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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 30, 2009 07:07 PM

Change is coming to PDD

By the end of January, Perfect Duluth Day will be switching from its current publishing platform, Movable Type version 3.2, to WordPress version 2.8. Please remain calm. You don’t need to buy a converter box or anything else. Once...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 28, 2009 09:40 AM

Living La Vida Matizada: Globalization, Work and Culture

Living La Vida Matizada: Globalization, Work and Culture...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 27, 2009 09:44 PM

sPARRhawk

The College of St. Scholastica Dignitas Program and Stockfestapalooza present: An evening of dignity-themed music and conversation with Charlie Parr and Alan Sparhawk Thursday, Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | $5 Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica Hot tip: Send...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 27, 2009 05:44 PM

The Local

Starting February 18th I will be hosting a local music show on KUMD called simply enough "The Local." It will air on Wednesdays from 5-6pm and I will be playing local and regional music as well as a weekly...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 26, 2009 11:51 AM

iddy biddy cine TONIGHT...Benjamin Smoke

jan 26th....jem cohen has cranked out some great pictures most recently his award-winning film CHAIN. He is probably best known for his film, INSTRUMENT, a fairly thorough look at that band that set the d.i.y. standard, FUGAZI. this document tenderly...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 26, 2009 09:53 AM

open letter to Prairie Home Companion

As a resident of Duluth, MN I was once again honored that Prairie Home Companion decided to host a show in our town. So many of us were excited to hear what musical guests would be featured on the program....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 23, 2009 10:54 PM

Duluth's finest Hatten Family singing Apple Tree for CBS Early Show Family Singing Contest

http://www.cbseyemobile.com/users/hattenfamily/channel/item/49282/ A link to the video where you can comment: http://www.cbseyemobile.com/users/hattenfamily/channel/item/49282/ Video announcing the Singing Contest Check out the other Families...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 22, 2009 04:24 PM

Yes, We Did!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 20, 2009 09:20 AM

Why YOU should bethinking linux

Yep...and with a price point between $200-300. This is only a prototype. Keep an eye on these guys before the borg show up and "assimilate" them....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 19, 2009 09:33 AM

A/V: Details Coming Soon!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 18, 2009 08:59 PM

Raise the Roof with Joy

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 16, 2009 02:49 PM

Good way to keep warm in Duluth

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 16, 2009 11:17 AM

Who for sewer?

We are one of the lucky 250 households to get the official "Change your sewer line or else" letters. We have gotten 3 quotes each about $2000 apart. We are looking at the cheapest bid and am wondering if anyone...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 16, 2009 09:49 AM

Adios, Duluth!

BOHEMIA ARTS is CLOSING! For those of you who didn't know, it was a lovely little fine art supply store and gallery, and occasional site of various musical happenings. I still have lots of inventory and displays, which I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 15, 2009 02:22 PM

Rabbit Hole at the Playground

Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. RABBIT HOLE charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 15, 2009 01:37 PM

"I am not a number, I am a man!"

R.I.P. Patrick McGoohan...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 14, 2009 12:50 PM

Martin Luther King Day in Duluth

MLK day is this monday, 1/19. Check out www.mlk-duluth.org for info. Among the many local events that day is an open mic/ gathering at the Kozy Bar, 2nd avenue East and 1st street in Duluth. 7-10pm. All musicians and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 13, 2009 12:32 PM

Screen Printing Class

Ever wanted to know more about Screen Printing? I can teach you. I am offering a 2 day screen printing workshop with plenty of hands on instruction. I haven't set any dates yet but we would meet on a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 13, 2009 11:22 AM

Jem Cohen's Benjamin Smoke- itty bitty cine

jan 26th...jem cohen is diggin out a 16mm print for us to feast our eyes on...jem has cranked out some great pictures most recently his award-winning filmCHAIN. He is probably best known for his film, INSTRUMENT, a fairly thorough look...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 13, 2009 09:11 AM

Crayon Physics

Crayon Physics Deluxe from Petri Purho on Vimeo....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 12, 2009 03:31 PM

Sherman's March tonight at 8p.m!

for a whoppin' 5bux you can see mr. McElwee's super great film that doesn't concern itself much with General Sherman or his rampaging march. teatro zuconne. itty bitty cine...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 12, 2009 09:58 AM

Play Hex.

Hexxagon made by Neave Games...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 11, 2009 06:52 PM

For those of you wondering...

...Takk for Maten - the Scandinavian cafe downtown on Lake Avenue - has suffered a bit of a setback but WILL REOPEN! A steam pipe malfunctioned, flooded the store with like 200-percent humidity air, and did stuff like warping the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 10, 2009 01:15 AM

Job Available (I know nothing - just passing on)

Visit Duluth sends you this information on behalf of the North Shore Scenic Drive Council. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The North Shore Scenic Drive Council (the Council) desires to enter a contract with a professional, sales-oriented and self-motivated person who...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 9, 2009 05:56 PM

Saturday, Jan. 10 at Mr. D's

Retribution Gospel Choir * Acceleratii * The Alrights * Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank The Undesirables * The Sellouts * Corwin & Scott * Brian Maruska & Sam Maida Silent auction starts at 4 p.m.; music at 5 p.m....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 9, 2009 12:22 PM

Peace & Justice Events THIS Weekend

There are a couple of important peace & justice events going on this weekend. I urge you all to try to attend, and to spread the word. 1. On Saturday at noon there will be a picket in solidarity with...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 9, 2009 11:52 AM

Make TV (shameless self-promotion)

Make TV on PBS. Here's a little snippet from episode 106 that premiered in the Twin Cities earlier this week. No word on whether or not WDSE is going to run this series. Other markets have it slated during...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 8, 2009 10:59 PM

Miracle water or science?

On Saturday, when it was about zero degrees outside, I got in my car to drive to work at about 12:30 p.m. My kids and husband had been outside sledding, and I found a water bottle in my car....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 7, 2009 11:40 PM

rama llama mama drama with trauma in bahama with obama diorama-rama 4

What's the word? Will there be one? A friend of mine wants to know. Please post info. Edit: Fixed for more ama-y goodness....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 7, 2009 02:24 PM

i think i missed my calling

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2009 11:09 PM

$18.2B in Carbonated Beverages

2008 Nielsen Top 10 Ratings are out....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2009 03:58 PM

cold schmold .. me want!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2009 03:38 PM

Voices of the Lake Speaker Series

“1855-Lake Superior’s First Tourists Arrive” Join us for the Voices of the Lake speaker series on Thursday, January 8th, 2009 at 6:30p.m. as Duluth Historian Ronald Mershart gives us a glimpse into the expansion of tourism to the Lake...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2009 11:02 AM

Congratulations Senator.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2009 09:49 AM

It may be cold, but at least we're getting a good deal

I heard a local TV weather reporter use the phrase "wind chill value" this morning. I'm familiar with "wind chill factor," which is calculated by the formula WC=.0817(3.71 V^.5 + 5.81 - .25 v)(T-91.4)+91.4, where V = wind speed in...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2009 08:02 AM

Ruthless Delilah

Friday evening at about 6:45 I was flipping through radio stations in my car. When I reached "92.1 Lite FM," something sounded weird. The "Love Boat" theme was playing, and some guy was babbling on about technical stuff....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 3, 2009 02:38 AM

Duck!

Ever wonder why the bridge seems to go up while incoming ships and ore boats are way out in the lake and stays up seemingly longer than need be once a ship passes through? Safety!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 31, 2008 10:52 AM

The End

Bayside Market closes Wednesday at 6p...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 30, 2008 01:49 PM

Sherman's March by Ross McElwee- Itty Bitty Cine

In two weeks on Monday Jan12th this film screens in the format it was shot in, 16mm. Teatro Zuccone 8p.m. Thanks to everyone who came out last night and held on to the bitter end. ITTYBITTYCINE...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 30, 2008 12:27 PM

Two Many Banjos | New Year's Eve | Twins Bar

Two Many Banjos will play a free New Years show at the Twins Bar up on 4th Street in Duluth. 9pm - close. Free. Champagne at midnight!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 27, 2008 12:23 AM

Cube unsolved.

