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Allow me to break in here and mention there is a newly discovered Velvet Underground bootleg recording from 1967. Ordinarily I'd just nod to myself give it a listen and not mention it, but two and a 1/2 things stand out here.
1/2 - it's encoded at a nice high bit rate (250 vbr), and the quality is surprisingly good for a 40 (!) year old bootleg just uncovered, especially considering it was likely recorded on acetate.
2 - The version of Sister Ray, which clocks in just under 19 mins, kicks seven kinds of ass (Run Run Run is pretty sweet as well, classic VU)
1 - THERE IS A NEW SONG!, ok, without caps, there is a song, in good quality, previously unknown of. "I'm not a young man anymore"

Alrighty, by now either you are now bored, or want to know where to get it. Get it here

Posted by edgeways at 10:52 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Brian
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"Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against loneliness in a quiet American suburb."

Posted by Mary at 12:32 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by Drifter
Filed under Funny Stuff | Serious Substantive Matters

The goatse.cx lawyer has informed us that we need a warning! So.. if you are under the age of 18 or find this photograph offensive, please don't look at it. Thank you!

If you don't get it then you might just suck at the internet. This post is for fondune, sjixxy and steve. w00t!

Posted by samh at 12:10 AM | Permalink | 23 comments, last by fartknocker
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There's an article about the Gunflint Trail in the New York Times.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/02/29/travel/escapes/29gunflint.html?8dpc

Posted by rich at 09:48 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Music by Leane Perius & Jessica Myshack at 8!

Posted by -Berv at 05:44 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by Buttonhead
Filed under Art | Duluth Scene | Photos

Let me get this straight: we can get $40 million from the MN legislature for a F'ing hockey rink, but we can't get $13 million to stop putting poop in the lake?

Double-you tee eff.

Posted by adam at 03:52 PM | Permalink | 26 comments, last by commontragedy
Filed under Duluth News

Came across this while googling "pennies." (Also just noticed that my spell checker recognizes "googling.")

Posted by adam at 01:16 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Chris
Filed under Geeky

article

I don't remember anyone mentioning this. Comments?

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

Posted by kyanize at 12:05 PM | Permalink | 13 comments, last by zra.
Filed under Current Events | Music | Politics

I am having NO LUCK in my attempts in locating a DULUTH ESKIMOS LOGO

{Preferably something LARGE/High-resolution}

Any suggestions or links outside of the typical google-image-search
would be appreciated.

Thanks! Duluth

Posted by boywonder at 10:10 AM | Permalink | 10 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
Filed under Duluth History

Midnight on Saturday is the deadline for bands to register to be considered for a slot in the Homegrown Music Festival. This year is the tenth annual Homegrown, so it's special ... because numbers say so.

The registration form is here.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 08:12 AM | Permalink
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"March" into Mentoring Kickoff Soup Lunch
Monday, March 3rd, 11:30-1:30, YMCA lobby (302 W 1st St)
Cost: Donations accepted

We are looking for 31 mentors in 31 days. Is it possible? Nearly 200 youth waiting for mentors certainly hope so. Invite a friend to the lunch and find out more about mentoring! For more information, call 722-4745 x 120.

This March, make a difference in a child's life. Become a mentor.

Posted by Megan at 03:44 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Buttonhead
Filed under Duluth History | Duluth News | I Need Your Service | Promotion

Writer William F. Buckley dies at 82
Conservative commentator gained acclaim for intellectual political writings

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23370714/

Posted by DannyDoesDuluth at 11:06 AM | Permalink | 21 comments, last by edgeways
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There is a battle going on the funny side of the street between Brian Matuszak, the Renegade Board, and Teatro Zuccone (the Zeppa Foundation backed new owners of the venue at 222 E. Superior St.). It has to do with the terms of the lease and who gets what, especially when it comes to running the box office for Renegade productions. Brian has stated he's willing to resign over the issue. More can be found in this Duluth News Tribune article.

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

Posted by ironic1 at 09:15 AM | Permalink | 40 comments, last by iw
Filed under Current Events | Duluth News | Duluth Scene | Overheard in Duluth | Serious Substantive Matters

We're in need of an extension to our family bed...at present, our family futon is getting a little cramped. Fortunately, I have two futons. Unfortunately, I only have one frame. I have our bed temporarily set up in the big bedroom and suffice to say it's pretty much wall to wall bed...which is good, considering the amount of room that Hazel requires to get a good night's sleep.

