign policy problems that the United States is experiencing in a turbulent world. Reviewing the pluses and minuses of working alone versus working with others, Mondale will evaluate the foreign policy stance taken by leading contenders in the race for the presidential nominations. More information about Walter Mondale can be found at the UMD News webpage, http://www.d.umn.edu/news/2008/January/08-A.html.

There is also an article about the lecture in today's DNT.

Posted by Purple at 10:06 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by purple
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Possibly the Best T-shirt in Duluth

I had to do it. These are very limited edition. Available only at.

Posted by Starfire at 12:38 PM | Permalink
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Hans Johnson in Kenya Violence

Via Blogumentary.

[P.S. He's OK.]

Posted by Barrett at 03:29 AM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by tamara
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Support Our Oops v.2.0

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electric cars

Israel announced today that they plan to install 500.000 recharging stations and battery swap stations in the next 18 months for electric cars being made by Renault . Peres sets goal to be over oil in 10 years thru the use of electric cars and solar power

Posted by Frank at 11:08 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by ironic1
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Share your smurfy ideas

In my column in the Transistor this week, I wrote:

Sooner of later, someone is going to make "Smurfs: The Movie." When that happens, it will be essential that some new Smurfs are added to the cast. I recommend the following:

Itchy Smurf, Bloody Smurf, Stinky Smurf, Horny Smurf, Paraplegic Smurf, Tickly Smurf, Suicidal Smurf, Klepto Smurf, Battered Smurf, Cannibal Smurf and Well-endowed Smurf.

Well, a few days later I was informed that International Merchandising, Promotion & Services has a deal with Paramount Pictures for a computer-animated 3-D Smurfs movie. (Yahoo! Movies has the scoop.)

So, you should probably comment on what Smurfs you think should be added to the cast.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 08:28 PM | Permalink | 26 comments, last by tamara
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Walter Mondale Coming to UMD

Former Vice President Walter Mondale is presenting the 2008 Annual Memorial Lecture for the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies on Thursday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the Weber Music Hall. Details:

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Annual Memorial Lecture 2008
Presented by Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale
“Foreign Policy Development and Presidential Candidates”
Thursday, January 31, 2008  1:30 p.m.
Weber Music Hall, UMD
Free and open to the public
Reception following the lecture

Walter Mondale, drawing upon his vast political experience, will explore the foreign policy problems that the United States is experiencing in a turbulent world. Reviewing the pluses and minuses of working alone versus working with others, Mondale will evaluate the foreign policy stance taken by leading contenders in the race for the presidential nominations. More info about Mondale and the lecture can be found here

FYI: The Weber seats around 375. We will have an overflow seating room as well as TVs on both lobby floors broadcasting the lecture. I suggest you come early if you'd like a good seat. If you need additional information, contact me.

Posted by Purple at 03:03 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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The Columnist and the Curmudgeon

columnist and curmudgeon 1_small.jpg Barb Olsen, who writes the Out of Order! column about the Duluth City Council for the Reader , has been doing a radio version for us on KUMD. This week she's introducing a segment called "the Columnist and the Curmudgeon" that features former City Councilor Russ Stewart ( the curmudgeon, obviously). They're talking about the Lakeside liquor ordinance this week with brand new City Councilors Todd Fedora and Jeff Anderson. Next week they'll talk about outdoor drinking areas for local bars with Nick Patronas, who owns Aces.

Check it out, Wednesday morning at 8:15. I'd love to hear feedback from any of you political junkies. It will be podcast after it airs, too.

Posted by ms dean at 05:21 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by zra.
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PDD 5K this Saturday!

Announcing the first ever PDD sponsored athletic event. The PDD Resolution Run/Walk will start and end at Starfire Screen Printing Co.-1131 E 4th St at 9:15AM this Saturday January 5th. Show up at 9 for some coffee and conversation. The run starts at 9:15 and will be self timed.

The run/walk is free but the commemorative T-shirt will be $10 and printed right before your very eyes! Put it on warm for extra enjoyment. No need to sign up but an RSVP in the comments will help with food planning.

I will post route info soon.

Happy New Year

Make your own disco ball
http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-make-a-disco-ball-from-old-cds

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Season's Greetings!

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Posted by Xpat at 12:25 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by heysme
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Remember Vicki Gowler?

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_7623949

This might interest some of you because Vicki Gowler is quoted in it. She is the former editor of the Duluth News Tribune who left to become editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Now she's the editor of the Idaho Statesman, and making national news with continuing coverage of the Sen. Craig arrest.

Posted by Beverly at 11:24 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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alternative sustainibility

Anyway i can't get my comment to work after printing pdd amillion times so DDD she's hotter then your going to see. Maybe you should talk about this.

St Petersburg high School , Florida goes solar.
Quaker oats Company goes solar in Columbia
Roth and Roth German based solar cell manufuturing hot on india. So far 1.4 million solar photovoltaic systems installed .
Norways Electrict cars starteing production.