I started thinking about puzzles recently since the little tetris test. This conundrum got me thinking and I decided to share. Met a kid at a bar that gave me the challenge of not having more than two pieces on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 26, 2008 02:32 PM

a peek at L.A. self-loathing in Los Angeles Plays Itself

for the 2nd film in the itty bitty cine program we have the opportunity to see and hear thom andersen's super great film-essay on the identity of Los Angeles that is created thru the pictures that are made there. here...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 26, 2008 11:45 AM

Happy Holidays to you!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 25, 2008 10:28 PM

Here's the scoop on the best snow-moving weapon

I inherited this sliding scoop with my house out in the country, and it has been a lifesaver. I actually prefer it over my little egg-beater snowblower. There's no name on it, but I think it might be the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 24, 2008 01:45 PM

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

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 23, 2008 08:48 AM

I won again, for the 800th day in a row!

I've been using Yahoo! Mail for a decade, and recently I've wondered why the company wants so desperately to drive me away. I guess it's because I'm not a paying customer, so scamming me is the only way to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 23, 2008 08:21 AM

HARBOR CITY ROLLER DAMES - Skaters Wanted

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 23, 2008 03:44 AM

Expo Bout - Harbor City Roller Dames

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 23, 2008 03:33 AM

It's Flippin' Freezin! Wear Your Mittens.

What is a mom to do with her free time? Why knit of course! Need warm woolens? Let me knit some for you. I am only limited by the colors that Yarn Harbor keeps in stock. I can knit...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 22, 2008 07:37 PM

What’s your weapon of choice?

I use a Steel Core 24-inch Pusher from Suncast Corporation. I give it a satisfactory rating, but I’m looking for something more versatile....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 22, 2008 01:48 PM

And a bad sweater was had by all.

Images from the Bad Sweater Party at Pizza Luce....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 20, 2008 02:23 PM

more smiles (redux)

"The sponsors of Proposition 8 argued for the first time Friday that the court should undo the marriages of the estimated 18,000 same-sex couples who exchanged vows before voters banned gay marriage at the ballot box last month." story...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 20, 2008 01:00 PM

The Rally

Come celebrate Barrett & Paul's 36th birthdays at a Chinese-American restaurant on a weeknight! I'm unsure as to whether or not they still serve deep-fried frog legs, but there's a full bar and plenty of MSG to go around....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 17, 2008 09:58 PM

"Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis"

Just a little inspiration for writing those holiday cards and letters....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 17, 2008 04:23 PM

All-points bulletin

Do you know anyone with a maroon SUV? Do you know if that SUV picked up some unexplained big-time dents and busted radiator today?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 17, 2008 04:03 PM

Recommended by Santa himself

Homegrown Rawk and/or Roll: Lindquist's Mix CD Release / Shaky Ray Bad Sweater Party Friday, Dec. 19 | 9pm | Pizza Luce...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 17, 2008 09:40 AM

Child Names

Ok, really bad children names are kind of a pet peeve/fascination of mine. The "Jordan Michael " birthed yeras ago in my hometown was kooky. The Hmong family the next town over who named their kid "Trans Am" was worth...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 16, 2008 07:32 PM

hell yeah.

god is an astronaut...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 15, 2008 09:27 PM

Winter Solstice

cosmic pit orchestra Music/Arts - Listening Party Friday, December 19, 2008 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Duluth Art Institute, Lincoln site 2229 West Second Street Duluth...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 15, 2008 09:02 PM

Tom and Jerrys

Though I am not much for drinking much other than beer, this time of year makes me crave Tom and Jerrys and this afternoons storm was the perfect opportunity to have the first of this season. How do you...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 14, 2008 11:31 PM

I laughed very hard!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 14, 2008 07:55 PM

Everyone Wants Soup!

Habitat for Humanity/Civil Rights Study Symposium Fundraiser: Soup, Silent Auction, Harbor City Art and Music December 18th, 2008 There will be a soup dinner followed by a silent auction, art, and music on December 18th to fundraise for the upcoming...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 13, 2008 05:17 PM

Speaking of 19th Avenue East

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 13, 2008 09:17 AM

Winter driving in Duluth

OK, readers... do you consider yourself an expert at winter driving in Duluth? I'm looking for your input. What is the best way to get up and down the hill in the middle of a snowstorm?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 13, 2008 08:01 AM

Peace Protest THIS Saturday!

ANTI-WAR MARCH AND RALLY MONEY FOR HUMAN NEEDS, NOT WAR! Saturday, December 13 @ Noon Assemble in front of the Duluth Whole Foods Coop [610 E. 4th St.] for a march past SMDC to the Central Hillside Community Center [Lake...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 12, 2008 11:40 AM

itty bitty cine begins dec 15th 8p.m. w/POT,SPOON&JUG

a trailer(point yer mouse over that still of mr. jarrell) of sorts is found for the first film in the upcoming POT, SPOON & JUG 16mm shorts program. the program begins at 8p.m. on dec 15th and will be...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 12, 2008 09:33 AM

Play Tetris... for Science!!!

So, my daughter needs your help. It's for science, so I'm sure it's okay. Here's what she needs you to do by next Tuesday, December 16. 1. Play Tetris. 2. Play Tetris while talking to someone on the phone. Don't...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 11, 2008 10:51 PM

Season's Greetings!

Most of you youngsters at PDD probably have no recollection of the London Inn (where most of this footage was shot) but back in the 1960s-70s it was THE place to be and be seen on Duluth's east side....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 11, 2008 12:22 PM

Buying Local?

Buy Local Books! Since the Duluth News Tribune only seems to do stories on books that won't be released for months (such as Daniel Lancester's forthcoming "John Beargrease: A Legend of Minnesota's North Shore," reviewed this past Sunday but not...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 10, 2008 04:17 PM

Pinewood Racing at Carmody.

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 9, 2008 10:16 AM

You asked for it

Pictures from Kamikaze:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 9, 2008 07:58 AM

Kamikaze

I'm under the impression that the Rock 'n' Roll Kamikaze was on Saturday. At the very least, I got text messages and photos from Hotrod, from Charlie Brown's in Superior, indicating that he was in the Twin Ports as a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 8, 2008 09:23 PM

Hello, Duluth!

Hi! We're moving to Duluth for 4 months while my husband works in a neighboring town. We are a homeschool family looking for educational opportunuties during the week. I am wondering if anyone knows of "field trip" locations during the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 7, 2008 02:38 PM

Is there an echo in here?

Comrades! There is an insiduous virus attacking Perfect Duluth Day. It's called "Clicking the 'Post Comment' button two, three, four, sometimes FIVE times"! Please, do as Dear Leader Mr. Chase has kindly instructed: "Click Only Once!" Be assured that by...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 6, 2008 02:59 PM

Dink Tank: Green Living (NSFW)

You wanted edgier sketch comedy and now you've got it. In promotion of Dink Tank's 2nd sketch comedy show, "A Special Holiday Special," which opened last night at Teatro Zuccone, Dink Tank has released this video short, "Green Living"....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 5, 2008 11:24 AM

Help Save Lifehouse

Lifehouse is a Duluth nonprofit serving low-income, high-risk, and homeless youth, ages 14-21, by assuring access to housing, education and employment opportunities. They are in desperate need of funds to continue their work. There will be a fundraiser held this...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 5, 2008 12:06 AM

Terrorism USA: The CIA's Greatest Hits

public forum: "TERRORISM USA: THE C.I.A.'s GREATEST HITS" WHEN: Wednesday, December 10 @ 7pm WHERE: Room 333 of the UMD Kirby Student Center in Duluth SPEAKERS: Heather Bradford, Mike Rogge, Carl Sack & Adam Ritscher WHAT: You're invited to a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2008 02:09 PM

Sustainability Fair, Thursday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at UMD

UMD Winter Sustainability Fair Thursday, December 4, 2008, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kirby Student Center Come learn what's happening at UMD and in the surrounding community to make this world a better and more sustainable place to live! There...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2008 09:31 PM

pot.spoon.jug. kicks off itty bitty cine

A new an brief film series(click on image for complete schedule) begins with a veritable 16mm ho-down featuring portraits of bluegrass chewin’ Tommy Jarrell, a brief but rather lovely look at The Carter Family, IT AIN’T CITY MUSIC,and lastly...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2008 09:45 AM

Fairlawn Christmas Tours

Fairlawn has a special tour for the month of December...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2008 03:34 PM

What?

I sure hope that is a typo. Metting - via urbandictionary....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2008 12:07 PM

twin cities twin ports

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2008 09:32 AM

PEHDTSCKJMBA

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 30, 2008 09:31 PM

To know where we are going...

