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Greetings from Bulgaria

Fetched: May 27th, 2006, 11:23am PDT by -Berv

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Members Only

Fetched: May 27th, 2006, 3:18am PDT by Barrett

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Beginning immediately, PDD is taking extreme measures to keep the riff-raff (meaning spammers) out of the comments. This means an extra step for those who would wish to comment.

From now on, all commenters must register with TypeKey, an authentication service provided by Movable Type. Registration is quick and easy, and only needs to be done once. Once registered, commenters will simply sign in before commenting.
A sad day.

Fetched: May 27th, 2006, 3:18am PDT by ian

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I heard a rumor and drove by the Norshor to confirm it....

The lower marquee now says "Live Girls". Anyone have some info?
And a Drunk Time Was Had By All

Fetched: May 26th, 2006, 4:14pm PDT by Paul Lundgren

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Thanks to Don for welcoming last night's PDD tour of the Lake Superior Brewing Company.

All anyone who wasn't there needs to know is that Old Man Winter Warmer, a barleywine which registers a 10.3 on the alcohol scale, has been renamed -- unofficially. It's now called Die in Your Sleep.
K and S sitting in a tree....

Fetched: May 26th, 2006, 5:30am PDT by baci

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Okay, now I've seen it all...well not really, theres a few more things on my list but this website is RIGHT UP THERE! I mean ...I knew about Sulu and Dr. Mcoy but...well, dont ask, dont beam up right??!! Thank God this website is "All Ages".
squicky, icky and cool (gross)

Fetched: May 26th, 2006, 5:30am PDT by edgeways

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Here is a WaPo article about Duluth Doctor Johannes Aas. I am both repulsed and impressed by this news. Incidently Dr. Aas seems to be pretty active in Duluth, finally, here is a picture of the fellow.
Oh, just shut the hell up!

Fetched: May 26th, 2006, 5:30am PDT by JJLee

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I write this culinary review (more a "tidbit" or "recount," really) to vent a sense of boundless frustration at the people who were sitting adjacent to us last night at a charming eatery between here and Two Harbors. Though not to be considered "an open-letter to the old bats who’d clearly rather be eating at Perkins," my wholly insignificant grouse is against – and at – them, and no one else.

Additionally, though enthusiastic about the location and its atmosphere, I've chosen to withhold the establisment's name... but I think you're all clever enough to figure it out.

Also... it's lengthy. 830 words, give or take.

On the evening of May 24, 2006, I once again had the distinct pleasure of dining at some pretty swish digs just up the North Shore. As it was the previous time, the seating was perfect, the wait-staff could not have done their jobs better, and the food was gorgeously prepared and fantastic eating, as well. In short, my experience was, as evidenced by eyes moving across these words, worth writing about.

However, sitting near enough was a couple who’s behavior I could only qualify as "boorish." And "rude." And "obnoxious." And (let me consult my thesaurus), "uncouth." Now, I’ll grant that they may not been aware that the volume of they're conversation carried quite well to all other occupied tables. Having said that, I was still shocked and aghast when one of them would slyly comment on the food and drink coming to our table – some of my favorites: "I hope that's not the kind of salad they think they're going to bring me."; “I can't imagine someone eating something like that."; "I wonder if that girl knows that the orange on the side of the glass [of Blue Moon] is for decoration or what her problem is."

Then, the poor server was hit with questions and declarations that were making me embarrassed and outraged by proxy and proximity. "Does the cook [sic] use MSG?"; "Can you tell the cook [sic] that he shouldn't use so much salt?"; "I can’t understand what type of place this is that they don’t have a chicken sandwich?"; "If you're going to put so much garlic in the bread, you shouldn't even bother bringing it out."; "Well then what do you expect me to order, then?"; and a handful of other gems.

With the nonsense of the "There's-nothing-that-I-can-eat-on-the-menu" matter substantially settled, the two diners took time to really air their respective grievances about their experience, so far, in the safety of no one (except for everyone) being able hearing them. These consisted of: "I don't know what type of person would be able to enjoy theirself [sic] here?" (to answer that: me); "It would be nice if they had real food on the menu. You know, food that people want to eat."; "For that much money, we shouldn't have to pay for our wine."; and a few other shiny nuggets from the streambed.

It was also added that if those two were to have visited next week, they would have been able to take her Jaguar. Hoo. Ray.

So, with their sense terror totally piqued by the sheer, and oft remarked, oddness of my salad (which was excellent, by the way), their apprehension was forced to the light as their food was served. Instead of even a small measure of placative graciousness, I hear, "Well, where's our salads? They got ones, where’s ours?" Ubi bene, indeed.

Unable to imagine what the server must be thinking, I readied for what opinions were to be held about the meal prepared for them. I was not let down: "It's like eating a bowl of salt."; "We could at Perkins for a month for what we're wasting here."; "Oh, there's so much garlic in here I think they're trying to kill me."; "I can’t eat what I don't recognize and I only recognize salt and garlic;" "I like Perkins chicken sandwiches and at least they're edible."; and, my favorite, "I can't believe I’m missing American Idol for this."

Coup de grace?

Bien sur.

"Well, this is two nights we’ve thrown our money away. Tonight here and last night at the casino. At least we had a good time at the casino."

Finally, at the end, with one in the restroom and the other left behind, the server brought out a small plate of complimentary snacks… or cookies… or whatever you'd prefer to refer to them as. The server added, "These are compliments of the chef." When the other one returned and was filled about with the mysterious cookie plate before her, her response was, "'Compliments of the chef.' What a joke. I hope you’re not going to leave a tip?"

Then, with some due flourish, they left.

One of the women at another adjacent table leaned over to me and asked, "Did that just happen? Were they for real?" Yes. Yes they were.

I am writing about this because the absurdity is all too much to hang on to without thinking it might have been a weird dream.

I am writing about this because my dining experience was completely satisfactory. In fact, it kind of kicked ass. Beginning to end.

I am writing this because I want it well and goodly established that the two loons who took it to the streets one night shall not go without rebuke.

Finally, I am writing so my gratitude and appreciation toward the entire staff is known to those who know me and don't know me, as well. (By the way, to those who don't know me, my name is Jon… hello)
friendly WARNING.

Fetched: May 26th, 2006, 5:30am PDT by Starfire

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Now I know what ALL THOSE CAMERAS are for.