Why have none of the canidates in the past election talked about what sustainability is? Why is this not an issue? Wind Turbines come in from Spain to North Dakota and they come back to Duluth from North Dakota to Spain. But not a single person from anywhere on either side knows what a Tessla Roadster is, much less the implications of this technology. We have patternmakers and welders .We have all that is needed here in Duluth to make windmills. This would be a karmic plus for Duluth. There are many reasons I dote on this. I'm not sure , but if you look out there I would say it,s on more of a downhill slde then uphill. If we stay addicted to oil some will go to the front. Another reason. I like windmills. And I know this is way to far fecthed. Rice Lake dump. Methane, wind and solar. Such a absurb idea. What would keep young people in a community. Do any of them like a green city. Do any of them know what photosynthesis is . How does that relate to Boulavard rain gardens? How does that relate to the orgainic gardeners in our area. George Oshawa said you eat what grows in your area But anyway DDD she's really hot

Posted by Frank at 10:27 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by Marcia E.S.
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It's baaack...

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The DNT gets P.C.

alas, the last bastion of "free speech" (read: the ability to slander and slag a person anonymously in an open forum) has fallen.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 04:43 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by zra...
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The polls are closed.

Thank you all for participating in the first ever PDD Holiday T-shirt design contest. It was a very close race, so close that I have decided to print the top three designs. So without further ado the winners are (in no particular order.)

The Abominable Snowman goes shopping.

Snowflake

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Smoking Reindeer

The shirts will be available next week at my shop and I will have them for sale at the Buy Local gift fare at the Peace Church on December 1rst.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

Be thankful you didn't skid out on the exit ramp.

And be thankful your dog didn't skid out on the couch.

Also, be thankful you checked your laundry for hidden ink pens, so they didn't skid out in the dryer.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 04:36 PM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by zra...
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first snow

Not much progress on Arrowhead this morning. . .

Posted by Drifter at 09:03 AM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by ironic1
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Ely needs an MRI

Ely's hospital (Ely-Bloomenson) is in serious need of a new MRI...but these suckers are 'spensive!
Fortunately they're in the running for a new machine, but here's the catch: there's an online contest to award some lucky community hospital the new machine.

it runs on votes (of course) so naturally, the hospital with the most votes wins...

SO...community conscious PDDers...head on over to WELY.com and click the link, watch the vid and vote...

please.

PDD on Final Edition

The subject of blogs came up last week on KUWS' Final Edition. I held off on posting about it until they posted the full audio on their website.

The discussion about PDD and other blogs happens about halfway through.

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Joel Anderson (Moderator): "Do you guys in the working ... working journalists ... do you have to monitor the blogs? I mean, is that something you have to do? No? Just like you monitor the other stations or monitor radio?"

Greg Grell (WDSE - Almanac North): "Myself, I don't monitor them, but if somebody gives me a heads-up then I'll take a look. But ... you know, there's so much. There's a few different ones like Perfect Duluth Day ... that's a particularly liberal one. There's others that go the other way, and really so much of that on there is ... one person's opinion, and many times one person's uninformed opinion, that it's ... it's just not something I think you should spend a lot of time with. Sometimes, though, you know somebody will write something that is absolutely false about your organization and I think in that case, you know, you may want to ... at least keep tabs on it, whether or not you respond to it in any kind of official way ... at least try to set the record straight behind the scenes or whatever."

Ron Brochu (Daily Telegram): "There was a time when I watched one in Duluth, the uh ... what do they call it, the Citizen's Blog or whatever ... I don't know ... you know, really, if I wanted to listen to a bunch of totally uniformed whackos, you know, whose mouth is much bigger than their brain, I'd just go to a bar."

Mike Simonson (KUWS): "Well, you know what? I hadn't really been reading blogs until I ...."

Greg Grell (interjects): "Would you like to refer to a specific whacko?"

Joel Anderson: "Or a specific bar?"

Greg Grell: "Just so we can get something else started here?"

Ron Brochu: "About 95% of them, maybe."

Mike Simonson: "But you know, there is some good conversation on blogs, and it's conversation and people want to find stuff out, and then there's the people who are absolutely sure of everything. That they are absolutely right, and they'll name-call, you know, other people if they disagree. And to me, OK, that's when I'm done reading that blog, because now I'm wasting my time and I'm getting offended, and I'm not learning anything new."

Greg Grell: "I like it if somebody reasons and argues, but argues with an open mind ... and you're absolutely right, Mike ... there are some people that ... the name calling part is the part that really disturbs me. And it seems like in our society today, and I don't know if it's, you know, if it's what's been happening culturally or what it is, but it does seem like there are very few people that can argue a point without getting in, you know, to the mudslinging, to the name-calling. You know, they don't have an answer apparently, so instead they just belittle the person that they're debating with."

