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In Dough We Trust
I’ll start. Here ya go. I set the bar low. Go ahead. Jump over it.
Phunky Photo Phun Phor Phreaks
OK, kids, it’s time for another PDD contest. The rules for this one are simple.
1) Take the boring image above and doctor it up. Alter it. Manipulate it. Make it something special. Please feel free to use Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, MS-Paint, ImageBuddy, or whatever software you desire to enhance the photo. Heck – print it out, draw on it with markers, and scan it back in for all we care. Just have fun.
2) E-mail your image to contest@perfectduluthday.com by 11:59pm next Sunday, August 16.
The prize is two tickets to see Suzanne Vega at Big Top Chautauqua on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 8:15pm.
We’ll post the winner here next Wednesday morning, along with any honorable mentions.
[a higher resolution version of the photo is available here]
Short Term Lease Needed
I’m looking for a lead on a 2-3 bedroom apartment or house meeting the following criteria: (1) within 10 minute walk to CSS or (2) along direct bus route (i.e. no transfers). I need the lease through 2009, possibly extending month by month into 2010. email me directly: recovery at css.edu
Fall allergy season begins!
It started for me today. Anyone else?
My favorite remedies are sleeping 12 hours a day and eating every second that I’m awake. Snorting cromolyn sodium also helps.
Rainn Wilson Likes Us, He Really Likes Us!
Rainn Wilson (who plays Dwight on NBC’s “The Office”) recently alerted his nearly two million followers on Twitter that he found Dink Tank’s “total devotion to McConnaughy (sic) and “Ghosts of Girlfriend’s Past,” Hysterical.”
So, just in case you missed it the first time we posted it, here’s the video again. This time with a fresh smelling seal of approval from a guy we think is pretty damn hysterical too. In fact, way more so.
Foreign exchange student host family needed
I was contacted by a very nice Brazilian girl named Mariana who wants to continue her high school education here in Duluth for 2009-2010 school year. She was an exchange student at Mesabi East last year, and did very well. Unfortunately, the visa she was on last year expired and cannot be renewed. She can come back on a different visa to attend a SEVIS-qualified high school (i.e. Marshall or any Duluth Public School), but she needs a host family. A stipend for the host family is part of the deal. If you can help, or know someone who can, please contact me by e-mail: nbs @ twinportslaw.com, or phone 625-8765. Thanks very much!
You better shutup all that screamin’
Three kids are playing or doing whatever in their backyard. I can’t see them, I can only hear them because they’re all yelling at each other.
Suddenly, the voice of what is likely the father drowns them all out with, “You better shutup all that screamin’!”
I’m not questioning this parenting method at all; I’m just telling the story as a fan of irony.
(Additional irony is that this follows the “Peaceful Waves” post. Serenity now!)
Library Used Book Sale Aug 18-21
Friends of the Duluth Public Library
Annual Grand Used Book Sale
Aug 18-21, 2009
Come get bargain books, DVDs, videos, CDs, vinyl and more at the annual book sale held at the Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St. Hours for the sale are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Aug 19 and 20 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the bag sale on Friday, Aug 21. The sale is open to Friends members only on Tuesday, Aug 18 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a special handicap-accessible shopping time from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wed, Aug. 19. Book categories include children’s books, fiction, biographies, cookbooks, nature, and much more. People can join Friends at the book fair or on-line at www.duluth.lib.mn.us/CS/Friends.html.
A silent auction will be held on the library upper level during the book fair and will have rare and unique books.
On Saturday, Aug 22, there will be a Book Fair at the Barnes & Noble at the Miller Hill Mall. Purchases made on that day will help to raise funds for the Friends of Library. The support voucher can be picked up at the book sale, at the library, or on-line at www.duluth.lib.mn.us/CS/Friends.html.
Ted Marti at Hell’s Kitchens
Ted Marti, President of Schell’s Brewing and August Schell’s great-great-grandson will be at Hell’s Kitchen Thursday (Aug 6th) night from 7:30-9:30. We will be featuring Roggenbier, the latest in the Schell’s 150th Anniversary Series. We will also have their Firebrick and light beers on tap. Ted is a living link to Minnesota
history and has devoted his life to carrying forward one of this state’s oldest institutions. He is also a really nice guy.
Hell’s Kitchen 310 Lake Ave S. Duluth, MN 218 727 1620
Extreme Makeover Twin Ports edition
The house they’re fixin’ up is on Swamp Road.
I feel sorry for the family already and I don’t even know their story.
What happens when you let rhubarb have its way
This plant made itself a home on the brick patio when I was a kid, and on a clay/sand bed, no less. It sits next to canisters of oil and fuel. We’ve done everything to oust it, but it always comes back. Not that I really want to get rid of it since I like the stuff, but talk about a hardy plant. The vertical woody stems are around 8.5 feet. Suggestions? Other than digging out the whole yard?