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MNspeak Pinch Hitter

Posted: May 25th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Hey all, I have two announcements. First, I will be out of town until the Wednesday after next (June 7,) so the very kind Mr. Max Sparber will be taking over daily links duties until then. Second, the MNspeak pub quiz, which was planned for next Wednesday night, will be postponed until sometime in mid June. Peace out.
Driving, You Crazy?

Posted: May 25th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Apropos of a recent thread on which region has the worst drivers, a GMAC press release has Minnesotans finishing 11th in driving knowledge. So there.
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 25th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Strib: Gay rapper breaks the mold.
Strib: DeRusha and WCCO lead the ratings.
Kersten: And, while we're on the topic of ratings...
PP: Immigrants are a net benefit for the state economy.
Rake: Immigrants who commit crimes can get a life sentence.
Oh no

Posted: May 24th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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In a surprise twist, three doctors from Duluth, Minnesota decided to use poop to help cure their patients. Doctors Johannes Aas[1], Charles E. Gessert, and Johan S. Bakken used a stool transplants to cure reoccurring Clostridium difficile Colitis in 16 of their patients. You read correctly. Sick patients received stool from stool donors and became healthy because of the stool transplants.
MNspeak FAQs

Posted: May 24th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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What do n00bs need to know? An introductory course in 1337? An explanation as to why we're obsessed with midget clowns? What makes a good FPP? What the hell an FPP is anyway? Recipes for illicit substances? That Taylor isn't, in fact, a hot chick?
Your suggestions, pl33z.
Twinsville Redux

Posted: May 24th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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What do you want in Twinsville? Anti-stadium rants please stay in the other thread. Please. Thanks.
What Do You Want in Twinsville?

Posted: May 24th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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The Strib speculates today on what the development of the area around the new Twins stadium site might look like...and looks a little at what's happened in Baltimore, the first city to build a new "old" ballpark. What do you think should be built along with the new park? And, what should the city do to assure a good result?
Festival Season

Posted: May 24th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Following up on Rich's Summer Lovin' post, here's a link to Explore Minnesota's featured events calendar. What MN festivals (metro or otherwise) do you plan on visiting this summer? Which ones are the most likely to give the best "woke up under a combine in a cornfield and don't really know how I got there" stories? What's your best story? Do tell.
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 24th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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MSP: Jayne picks her new counter tops
NY Times: Ethanol from corn is a bad idea
NY Times: Cold Spring granite mansion for when you die
PiPress: No price fixing on ethanol, except for the subsidies
Aggregator: At least six people blogged about American Idol

Perfect Duluth Day

Don't Panic!

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 11:08pm PDT by Bad Cat!

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Don't forget to bring your towel!
Towel Day website
Towel Day wiki
So long, and thanks for all the fish!
Just Like A Woman

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 11:08pm PDT by Xpat

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I'm not sure what to make of this very strange Bob Dylan story.
Open For Business

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 11:08pm PDT by Paul Lundgren

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At last, candy and hip-hop CDs are together in one store. The Hip Hop Candy Shop is open for business at 105 W. Fourth St.
Beezball has been beddy beddy good to me...

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 3:52pm PDT by in.dog.neato

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The Duluth Huskies' home opener is next weekend against Rochester.

I like a good ballgame. I like a good chilidog. I don't like Barry Bonds cheating his way into a world record...THAT'S not baseball, that's highway robbery...but I digress.

Tamara and I are going to the opener. If you like a good ballgame, you should too.
It's cheap and a heckuva lot of fun.

Be there. Sat. June 3...Wade Stadium (you all know where THAT is, right?)...first pitch is at 7:05.
Lake Superior Brewing

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 3:52pm PDT by dbrewing

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I would like to invite everyone to come and check out the The Lake Superior Brewing Co. this Thusday night from
6:00 to 8:00 pm. I will show you around the brewery and drink beer with you. We are located at 2620 west Superior St,. in the building behind the subway. If you can, send me an email at dbrewing@yahoo.com so I know how many people tp expect. If you don't get around to sending an email but show up anyway, it's not a problem.

See you all on Thursday,
Don Brewington
The Remains

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 3:52pm PDT by Paul Lundgren

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So, do tell about the last time you were at Charlie's Club. Or the first time. Or the best time. Or the worst time. Or any time.
The Fire

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 3:52pm PDT by jadin

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I Frappd my pants in Duluth

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 3:52pm PDT by Bad Cat!

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After Paul Lundgren's cool post about the Puglisi Gun Emporium, I decided to try my hand at creating some type of map where people could point out all the cool/crazy things in the area. I created one on Frappr, but it got stuck in some crazy sort of limbo where I couldn't do anything with it. I had pretty much forgotten about it, until Enealio outted my work. Ooops - had totally forgotten about it. After an email to Frappr support, the PDD Frappr map was removed from it's state of limbo, and restored to a proper state.
So, really the whole point of this long story, is that there is a map out there where you can post stuff. If you want to play, create a Frappr account, and join the PDD group. Add your location, and/or the locations of cool places.
In other news, while searching for an image to put in this post, I found Vicarious's post way back from 2004 (and then I stole the picture). Hey - how are you liking Duluth?
FREE KUMD Concert TODAY

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 3:52pm PDT by pansy

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Duluth-ish people sing some songs that Bob Dylan wrote. Hopefully with great...

KUMD Live Show
TODAY at Weber Hall - UMD campus.
2-5pm
FREE and open to the public
(parking in the big lots is even free, I think)

The line-up:

2:00 Paul Larsen
2:15 Hobo Nephews
2:30 Jerree Small
2:45 BGBG
3:00 Bill Flanagan
3:15 Jamie Ness & Wet Dog
3:30 Sterling Waters
3:45 The Very People
4:00 Rich Matson
4:15 No Wait Wait
4:30 Jim Hall
4:45 Hattie P. & Black Frames

Hosted by John Ziegler
Duluth CycleOps

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 3:52pm PDT by Jorgan Frank

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In the past some of you may have heard before about CycleOps, the brilliant community bike program which began in 2004 at Harbor City International School. The program was the brainchild of Jorgan Frank and Ian Buck. After the birth of the idea there was months of research, planning, and bickering, which resulted in a CycleOps symposium class in 2005. This finally got the ball rolling. They renovated 18 bikes that they pulled from the dump, painted them a minty green color, and began their plans to release them upon the city, doing their best to overcome the challenges of liability, winter storage, and city approval.