Mike Simonson: "You know, and I hope that that is going away. You know, I may be stupid and naive to say that, especially going into the 2008 election, you know that's right around the bend. We remember how awful the 2004 election was."

Posted by Barrett at 04:51 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Scribbler
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Starfire Lounge at the Burrito Union

Greetings Comrades!

The Starfire Lounge is moving; for now at least. Starting tonight and every Thursday till the end of the year the Lounge will be at the Burrito Union. DJ Flueck and I will kick things off around 9:30 tonight. Hope to see you there.

If you are interested in a guest DJ slot send me an email.

Posted by Starfire at 02:44 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by zra...
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Trick or Treat!

Fargo Ozzy / Zombie Concert Goers Busted in Sting Party

About 40 lucky people who were going to the Fargo Ozzy Osborne / Rob Zombie concert earlier this week got a special invitation to a pre-party from PDL productions. These people were all special because they had outstanding warrants, were delinquent on their child support, and so on. When they showed up to this PDL party Paul D. Laney (pictured), the local sheriff, was there to welcome them with open handcuffs.

Once again, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

I have to hand it to the sheriff's office there in Fargo. This was clever.

Rolling Stone

West Central Tribune

Posted by ironic1 at 11:14 AM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by samh
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WTF Charlie?

DNT: Do you think crime is getting worse in Duluth?

Charlie Bell: Yes.

DNT: Why so?

Charlie Bell: I think people have moved into Duluth that don’t belong here. I think we see people walking the streets that don’t fit the identities, that don’t fit what we normally have, don’t fit the citizens that have lived here for years and years. They do stand out.

Read the whole interview regarding crime in Duluth with Charlie Bell and Don Ness here.

Neil Young going electric.

The car is a 1959 Lincoln Mark IV, a 19 foot 2 ton behemoth,. He is converting it to battery power with biodeisel backup. He intends to drive it to it's birthplace in Detroit to demonstate the viability of electric cars.
Also Clipper Windpower of Carpteria Calif. announced today of plans to build the largest windfarm in the world in South Dakota. At a cost of six billion dollars it will have a capacity of 6000 megawatts, enough to power 1.6 millon homes.

Posted by Frank at 06:56 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by pistoffnick
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Ness for Mayor.

I'm on the Interwebs! See me tell you why I like Donny Ness for Mayor.

Posted by Starfire at 08:46 AM | Permalink | 14 comments, last by adam
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"Brotherly Love" my foot!

A recent survey in Travel and Leisure Magazine has named Philadelphia the "Least Attractive" city in the U.S.

According to the article, in addition to being the "Least Attractive," Philly is also among the least stylish, least active, least friendly and least worldly.

Ouch.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 05:01 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by tdm
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Tour 6 Homes for Sale by Women in Construction

This Sunday we will have 6 homes for sale on tour. There are all new construction and all are gorgeous. It will be from 1-5. The addresses are 2809 Eco Home & 2830 Coho Cottage Snowy Owl Circle, 21 East 5th St duplex with the best view of the lake and downtown area in all of Duluth, 423-431 N. 50th Ave. W. 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath homes developed by SVCNDA. They range from 180K-437k. COME!!!

Call 733.1451 or 590.6502 or visit the website to see great pictures at www.womenworking.org

What's new in solar and electric today

Nambia and SouthAfrica leading in solar in Africa. SouthAfrica to build a 100 megawatt solar power plant. Nambia subsidizing the installation of solar systems for domestic use and also have a plan for solar heating program for all government buildings.
Impressive growth in U.S. solar energy. Total solar thermal collector shipments in (thousand square feet) . 1997- 8000 units. 2006- 20,000. Photovotaic cell and modular shipments in (peak kilowatts) 1997 50,000. 2006 -330,000. Solar thermal collector shipments led by Florida, California and Nevada.
Today's best young solar stocks. First Solar(FSLR), JASolar (JASO), Sun Power (SPUR) and Yingli Green Energy(YGE
German University, Technische Universitael Darmstadt winsa 2007 Internationl competition to design solar house. 2nd- University of Maryland, 3rd- Santa Claire University.. Held in Washington D. C. the criteria were a comfortable temperature, adequate lighting, sufficient power for all home electronics, hot water, and powering an electric vehicle. All powered by solar only
Also check out YouTube, the Hooverboard electric skateboard and the White Zombie all electric dragster

Posted by Frank at 07:36 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Left Wing Nut Job

2110-301-603 COLOR.JPG In a discussion about Al Gore winning the Nobel Peace Prize on KUWS yesterday Karl Spring, chief meteorologist for NBC affiliate KBJR, scoffed at Al Gore and said he wouldn't "pay a dime" to see "An Inconvenient Truth" because Al Gore is a "left wing nut job."

Don't you find it refreshing when scientists can put aside prejudice and examine issues based on cold, hard facts?

