"I saw 'beyondness' as secondarily-considered 'non-such-ity" and it became otherwise. Otherwise, I would have identified nonesuch a second "beyond" consideration, beyond even seeing, as such."

"The wide expanse of your heart is not hindered by uncertain abstractions or obstructions. Nor are there fences in the open sky of your mind."

"She smiles and the doors fly open. She breathes, and the room explodes."

Posted by vicarious at 01:19 PM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by huitz
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Someone is either too cheap to buy his own toilet paper or planning a big prank.

Fond du Lac County Executive Allen Buechel said someone has been repeatedly stealing toilet paper from the men's public bathrooms at the Fond du Lac City County Government Center since June.

Buechel suspects the person comes in once or twice a week around midday and gets about six rolls a week from dispensers. Some rolls weren't even full, he said.

The thefts haven't been a big loss.

"We don't buy the best toilet paper," Buechel said.

He expects the thief to get caught. "Someone is going to walk in on him when he's doing it and we'll catch him," he said.

Courthouse officials are on the lookout for suspicious activity.

County sheriff Capt. Dean Will didn't return a call for comment Friday.

Posted by tamara at 02:31 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by huitz
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Ran into this fellow's show while up in Canada, found it fairly amusing.

Posted by edgeways at 12:03 AM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by edgeways
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I could have as easily gone with "where are they now?"...but since i love The Young Ones...

Notice a younger Hugh Laurie playing for Footlight's College Oxbridge...

Posted by in.dog.neato at 05:16 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by ironic1
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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!

Recording Industry vs. The People
Groklaw
RIAA Memorandum in Support of Motion for summary adjudication
Defendant's Memorandum in Opposition to RIAA Memorandum in Support of Motion for summary adjudication

Posted by Bad Cat! at 09:45 AM | Permalink | 21 comments, last by adam
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The statewide smoking ban starts on Monday!

Good? Bad?

Discuss.

Posted by Starfire at 09:34 AM | Permalink | 32 comments, last by adam
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Please show up and support your local artists and musicians and join the raffle for local treats!

Posted by emergencyexeunt at 07:28 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Okay, anyone with young kids will most likely have heard of "The Wiggles." They're four Australian guys (who, incidentally, used to be in a hard-rock band called The Cockroaches) who sing children's music and have elaborate stage shows for children. I call them 'crack for babies' as the majority of children I've run into become hypnotized if The Wiggles are anywhere within a 50-yard radius.

Anyway, they do have some grownup humor, too, which is the only thing that makes them bearable for adults. One of my favorite songs is a cover of the "Hoop-de-doo Polka" on one of their live show dvds. There's plenty of humor during this little clip and it is interesting on so many levels - not only the lyrics, which are decidedly unchildlike, but the oddity of four Australian blokes playing a northern Minnesota polka. Admittedly, Perry Como made it famous but the Iron Range knew it best. So for your enjoyment, I present The Wiggles and the Hoop De Doo Polka!

Posted by tamara at 06:07 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by Brian
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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.

Posted by Starfire at 10:45 AM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by ironic1
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I can't believe World of Wheels is closing right before National Rolling Skating Month. Oh, well. It was good while it lasted.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 10:40 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by zra...
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creepy, i don't know what is.

"Marry Our Daughter is an introduction service assisting those following the Biblical tradition of arranging marriages for their daughters"

I'm a little grossed out right now...and reading some of the testimonials, like this one from Jack M.:

"At first we were worried that Janine was too young to get married, but then her new husband bought her a house and a car and jewelry and the money we got let us buy a house for ourselves. Getting out of the trailer park at our age was the best thing that ever happened to us, and it’s all thanks to Marry Our Daughter!"

...makes me even more so.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:20 AM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by hotlilmama
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I'm going to commit heresy, Minnesota-style, and just ask: What the hell is up with Prince?

My [admittedly Wikipedia-based] research finds the following:

+ Regarding his first album, For You: "This album had no band on it -- Prince supposedly played all 27 instruments on the album himself. Members of his band, the New Power Generation, however, say that Prince only knows how to play 25 instruments."

+ Regarding a 1980 American Bandstand appearance: "Dick Clark expressed surprise that Prince & his bandmates hailed from Minneapolis "of all places". For the rest of the interview, Prince refused to speak, instead answering questions by gesturing with his face & hands."

+ Using weird syntax: "'in its current 4m there is a feeling that the NPGMC gone as far as it can go. In a world without limitations and infinite possibilities, has the time come 2 once again make a leap of faith and begin anew? These r ?s we in the NPG need 2 answer. In doing so, we have decided 2 put the club on hiatus until further notice.'"

[All quotes from Wikipedia]

What's up with the penciled-on mustache? The story about him going door-to-door proselytizing for the Jehovah's Witness Church? That Charlie Murphy "True Hollywood Story" on The Chapelle Show?