There has been a slouch in activity during this senior year of the fellows in charge, but this 2006 spring symposium things are moving again. They are planning to hand off management to HCIS student Karl Wagner, so the program can continue to move towards reality in the future. These next three weeks will be spent rejuvenating yet more bikes, renewing contacts, and working on issues such as bike safety and bike racks. Currently, the plan is for the bikes to be available at the Greenman festival. There is also a tentative plan for a small “test run” during symposium. So sometime in the near future, when your downtown and you need to get somewhere the bus doesn’t run, but it is too far to walk, there may be be a solution. Hop on a green bike, ride it where you like, and when you’re done return it to one of the designated bike racks.
(See drop spot map above)
All current drop-spots are existing bike racks, CycleOps would like to strategically place a few more racks.

For more information email duluthcycleops@gmail.com
And you can tell everybody....

Fetched: May 24th, 2006, 3:52pm PDT by tamara

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Toodling around the web whilst I wait for Hazel to wake up from her nap, I found this website. What's your #1 hit?

Mine was "The Best of My Love" by the Emotions on the US chart and "Float On" by The Floaters on the UK chart. (August 26, 1977) I tried to look up Hazel's, but it said her information was unavailiable. Poor kid.

MNspeak.com

Slow Day in Greater Minnesota

Posted: May 23rd, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Given the slow post rate, I thought I'd link you all to this. What is this? It's a brief bulletin of things going on outside the metro - you know, the rest of the state. Not totally useful, but amusing at least. I mean, who would want to miss out on the annual Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Swap Meet and Flea Market?
Minneapolis: I Want to Win Some Lunches

Posted: May 23rd, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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I blame the Strib for bringing Google Trends to my attention yesterday and Cathy Wurzer for mentioning it again this morning.

Since I can't resist, here's another list of terms for which Minneapolis rates highly.
- soup: 1
- apple: 2
- burrito: 2
- chipotle: 2
- groceries: 2
- burger king: 3
- spaghetti: 5
- pasta: 5
- arby's: 5
- tomato: 5
- mcdonalds: 6
- potato: 6
- sandwich: 8
- mushroom: 8
- porterhouse: 8
- sausage: 9
- obesity: 9
- fish: 10
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 23rd, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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PP: Awww, fer cute
MSP blogs: The White Album is Awesome
PP: Road tax in your future in Ramsay County?
Gustavus: Bad news for the test prep companies
Business Journal: Lawyers weigh in on McGuire options
Welcome to Fictional Minnesota

Posted: May 23rd, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Let's forget Lake Wobegone for a moment and turn our attention to other fictional cities in our lovely state. As an example, there's Frostbite Falls, home to one moose and squirrel, also home to Wossamotta U, which I sometimes claim as my alma mater. Sinclair Lewis gave us Gopher Prairie in Main Street and the city of Zenith in Babbitt, which he claimed was located in an invented state, Winnemac, but everyone knows that Zenith was based on rurla Minnesotan towns like his native Sauk Centre. Omaha The Cat Dancer took place in Mipple City, a thinly fictionalized Minneapolis. Any I'm missing?

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Oh Behave!

Fetched: May 23rd, 2006, 10:10am PDT by in.dog.neato

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An invitation for you and yours...

Fetched: May 23rd, 2006, 10:10am PDT by baci

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Sorry to be a blog hongo but...Celebrate the swingin' sounds of the space age now! Tangier 57 extends our best wishes for a great summer on Friday the 2nd of June. Bring your swank vinyl and swankier cheese (must be able to melt) to Carmody Irish Pub.
Barrett's post re: ...

Fetched: May 23rd, 2006, 10:10am PDT by baci

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Barrett's post re: swimming gets me to thinking...and asking! For all PDDers who use St. Andrew's OR KNOW ANY ONE WHO DOES as a beach entry point...please encourage LEAVE NO TRACE...I've gone in here for years...and am glad to often see many of Duluth's rock-a-rati (most notably the Livingston clan) there enjoying the sun...but it's also become a haven for the leave the PBR or preimie in the sand crowd...so please dont be the butt end of the curse of st. andrew and keep the beach clean..oh yeah and this goes FOR THE REST OF THE LAKE TOO!...thanks ...BTW PDD beach party there some time...what say?
Swimmin'

Fetched: May 23rd, 2006, 10:10am PDT by Barrett

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This morning as I was coming home from work, the calm, placid lake looked really inviting. However I know better.

I think the earliest I ever dove into Lake Superior was in late March. That was back in 1992, and I think I spent about 90 seconds in the water before scampering back to the beach fire. Actually, it felt really good. But I was young and kind of crazy.

What's the earliest you've ever gone swimming in the big lake? (That whole "polar bear" nonsense doesn't count.) How'd you like it? When do you usually first take the plunge?
How to Mow Smugly

Fetched: May 23rd, 2006, 10:10am PDT by ironic1

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I bought, assembled, and used the mower to the right yesterday. Yep, it's a pushie. I can now mow the grass with the fervor of an environmental zealot, knowing that not only am I saving myself from the scurlious stares of lawn conscious neighbors, but every time I use it I am a poster boy for conscientious environmentalism. I am neither consuming fossil fuels nor am I contributing to global warming. And isn't half the fun of being green that self-important feeling of being greener-than-thou?

You can read more about it on ironic1.com, my new blog.

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Summer Lovin'

Posted: May 22nd, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Given how short and intense the Minnesota summer is, Minnesotans seem to have an almost pathological need to be able to say they made the most of the season - whether it's rooftop movies at Solera, getting it on* at the Vali-Hi, or getting sunstroke and hepititis A on the Apple River there's plenty to keep us busy (and liquored up) throughout the summer. What events/activities/debauchery/depravity is on the agenda to help you cope with the collective mania that grips us all when the near-mythical thing known as the sun pops into town for its annual nooner? For those of you planning on tubing the river, we'll be setting up decontamination protocols very soon. * "Getting it on" used with permission from Alexis McKinnis, all rights reserved.
Racecar

Posted: May 22nd, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Last week, the New York Times reported on a hot new baby name- "Nevaeh," which is "heaven" spelled backwards. This week, the PiPress gives us the local spin on the story. I know the question on every trend-oriented MNspeakers' mind, and I have already determined that Muad'Dib in reverse is "Bid'Daum."
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 22nd, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Sparber: Making monsters
Bat-Girl: Brawl reenactment
PiPress: Online spell checker
PiPress: St. Thomas grad speaker: 'birth control selfish'
Let's Go Crazy -- For Soysages!