Seriously, if this guy as a meteorologist wanted to argue the science behind the movie, I'm all ears. If he just wants to cast aspersions and call people names, then maybe Fox is hiring.

recharging stations

Energy giant EDF to put 250 recharging stations for electric cars in England . Manufacture , Elecktromotive to install them this year. You gotta wonder what kind of stupidity drives these people

Posted by Frank at 11:08 AM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by Angel
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Bring Your Tinfoil Hat!

Posted by adam at 02:26 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by Fly High, Duluth!
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wind turbine towers

Keokuk Iowa announced today that they are opening a factory to build wind turbine bases. The plant will employ 350 workers at a pay of 23.50 per hour. Three other factories have opened in Iowa this year building wind turbine parts. Accima Energy in West Branch, 110 jobs, Siemans in Fort Madison , 200 jobs and Clipper windpower in Cedar Rapids 140 jobs. It's a good thing that we don't look into this. It's a lot nicer to watch them come in and out of town.

Posted by Frank at 07:13 AM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by edgewaysproductions
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The Prius of Public Transport

I meant to post this last week and just never got to it. But since Frank made a hint toward it but never elaborted, I figured I'd get it up.

I use the city bus approximately 10 times a week - and might I add that I love not having to pay for gas, car repairs, etc. Anyway, last week I somehow managed to leave my wallet on the bus. After a frantic search it turns out a kindly passenger returned it to the driver and the driver had it at the transit hub in west Duluth. When I got there I had to wait for about 10 minutes because the driver that had it was apparently training someone. The secretary explained that the DTA received new state-of-the-art Hybrid busses and that all the drivers had to be trained to drive them because they're a little different. I thought that was very exciting news and was wondering why I hadn't heard of it up until now! On my way out I saw one of them sitting in the parking lot. Oh so very shiny and new. Not much different looking except for a little part on the top that says "HYBRID" I've read things about whether or not hybrid busses are actually worth it at the moment but I hold out hope that something good will come out of this. I love that Duluth is always trying to take a progressive step forward.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/389372/hybrid_electric_transit_buses_come.html

Posted by Mel at 07:09 AM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by zra...
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why would they do that

The city of Contra Costa callif. announced today that they have joined (Plug in Partners National campaign) They currently run 27 % of their vehicals on alternative energy. In 2001 they had 47 and today they have 298 vehicules in their fleet. Talk about weird people. I know we have two buses. We,re accelerating into the next millenium so fast that the wind can,t even catch us. Frank

Posted by Frank at 08:04 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by edgeways
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Gotta Love the Smorking Ban.

image via DNT website.

I went to my first Smork free bar last night. It is even better than I imagined. Thank you big Government for depriving us of the right to smoke indoors. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and lungs.

Posted by Starfire at 07:46 AM | Permalink | 31 comments, last by zra...
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First RIAA case to go to trial will be in Duluth

The first jury trial since the RIAA began its litigation campaign more than 4 years ago will be happening in Duluth!
Tuesday, October 2nd, 9:00 AM - Duluth Courthouse
Good luck Jammie!

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Posted by Bad Cat! at 09:45 AM | Permalink | 21 comments, last by adam
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Smoke Up!

The statewide smoking ban starts on Monday!

Good? Bad?

Discuss.

Colorful Horizons.

Just a reminder that the Chris Monroe T-Shirt show is tomorrow from 5-8PM.

Starfire Screen Printing Co.
1131 E 4th St
Duluth, MN.

In case you have not seen the Duluth News Tribune today there is a nice cover article in the Wave with C. Monroe. She talks about the new show, her children's book and her weekly strip. I for one will attest that the new work is amazing. If you are thinking about buying a Monroe original I would suggest you arrive promptly at 5 tomorrow.

There will also be T-shirts and pennants for those of you on a budget. Hope to see you all there.

The T-shirt Show!

Twin Ports Starving Artist Fundraiser

Saturday, September 29th
$5.00 cover
Andervald's Art Studio - Downtown Duluth near the casino.

http://www.myspace.com/starvingartistfundraiser

Please check (and add to friends) for more details and updates.

"A $5 cover will be charged at the door to raise money for the artists presented in the show. More details will be presented soon with more information ie. which bands playing and what time everything will happen. If you are interested in donating to help out local artists in need of financial help, please contact artist.starving@yahoo.com "

An injury to one...

They're out there every day - sun, rain, wind, or cold, at the entrances to the UMD campus, fighting to hold the line on a decent standard of living. AFSCME-organized workers at UMD are fighting for a fair wage and fair treatment from the University system administration in the face of callous treatment and a cold shoulder. When the Minnesota state legislature allotted a 3.25 % raise for University system employees, all other job classes were given that or higher, but the lowest-paid Universtiy employees were only offered 2.25%, which won't keep pace with inflation. There's a great article on the details that appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune here.