I mean, I think "Purple Rain" is a great song, but for a Minnesotan, this behavior seems out of line.

Posted by cork1 at 10:20 PM | Permalink | 14 comments, last by mayday
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For all you crafty types out there, Charitable Crafters will be holding a free crafting day at Kelly J's Quilt Store this Saturday from 10-3. We'll be working on making holiday stockings and stocking stuffers for our 2007 Stuff a Stocking project. If you're a knitter, crocheter, quilter, or you're a paper crafter and interested in making stocking tags, join us for the day!

I'll have free fabric/yarn and patterns for sewing, knitting and crocheting. If you have a sewing machine, bring it along. I'll bring some treats, but you might want to bring an actual lunch.

If you're interested in donating store bought stocking stuffers, check out our website for a list of ideas.

Posted by Debbie at 04:14 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Every Tuesday and Thursday form 3-8 and every 2nd Sunday of each month 12-4 there are open house tours going on at the Eco Home. This will go on till May 2008, so come check it out. Bring a friend. 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. There is a ton of literature there too, about everything eco you can imagine. 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.

Posted by ecohome at 04:03 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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“The Changing Balance of Power in the Middle East: The Impact of the War in Iraq”
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Chemistry 200, UMD
Reception following lecture
Free and open to the public

The 2007-2008 Alworth International Lecture Series kicks off tonight with a lecture by Dr. Marina S. Ottaway, Middle East Program Director at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. “The Changing Balance of Power in the Middle East: The Impact of the War in Iraq” will focus on the Middle East and regional consequences stemming from the war in Iraq, particularly with respect to the balance of power in Iran.

Alworth International Brown Bag Series Presents:

“History and Significance of Sacred Sights in Ireland”
Thursday, September 27
12:00 p.m.
UMD Library Fourth Floor Rotunda

The Irish countryside is dotted with sites of sacred significance. From prehistoric burial sites dating back to 2500 B.C. through centuries of sacred and religious traditions, Ireland has much to offer the modern-day pilgrim. Pauline Nuhring, Continuing Education Associate Administrator and Brown Bag veteran, will share stories and pictures taken during her own Irish pilgrimage in March 2007.

Posted by Purple at 09:18 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by laurie
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[Anchor burger menu verbatim.]

HAMBURGER.....PLAIN BUT PEASANT 2.25
CHEESEBURGER......YOU ARE IN WISCONSIN 2.50
SWISSBURGER..LOTS OF CHEESE BUT NO MOUTAINS 2.75
CALIFORNIA....CHEESE, TOMATO, LETTUCE 3.00
BACONBURGER....BACON,CHEESE, TOMATO 3.00
MEXICAN BURGER...LETTUCE, TOMATO, SALSA, CHEESE 3.00
MUSHROOM AND SWISS....SELF EXPLAINATORY 3.00
SOURCREAM AND MUSHROOM ....LOTS OF S&M 3.00
HAWIIANBURGER.....PINEAPPLE SLICE AND SWISS 3.00
RUEBENBURGER....SOURKRAUT AND SWISS 3.00
ANCHOR SUPREME.....SLICE OF HAM AND CHEESE 3.00
CASHEWBURGER....CASHEWS AND SWISS 3.50
OLIVE BURGER.....GREEN OLIVES AND CREME CHEESE 3.25
BLUECHEESE BURGER.....BURGER NOT REALLY BLUE 3.00
JALAPENOBURGER......JALAPENOS, BOTH CHEESES 3.50
ANCHORBURGER..2/3 LB MEAT, TOMATO, CHEESE LETTUCE 4.25
GALLYBUSTER.....TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER, 1 LB...5.25

Personally, I think the Anchor Supreme is the best $3.00 you'll ever spend.

Posted by Barrett at 09:39 PM | Permalink | 29 comments, last by Funkenschutz
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In the past we have talked about AllMP3 which more or less has been hobbled, not by governments directly but by the all mighty VISA credit card monopoly. Anyhow, There is now a new alternative, not as cheap, but entirely legit and DRM free (which was my major Itunes avoidance reason), songs are mostly encoded at 256 variable kbps, and where not it is at 256 constant kpbs, and run about .89 - .99 per song. I've long said that I'd be willing to shop online MP3s if there where in that price range and DRM free, so I guess I get to put my money where my mouth is. The provider? Amazon.com. My small prediction is that now that a major player is directly competing against them DRM free Itunes is going to have to follow suit PDQ. My major reason for use will be all those import albums that cost an arm and a leg to get physically are going to be so much cheaper and faster to obtain.

Posted by edgeways at 08:56 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by edgeways
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Following up on this previous PDD discussion...