Posted: May 21st, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Prince has been voted the "world's sexiest vegetarian" in PETA's annual online poll, the animal rights group announced Monday. A strict vegan, Prince, 47, wrote in the liner notes of his 1999 album, "Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic," about the ills behind wool production. He closed the disc with a quote from Mohandas Gandhi: "2 my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being. Anyone else think Prince got that quote slightly wrong?
What's Up With Mell's?

Posted: May 21st, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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So my wife tried to go to dinner for her birthday with a friend at Mell's Beauty Bar. They called first, and it's supposed to be open on Mondays. But when they showed up it was closed. No sign, nothing. She says there was no handle on the door, though. Was it vandalized? Is it closed? What's up?
Don't Call Him Grandpa

Posted: May 21st, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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I know we've had too much Marsh-talk on MNSpeak, but this isn't really about Marsh -- it's about Star Tribune metro columnist Nick Coleman and the thinness of his skin.
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 21st, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Strib: Celebrity death sites
PiPress: Public hearings on LRT
Strib: Executive compensation report
MNStories: Minneapolis Central Library
PiPress: 15 injured on Valleyfair's Wild Thing
ALAMN Bob: Alternative fuels help fight air pollution
Workday MN: Unions rally against Midway SuperTarget
Observer: NE bar gets court reprieve for topless dancing
And the Crowd Goes Wild

Posted: May 21st, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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The legislative session is done for the year and the Twins and Gophers have their new stadiums. Other bills passed this session include a $1 billion bond measure for state construction, changes in eminent domain law and some small tax reductions.
Holy Crap! What A Weekend!

Posted: May 21st, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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So how was your weekend? I only ask because this was an amazing weekend with tons of local things to do. I visited the Sexton Opening Party (not the Sexpo), the NE Minneapolis Art-a-whirl, dined out at Jax Cafe, enjoyed drinks at Bar Lurcat and got arrested. Just kidding about the last part. What did you do or see this weekend, that we should all go do and/or see next weekend?

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one foot in the grave

Fetched: May 20th, 2006, 9:12pm PDT by mayday

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i broke my damn foot at the homegrown kickball game. i kicked home plate. i'd been limping around on it for 2 weeks, so i finally went to the doc. now i'll be in a cast for 6 weeks. this is, i'm guessing, the first broken bone in the homegrown match's glorious history, and, probably, in the history of kickball everywhere, ever. badge of honor. if anyone wants to drop by my apartment with some dvd boxed sets and vicodin...i'll be on the couch. for a month.

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Ten Second Film Fest

Posted: May 19th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Gotta digital camera? Can you make movies on your phone? Submit to the Ten Second Film Fest. Only three weeks left to submit! Win a hamburger! Make a speech! Attend a low-brow community arts event.

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thanks

Fetched: May 19th, 2006, 4:06am PDT by edgeways

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Just wanted to say a quick thanks to those who ventured down to Beaners this evening.
Merci Beaucoup

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That'll Teach those Whippersnappers!

Posted: May 18th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill 114 to 17 that would levy fines on minors caught buying or renting M or AO rated games. Bill SF0785 "prohibits a person under the age of 17 from knowingly renting or purchasing a restricted video game and prohibits an owner of a retail establishment or an employee from renting or selling a restricted video game to a person under the age of 17." Violators would be fined up to $25. The bill has already passed the Minnesota Senate and could become a law by August 1, if Governor Tim Pawlenty signs off on it. Seriously? Does anyone think this is really going to solve the problem? And why are we wasting our time instead of fixing REAL problems?
Who Wants to Tango?

Posted: May 18th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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We know some of you can drink, but do MNspeakers dance? One of my co-workers is co-hosting a night of dancing at Matty B's (yes, this guy) place on 354 N Wabasha St. in St. Paul on Saturday, May 27, 2006. It's a fundraiser for asthma research and programs, and the $10 cover buys you a night of swing dancing, salsa music and tango lessions at 8:30 p.m.
Rock and Roll Rayumentary

Posted: May 18th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Minesota's own Rock'n' Roll Ray has posted the trailer for his new documentary Mondo Collecto, a tale of weirdos and their weirdo collections. Regular patrons of Atomic Midnights might remember Ray as the fez-wearing, stream-of-consciousness comedy babbling previous host of the show. Fans of bad cinema might remember Ray as an Astro Zombie in Mark of the Astro Zombies and the star of the execrable Go To Hell. Say what you will about the guy, he has a passion for b-films and more spunk than the spunkiest man in the world on the spunkiest day of his life, and that, in and of itself, is worth celebrating.
Our trampy, yet friendly, new library

Posted: May 18th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Our lovely new Minneapolis Central Library will bare all to the public starting tomorrow and people are already calling the poor girl easy. The MNSpeak tour already went through, and the calls for midget clown tour guides fell on deaf ears. Any predictions for opening weekend and beyond?
Affordable City Living

Posted: May 18th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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With college, at the University of Minnesota, came a much needed escape from the suburbs and love for the city. After spending five years living in Minneapolis, I desperately want to continue enjoying its urban core. Flashy new developments seem to be everywhere (Flour Sack Flats, The Nicollet or a full list). However, I am having trouble swallowing the rumored $400-$500 monthly association fees. While I think I'll be able to afford a decent place, I don't want to pay the equivalent of my college apartment's rent forever. Anyone know what the real story is? Are there some good deals around? Does every place have a high monthly fee like this? Help!
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 18th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Sorry, but I'm swamped and can't do links today. Along the lines of this thread, please submit some sites you'd like me to check regularly for daily links.
Art-A-Whirling We Go!

Posted: May 18th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Art-A-Whirl deserves its own post. Any favorite stories born on Art-A-Whirls of yore? Any events/galleries/parties that promise to spawn the legends of tomorrow?

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Art Nesting Dolls

Fetched: May 18th, 2006, 7:28pm PDT by Bad Cat!