...We must know where we've been....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 30, 2008 12:10 PM

prepare for the invasion duluth!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 29, 2008 12:09 PM

itty bitty cine

so yeah..a brief film program (you can take a peek by clicking on that picture above) which will be taking place every other monday at the teatro zuccone. first up is a 16mm film smack down andthe outrageous cover...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 26, 2008 12:41 PM

Evil toys launch attack on literacy

Since I first was aware of their existence, and especially since some of my cousins have become infatuated with them, I have despised the "Bratz" line of dolls. A column by Nancy Gibbs in Time magazine two years ago...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 26, 2008 11:51 AM

Beth Ann Fennelly in Duluth Saturday

Beth Ann Fennelly reads from her new book Unmentionables on Saturday as part of the Spirit Lake Poetry Series. Dan Anderson (of Black Labels fame) will open with some jazzy piano. Saturday, Nov. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Free...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 21, 2008 05:34 PM

Buy Nothing Day November 28th

Buy Nothing Day November 28th 2008...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 20, 2008 12:19 PM

this cheered me right up today!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 19, 2008 11:35 AM

Relax!

It's getting cold out! Don't let the winter get you all cramped up for too long! A Peaceful Touch Healing Arts is new on the block, and is having it's Grand Opening on Friday, Nov. 21! Come in from...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 18, 2008 03:13 PM

Looking for Video Mojo

From Chuck Olsen of The Uptake: "We're looking for someone or someones to videotape the senate recount [at the St. Louis County Boardroom on the second floor of the courthouse]. It's 9am-5pm starting Wednesday and goes until Monday, not including...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 18, 2008 10:56 AM

White Man's World - Opens Tonight

White Man’s World turns independent filmmaking on its head. Director Jason Page is sure he's a visionary genius. So why isn't he famous yet? Could it be the color of his skin? Follow him and his comrades onto the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 14, 2008 10:11 AM

No Authors?

While I love the Duluth Scensters section of the Tribune's website to promote local artists and musicians, I noticed there were no local writers in there. We have a lot of local authors who I am sure could be considerd...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 14, 2008 07:29 AM

Saturday Nov 15th @ Red Star - James Khani LIVE! painting!

SATURDAY! November 15th @ Red Star - Duluth, MN 7PM-10PM - jazz, motown, funk, soul, classic hip hop and dusty grooves 10PM-2AM - extended 12" club classics, synth pop, disco and electro LIVE James Khani painting! Watch him bring...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 13, 2008 04:25 PM

Another Family Law Clinic

Hi Folks, Boyz II Dadz is doing ANOTHER of our very popular Family Law Clinics. We will have a judge, a child support magistrate, some lawyers and even an adoption specialist on hand to answer general questions about things like...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 13, 2008 12:33 PM

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

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 12, 2008 01:17 PM

Book Release This Friday

Please join us to celebrate the release of Jim Heffernan’s Cooler Near the Lake and Tony Dierckins’ Crossing the Canal Friday, November 14, 2008 Somers Hall, College of St. Scholastica 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Author Introductions & Brief Readings:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 12, 2008 12:10 PM

Anyone in MInneapolis tonight?

Hello, Brad and I will take our country/rock show to Dinkytown tonight at 9. The Kitty Cat Klub, at 14th and 4th street (next to the loring pasta bar),was chosen for it's extremely comfortable chairs. -Jamie Ness...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 10, 2008 11:25 AM

Nov 10th 1975

Armagost, Michael E. Third Mate 37 Iron River, Wisconsin Beetcher, Fred J. Porter 56 Superior, Wisconsin Bentsen, Thomas D. Oiler 23 St. Joseph, Michigan Bindon, Edward F. First Assistant Engineer 47 Fairport Harbor, Ohio Borgeson, Thomas D. Maintenance Man...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 10, 2008 08:55 AM

One of the proudest moments of my life...

The day Hazel uttered these words: "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 9, 2008 03:02 PM

WHITE MAN'S WORLD - World Premiere

We're pleased to announce the premiere of our newest film, the politically incorrect comedy WHITE MAN'S WORLD. WHITE MAN'S WORLD turns independent filmmaking on its head. Director Jason Page is sure he's a visionary genius. So why isn't he...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 7, 2008 10:48 AM

RECOUNT! The Troll Needs Your Help!

This past Tuesday us Lakesiders (and Lester Parkers) had the opportunity to vote on a first step in allowing alchohol sales in our neighborhood. As we all know by now, the question on the ballot failed by exactly one...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2008 11:12 PM

An election trail from the bars to the DECC

Duluth Community News Correspondents Abel Gustafson and Jordan Hanson spent Election Night out in Duluth, stopping at bars, a Republican Party gathering and the DECC. Along the way they met up with Duluth Mayor Don Ness and Republican candidate for...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2008 10:30 PM

unrelated

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2008 06:40 PM

Duluth Web Cams

So what's your favorite Duluth Web cam? Aquarium -- http://glacam.glaquarium.org/view Visit Duluth -- http://www.visitduluth.com/livecam Marine Museum -- http://www.lsmma.com/webcam_large.htm Minnesota Power -- http://www.allete.com/lakecam.htm Traffic Cams -- http://511mn.org/default.asp?display=cameras&area=NE Know of any others??...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2008 01:56 PM

Resonance: The Odyssey of the Bells

Resonance: The Odyssey of the BellsYou are cordially invited to attend an advanced work-in-progress screening of the documentary film Resonance: The Odyssey of the Bells on November 12th. Duluth author Margi Preus will also discuss the making of her newly...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2008 10:47 AM

It is coming soon!

I firmly believe there will be snow on the groung before Thanksgiving and Woodland Ave will look like this for a while!. I am all stocked up with coffee, I got my snowblower all tuned up, winter clothes back...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2008 07:44 AM

smiles

CNN had live raw footage from Grant Park on its website for about 3 hours last night - probably 10 or 12 cameras, both fixed and mobile. There was no commentary, just live images. I started watching it about a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 5, 2008 09:35 AM

Duluth Election Results

> It's an Obama landslide. > Duluth thinks Al Franken is good enough and smart enough; the rest of the state chooses Coleman, narrowly. > Advisory vote on Lakeside liquor ban repeal decided by one vote. > Duluth Schools...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 4, 2008 10:38 PM

The time my brother accidentally got elected to public office.

November, 1998: My brother was working as an engineer for the early morning music & chatter show at KISS 92.1 (before it went all "Delilah"-y). Election Day rolled around, and the DJs noticed on a sample ballot in the paper...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 4, 2008 04:15 PM

Vote YES for Minnesota

Since everybody else is posting election stuff, I'll post this: please vote yes on the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment. This amendment will raise the sales tax by 3/8 of one percent (about thirty cents on an $80...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 4, 2008 10:13 AM

Let's watch those returns come in...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 3, 2008 11:41 PM

UMD journalism students present 72 hours of election coverage

Check out the first election stories on the Duluth Community News Web site. We'll be posting election updates, photos and video over the next two days. UMD Journalism students are covering the election Duluth Community News-style -- away from the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 3, 2008 11:18 PM

palin gets pranked

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 3, 2008 01:12 PM

Blind Justice

He will save our bacon!!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 2, 2008 12:37 PM

Voting in MN

Tuesday is election day. MN law does not allow for people to wear campaign material at the polls. If doing so you will be asked to remove, or cover up the item/s before you are allowed to vote. MN is...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 1, 2008 08:50 PM

Ain't nothin' to it but to do it!

This guy is hilarious! I don't think he lifts anything under 300 pounds....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 31, 2008 12:27 PM

Birthday Party Ideas?

I have a boy who will be turning 9 next month. I am looking for party ideas. So far I have: Vertical Endeavors IMax Theater Thrillz Does anyone have any ideas out there for a, creative, fun, educational, (possibly all...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 30, 2008 03:23 PM

"Breathtaking...Superbly Done." - Duluth News Tribune

Come see the show the Duluth News Tribune hailed as "innovatively shocking" and "like a kick to the stomach." A writer is interrogated about the gruesome content of his unpublished stories, and their similarities to a series of recent...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 30, 2008 02:48 PM

Election Eve Parties?