...Enbridge pipeline is being fined for over 100 violations. More at the DNT.

Posted by vicarious at 05:39 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by hbh
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Posted by adam at 12:08 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by c-freak
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As you all may know by now, the World of Wheels will be closing its doors on October 1st. Never again will I win a fruit roll up for my impressive ability to hula hoop on wheels. Never again will I get yelled at for skating into the limbo stick instead of under it. But enough about me, what is going to happen to everyone else??? You know, the regulars. What else are they going to do? I can't even fathom how frustating it will be to have all those hot roller moves stored up inside with no where to display them. That can't be healthy. I for one am heading over to the World of Wheels one last time this Wednesday. Hope to see you all there, say, around 7:30?

Posted by zoey at 08:58 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by freakyrollerguy
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Posted by c-freak at 05:57 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by amy a.
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On Sunday, the Duluth News Tribune published a feature story on the recent rampage in the Boundary Waters. The story was about the historic tensions between tourists who want to canoe in silence, and locals who were forced to stop using motorized boats when the area became an official Wilderness in 1978.

To point out a possible connection between this old feud and the men who terrorized campers last month, the DNT pulls a quote from one of the goofballs' MySpace:

On his MySpace page, Travis John Erzar describes himself as a “motor boatin son of a [expletive].”

Yeah ... uh ... that's not really a quote about motorized watercraft, as much as an often-quoted line from the movie Wedding Crashers referring to ... uh ... a different kind of "motorboating."

Every 19-year-old in northern Minnesota is laughing their ass off right now.

Posted by Barrett at 01:21 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by The Candidate
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Volunteer for Scarium at the Aquarium.
Oct. 28
11-3pm

Posted by c-freak at 12:00 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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'one week live', Beaners Centrals' annual birthday celebration/live recording starts tonight at 7pm.
$5 except for Wednesday, which is free.

Come any or every night!

Posted by d.mauling at 09:05 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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a sunny day in glasgow.

(link's fixed...thanks ironic.)

Posted by in.dog.neato at 05:07 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by ironic1
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So back in 1991 or 92 America's Funniest People filmed a few episodes in Duluth. I worked on the North Shore Scenic Railroad at the time and was featured twice. One time I was doing the hokey pokey on the train and another my friend Karin and I were rapping some Raven Simone song in the cab of the locomotive. I think I am saying, "check out my crew while I rap to this!" Why am I sharing this you may ask?
Does anyone still have those episodes on tape? I know lots of Duluth people were featured and I was thinking maybe, just maybe someone has those episodes. We taped them at the time but I lost a lot of old VHS tapes when my mom's house burned down.
SO. Anyone else on those episodes?

While we're at it-anyone still have any old tapes of my radio show on KUMD? I am trying to round those up too. It was Laurie and the Freak Show, mainly on Saturday nights. I only seem to have one show left-my tribute to Timothy Leary.

Posted by laurie at 11:16 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Kendal Killian
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Posted by ironic1 at 09:26 AM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by St.G
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Here's a pic I took in Chester Creek on this friday night, it says it all. Beer cans crowding one of the strawberry patches. I've been holding off on this one but after last night, gloves are off. Where do YOU fall on the "rental" issue? Last night, I watched drunk underage UMD freshmen scatter from a house party as the house renters barricade themselves inside. "This is the Dultuh Police, OPEN THE DOOR!" At one point, a girl and guy jumped off the roof od the front porch, 15' to the ground. He was ok but the girl hit like a sack of potatoes and was carried off by her friends to avoid trying to blow a breathalizer with a cracked rib cage. Point is I love living in a college town, I'm super excited to be in Duluth when there's something that could be called a "Duluth Latino Community" I'm in love with DIVERSITY...It's DENSITY I have a problem with...the RAPE of the college neighborhoods by the "investors" , as they call themselves, who own countless FRAT HOUSES. As they put it in a full page stetesman ad last week, "The city council wants you out of the neighborhoods"...Oh really!?!?! I'm here to say,I WANT STUDENTS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, I DONT WANT DRUNK ASS PARTIERS PISSING ON MY PEONES...please share...

Posted by baci at 05:52 PM | Permalink | 48 comments, last by Eric
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Posted by edgeways at 02:54 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by Meolnhead
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Great show at Luce this Sunday night if you can swing it. Charlie Parr, Jack Rose & Glenn Jones: three of the best artists in their genre, all sharing the same stage. If you haven't heard of the latter two, you're in for a musical treat. This is a rare one, folks - - this amazing lineup will never happen again. The fact alone that Jack Rose is performing in Duluth is incredible. Try not to miss this one if you can; you won't be disappointed. Show starts at 9 pm. http://www.myspace.com/jackrosekensington & http://www.myspace.com/glennjonesguitar

Posted by gwanto at 08:34 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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I say habeas, you say corpus.