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I have a fondness for Russian matryoshka nesting dolls (I have a cat set on my desk right now that I got from my grandmother). They're charming when they're traditional, but I love new interpretations.
The Wurst Gallery in Portland has an exhibition of nesting dolls. They handed each artist a blank set to decorate; here are the results.
i have this friend who ...

Fetched: May 18th, 2006, 7:28pm PDT by traceydee

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I have this friend who has an important job interview tomorrow and was wondering if any PDD'ers could share their words of wisdom. Now with this comment thing a bit on the mend, I may not get any comments, no bigs, but if I could, I'd love to share your dos and don'ts with her if you have some stories to share. What is the best question you've ever been asked? How 'bout the worst? The worst question for me would be ... why should we hire you? No matter what, I feel like I want to swallow my tongue every time I get asked that. Do you have any horror stories about how you totally F’ed something up or good stories about how you nailed the job of your dreams?
Comment Spam Attacks!

Fetched: May 18th, 2006, 7:28pm PDT by Starfire

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Hello and good morning.

PDD has been under attack with a higher than usual amount of Spam comments. In response I have turned up the junk threshold in our comment settings. If your comment does not appear it has most likely been funneled into the junk comment section. In order to avoid this I suggest not putting any HTML in your comments.

Barrett may be making some changes to the comment process soon but there is no perfect solution so bear with us.

thank you.
Doum tek ka tek ka?

Fetched: May 18th, 2006, 7:28pm PDT by Bad Cat!

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I really want to start playing the doumbek drum.
Does anyone out there know of any local place to get one (used/cheap extremely prefered), or if anyone provides lessons in the area?
Either post a comment here, or email me (my email is on my bio page).
Second Annual Gonzo Science Paulding Light Expedition

Fetched: May 18th, 2006, 7:28pm PDT by The Professor

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This is a heads up that a few of your fellow bloggers are going camping in Paulding, Michigan this weekend, home of the mysterious "Paulding Light," which is either a ghost, a UFO, or an astounding optical anomaly. Anyway we had a blast there last year, capturing the phenomenon on video and everything. It's easy to see, it's hard to say what it is. If anyone's interested in joining us, you can google the directions yourself and meet us out there, or you can drive out with one of two caravans. Karl and Kim are leading the early wave; meet them in the Rose Garden parking lot on Friday at 3pm and tail them to Paulding. A second wave is being led out by me, Jill, The Candidate, and our ghostbuster Brianna on Saturday at 12:30pm, also from the Rose Garden lot. Bring: your car, your camping gear, food, beer and rain gear just in case.
Wall of Shame

Fetched: May 18th, 2006, 7:28pm PDT by maria

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At Palmer's in Minneapolis I saw the Wall of Shame:

It's a bunch of scraps of paper listing everyone who's 86'd and why. Some examples:
- Tall skinny ferret-faced crackhead is 86'd
- Elvis is 86'd. Says he's a Viet vet who is sic'ing the Hell's Angels on me! Also claims he used to be a bouncer here.
- Flava Flave is 86'd; short, fucked up, black. He ain't never seen a pussy.
- Fat white kid. Blond, glasses. 86'd.
- [illegible] is 86'd. Punching the bouncer five minutes before his shift starts is never a good idea.
- "Crackhead Christine," White woman, late 40's, lives on a farm in WI is 86'd for popping pills and doing drugs in restroom.
- Kilroy was here. Now he's 86'd.
- Lee; peg leg, AKA C3PO is 86'd for being creepy to men, women and retards.
Bleeding Heart Liberals.

Fetched: May 18th, 2006, 7:28pm PDT by Starfire

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Attention Duluthians

Fetched: May 18th, 2006, 7:28pm PDT by mevdev

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I just planted a few Frontenac grape vines that are hardy down to -35F. The Frontenac are a hybrid developed by the U of M and this particular farmer. It is disease resistance and will produce hella grapes. Grapes are easy to grow, don't need watering except for drought times, and produce edible morsels of fruit. I have a dream that the stepped backyards of Lincoln park could be filled with grape vines. If anyone is interested please contact these people, these prices are too good to be true.

END OF SEASON SALE ON REMAINING ROOT STOCK!!!!

We are about at the end of our shipping season. Orders have been filled.
As the result of a couple of late cancellations and some bins that turned
up at the back of our coolers we have some vines remaining. They are all
on sale! $4 apiece for vines up to 99. $3 apiece for orders of 100 or
more vines.

Still available for delivery this Spring:

Frontenac - 720 vines
Frontenac Gris - 120 vines
Sabrevois - 120 vines
King of the North - 110 vines
Sipaska - 80 vines
Prairie Star - 840 vines
Louise - 45 vines
Bluebell - 370 vines

First come - first serve. Please call for current availability. We will
hold telephone orders for 3 days only. Our coolers will be shut down
shortly so these will be "shipped" orders only - no pickup.

Happy Summer!
Barb, John and Donovan

Great River Vineyard/Nursery
35680 Hwy. 61 Blvd.
Lake City, MN 55041
website: www.greatrivervineyard.com

MNspeak.com

What New Features Would You Like to See?

Posted: May 17th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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What new features would you like to see Matt add to MNSpeak? Wizbang AJAX action? Facebook/MySpace style profiles for DeRusha's stalking pleasure? Or maybe just the ability to fetch you a double-shot non-fat latte.
MN Creates New Town to Promote Lottery

Posted: May 17th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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The Minnesota State Lottery wanted to create a place where people could feel at home playing the lottery, so they, with help from Colle+McVoy, created an entire town where residents can live in a land where it rains money and the flowers are made out of dollar bills. OK, so they didn't create an actual town but they did create a website for the town of Lucky MN where those who want to play the state lottery can do so with ease. (Adrants) Maybe "cutting edge" isn't always so admirable.
To Which Patio Are You Taking Me?

Posted: May 17th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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There's nothing better than outdoor seating, a beer and some friends on a perfect Minnesota summer day. With that in mind, the PiPress did a nice little write-up of the patio scene in the area. They did miss a few, and some on the list amount to outdoor seating in name only. Some are better for breakfast or a nice dinner, whereas others are made for happy hour . . . where are you heading this afternoon?
Where Are You Taking Me?