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 30, 2008 09:58 AM

Halloween on Superior Street

[Apologies to Zoey. This was taken five years ago.] Holy crap there's a lot going on this Friday. Fitger's Brewhouse | The Freewheelers Halloween Jamie Ness, Jim Hall, and Brad Nelson cover Bob Dylan songs. Attendees are encouraged to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 30, 2008 01:51 AM

Grant Elementay Steps to the Future Powwow and Career Fair

The Grant Community School Collaborative will be hosting their annual Powwow and Career/College Fair on Thursday, November 6, 2008. This will be an enjoyable event featuring a feast, singing and dancing, and time for families and friends to socialize. We...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 28, 2008 12:14 PM

The non-secret other life of Jitterbug

We all know Julie Pearce (aka Jitterbug) as the adorable local newsperson famous for her "1000-foot shitter" blooper. You probably didn't know that Julie is also a preemminent Drag King. Who knew? (I considered not posting this because it might...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 26, 2008 04:11 PM

My bad...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 23, 2008 09:41 PM

Confusing election sign

I saw this election billboard in Detroit Lakes earlier this month. It confused me. I'm not sure, but I think I'd rather vote for the candidate who puts the "sense" back in common sense (hint to Jimmy Vareberg's opponent)....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 21, 2008 12:23 PM

Just In Time For Halloween ...

From Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh comes a pitch-black dark comedy that the New York Times hailed as "Unsettling and exhilarating...gripping." A writer is interrogated about the gruesome content of his unpublished stories, and their similarities to a series...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 21, 2008 09:32 AM

Hot Chicks!

Colder by the Lake is doing the Jack Chick Plays this weekend and next. I'm assuming these plays are based on the infamous Chick tracts which are just about the most horrible form of proselytizing ever invented. And considering...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 20, 2008 03:33 PM

Hometown shame

Yep. rally in Duluth....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 19, 2008 05:26 PM

You wanna debate? I'll give you something to debate.

Top-five albums from Duluth bands: [no particular order]...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 19, 2008 05:19 PM

Watch for Fallen Rock

Last week I came across this big concrete block at the entrance to the old Silberstein and Bondy Building at 9 W. Superior St. I looked up and, sure enough, it appears to have fallen off the top of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 17, 2008 10:34 AM

Duluth Parkour

HCIS students are enjoying the new school year. This is the first video from the Friday elective: Urban Free Run and Action Video. Music by Major Izzy Lessmore of Tangier 57...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 16, 2008 02:34 PM

Anybody want a garden?

The past couple of years I've tried to maintain the garden in the traffic circle at the corner of 17th Avenue East and Jefferson. It's city-owned, but it seems to be off the radar of any city department or...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 16, 2008 02:05 AM

Sala Thai Rocks!

Just had dinner at the new Sala Thai in Woodland. Really fantastic! Our party had the spring rolls, pad thai noodles, some kind of chicken basil thing and another dish I can't remember. Five people, one glass of wine,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 15, 2008 08:27 PM

Wind Power Redux

I know there's been previous discussions on wind power and Duluth's roll in this booming industry. Lately I've been amazed at the number of windmill parts moving through Duluth on their way to other areas of the country. But...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 15, 2008 03:50 PM

A Strange Combination

Charlie Parr's song, "1922," used in an ad for the international cell phone company, Vodafone. The song on the Vodafone ad is a tribute to his father called "1922" — that's the year his father was born. The song...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 14, 2008 12:41 PM

think twice ...

before you get to wrapped up in your own (or anybody's) issues and consider this...THIS GUY PLAYED BANJO DURING HIS BRAIN SURGEY!!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 13, 2008 05:56 PM

The Night That Robin Died

The Night that Robin Died is the latest Semblesque production featuring music by Craig Minowa and Cloud Cult. What's more it's the first time I've ever been on stage with both my kids at the same time. And that...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 13, 2008 07:57 AM

From the Photo Archive | Oct. 13, 1899

“The schools of our country lie at the foundation of our institutions. They are the citadel of our power. They constitute the cornerstone of our safety and security. Every boy and girl can have an education without money and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 13, 2008 07:48 AM

John McCain's Top Speechwriter Appears on Craig Ferguson

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 11, 2008 10:16 AM

Eau Claire man was stupid

Shane McQuillan of Eau Claire, Wisconsin will hold up a sign reading "I was stupid" instead of facing jail time for ramming his car into the gate of a waste treatment plant. In related news, George Bush has not yet...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 10, 2008 11:41 AM

Election Season Movie Night

The YWCA is sponsoring Election Season Movie Night at the Building For Women, 32 E First St., on Thursday, October 16 and Thursday, October 23 starting at 7 pm. October 16: Iron Jawed Angels-The true story of two women...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 10, 2008 08:59 AM

peace protest & more THIS weekend!

The Northland Anti-War Coalition is hosting a series of events this weekend. We'll be holding 1. an anti-war march & rally, 2. a forum on Palestine, and 3. a planning meeting where you can plug into the local peace movement....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 10, 2008 01:44 AM

Duluth (unfortunately) in the NYT

The good news: They call us an "artsy shipping city," which is kind of nice. The bad news: Well, you know the bad news. "In Duluth, for instance, a $3 million investment the city made last summer through Merrill Lynch,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 10, 2008 12:57 AM

Fancy Suits -- Reported Every Gift He's Ever Received

"First of all, every gift I've ever received has been reported, ok. But the idea of responding to the things bloggers throw out is something I'm not going to get into. There are very awful things that are said about...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 9, 2008 12:38 PM

Show at "the old MAC" tonight!

Come one. Come all... to Bohemia Arts tonight at 8. Salah A. Xanadu and Thurston Howl V (of Tangier 57 fame) make their first official appearance as Perfectini. Best Friends Forever will not be there in full, but whichever...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 8, 2008 10:11 AM

Enjoy the first Hulu Movie Premier

Thank you Hulu for Crawford...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 7, 2008 01:11 PM

What I'm Thinking About Today...

On cold, rainy October days, some days it's just better to curl up with a good movie... or six......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 7, 2008 09:25 AM

2008 Ig Nobel Prize Winners

2008 Ig Nobel Prize Winners The 2008 Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded on Thursday night, October 2, at the 18th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony, at Harvard's Sanders Theatre....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 4, 2008 02:03 PM

10.04

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 3, 2008 09:45 PM

Join Me!

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 3, 2008 09:19 AM

A Brief Trip to the Corkupine Mountains

Mug-shot of Jason CorkCourtesy of Houghton Police Department. Duluth's adopted son, Jason Cork, is hosting a grand weekend event, featuring Jamie Ness and Brad Nelson. How many times has Corkdog flown in from Palin-Knows-Where, for the sole purpose to puke...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 2, 2008 03:13 PM

october is glbt history month

in honor i give you this gem....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 2, 2008 10:23 AM

atvs, beer, hillbillys and political discourse!

nsfw-cussing....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 30, 2008 12:02 PM

NASA Exploration Experience at Great Lakes Aquarium

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 30, 2008 11:16 AM

Help Veggie PDDers!!!

I am having a friend for dinner. She is a vegetarian (not vegan). I want to make a meal for her that will impress her palate. Gardenburgers, I believe, do not qualify! What are some of your favorite meals, and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 30, 2008 11:01 AM

Rubber Chicken Theater presents: BUSHED

Tickets on Sale now for Sutter & Hart's original Poetical, Political, Partly Musical Tragicomedy

BUSHED

Rubber Chicken Theater presents Bushed: A Poetical, Political, Partly Musical Tragicomedy in Two Acts, written by the first Poet Laureate of Duluth, Barton Sutter. Bushed is written in verse and includes original music and arrangements by Marya Hart, a two-time Minnesota Music Award winner. It is funny, edgy, sad and it rhymes, just like the last 8 years of George W. Bush.

WHEN: October 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18 at 7pm

WHERE: Harbor City International School Theater, 332 West Michigan Street, downtown Duluth

TICKETS: $20 adults, $15 students and seniors $2.00 discount for union members with valid union card

RESERVATIONS and INFO: (218) 213-2780, Brian@RubberChickenTheater.com or www.RubberChickenTheater.com

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 29, 2008 04:00 PM

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

We are auctioning a Prince Tennis Racquet signed by three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova. This is the same racquet Maria actually plays with. The racquet and signature are 100% new and genuine. 100% of the proceeds will go to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 29, 2008 01:40 PM

pissy pundits

faux news crybabies whining on about fairness in v.p. debate....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 29, 2008 01:12 PM

Renegade Announces Improv Auditions!