The strikers need messages of support. Their fight is a fight against the continuing erosion of the middle class and the growing gap between the rich and the rest of us. Do you want to live as well as your parents? Want health care? Do you like the idea of a retirement? Weekends? 40-hour work weeks? When the unions were strong and strikes were frequent, most people took these things for granted; now the score is working two or three jobs to make ends meet. But I'm not jealous of unionized workers who won a higher wage through hard struggle; they are my brothers and sisters, and I stand shoulder to shoulder with the strikers because I know that some day I'll be in the same situation and need their solidarity on my side. I'm trying to improve my own standard of living, not by tearing anyone down or trying to get on top of the dogpile, but by helping workers who decide to stand up, and by trying to organize my own co-workers to do the same.

The University and the media (read: DNT) would like everyone to think that these low-paid workers are greedy and unorganized, they have no support in the community, and the strike is having no impact. If you sympathize with folks like Bob Brunicks who make seven-figure incomes and run their business from cushy offices, or if you think it's a good idea to sell UMD workers, your future and your kids' future down the river, go ahead and rant about clerical, technical and health care workers should be thankful for what pittance they have. But if you have an ounce of symphathy for the little guy, at least post some messages of support for our neighbors on the picket line. (They can always use help on the lines or at Strike Headquarters as well. But crossing the picket line, for whatever reason, or asking others to do the same, is NOT supportive).

So, Duluth, which side are you on?

Posted by rediguana at 01:40 PM | Permalink | 11 comments, last by Opera Fan
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It's Time!

I just want to encourage everyone, even Carla, to get out and vote today. We usually have a lower turnout for city primaries, hopefully this heated mayoral race raises it up a bit.

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Posted by Chris at 05:42 AM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by ironic1
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Mayoral Endorsement

With the primary upon us, many of you must be wondering who to vote for. "What would Paul Lundgren do?" you will no doubt ask.

That's why, after careful study of all the candidates, I'm announcing my endorsement and putting up my yard sign.

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Posted by Paul Lundgren at 10:45 AM | Permalink | 11 comments, last by cathyp
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OMFG!

This is the most amazing story I have heard in a while. Via the DNT.

'The only guy running nude in Duluth': Observation Hill couple recounts how they thwarted burglar
Mark Stodghill
Duluth News Tribune - 09/07/2007

Wayne and Kathie Boniface returned from a dinner at an Observation Hill neighbor’s home Thursday night to find a burglar in their house.
Kathie Boniface asked the burglar who he was? “I’m with the FBI and you are blowing my cover,’’ the burglar said.

When Wayne Boniface got done with the intruder, he had no cover.

The suspect ran from the home carrying less than he came with. A lot less.

Read full story here.

Giddyap, Mule!

Now this is dedication.

Posted by tamara at 07:10 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Lubricating our County Commish

You know, when I'm vouchering for a business trip I always have to ask myself - Are in-room pornos and lubrication reimbursible? Apparently Duluth's County Commisioner, Dennis Fink, thinks so.

From the Timberjay:

The Fink investigation, released to the Timberjay on Wednesday, details a number of incidents in which Fink’s secretary indicates she was subjected to sexual comments or ogled by Fink or others in his presence.
While the secretary had sought intervention from another commissioner several years ago, she indicated in her statements that the behavior continued.

The incident which finally precipitated the complaint occurred in March, 2007, after Fink had returned from a county-sponsored trip to Washington D.C. According to the report, Fink handed his secretary some receipts for reimbursement, including a grocery receipt that included a sexual lubricant and another hotel receipt that indicated Fink had ordered a sexually explicit movie.

The secretary said it was unusual for the commissioner to provide such receipts, since they weren’t reimburseable. Commissioners typically are reimbursed for daily expenses through a per diem, which does not require receipts.

According to the investigation, Fink inquired the next day as to whether his secretary had all the receipts she needed. She said she ignored his comment, but believed that the commissioner was trying to get a reaction from her due to the nature of the receipts.

Fink, in his statement, said the receipts had been given to his secretary in error, and were not intended to harass her.

He further denied making any of the sexual references reported by his secretary or having ogled her.

Posted by ironic1 at 06:48 AM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by Debbie
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little engine that could

If anyone was going to take The little engine that could ride on the north shore scenic railroad tommorrow I have a extra ticket. Email me asap and save $15.

Posted by sean42 at 08:37 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Monkeyburger?

I don't think I'll be asking for this at the Brewhouse anytime soon.

"Azmi...has received complaints that it is cruel to export the monkeys, which are destined for restaurants and research laboratories."

Posted by in.dog.neato at 05:37 PM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by Swan
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Don't Forget!

Tomorrow is the deadline to file for your Property Tax Refund. The MN Department of Revenue website has all the forms you need. You might be surprised at how much you get back.

Good Luck!

Posted by Starfire at 04:49 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by ironic1
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Wilco Postpones Show.

The Wilco show scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. Here is the news from WilcoWorld.