Posted: May 17th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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The local food blog Two MN Foodies has a list of where to take out-of-town guests. They have Chino Latino listed under places you take people if you want to impress... we can do better than that, can't we? Where do you take your out-of-town guests?
Un-Popular Front

Posted: May 17th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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I've had kind of a car wreck fascination with the recent display of Popular Front's Pop Machine box (it's at the top of the sponsors, don't pretend you don't know where it is) because for the better part of a fortnight it has displayed an unchanging "Sound off on the gas price debate - 0 responses" and I keep waiting, riveted, for ANY sign of change - while, of course, being too lazy to submit a response of my own. (For the record, I am FOR gas prices.) By the way, plugging popmachine.popularfront.com into your browser gives you a lovely archive from a time when MNSpeak was much cooler - or so I've read...
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 17th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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PiPress: Bowling is back
MnStories: Pillow Flight Club
Strib: Vikes stadium hopes dead
Polinaut: Wetterling (not) on the issues
Nihlist: Futbol translation into American
CityPages: Rybak's police chief seach committee
SOG: N. St. Paul asks that you not smoke in parks
DailyPlanet: Hmong marriage bill puts activists in spotlight
Reconstructing Lake Street

Posted: May 17th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Starting on Monday, Lake Street will be torn up between Hiawatha and 36th Ave S affecting the Town Talk Diner, El Nuevo Rodeo, the beloved Target and many other local businesses and residents. Busses are rerouted to 31st St. Lake St on 36th to the River gets work in 2007 and Uptown residents and visitors near Lake St get road works in 2007-2008. More information at lakestreet.info.
Ruffling Feathers in Logan Park

Posted: May 17th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Pillow Fight Club MSP, as we were chatting about two weeks ago, announced this morning the location and time of Saturday's Pillow Fight: 2:00pm at Logan Park in Nordeast. Do you have your feather pillow? Who are you going to whomp? How many white belt fighters will we see?
MN Child Progeny - Film at 11!

Posted: May 16th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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The Star Tribune is reporting that a 13-year-old home-schooled girl from Maplewood is going off to college.... to Mary Baldwin College, the thirty-first best university in the entire southern regional quartile of these United States. The girl's mother noted her daughter hadn't missed out on school, thus far, because: "My reaction is that socialization is not everything it's cracked up to be. Mainly it's about fitting in ... and my kids couldn't fit in if they tried." Does this make sense to anyone? Is the newspaper putting us on? Is this news? If you had moved to Staunton, Virginia, at age 13, what would you be doing today?
IFP's First-Ever Garage Sale

Posted: May 16th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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IFP MN has done its spring cleaning and is offering up unneeded goodies at dirt cheap prices! When: 10am - 5pm on Saturday May 20, 2006 Where: at IFP (Outside and Inside if the weather is nice) otherwise throughout the IFP building What: Photo/Video/Editing equipment, all kinds of interesting odds and ends, etc. Come on down and buy a little piece of history from the MARC, Film In the Cities, or just good old IFP. Refreshments will be available.
No More Mr. Fancypants

Posted: May 16th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Prada is the latest designer to announce that they're too good for Macy's, soon leaving local label whores with Needless Markup as the only local source for high-end imported fashion. And let me tellya... NM's stuff doesn't go on sale but twice a year. Now what are we gonna do when we feel that urgent need to blow $300 on a t-shirt?
Investigative Report: Amy's Record

Posted: May 16th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Minnesota Stories has a great piece on a new Minnesota Republican web site that was highlighted in the Star Tribune recently, AmysRecord.com. The finest investigative reporter in town pokes a few holes in their argument... and their web site. You'd think the strib would have addressed these things when it ran the story. [See also MikeUnhatched.com and PawlentyUnplugged.com]
Surgery Over the Internet

Posted: May 16th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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The Strib has a story today about several local hospitals and clinics that are participating in O.R. Live, a regular live webcast of a routine surgical procedures intended to educate potential patients. Still not quite as fun as Dr. 90210 and the breast implant game.
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 16th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Strib: Tobacco fee upheld
Strib: Self-de-icing bridges
WarningTrack: Uncle Jumbo returns
Keillor: I don't like the way Catholics smell
Skyway: Fogo de Chao Steakhouse eyes downtown Mpls
Today's Non-Local Links

Posted: May 16th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Slate: Blogging the Bible
Ask A Ninka: What is PodCasting?
NewScTech: Baby language monitor
WaPo: Anti-SPAM company defeated
Strib: Clarabell the Clown dies at 84
Altoona Curve: Frivolous Lawsuit Night
Agence France: Coke sued for lead content
New Yorker: Nazis say the darndest things
LA Times: MySpace Top 8 sorting techniques
AP: (For Taylor) Pink Taco Mexican Restaurant to open in AZ

Perfect Duluth Day

sleepless in duluth

Fetched: May 16th, 2006, 2:08am PDT by traceydee

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well not yet really ...

ok ma'dear PDD'ers .. my heart has always been in Duluth and hopefully my bills will be going there soon too.
anyhow, I am moving to Duluth in the next few months and am in desperate need of an ideal living situation for me, my BF and our two golden retrievers. i am hoping someone reading this might know a friend of a friend of a friend that might be able to help. finding pet friendly rentals in Duluth is harder than finding a cell phone signal in Two Harbors. [sorry best metaphor i could come up with tonight]. so here is my S.O.S. - if you know of any place for rent please email me at mtcurve@hotmail.com or you can just say hello too.

If this blog post doesn't apply to you, then let's just chat about something else. Where is the best place to walk a dog in Duluth? Anyone interested in getting an off leash park started? [or is that too 'twincites']
And lastly , here's a little eye candy, ma'boy harvey!
They came, they saw, they drank.

Fetched: May 16th, 2006, 2:08am PDT by Mary

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Like marauding vikings, Maria and Zoe descended upon Washburn looking for love. And booze.

Instead, they found Freedom. And pills. And oh yeah, some booze, too.

(Actually, they were just pill bottles. No pills. I don't know why there are empty prescription pill bottles all over the streets of Washburn. But there are. That's just how Washburn rolls.)