Renegade Comedy Theatre proudly announces auditions for their Improv Teams! In 2009, Renegade will be offering live comedy every Friday night. We're looking for smart, funny performers who want to spend their Friday nights making people laugh - while...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 29, 2008 11:54 AM

Your Urgent Help Needed

Dear American: I need to ask you to support an urgent secret business relationship with a transfer of funds of great magnitude. I am Ministry of the Treasury of the Republic of America. My country has had crisis that has...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 29, 2008 10:07 AM

1925 - 2008

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 27, 2008 02:01 PM

More Sucky Media

Recently all the AM radio stations got shook up again, dropping the Jim Bohannon show during the night shift just as I was getting into it. Anyways, tonight I was scanning the AM stations, and the high school football games...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 26, 2008 11:32 PM

Tugboat Children's Theatre Presents...

Written by Duluth native, Robert Kauzlaric, this long-suppressed account of the Big Bad Wolf is finally brought to light - featuring a rockabilly score! The audience is the jury, deciding the wolf's fate at the end of the play...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 26, 2008 01:58 PM

Where's the color, already?

It's been officially fall for a few days now and I'm not seeing enough color! Global warming? Indian Summer? Republican conspiracy?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 25, 2008 12:44 PM

Live Birth

The Duluth production of Karen Brody's play Birth, directed by Emily Parr, is this weekend at the new Harbor City International School theater. Hailed as "the Vagina Monologues of birth," the documentary-style play illuminates the rocky state of maternity care...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 25, 2008 10:36 AM

Employment Opportunity

Lake County DAC, a service provider for adults with developmental disabilities, is seeking a hardworking and dependable individual to hire full time as a program assistant. Experience in human service field desired but not required. Valid driver's license and ability...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 24, 2008 12:06 PM

Take some music lessons

Kyle Sitter started a new business above Security Jewelers in the skyway, Musicality offers lessons Guitar, bass, drums, piano, violin, mandolin, voice instruction. Now available: wind instrument lessons by Mr. Matt Livingston. The shop is open seven days a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 24, 2008 09:36 AM

Where to get Obama yard sign?

I tried to get an Obama yard sign at the office on Superior Street and was told that they haven't had any since the convention I signed up to be called when they come in). I tried on line and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 24, 2008 09:27 AM

This song will make you happy.

Whenever I get down about America and the election and the economy I listen to this song and I feel a sense of optimism. I don't have permission to share this song but I don't think Coco Tea would...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 23, 2008 04:41 PM

Sunday afternoon events: Finnish poetry or Haitian music

There are two great events going on Sunday, September 28, from 3-5 pm. At Weber Hall, on the UMD campus, Duluth's second poet laureate, Jim Johnson, will be inaugurated, after which he will read from his poems and his family...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 23, 2008 02:46 PM

You're never too old

Whenever my car is getting repaired, I wander over to a nearby coffee shop to spend a couple hours doing crosswords, reading, etc. - sort of a forced relaxation time. Today, while I was there, an elderly couple - I'm...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 23, 2008 11:11 AM

3 Hour Tour

Tangier 57 humbly begs the honor of your presence as we take a three hour tour at Carmody Irish Pub this Friday evening. We cast off at 9:30 and play until we find ourselves striking ground on an uncharted...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 22, 2008 11:03 AM

no arts and entertainment reporter for you!

See the story Andy Greder wrote today about layoffs at the Duluth News Tribune. Which doesn't name most of the laid-off, including me. I don't know why. There's been a persistent aura of secrecy and "security" around all the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 19, 2008 11:31 AM

Awesome Guitar - Sunday 9/21

This Sunday (9/21) - Justin Roth at Amazing Grace Bakery - 7pm - $10 One of the best guitar players you'll hear, also an alum of UMD, come check him out, he only makes it to Duluth about 2...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 19, 2008 07:24 AM

My new time waster

Since Ashenmacher moved to the Twin Cities and the Duluth Current blog is no longer posting interesting tidbits on a regular basis, I have now moved on to wasting my time reading iamneurotic (which I found on Ashenmacher's blog.) Enjoy,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2008 09:38 PM

The Tisdales are "post old-school"

"Just some guys goofing off at rehearsal trying to make a rock 'video'." -- Rich Mattson Check out the Tisdales at Pizza Luce on Oct. 10....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2008 03:40 PM

Wallace Gone. Me Sad.

Since I only have internet access when I walk downtown, I just found out that the brilliant writer David Foster Wallace hung himself on Friday. If you have not read his work, it is amazing and he will truly...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 17, 2008 04:47 PM

The time for a jaunt will soon be upon us

The 2008 Nonchalant Jaunt will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27. We'll be walking from Wisconsin Point to Connors Point, taking in all the scenic wonder of Superior, Wisconsin -- old ore docks, Indian burial grounds, bars made out...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 17, 2008 04:25 PM

FREE Brother Ali Show @ UMD 09.20

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH Brother Ali • FREE & Open to Everyone • 8PM Outside at UMD Plaza (Below dining hall) I incorrectly listed the Brother Ali show at UMD as being student-only. Grant from the Kirby Program Board was nice...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 16, 2008 07:36 PM

super smart delegate interviewed at GOP convention

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 16, 2008 03:17 PM

Your Tax Dollars at Work.

Star and Tribune A pretty interesting three part series on the damage that ATV users are doing to our forests. Looks like we are even paying them to do it!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 16, 2008 10:37 AM

ISO a big old cadillac...

I'm gearing up to direct my portion of our next film in production ('TEASE') and I am looking for a big old Cadillac - I'm willing to 'rent' one from someone but I don't know anyone with one. It is...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 15, 2008 01:37 PM

I never said I was frightened of dying...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 15, 2008 12:07 PM

Bikers for Boobs!

Come on down to the Rapids Riverside Restaurant and Bar in South Range, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 20th to help save the tatas! Rapids Riverside is sponsoring a motorcycle ride to raise money for local breast cancer programs. The ride...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 15, 2008 11:35 AM

Slightly NSFW

Monkey About....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 14, 2008 05:22 PM

Oh, Mr. Woodward

"And when you look at the data and you see what they can do in these operations, it's astounding. I somewhat compare it to the Manhattan Project in World War II, which led to the atomic bomb." - Larry King...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 14, 2008 03:11 PM

Matt Damon Rips Sarah Palin

YouTube link...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 13, 2008 12:05 AM

Official HS Bars

As a native West Duluthian and a graduate of Denfeld High School, I know that on most given nights, I could go to Mr. D's Bar & Grill and run into a former classmate. If you were to ask DHS...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 12, 2008 12:09 AM

Book Reading at Northern Lights - this Thurs at 7p

Stillwater and Northshore guy, Spike Carlsen, will read from his book, "A Splintered History of Wood" - a collection of 55 humorful and informative stories about wood. Spike's readings are interactive as he brings out his dog and pony show...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 9, 2008 09:51 AM

Wind Turbines: Beverly was right!

I just happened to check for my weekly Snopes ration and this was on there. I thought "Beverly was right!" (edited to add: YouTube is having some problems right now - not sure how long they'll last... visit the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 8, 2008 09:33 PM

Takk for Maten

I'm not sure if everyone knows about this already or not, but a new cafe & store has opened on Lake Ave between Superior & 1st (in the old Robin Goodfellow building, below Sons of Norway). It's called Takk for...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 8, 2008 02:41 PM

Scary Iowa

I live in Duluth and don't travel much. But let me tell you, Duluthians, about the first state you hit if you keep traveling south. I spent part of the past weekend driving across Iowa. I have not been to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 8, 2008 01:26 PM

Random building on SHT, and, um, Mars

What is this thing? It's located near Highland Ave. above the cemetery, sort of where Skyline hits the five corners there. Currently, I believe the trail is part of the Duluth section of the Lake Superior Hiking Trail. The...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 7, 2008 04:48 PM

Road trip-worthy -- Keweenaw Peninsula

I just moved up to Michigan's Upper Peninsula -- to Hancock, which is on the other side of the Portage Canal lift-bridge. As I understand it, that bridge is the [literal] gateway to the Keweenaw Peninsula.* Today, the team...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 6, 2008 03:23 PM

Quality Local Footage from Quality Local Folks

Recently a post about a lack of quality items on the PDD blog brought to light the tripe that is the Youtube video of the day type of posts. I typically don't watch the videos unless there is some valuable...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 6, 2008 03:21 PM

What the Jade serves on weekdays

I was unaware that Elvis was alive and distributing 'shrooms and tins of elephant to Asian restaurants. This box was for take home, and yes, it just happened to be cut that way. Apologies for the low res, but...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 6, 2008 03:18 PM

History or Garbage?