We're sorry to report that our good friend and Wilco guitarist extraordinaire Nels Cline has recently contracted a rather nasty case of the CHICKEN POX (not sure that should be in all caps... but judging from the gruesome details in email correspondence we've had with NC, we'll leave it so). He is slowly on the mend but is not quite there yet, necessitating postponment of the Duluth, Minnesota show scheduled for this Tuesday night. That date will be rescheduled for Tuesday, September 4 and all tickets for the original date will be honored. Refunds will also be available to those of you unable to attend the Sept. 4 show.
The show scheduled for this Wednesday in Winnipeg, Manitoba will either be postponed or cancelled but will NOT take place as scheduled. Details on refunds coming shortly.

We apologize for the inconvenience... but we're really glad Nels seems to be over the hump and hope to see you out there soon.

Regretfully,

the Wilco HQ staff

I'm glad they rescheduled but that is no solace for my house guests that came all the way from Chicago to see them.

Posted by Starfire at 11:27 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by adam
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More Will Follow

Posted by adam at 09:16 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by ironic1
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Say, has anyone seen my assault rifle?

I've been known to misplace my house keys and even my winter gloves, but they always seem to come back to me...unlike the U.S. Government who, in Iraq can't seem to locate about 190,000 AK47 Rifles and pistols that were supposed to be issued to the Iraqi police forces.

The article also gos on to say that over a quarter million (say it with me: "mmmmmmiiilllliiiooooooonnnn") pieces of body armor are also missing.

Any guesses as to where those rifles and kevlar vests are now?

Posted by in.dog.neato at 08:20 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by Bad Cat!
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Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis UPDATED

Sounds pretty bad.

UPDATE: And here is the predictable conspiracy theory following in its wake (no endorsement implied).

Posted by The Professor at 07:18 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by adam
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Side by Side by Sondheim

Since the local paper has abdicated its role of informing the public about the local arts scene, we apparently need to do it for them. I'll spare you a lot of details designed to maximize column inches and link to the essential details right off the mark: Side by Side by Sondheim

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Protest at City Hall this Tuesday (7/17) at 4:20pm!!

For Immediate Release
From: the Mr. Nice For Mayor Campaign
www.myspace.com/mrniceformayor

July 17, 4:20pm Protest at City Hall:
Let Mr. Nice on the Ballot!!

Mid-late afternoon on Friday the 13th, 2007, the Mr. Nice Campaign called the City Clerk’s office of Duluth, MN and inquired about getting on the Mayoral ballot. The nice lady who answered the phone said he’d have to talk to her boss, Jeff Cox, but that he was taking a “very late lunch.” The Nice Campaign called Mr. Cox back after an hour.

And here is where Cox committed the act which propels this race for Mayor into the slime of political gamesmanship: we were told it was “not appropriate” for our candidate, the only blue candidate, to be allowed on the ballot. We were told it would detract from the office. The unspoken implication was that if Mr. Nice showed his face in the City Clerk’s office and tried to exercise his constitutional rights, that he would be immediately killed.

Mr. Nice fulfills ALL the requirements for being on the ballot: he is over 21 and a citizen of Duluth.

Mr. Nice’s sensational proposals to legalize gangsterism in order to fund more police to keep our communities safer, and to sell fighter jet parts from the air base to Iran to offset the retiree healthcare crisis, have led to a vast centrist conspiracy which intends to keep the people’s candidate off the ballot!

Like Hell They Will!

Mr. Nice will be assembling a vast army of chubby white Lutherans to celebrate our outrage at 4:20 PM on Tuesday, July 17th 2007, at the base of the flag by the fountain in front of City Hall!

Be a part of this action! Free “Mr. Nice For Mayor” T-shirts will be provided (while supplies last) and protest signs will be available.

Mr. Nice has proven he is the candidate who can solve the problems that plague our city. He is the Action Candidate with the “New Freshness Plan.” NOW do you want Nice on the Ballot?

Keep track of the campaign and get involved at www.myspace.com/mrniceformayor

Posted by The Professor at 02:14 PM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by zra...
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Sign of the Times...

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"the first thing you have to do is quit your job. I don't worry much about the future. There isn't going to be one if we don't do something."

--Patrick "Randal"...former English teacher @ SDSU turned progenitor of freewayblogger.com

Posted by in.dog.neato at 08:37 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by sarcasmsetyourhouseonfire
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PDD Mayoral Campaign Exclusive

Mr. Nice for Mayor Official Campaign Viral Video Announcement.

Official website.

"I'm in it to win it." -Mr. Nice

Posted by The Professor at 07:17 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by Top 'o the Hill
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Fire video

Here is a video of today's fire. . .