Could it have been a Perfect Washburn Day? Perhaps.
i think it may be a perfect Duluth day…

Fetched: May 16th, 2006, 2:08am PDT by adam

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Make my grandma dance sucka

Fetched: May 16th, 2006, 2:08am PDT by wilson

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Hey... I was told that this might be the place to find what I am looking for. I have noticed a few wedding tip posts lately and I thought that maybe somebody could help me. I am in desperate need of a dj. I don't feel right giving the last of my saved wedding money to some putz in a bowtie whose favorite keep the party going song is "I knew the Bride when she use to rock n roll". I do, however, need someone to keep grandma away from the liquor and on the dancefloor. The date is June 23 probably 6-10 pm. at Bennetts on the Lake. I can possibly come up with the equipment but I would prefer someone with the stuff/knows how to work it. I would pay the right person $400 for the night- music will be done by 10 as is Bennetts policy. So please come and party with my family- take my money- and get done in time to take said money and impress everybody at the Red Star by dropping the big bills. If you are interested please leave a response or contact me at j_james_paul@yahoo.com
Photoshow announcement 5/18/06

Fetched: May 16th, 2006, 2:08am PDT by edgeways

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Beaners, Thursday 5/18/06. 6pm
Love to see you there

Artist statemt for those who care about such things

MNspeak.com

Craigslist Job Opportunity of the Day

Posted: May 15th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Are you a secret agent? Secret non-governmental organization seeks agents for miscellaneous covert operations. No experience necessary, but ninja, art, or demolitions skills a plus. So who here is going to apply?
Local Animator Gets Worldwide Attention

Posted: May 14th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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The latest hype in all the ad-industry news has been about the rise of consumer-generated ads. And this week's big news is Current TV's consumer-created ad for Sony Electronics, designed by our very own Tyson Ibele, the lead animator at MAKE, a Minneapolis-based visual design studio. Kudos to our great city's creative work. I have to ask though, is this really consumer-generated content if it comes -- even indirectly -- from an agency?
What's the Attraction to Jelly Beans?

Posted: May 14th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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When I heard that a Long Island couple got married at McDonalds earlier this year, I must say I was both scandalized and confused, but I managed to attribute it to some spooky Long Islands phenomenon. However, I am now forced to reassess this conclusion, as I have just discovered that a midwestern couple chose to hold their wedding ceremony in a Jelly Bean store last week. What's up? I'm not one to take the whole state- and church-endorsed marriage "thang" too seriously, but... Jelly Beans? Come on.
Trader Joe's Finally Opens in SLP

Posted: May 14th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Today is the grand opening of the first Trader Joe's in Minnesota. I checked their website and since there was no indication on there, called them up to ask about the wine situation. As it turns out they are carrying the infamous "Two Buck Chuck," so you will find me picking up a case every month or so on the #12 bus (in case you people without cars want to go).
Cloudy Monday Open Thread

Posted: May 14th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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(... or how I learned to stop worrying and love pass-fail courses)
Seeing Double at the Triple Rock

Posted: May 14th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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SoCal pop-punk oldsters NOFX dropped their new video for their single "Seeing Double at the Triple Rock", an homage to Mpls's best small club. While the snooty aesthetes at TCPunk will have none of it, I love it -- with every touring band making a cliche First Avenue/Purple Rain namecheck, it's about time another club gets its due. What's your favorite song about a place in Minnesota? What's the drunkest you've been at the Triple Rock?
Today's Miscellaneous Local Links

Posted: May 14th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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Strib: Stadium issue polling
MPR: Sen. Dayton on Midday
GMCVA: Submit pics, win stuff
Strib: KLTK ratings take a dive
PiPress: Wetterling will oppose Bachmann
City Pages: Now okay to dance in streets
PiPress: U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame closing
Rowley: Fighting terror and maintaining ideals

Perfect Duluth Day

Go See A Midsummer Night's Dream

Fetched: May 14th, 2006, 2:00pm PDT by ironic1

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Today at 2pm is your last chance! It's hands down the best entertainment bargain this weekend at only $5.

I went to see A Midsummer Night's Dream last night at Harbor City High with my parents and my kids and all of us were immensely entertained. Sure, I was worried about bringing my 8 year old to a Shakespearean play, but by scene two he was bouncing up and down in his seat and roaring with laughter. What he didn't get in the language was more than made up for by the acting. And at a total running time of an hour and forty five minutes, it was just about the right length.

Now, this is a high school production and the acting is uneven, but overall I was very, very impressed. Also, this may be the only A Midsummer Night's Dream production in the history of the play that prominently features bellydancing.

Anyway, if you are just waking up and wondering what you are going to do on this rainy Sunday, do this! You won't be disappointed.
Go See Midsummer Night's Dream

Fetched: May 14th, 2006, 9:09am PDT by ironic1

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Today at 2pm is your last chance! It's hands down the best entertainment bargain this weekend at only $5.

I went to see it last night at Harbor City High with my parents and my kids and all of us were immensely entertained. Sure, I was worried about bring my 8 year old to a Shakespeare play, but by scene two he was bouncing up and down in his seat and roaring with laughter. What he didn't get in the language was more than made up for by the acting. And at a total running time of an hour and forty five minutes, it was just about the right length.

Now, this is a high school production and the acting is uneven, but overall I was very, very impressed. Also, this may be the only Midsummer Night's Dream production in the history of the play that prominently features bellydancing.

Anyway, if you are just waking up and wondering what you are going to do on this rainy Sunday, do this! You won't be disappointed.
Gore On SNL

Fetched: May 14th, 2006, 9:09am PDT by Jeff

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Although I vote Republican. I think that this is one of the best skits I have seen on SNL in a long time. Too bad it comes from him. LoL

[movies.crooksandliars.com]

MNspeak.com

My favorite Bermuda-shorts clad rocker

Posted: May 13th, 2006, 1:00am PDT

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He was Augie Garcia. He looks great in crop art. He was Mexcian-American. Cornbread Harris and Prince's father played on his one hit. He was booted off the stage after opening for Elvis becaue ""Colonel Parker was afraid that Elvis would be outplayed by a bunch of locals."

What local legends do you think go sadly unrecognized?

Perfect Duluth Day

When you walk through the storm...

Fetched: May 13th, 2006, 1:11pm PDT by JJLee

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Keep your chin up high...

(photo: the FA)

Now... onto Germany.
Tonight!

Fetched: May 13th, 2006, 1:11pm PDT by adam

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With (solo) Vinny & the Barroom Standoff and J.J. "cowboy hat wearin" Lee from Portrait of a Drowned Man performing original country hits!
i was going to create a ...

Fetched: May 13th, 2006, 1:11pm PDT by enealio

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i was going to create a frapper map for pdd and it informs me that the name "perfect duluth day" is already taken for a frapper map.

who has it and why don't you have it activated?