If anyone has a fairly generic frame of the tri fold variety that they would be willing to part with for free and/or cheap, I'd gladly take it offa your hands.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 03:37 PM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by iiveey
Filed under I Need Your Service

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

Posted by ironic1 at 01:37 PM | Permalink | 16 comments, last by Buttonhead
Filed under Bitching | Current Events | Politics

History is a lot more nuanced and less, well, dead, than it's often portrayed in the textbooks and the media.

And something very current:

Posted by rediguana at 09:36 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Select Size

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Posted by Starfire at 01:55 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by Buttonhead
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Posted by adam at 05:11 PM | Permalink | 18 comments, last by Pistoffnick
Filed under Politics

Walter Allen Bennett.

02.22.08 @ 2258

Posted by in.dog.neato at 01:58 PM | Permalink | 21 comments, last by Bashibaby
Filed under Current Events | Duluth History | Duluth News | Duluth Scene | Photos | Promotion

Duluth Firefighters Demand City Pay...
One Million Dollars!!!

Aquarium Lays off Staff

Posted by ironic1 at 06:00 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by fonixmunkee
Filed under Duluth News

Posted by ironic1 at 10:36 AM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by ironic1
Filed under Funny Stuff

Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:33 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Buttonhead
Filed under Funny Stuff | Serious Substantive Matters

poosay licking

Posted by quiss at 04:40 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by dawn
Filed under I Need Your Service

KFC in Superior WI

Posted by eclectic_poly_pair at 09:12 AM | Permalink | 14 comments, last by Sting
Filed under Found Stuff

It's started. Go out and take a look.

Posted by ironic1 at 07:57 PM | Permalink | 10 comments, last by hbh
Filed under Recommendations

I've got a favor to ask yas: How 'bout NOT electrocuting my damned arm with a
Thirteen Freaking Thousand Kilovolt shock each time I touch your metal handles this winter, mmm-KAY?!?! THAY-hanks!!!
Phuckerz.

Posted by -Berv at 07:16 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by ironic1
Filed under Bitching

From MentalFloss.com.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 06:47 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by stonedragonfly
Filed under Weird Stuff

No Cover....

Posted by Wrekt at 03:10 PM | Permalink | 25 comments, last by Tuff Girl
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This is off the local PBS station's website.
"Duluth public television, PBS eight, is seeking films, Smart Films. We are looking for short films from professional and aspiring filmmakers for possible inclusion in a Saturday night broadcast. ... All genres of film will be accepted for review including narrative, documentary, animation and experimental."
The deadline is May 1, and I know they're still looking for stuff. There's more info here:

http://www.wdse.org/smart_films.asp

Posted by Beverly at 02:00 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by Mary
Filed under Art | Media Watch

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

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

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

As United States Editor of The Times, Baker has been blogging about the presidential primaries. I really like his journalistic style and his take on American politics.

Another quality I find appealing in Baker is that he's a big Bob Dylan fan, which is one of the reason's he consented to speaking in Duluth.

Posted by Purple at 08:16 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:09 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by farglebargle
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Now I want to see the Mona Lisa as interpreted by Matt Groening.

Posted by Girl From the North Country at 09:28 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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Posted by in.dog.neato at 05:58 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by zra.
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was just reading on the DNT site about last year in mid February.. remember? That was when we all had the lake frozen and clear of snow.

Couple of cool pdd posts from then

vicarious photos

Umbrella skate sailing

Ice Cracking

Last winter was pretty hard on the vegetation, what with little snow and super cold temps, but it did produce that magic little span of time

Posted by edgeways at 04:20 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by The Big E
Filed under Duluth History

Yeah, I think the best thing to do is hasten the last instalment on down

Posted by edgeways at 03:46 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by edgeways
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Due to popular demand this is the last time the friendly readers of PDD will get a regular post plugging the award-winning local podcast DANNY DOES DULUTH. Be sure to take full advantage of this dramatic turn of events.