Posted by Drifter at 12:34 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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2 Bookish Items, Several Tidbits and News of which to be aware

Item One:
For those of you not aware, Harry Potter 7 is due out very soon to the joy of many fans and the hesitancy of many booksellers. Sell at a loss to compete with the big people? Not carry the title and disappoint loyal customers? Even B&N and Borders are hesitant. Locally owned stores face even greater challenges in terms of clout with publishers, advertising, ability to discount, and places to store the tomes in question. Northern Lights Books is throwing a party as a way to establish community and reclaim the joy that should accompany as huge a publishing success as Harry Potter should be to those who love books.
In times that media seems so proud to tote the democracy in our purchasing power, it is disappointing that this has not caught more attention. I'm not calling for a Harry Potter Czar to control prices, but for people who think that they are making statements through their purchases to look above the bottom line in this circumstance in the same way they do with their organic tomatoes.

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Poor, poor Scooter

President Bush says he feels terrible for the family of a former high-ranking White House staffer who has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for lying to federal investigators.

"Mr. Libby was the poster child for all that has gone wrong in this terrible war," said defense attorney Theodore Wells.

Libby has maintained his innocence.

I love the smell of a Pardon in the morning. Reminds me of a dead bloated adminstration.

Posted by Kitty Brand at 03:55 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by The Candidate
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Did I Mention?

Did I mention I have started my own business? Why yes, I did. Starfire Screen Printing Co. at 1131 E 4th St. is where I spend my daytimes now. I will happily produce for you high quality Screen Printed goods at a reasonable price. Did I mention I am making buttons too? 1" buttons to be exact for all the Rock and Roll types.

My hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday and I am usually around at some point on Saturdays. My phone number is (218)464-0403. Stop by, I'd love to give you a tour.

Mark your calendar for the grand opening extravaganza on Friday June 22 featuring the photographs of Aaron Molina. There will be food, wine and of course music.

Enjoy the fog.

Posted by Starfire at 02:12 PM | Permalink | 17 comments, last by Budgeteer News
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4 Track Films - OPEN HOUSE

I just wanted to invite everyone to the open house of my new film company - 4 Track Films. We're a micro-budget High Def studio located at 222 E. Superior St (same building as Renegade Theater). We're kicking off our first production (GOD ROCKS - filming starts June 1) with this open house/party/soiree.

Wednesday, May 30th
4pm to 8pm
Some food, some wine, some schmoozing, perhaps?

Please RSVP to carrie at carrie(at)4trackfilms(dot)com so I can get a head count. We'd love to see you there! Also - check out our new website: www.4trackfilms.com. We're always looking for good ideas to produce, technicians (in fact...any lighting designers out there?!?), people to build props, make costumes, do music, extras, etc.

Thanks for letting me post. :)

Posted by carrster at 02:49 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by ironic1
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Tangier57 Invites you! Thursday 05/17

photo by rich narum
To our final Third Thursday of the season. This Thursday at the Red Star Martini Bar. 7-10pm. That's right, we're taking th summer off to finely craft our "breezy lounge vibe" and work on our upcoming album workingly entitled "Last Night Never Happened".

Posted by baci at 04:26 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by rnarum
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By the numbers...

I ran across an interesting article on Middle East online, by way of cursor.org by Ismael Hossein-Zadeh, a professor of Economics at Drake University about the escalation of war and military spending. This economic info should be staggering (to say the least) to anyone on either side of the fence.

He makes some really grim comparisons on military budgets versus government spending in other areas, causing a dramatic shift in the distribution of wealth from the middle and lower income to the already wealthy by noting the impending permanence of tax cuts to the richest 1%, and then the plan to cut vital services and programs in order to make up the difference in money coming in.

For perspective, he quotes comparisons in the article made by William D. Hartung, Senior Fellow at the World Policy Institute in New York:

Proposed US military spending for FY 2008 is larger than military spending by all of the other nations in the world combined.

At $141.7 billion, this year's proposed spending on the Iraq war is larger than the military budgets of China and Russia combined. Total US military spending for FY2008 is roughly ten times the military budget of the second largest military spending country in the world, China.

Proposed US military spending is larger than the combined gross domestic products (GDP) of all 47 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

The FY 2008 military budget proposal is more than 30 times higher than all spending on State Department operations and non-military foreign aid combined.

The FY 2008 military budget is over 120 times higher than the roughly $5 billion per year the US government spends on combating global warming.

Continue reading "By the numbers..." »

Posted by in.dog.neato at 09:01 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Complex Genitalia of Waterfowl

From New Scientist:

Female ducks and geese have evolved complex genitalia to thwart unwelcome mating attempts, according to a new study.

Males of some species, such as mallard, have a notorious habit of "raping" females. They and other wildfowl are among the 3% of bird species whose males have phalluses big enough to insert into the vaginas of females, whether or not the female consents.

Now, in the most detailed analysis yet of duck and goose vaginas, researchers have established that females of these species have evolved vaginal features to thwart unwelcome males.

Tim Birkhead at the University of Sheffield in the UK and colleagues examined vaginas and the corresponding phalluses from 16 wildfowl species. They discovered that the longer and more elaborate the male member, the longer and more elaborate its female recipient was.