Posted by adam at 04:11 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Barrett
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(reposted to keep on top of the pile of baseball cards)

Area 61 invites you to submit your UFO/weird science/paranormal art.

Event featuring Lectures, Movies, Art Show, Witness Forum, Live Music, Libations, Vendors, Video Games, Bigfoot, Lake Monsters, Ghost Hunters, Costume Contest, Prizes, Weirdos, Roundtrip Free Transport to/from Carmody's Pub in Duluth.

Hosted by Gonzo Science brothers Jim Richardson & Allen Richardson.

Saturday October 20th
All Day All Night only $5
Lakeview Castle, 5135 Northshore Drive, Duluth

Music (all ages): Cloud Cult, Crew Jones, The Keep Aways, More

Entries by Friday October 12 to jill at jaholmen@cpinternet.com. Please include Artist's Name & Contact Information, Brief Description of piece, Title of piece, Medium, Dimensions, & any Special needs (electricity, large space, etc.) you may have. Thanks!

www.gonzoscience.com

Posted by The Professor at 02:55 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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It could be worse.

Posted by Xpat at 02:21 PM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by xpat
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Where: 2328 Butler Ave. Superior, WI
Who: Pat and Rachel from Nordic Waste & The Undesirables + Ryan (the SuperTacks) and Jane will host a kick ass garage sale from 9-4 this Saturday. All kinds of stuff, don't really know what's all going to be there but stop by anyway.

Posted by Gunnshow at 01:23 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by shaun
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TOMORROW, yo.

Every day the war in Iraq rages on, human casualties on all sides mount, while resources are drained that should be used to help our communities here. It's time to bring the troops home NOW.

This Friday, September 21st, break your daily routine to demand an end to the war and honor those whose lives have been needlessly lost:

· Gather in solidarity with people creating positive change to end the war
· Learn how to change your life to become a peacemaker in your local community
· Create the conditions that make it impossible for our foreign policy to lead us into wars

Take the day from work or school on Friday September 21st to begin building a world free of war. Observing “business as usual” allows the Iraq war to continue and future wars to develop –- in which more lives of US troops and other soldiers and citizens will be lost. The best way to support the troops is to end war and bring them home. The best way to create a world free of war is to work together to make choices and take actions that lead to peace.

WORKSHOPS will take place from 9 - 11 AM and 1:30 - 5:30 PM at the Building for Women (32 E. 1st St.). They will cover a variety of topics on the theme of "creating conditions that make it impossible for the war-makers to continue their business-as-usual."

MARCH AND RALLY--Gather at 11:30 AM at the Clayton-Jackson-McGhee Memorial (2nd Ave. E and 1st St.) for the march; Rally at Noon at the Civic Center (government buildings).

FUNDRAISING CONCERT featuring Sara Thomsen, Rachel Kilgour and Max Dakota will be held from 7:30 - 11:30 PM at the Building for Women.

PEACE!!!

Posted by rediguana at 01:05 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by rediguana
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If anyone feels oh so inclined they should come check out Justin Roth, UMD alum, singer/songwriter, at Amazing Grace this coming Sunday at 7pm. $10 cover but totally worth it. Support the local arts! I mean, what better do you have to do on a Sunday evening than listen to great music while munching a scone and sipping an italian soda?

http://www.myspace.com/justinrothmusic
http://www.youtube.com/justinrothmusic

Posted by Mel at 11:37 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Posted by tamara at 06:18 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by zra...
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Dr. Marina Ottaway, Middle East Director of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. will present “The Changing Balance of Power in the Middle East: The Impact of the War in Iraq” onWednesday, September 26, 2007.

Ottaway’s lecture will focus on the Middle East and regional consequences stemming from the war in Iraq, particularly with respect to the balance of power in Iran. The lecture and reception (good food), which is free and open to the public, will be held in Chemistry 200, UMD, at 7 p.m.

Posted by Purple at 05:43 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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What some people spend their time on.

behold!
The $10,000 gin and tonic.

Posted by d.mauling at 04:18 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Posted by adam at 01:14 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by Top 'o the Hill
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So... the Woz and... Kathy Griffith... are dating.

Posted by adam at 12:53 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by zra...
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Some new job openings.

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Not that baseball is anywhere near played out (I'm pretty sure Paul could last for weeks) but I just wanted to start fresh and remind everyone that there is a gold mine out there in ...

basketball. NBA, ABA, etc. the choice is yours. Personally, I'm partial to the red,white and blue ball...

I open with an Artis.

Posted by Cookie B at 09:19 AM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by -Berv
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Posted by Paul Lundgren at 08:48 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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funny, he doesn't look Jewish...

Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:25 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by -Berv
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