So, at what point does a pile of garbage become archeologically significant? When I first saw this collection of old junk in the woods near Stewart Creek, I considered bringing a bag out there and cleaning it up. Upon...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 6, 2008 02:28 PM

An open letter to fortune cookie manufacturers

Dear fortune cookie manufacturers, If I wanted a small sugary cookie to give me self affirmations, I'd buy a product labeled as "Self Affirmation Cookies." But when the outer wrapper says "Fortune Cookie," I expect to see a glimmer of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 6, 2008 10:34 AM

You Have Ten Minutes to Comply

Pete Scholtes is writing for the Minnesota Independent . We have stop-and-search lists now, apparently. Slideshow here....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 5, 2008 01:18 PM

4 Track Films to present the DVD/Soundtrack release party for '...and on the 7th day, God Rocked!' Where: Red Star (in the Fitger's Brewery Complex, 600 E. Superior St, Duluth)What: drink specials and of course to pick up your...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 5, 2008 11:39 AM

I hrt John Stewart.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 4, 2008 02:50 PM

(Losing) remote control

This is a tale that involves two different story lines colliding....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 4, 2008 11:51 AM

Sex Lives of Animals

Thought of y'all....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 3, 2008 07:39 PM

Kinda Neato

Rage Against the Machine - A Cappela in St. Paul...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 3, 2008 04:56 PM

oops!

conservative talking heads busted on a hot mic!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 3, 2008 03:48 PM

Employee Free Choice Act: The Truth

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 2, 2008 03:26 PM

john mcain loves arabian horses?

what.a.douche....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 2, 2008 02:12 PM

3 bedroom home available immediately on Park Point!

Got stiffed on the new roommates so these rooms are rentable right now! Charming home on Park Point, second floor completely available to rent. We are lake side with direct, private access to the beach. the upstairs has 2.5 bedrooms...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 31, 2008 12:08 PM

Police Intimidation by MSP Police

I'm too pissed off to really add any useful commentary, so I'll just post links to disseminate information: The Campaign Silo: VIDEO: “Food Not Bombs” Protesters Raided in Minneapolis FireDogLake: Inside an RNC Raid I-Witness Video: The Policing of Protest...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 31, 2008 11:59 AM

DNT Fans the Flames

The story itself actually has nothing to do with trouble, conflict, noise, garbage, or anything negative at all really. It's just a handful of profiles of nice, wholesome students, along with a graphic explaining student population trends. The image...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 29, 2008 02:05 PM

The Last of Barrett's Privateers

I'm pretty sure this is the Lake Superior Cacaphonic Choir....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 29, 2008 01:34 AM

As seen in St. Paul

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 28, 2008 05:00 PM

Bike in Duluth?

DULUTH CITY PLANNING COMMISSION BROWN BAG SESSION Friday, September 12, 2008 Noon to 1:00 pm Location: Conference Room 402 Fourth Floor Duluth City Hall Creating a Bike-friendly Duluth: Sustainable transportation through bicycling James Gittemeier, Planner with Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council/ARDC...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 28, 2008 04:51 PM

Weekend ride share to St. Paul

Almost every weekend I and a woman commuting partner go to St. Paul for weekend classes. We leave at about 11:45 a.m. Friday from Central Hillside and arrive at Hamline University on Snelling and Hewitt avenues about 2:30 p.m. We...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 28, 2008 01:01 PM

We're on 'The Hope' !

Rougement and I cordially invite our fellow PDDers to a MoveOn political action group flavored "Obama's Acceptance Speech" gathering tonight at our home in Superior. There'll be munchies, the acceptance speech on the tube, and chit chat. If you'd like...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 28, 2008 12:28 PM

TONIGHT | 08.26

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 26, 2008 04:29 PM

More on John Huggy Bear McMansions

This is a troll-free entry....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 26, 2008 03:59 PM

The Violin of Awesomeness

I'll bet when you woke up this morning, you weren't even considering how much you needed to purchase a violin. I'll bet you have never contemplated how much pure and unadulterated joy that a violin student can bring to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 25, 2008 01:07 PM

Jaybiking

I am a daily bicycle commuter, and today I had an experience on my bike that got me riled up... not with a car, but with another biker....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 24, 2008 07:39 PM

Not So Secret Detention Facility

I think one a minute is a little bit optimistic, but what do I know about nonviolent demonstration mass arrest processing. Video here via MnIndy via The Uptake....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 24, 2008 03:36 PM

Usain Bolt

Hat tip to the Candidate....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 24, 2008 11:22 AM

Zombie Killer

Leslie Hall (of Gem Sweater fame) and Elvira have some useful advice for surviving a zombie invasion....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 23, 2008 11:12 PM

Library and Park Closings

If you oppose the recent closings of Duluth branch libraries and parks, please take a moment to email your city councilors regarding the issue. Councilors Gardner, Anderson, and Gilbert are working on initiatives to mitigate the closings. Let them know...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 23, 2008 11:28 AM

FYI

click here to learn more...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 23, 2008 09:36 AM

Help John McCain Count His Houses

The two other ones I like are below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7PfSEtiXPw&eurl=http://www.perfectduluthday.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Glia_Vrbc8&eurl=http://perfectduluthday.com/...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 22, 2008 12:14 PM

Rex Bar @ Fitger's Opens August 29th

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 22, 2008 11:15 AM

Commie Soccer in Duluth

One certainly finds odd things when searching for Duluth on various Web sites. For instance the audio clip below found on archive.org is a bit about communist soccer players in Duluth....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 21, 2008 03:42 PM

sturgeon eel love

taken today with my camera phone @ 0950. i guarantee you won't see these boring old uglies while kayaking the great lakes. does anybody know why? (excluding sara k.)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 21, 2008 10:14 AM

17 Sandwich Decrease Monday May Cause Closure of Downtown Erbert & Gerbert's

And since we're on the topic, why does Erbert & Gerbert's in Duluth uses delivery vehicles with Wisconsin plates?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 18, 2008 02:40 PM

Conquering Copper Peak

I made my first visit to the Upper Peninsula's Copper Peak ski jump earlier this month. Well worth a stop if you're heading in that direction. Here's a travelogue....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 18, 2008 09:32 AM

Never Gonna Give You Up

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 17, 2008 01:17 PM

Sure Shot

[I can't get the last 30 seconds to play but it looks like it's blank anyway. Enjoy. Hat tip to the Candidate.]...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 17, 2008 01:00 PM

Chili Cook-Off

www.unitedwayduluth.org...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 16, 2008 04:12 PM

Renegade Announces "Pillowman" auditions

"The Pillowman", by Academy Award-winner Martin McDonagh is an extremely dark comedy about the interrogation of a writer and his brother by two detectives. They are being questioned about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 15, 2008 04:20 PM

Junk/super-awesomeness for sale

If you've been wanting a vintage fiberglass Yakima ski box and a retro Sierra Designs tent to put in it, I've got your hookup right here. These and other delightful items can be seen live and in person at our...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 15, 2008 02:47 PM

heading to the cities this weekend? how about $1 pints of Summit?

you may want to take advantage of this awesome happening if you find yourself in the twin cities this weekend. Groveland Tap in St. Paul is having their 3rd annual Summit Summer Celebration this Saturday.  From noon to 10pm, you...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 15, 2008 02:33 PM

The "Make McCain Exciting" Project

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 15, 2008 11:53 AM

The "Make McCain Exciting Project" II

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 15, 2008 11:45 AM

The "Make McCain Exciting" Project III

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 15, 2008 11:39 AM

This Friday!