Makes me think of Rick Moranis for some reason.
Any remaining Starfire “Park Point is for Lovers” T-shirts out in the world?
Anyone know where I can find an large/extra large Park Point is for lovers T-shirt? If you got d’goods, please call me at 522 0471. Thanks so much.
Hells Angels FAQ
My favorite question on the Hells Angels Web Site FAQ page: “Shouldn’t there be an apostrophe in Hells Angels?” I don’t think the answer is correct, but, uh, do you wanna tell ’em?
Friday Benefit Featuring Teague Alexy
Teague Alexy, Flam Sharam & The Rez
Spearhead Benefit for Maki Family
Friday, July 31 @ Bohemia Arts
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
DULUTH, Minn. (July 31, 2009) – Renowned local musician Teague Alexy will perform at a benefit for Nicole (Cole) Maki and her family.
Cole recently suffered the sudden and unexpected loss of her step-father. Funds raised will off-set the costs involved for funeral expenses.
Flam Sharam, a legendary Twin Ports jam band, will perform its first show in four years. This benefit will also feature music by former members of The Rez.
In addition to band performances, there will be a fire dancing performance by The Spin Collective and live drumming. If you do or do not own a drum, participation is welcomed. Numerous local businesses are also participating in a silent auction to benefit the Maki family.
WHO: Benefit for Nicole (Cole) Maki & her family.
WHAT: Concerts & Silent Auction
WHEN: Friday, July 31, 2009
WHY: To raise money to off-set memorial and other costs
To donate an auction item or for more information please contact Eric Bong at sundog8@gmail.com.
Bikers For Boobs 2009
On August 15, 2009 the YWCA will participate in the 2nd Annual Bikers for Boobs motorcycle ride. The riders will depart from Rapids Riverside Bar and Grill at noon on the 15th, and travel to 5 stops along the scenic south shore of Lake Superior. Following the ride, a full pizza and soda buffet will be provided by Rapids Riverside, and your meal is included in the 15.00 event ticket price. There will also be live music, grand prize drawings, and a silent auction filled with great prizes. T-shirts for the event are $10.00 and raffle tickets are $5.00. You can purchase any of these items at the YWCA (32 E First St. Suite 202) or at Rapids Riverside (4385 S Cty. Rd. South Range, WI). All proceeds from this event will stay in our area to provide assistance to local women with the costs associated with breast health.
Veg Week Volunteers Needed!
Compassionate Action for Animals hosts an annual Veg Week in the Twin Cities and we would like to kick one off in the Duluth area! The event includes a “Pledge to be Veg” element in which people either sign up to be vegetarian or vegan for the week depending on their current diet, and receive a vegan care package and a Pledge to be Veg Card that offers discounts at local veg-friendly establishments. There are many things that we could plan including film viewings and veggie cookouts. The more help and ideas the better this event will be. Help put together Duluth’s first annual Veg Week! Email for more details: tinahigginsjohnson @ gmail.com
Heh.
From the Star Tribune.
Got this forwarded to me in an email.
Looks like a protest.
Bellydance Class
Vintage Orientale dance instructor Brea Morgiane will be holding a final beginner’s bellydance class in August prior to her move overseas. $42 for a four-week session, coin belts available for purchase in class. Male and female students welcome.
Elite Dance Productions, 218-723-1337 to sign up.
Boycott the Pickwick Restaurant!
Following months of unsuccessful negotiations and numerous unfair labor practices, Workers United Local 99 is asking that the public boycott the Pickwick restaurant. (more…)
Not that this is a newsflash or anything, but holy living Christ God Almighty does Ticketmaster suck big, wet ones or what? I mean, REALLY? Are they EFFing serious?!?
Tickets to Daniel Johnston at First Avenue are $14 each. So, two tickets would be $28, right? That seems reasonable to me.
What? Oh, there’s a service charge. Well, I suppose that’s not a big deal. How much more could it be, really?
What? Over 60 percent more? All right, in that case I guess I’ll just throw my keyboard through my monitor and change my plans for Aug. 13.
Advance tickets/ages 18+ with valid ID — US $14.00 x 2
Total Building Facility Charge(s) — US $1.00 x 2
Total Convenience Charge(s) — US $4.95 x 2
Additional Taxes — US $0.74
Order Processing Charge(s) — US $4.57
Standard Mail — No Charge
TOTAL CHARGES US $45.21
Catalog
All models come equipped with a trailer filled with mufflerless ATVs, shotguns, and chainsaws. Rear- and front-mounted machine guns are available for an extra charge. See your dealer for details.