DANNY DOES DULUTH
EPISODE 16 - Local Rags: You Get What You Pay For
It's Tuesday! That means it's steak sandwich night at The Elbo Room. Before you go, make sure you download episode 16 of DANNY DOES DULUTH so you have something to listen to on your way there! On today's show:
-Danny got a haircut
-Randy L propositions Danny
-Local Rag Spotlight 1: "Starhawk" is not a real name
-Local Rag Spotlight 2: Amy Zontelli is a genius
-Local Rag Spotlight 3: Duluth City Councilor Vader stops by to discuss The Transistor
And don't forget to call the NEW Danny Does Duluth feedback line at 206-202-0489! Enjoy!

www.dannydoesduluth.com
or
www.lewlattolive.com

Posted by DannyDoesDuluth at 02:17 PM | Permalink | 19 comments, last by Danny
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www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/02/19/krofft/

Saturday morning in Loves Park, Illinois: HR Pufnstuf and Sigmund the Seamonster, thanks to the psychedelic minds of SId and Marty Kroft.

I still can't get that Sigmund song out of my mind.

Posted by Girl From the North Country at 10:35 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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This would make one of those great second wedding presents where the bride and groom claim they have everything they need... but do they have this?

Posted by tamara at 09:43 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by purple
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Siemen Generator Inc. investing 33 ,000,000 dollars to expand it,s windturbine blade plant in Fort Madison, Iowa. In less then a year since opening the new expansion will create 287 new jobs bringing the total work force to 537 with pay of $17.14. I find it ironic that we're not a part of that change.

Posted by Frank at 09:13 PM | Permalink | 16 comments, last by zra.
Filed under Current Events

It is my understanding that a new city council member drives a Hummer.

The Transistor will pay $50 cash money for a photo of city councilor + Hummer. Preferably getting into / out of with a big shit-eating grin.

• Print-quality photo; color.
  
• No Photoshop, suckers.
  
• Exclusive right of first release / printing (if you post it on the Interwebs, you're not getting your $50).
  
• Contact me for additional details: adam [at] transistormag [dot] com
  

Posted by adam at 01:24 PM | Permalink | 70 comments, last by adam
Filed under Puzzler

doesn't someone 'round here have a daughter named hazel? i have a hazel hankie for her that i found at an estate sale. i have a number of monogrammed things, (belts, shirts, and such) but none of them have MY name on them. the ironic-ish fun of wearing things with others names on them has worn thin for me. i think we need a swap spot...

maybe the only real beneficiaries of a swap would be guys named bill or tom who need button-up work shirts, but i think it's worth a ponder. thoughts?

Posted by greyophelia at 12:56 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Beverly
Filed under Serious Substantive Matters

Cask of Lake Superior OLD MAN WINTER WARMER to be tapped a 4pm Tuesday the 19th at Hell's Kitchen Duluth.
$3 pints until it's gone

Posted by dbrewing at 12:33 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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One of my favorite father/son childhood memories is the time we spent together getting my Pinewood Derby car ready for the annual race. For those unfamiliar with the Pinewood Derby Wikipedia can bring you up to speed.

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

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

Posted by Starfire at 10:12 AM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by Shaun
Filed under Current Events | Duluth Scene

Jabba on the Dais!

I hereby pass the stream of consciousness baton...

It's all your fault, Baci, for saying "Rock Me, Dr. Zaius." I couldn't get this tune out of my head. Now you can't either.

Posted by ironic1 at 07:49 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
Filed under Geeky | Music

wiith the keepaways and others @ Luce' that night, think of this as your pre-HG warm up.

Posted by baci at 09:53 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by The Major
Filed under Promotion

Rock me Dr. Zaius.

Posted by baci at 09:44 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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S'more Martinis

* 32 ounces vodka
* 16 ounces chocolate liqueur (we used E & J® Cask & Cream Chocolate Temptation)
* 1 64-ounce pitcher
* 1 graham cracker
* 1 jar marshmallow creme (we like Marshmallow Fluff®)
* 16 martini glasses (disposable versions available at party stores)
* 1 bag wooden skewers
* 1 bag miniature marshmallows

Pour vodka and chocolate liqueur into pitcher and stir. Refrigerate for at least several hours until the mixture is very cold.

Crush a graham cracker in a