I’m having a ‘going away’ party this Friday (August 15th) at Beaner’s Central and Thirsty Pagan Brewery. Here are some details: Beaners Central | $5 7pm Greg Tiburzi Ashley Northy Leane Perius Jessica Myshack Adam Depre and Chris Kelly Yeltzi...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 14, 2008 06:34 PM

I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'

I knew that pic of Don was familiar. I'm surprised that the gonzoSci guys didn't pick on this. Nessfoot or Bigdon ... talk amongst yourselves....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 14, 2008 05:19 PM

heroism

Earlier today, a UMD campus police-officer attached himself to a harness and had another UMD campus police-officer lower him into a storm drain. They did this so that they could fetch my keys. They are my heroes. Don't ever drop...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 14, 2008 04:52 PM

Pastors for Peace Caravan Report Back

People-power busts US blockade of Cuba!Report-back from the 19th Pastors for Peace Friendshipment with David Moulton Monday, August 18 7PM Lafayette Community Center on Park Point (3026 Minnesota Ave, Duluth) In July, the NY-based Pastors for Peace successfully challenged the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 13, 2008 12:16 PM

Puddin'-brains.

Obama said knock you out....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 12, 2008 04:57 PM

Information Dystopia

My latest video tells the story of my travels from Duluth to Los Angeles and my frustrations with online video. It's 39 minutes long and I'm distributing it via BitTorrent and email. Here's a promo I did about it on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 10, 2008 05:23 PM

Looks Like A Perfect Duluth Day Today

I guess it's going to be a perfect day in Duluth today, huh?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 10, 2008 09:15 AM

Roads are for driving

Yesterday evening I drove down to Canal Park to pick up a sandwich at Northern Waters Smokehaus. During the course of finding a parking spot, I found myself on an alley that's kind of a major thoroughfare in navigating the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 8, 2008 09:38 AM

your hip youth culture update

an advertisement i found today while perusing facebook. what went wrong? a) facebook b) "threads" c) those damn kids d) kosherHam.com e) the commercialization of "baracking-out"...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 7, 2008 08:31 PM

"duluthiscool" in "Quigley Down Under"

So I'm at RT Quinlan's last night doing the usual -- drinking a beer and talking to insane people -- when I glance up at the TV and see our very own Rich "duluthiscool" Narum portraying a soldier in...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 7, 2008 03:25 PM

Renegade Opening Night!

A Neil Simon classic, Last of the Red Hot Lovers tells the hilarious story of Barney Cashman, a married man determined not to let the sexual revolution pass him by. Trouble is, he's awful at adultery. The laughs pile...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 7, 2008 09:28 AM

Re-List on Guitar Amp For Sale

For Sale: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amplifier w/ Footswitch Features: 40W Tube Power (3 X 12AX, 2 X 6L6); 12" Eminence 8 ohm 50 Watt Speaker; 3 Channels (Clean, Drive, More Drive); Independant gain & master controls; External Speaker Jack...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 7, 2008 08:49 AM

Don’t be ridiculous

I’m sure as that storm rolled through just before noon there might have been something resembling rip currents at Park Point, but by 3 p.m. the water was as calm as it’s ever been. Warm, too, which doesn’t happen...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 6, 2008 10:12 PM

Comedian Mary Mack's Duluth/Superior Mini Tour

Comedian Mary Mack from the semifinals of NBC's Last Comic Standing will be in the area Aug. 9, 13, and 14! The recommended Duluth venue for seeing the pg13 show is Beaner's on Central, Aug. 14th, simply because Mack...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 6, 2008 02:56 PM

Best ISP?

My wife and I have been with Charter for a few years now. It's been fine, but seems expensive. Qwest recently sent us a special offer, and we're thinking of switching? Any thoughts on what the best Internet provider...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 4, 2008 11:24 AM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 3, 2008 03:12 AM

Schedule subject to change

Spirit Valley Days, Saturday From the comfort of a hot bath and a good book, I could hear the resounding 80's cover tunes wafting in from spirit valley days through the open window. Ahh, the memories... or, actually, though I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 3, 2008 12:08 AM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 2, 2008 06:12 PM

Well it's about time...

"It would appear that the US President has been briefed by Phoenix scientists about the discovery of something more "provocative" than the discovery of water existing on the Martian surface." Full Story here in Universe Today ...now where's my damn...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 2, 2008 11:56 AM

Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

Just a reminder about the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign and invitation to meet them at a pot luck Saturday, August 2, 2008 March begins: Salvation Army (27th Ave W,) at 9 AM March ends: Cleighton, Jackson and McGee...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 31, 2008 10:11 PM

EFCA: The Truth Behind The Ad

You've all seen those ads on the televison with the Mob Boss talking about the Employee Free Choice Act and how it's bad for the worker because it eliminates the secret ballot. WCCO's Pat Kessler tells you why that's...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 31, 2008 02:12 PM

Get Your War On (NSFW)

Get Your War On, the satirical comic strip created by David Rees, will air animated shorts on 23/6.com in the near future. Get Your War On used to run in the RipSaw and appears regularly in Rolling Stone and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 30, 2008 07:56 PM

Who is That Man? And What's He Doing Grinding Up On My Girlfriend

For your viewing pleasure: Fred Tyson is on the YouTube. ::Bayfront Park concerts go until 12AM:: 11PM Sunday – Thursdays. Old people who don't like things cited as reason for compromise. Roger Reinert renamed "that nice young man" by...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 29, 2008 05:14 PM

This got me.

I don't know if this was posted here before or not, but I was fooled!!!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 29, 2008 08:45 AM

Gold, Baby!

Before continuing, I should apologize for not being able to find a passable first season with Rex Smith and Marilyn McCoo, but Dionne Warwick should suffice. Without much further ado, let the painful childhood memories commence: Sorry Folks...Really. This, along...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 29, 2008 06:43 AM

There's something in the water

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 27, 2008 10:30 PM

Your Geek Culture Update: Apollo Astronaut Mitchell Spills the Beans on Extraterrestrial Visits

Well, the internet is all abuzz with the disclosure of Dr. Edgar Mitchell (6th man to walk on the moon) on Kerrang Radio this past week that extraterrestrial visits are real, the Roswell crash was real, world governments have been...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 27, 2008 07:27 PM

Ceramic Djembe Skining ???

Does anyone know where I can go to get my ceramic drums skinned? I have a large and medium sized ceramic drum set and am looking for someone with the expertise to skin these. I don't mind paying some cash...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 27, 2008 01:01 PM

People Leave Me Messages...

This was waiting for me on my answering machine at my church today. Really put me in the mood to do a wedding. It's kinda ominous but the more I listen to it the more I dig it. It...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 26, 2008 08:09 PM

write a song about me, charlie parr

My roommate, Scott, is a genius. Look at what he built: Yep, that's a motorized trailer that he welded to his bicycle. Scott's Huffy now goes (when pressed) 26 miles per hour, and travels 60 miles per gallon of gas....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 26, 2008 01:40 PM

It should be easy, but it ain't.

Ms. Dean's recent post about Neko Case got me thinking. Just about every venue in town has a website where they post events, but almost NONE of those sites have an RSS feed. If the Mitchell Auditorium, Marshall Performing...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 26, 2008 12:37 PM

RNC FORUM

From Minnesota-nice peace picnics to lock-down street blockades, there's something for everyone at this year's Republican National Convention! Here's your chance to learn more... RNC Protest Forum Sunday, July 27 5-8PM Peace Church Fellowship Hall (1111 E 11th St) -...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 25, 2008 10:21 PM

1966 - Montgomery Clift

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 25, 2008 12:19 PM

Rubber Chicken Finnish Dinner Theater

SHOW ONLY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR JUST $15.00! Call the Rubber Chicken Hotline at (218) 213-2780! Enjoy a wonderful Finnish-themed buffet dinner, featuring fresh baked Rye and Finnish Farmer Flat breads, Finnish meatballs, baked fish with lemon dill butter,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 23, 2008 06:41 PM

Famous Visitor

One of the more famous faces who dropped in to see the new store at 18 W 1st St, Mr. P from Silent Hill found happiness in finding a good deal on the new Wall-E game for his PS3!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 23, 2008 02:48 PM

45 Minutes in the Parking Garage

I spent 45 minutes starring at the exit gate at the Tech Village Parking Garage yesterday afternoon. Here's how it went down. My brother and his family were in town visiting and we went to Pizza Lucé for a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 21, 2008 07:52 PM

Kitsch and high quality, bohemian flotsam and jetsam

Saturday July 26, 8-3 East 5th street between 19th and 20th Ave east. Multiple families participating in this sale. Furniture: mission style dining table and chairs, china hutch and buffet, many assorted chairs, side tables, etc. Baby/Infant/Toddler Gear: clothes, toys,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 21, 2008 02:04 PM

are you a drama mama?