I WANT ANSWERS!
Longest Kickball Report EVER

Fetched: May 13th, 2006, 1:11pm PDT by Paul Lundgren

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It started as a friendly, drunken game. No one really cared who the winners were because, deep down, all the players wanted to be losers.

But after years of finding themselves consistently on the low-scoring end of the Homegrown Kickball Classic, the Friday bands grew bitter. And after years of coming out on the winning end, the Saturday bands grew cocky.

A rivalry was born.

The 2006 contest was the most hotly contested and controversial of any that came before it. In the end, Saturday was ruled the winner for the seventh consecutive time, remaining undefeated.

(Photo hijacked from Peter Scholtes blog.)

2006 Homegrown Kickball Classic Summary
In the most hotly contested and controversial kickball game ever, Saturday bands prevailed in dramatic fashion. In the bottom of the ninth inning, with one out and runners on second and first, Mark Lindquist kicked a fly ball to right field that bounced off Frank Nichol’s chest. Before the ball could be recovered and relayed to Bryan Johnson at home plate, Mike Ferrin had slid in safely to score the game-winning run.

Saturday’s leadoff kicker, Eric Pollard, scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the first inning. After reaching base on a Friday error, Pollard was driven in by Tony Derrick, who also reached on an error.

The first controversy of the game -- and the bitterest -- occurred in the top of the third inning. Some guy, who scorekeepers think might be named Jesse, reached on an error and advanced when Jamie Ness singled. With two runners on and no out, Seth Gronli singled and attempted to advance to second.

Ness, meanwhile, was attempting to advance to third, but “Jesse” was occupying third, so Ness retreated to second. Meanwhile, a wild throw from the outfield went over second base and rolled toward first. Lindquist gave chase and recovered the ball as “Jesse” was heading home. As both men sprinted toward the plate, Lindquist attempted to hit “Jesse” with the ball, but his throw went wild and ended up in the woods.

Noticing the overthrow, Ness left second base and headed for third and eventually home. But umpire Rick Boo had already ruled him out for occupying second base at the same time as Gronli. The run was not recorded, Ness was ruled out, and play resumed, though the controversy remains (see below for further details).

Another argument erupted in the bottom of the fourth inning when the Friday team left the field after only two outs and, during the confusion, Gus Watkins raced home from third and scored. Umpire Rick Boo chose to give Friday a break and forced Watkins to return to third. The inning ended on the next play, and the game remained tied 1-1.

Getting runners on base was a challenge throughout the game for both teams because of the record numbers of players; Saturday had 35 and Friday had 25. Other than the inning they scored in, Friday bands failed to get a runner past second base. (Al Sparhawk reached second in the fifth inning; Bill Flannigan got there in the seventh.) Saturday stranded two runners in the first, second and fourth innings, but didn’t threaten again until the ninth.

An embarrassing footnote: Ferrin almost didn’t get on base to score the winning run in the first place. He reached on a fielding error when Sparhawk bobbled the ball at third. The play at first was a close one because Ferrin tripped over his own feet and fell on his face while running to first. Fortunately for Saturday, he got up in time to beat the throw and eventually break the tie.

At the end of the game, Friday still vehemently argued that Ness' run in the third inning should have counted and the game should be tied. They challenged Saturday to allow the run and keep playing, but Saturday was already celebrating its seventh straight victory.

The Controversy
There has been some raging debate in the Duluth music scene over whether Ness should have been ruled out or whether his run should have counted. According to the rulebook, the answer to both questions is: No.

When Ness and Gronli were on the same base at the same time, neither should have been automatically out. Ness was entitled to the base under the rules, and Gronli needed to be tagged out, which didn’t happen. But Ness still should not legally have been allowed to score. Here’s why:

Because Lindquist’s overthrow went out of play (into the woods), and Ness was on second base when the overthrow occurred, Ness should have been entitled to advance only one base.

But one could argue that there is no “out of play” for kickball at Chester Bowl, since those boundaries can’t be clearly defined. In that case, the ball was not dead and the Friday team was required by rule to vacate the space between Lindquist and the ball, instead of standing in his way. Which means Jamie was out, due to his team's interference.

But ultimately, both teams have to live by the rulings of Umpire Boo. His discretion is the final rulebook.

It should also be noted that, because the rules of ASA softball are supposed to be applied to kickball, not the rules of Major League Baseball, Gronli should have fouled out during his series of six consecutive foul kicks. If that had been the case, he never would have made the kick that scored Friday’s only run.

If this year’s game proved anything at all, it was that rock-’n’-rollers don’t like to live by the rules, unless it benefits them.

Most Valuable Player
Longtime kickball standout and Saturday team captain Mark Lindquist took MVP honors for the first time since the inaugural kickball game in 2000. He is now the second person to earn the honor twice; James Moors was MVP in 2003 and 2005.

Lindquist was not an obvious choice for the honor, and was reluctant to accept it. He did commit the throwing error on the play in which Friday scored its only run and nearly took the lead. But he was solid at shortstop in several key situations and wisely placed his ninth-inning kick to right field to prevent the lead runner from being forced out, which also allowed that runner to advance to third and ultimately score when the ball was dropped.

Eric Pollard, Chad Lyons, Tony Derrick, Jason Lee and several others played well for Saturday. Hats also go off to Marc Gartman, who sucked last year but was perfectly adequate this year.

Sparhawk, David Frankenfeld, Asian Jon and Hot Rod Heartthrob played well for Friday. Sparhawk made what was easily the best play of the game with an incredible diving catch at third base.

Least Valuable Player
Although he didn’t play that poorly, Jamie Ness was named LVP for his honesty. Early in the game, after Umpire Boo mistakenly called a Saturday runner out at second base, Ness admitted the ball never touched the runner, and the runner was allowed to stay on. Then, in the top of the ninth inning, Ness was mistakenly called safe at first base and admitted he was out, walking off the field.

“He was honest TWICE,” said scorekeeper Jason Cork. “There’s just no place for honesty in rock and roll, or in kickball. Ness is LVP.”
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new way to waste time + opportunity to teach 9th grades about zeitgeist= google trender thingy...
- time beats money
- good beats evil
- swiss beats gorgonzola
- war beats peace
- sex beats everything else
  - btw--look and see which language looked up sex the most

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