No-entry signs
Some vaginas had spiral channels that would impede sex by twisting in the opposite direction to that of the male phallus. Others had as many as eight cul-de-sac pouches en route, that could prevent fertilisation by capturing unwelcome sperm. Moreover, these features were only found in species renowned for forced sex. All other species had simple male and female genitalia.

“These structures are wonderfully devious, sending sperm down the wrong road or impeding penetration,” says Birkhead.

He says that the features demonstrate an evolutionary "arms race" in which control over reproduction alternates between the sexes. If the male develops a longer, more elaborate phallus to force copulation, females wrest back control by developing features to thwart males who rape.

“It shows that females are not passive in averting exploitation by males with large phalluses,” says Birkhead.

Posted by The Professor at 05:21 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by Dick Drake
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Hi Ho, The Derry-O

What: PDD Game Night
When: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 6pm-ish
Where: Robin Goodfellow's

Come play games with your fellow PDD Gamers. Food will be ordered. Fun, as always, will be had. Some of the games played recently include: Carcassonne, Ticket To Ride: European Version and Munchkin Fu. See you there!

Just for the record, Hi-ho Cherry-O was one of my favorite games when I was a little kid. What was yours?

Posted by tamara at 06:03 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Bad Cat!
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Video+Animation+Games Symposium

The Video, Animation & Games Symposium will be held at UMD on Friday April 27 from 10 am until 7 pm in the UMD Ballroom. This event is FREE and open to the public!

The main audience will be students and professional videographers, artists and programmers. Some of the people presenting from UMD/Duluth are running a vr lab (with helmet), a game usability testing lounge and an animation demonstration. Students will have the opportunity to try the x-box 360 and other games and video equipment. The Symposium will also have a video theatre featuring locally made videos.

Hands-on video production activities may include how to create family history films, TV commercials and learning digital storytelling techniques. Students will have a chance to meet industry professionals and university professors specializing in video, games and animation. There will be about five speakers throughout the day, as well as stations where students can try video, game-making and animation creation techniques.

HCIS Students will be there sharing the wonderful world of blender.

Posted by baci at 10:08 AM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by baci
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PDD Game Night

What: PDD Game Night
When: Monday, April 16 at 6pm-ish
Where: Robin Goodfellow's

Come and play games with your fellow PDD Gamer Geeks. The more the merrier! Food will be ordered! Fun will be had! First level Gully Dwarf Republicans will be destroyed! Bring a new game, bring your own games or just bring yourself! See you there!

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Posted by tamara at 09:24 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Transistor is back online

www.transistormag.com

thanks Adam

Posted by boywonder at 08:59 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by zra...
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January 29, 2009

Snuggie Redux...

January 26, 2009

The Local

January 10, 2009

For those of you wondering...

January 01, 2009

Twin Ports Banks Doing Well

December 23, 2008

"The suspects left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money"

December 14, 2008

I laughed very hard!

December 13, 2008

Everyone Wants Soup!

December 09, 2008

Pinewood Racing at Carmody.

December 05, 2008

Two Tremendous Twin Ports Readings

Get it Local!

November 22, 2008

Music Heals 2night

November 20, 2008

Who do these terrorists think they are, feeding people?

November 12, 2008

Vigil in Support of Same-Sex Marriage - THIS SATURDAY!

November 10, 2008

Twenty Years of Mockery

November 03, 2008

UMD journalism students present 72 hours of election coverage

October 30, 2008

Election Eve Parties?

October 23, 2008

My bad...

October 22, 2008

Fortunate Wilderness

October 20, 2008

Will Steger, eyewitness to global warming, in Duluth at UMD

October 14, 2008

INDIE FILM NIGHT Calling for Entries!

October 10, 2008

Eau Claire man was stupid

Election Season Movie Night

Duluth (unfortunately) in the NYT

October 07, 2008

Jump You F*ckers!

October 03, 2008

10.04

Join Me!

September 30, 2008

NASA Exploration Experience at Great Lakes Aquarium

September 29, 2008

Security Jewelers to auction signed Maria Sharapova Tennis Racquet to benefit Duluth East Tennis program

September 26, 2008

What's that, up in the sky?

September 24, 2008

Employment Opportunity

Where to get Obama yard sign?

September 19, 2008

Arrr

September 15, 2008

Bikers for Boobs!

September 13, 2008

Matt Damon Rips Sarah Palin

September 08, 2008

Monkey at a Café

September 05, 2008

New Blog on the Block

September 04, 2008

I hrt John Stewart.

August 28, 2008

ride the drunk bus

August 25, 2008

D/S GLBTAQI Pride starts this Thursday

Relax, Costas, they didn't mention your hair.

August 16, 2008

Chili Cook-Off

August 15, 2008

Photo Show - Carlson Bookstore

August 13, 2008

fairly delightful