Casting Call for BIRTH: a theater for social change production Auditions for the September '08 benefit production of Karen Brody's critically-acclaimed play "Birth", directed by Emily Parr, will be held Tuesday, July 22 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. on the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 21, 2008 12:45 PM

Bert and Ernie Rap

. Wanted to make sure everybody saw this....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 20, 2008 06:41 PM

LAKE SUPERIOR ADVOCATES TO WALK & RALLY FOR CLEAN UP OF ARMY BARRELS

...I just got this today and thought that I would pass it on to my fellow PDDers... DULUTH, Minn. — A coalition of groups and Native American activists will conduct a free public “Walk & Rally for the Lake,” Sunday,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 18, 2008 02:20 PM

I’m old and I don’t understand anything, part one

The thing that makes me angrier than high gas prices is that the very act of pumping gas has become complicated. It used to be simple: Insert nozzle, flip the lever up, pull trigger. Even Goober Pyle could do...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 17, 2008 09:35 AM

Troll bait....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 16, 2008 01:41 PM

Hopefully not the last...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 15, 2008 09:43 PM

No Jane Fonda Tapes Please!!!

The YWCA Spirit Valley Young Mother's Program is laying down a weight loss/physical fitness challenge among the residents and staff. If anyone has unused fitness equipment that is in good shape that they would be willing to donate to the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 15, 2008 02:09 PM

Your Geek Culture Update - The Finnish Edition

As we celebrate Finnish culture let's give a shout out to those geeky Finns who well deserve a Geek King Seal of Approval. Finland ranks #1 in both Technological Achievement and Vacation Days. (The U.S. ranked #2 and #45 respectively.)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 15, 2008 10:43 AM

Mielestäni teillä on söpö presidentti.

Finn Fest 2008 is coming up next week and I propose a FinnBlogging challenge. Now through the end of the festival let's educate each other about Finland. Music, history, art, strange facts, you get the idea. The festival starts July...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 15, 2008 09:24 AM

Everyone's Talking About It

Hey, remember that post I made a few days back about the DNT and its commenting system? It turns out that suddenly everyone's frustrated about the same syndrome. Internet: we must decide. Either we can give a voice to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 15, 2008 12:40 AM

Chills Down My Spine...

I have a song, sung here by Aretha Franklin, that never fails to cause me to have chills down my spine and/or tears in my eyes, no matter who is singing it. (And I've heard some really odd versions!) Is...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 14, 2008 01:49 PM

Patrick and Karen are seeking the quiet life in the country! Serious inquiries only. (218) 722-2890, 720 E. 4th Street, Duluth, MN 55805 $229,000, can start showing house after 7/21/08. Call for an appointment....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 14, 2008 09:41 AM

Your Geek Culture Update

Q: What's geekier than writing a fan song about how you miss watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer and posting it on your website? A: Writing a whole album of songs about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. That's what Megan Gogerty did,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 13, 2008 12:31 PM

C-FREAK WEATHER REPORT

We can take cover where there's beer and food!

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 13, 2008 11:59 AM

Ships + Kayak + Canal = Trouble

Did you know that ships passing through the canal displace a large amount of water? And that, as gravity demands, this water must be replaced? I learned this today during a harrowing experience while kayaking in and around the canal....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 12, 2008 04:24 PM

Djembe?

So I just purchased a djembe drum. The only problem is, I have no percussion background, and very little musical background (I played piano for 6 years but was terrible at it). So why did I buy a djembe? Well...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 11, 2008 06:17 PM

From the Photo Archive | July 9, 1998

There used to be big bonfire parties on Wisconsin Point during full moons. Not the usual random 10- to 20-person parties that still happen every night, but parties with 100 to 200 people. The parties went by the name...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 11, 2008 10:24 AM

Storm sailing yesterday

This video was shot yesterday evening just outside of Cornicopia on the way to Bayfield. All made it safe and sound. Warning some F-bombs are dropped but for good reason....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 10, 2008 05:20 PM

DNT site DOWN

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 10, 2008 03:49 PM

whacko fundies boycott mickey d's

compliments of the (cough) american family associtation. (spit) check it out here-be sure to read the super christiany comments section but don't try to add any. they moderate their batshittery heavily....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 9, 2008 03:21 PM

Technical question

I'm visiting family in my hometown near Milwaukee, and today while cleaning and sorting in my old bedroom I uncovered a stack of 5.25-inch floppy disks with educational games like Oregon Trail, Number Munchers and something called Zoyon Patrol -...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 8, 2008 09:56 PM

ZOMG!

I really wanted to respond to Vicarious's comment about his pants with the lyrics to the Arrowhead Auto Body jingle. Unfortunately, I couldn't think of them so I went on an internet search thinking that someone somewhere has written them...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 8, 2008 06:44 PM

Cuddle Core Ice Cream Social

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 7, 2008 11:08 PM

Photos for MPR

I've noticed on the MPR homepage (on the right side )that they're requesting photos. I've seen some beautiful ones on PDD and wanted to get the word out -- so word. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/ Also, I am now a true PDD'r in...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 7, 2008 06:00 PM

Living in Lakeside

So I've been living in Lakeside for less than 2 weeks now. When I went out to my garage this morning around 8:30 I noticed an abandoned bike on the street behind my house. I said, "huh," but didn't think...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 5, 2008 03:55 PM

Your Geek Culture Update - Star Wars Mash Ups

I've been getting a lot of suggestions for the Geek King Seal of Approval and I really appreciate the input. One of the themes I've noticed has been Star Wars Mash Ups so I'm going to post a few here....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 5, 2008 10:59 AM

Wanna kick it OLD SCHOOL?

But seriously- Just looking for a roommate in the Washington Studios Co-op (of Washington Jr. fame). Somebody clean-ish & kid(my five-year old girl)-friendly, to share a 3 bdrm. (2300 sq. feet) apartment with two other dudes. Rent is $275- thats...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 29, 2008 06:16 PM

Happy Patriot Week!

Happy Fourth of July! Cameron Carpenter performing...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 29, 2008 04:37 PM

Rummage on

A satisfying assortment of guy's and gal's retro clothing, furniture, and '93 Ford Escort Wagons ($300!) will be on sale from 8am-2pm this Saturday and Sunday in the yard at 731 E. 1st St....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 27, 2008 09:50 PM

Rummage on

A satisfying assortment of guy's and gal's retro clothing, furniture, and '93 Ford Escort Wagons ($300!) will be on sale from 8am-2pm this Saturday and Sunday in the yard at 731 E. 1st St....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 27, 2008 09:50 PM

Cant wait to see 3D commercials

This is one of the cooler 3D display things I've seen. orginal story in wired...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 27, 2008 01:04 PM

God Rocks this weekend!

In case you hadn't heard, "God Rocks" had to change its name due to copyright infringement so it's now "...and on the 7th day, God Rocked." But, either way, it premiers this weekend at the theater of the zucchini....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 26, 2008 11:04 AM

You need an apartment? -A really unique oppertunity

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 26, 2008 12:31 AM

38th Annual Park Point Art Fair

link 38th Annual Park Point Art Fair June 28 and 29, 2008 Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 25, 2008 03:47 PM

Okay, So They're No Blue Oyster Cult But...

According to Pollstar, Cracker is playing the Head of the Lakes Fair on July 25th. I went to see if it was on their Web site and found this amusing blurb....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 24, 2008 09:39 PM

Marriages Performed Cheap

I am licensed to perform weddings in St. Louis County, so if you or anyone you know needs to get hitched, keep me in mind. I specialize in alternative ceremonies. Email gonzoscience@hotmail.com for rates....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 22, 2008 08:30 PM

mmm...pastries...

How in the world I got started on this is anyone's guess...BUT...I started out looking for k'nish recipes, (mainly because I'm all about the pastries. If I'm not eating pastries, I'm thinking about them) and found my way around to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 22, 2008 06:50 PM

100 Pushup Challenge

About a month ago I started doing pushups every morning with no real goal in mind. Then I found a website called 100 pushups. It is a workout program tailored to whatever level of fitness you are at. If...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 22, 2008 12:47 PM

Cloud Cult on Carson Daly

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 20, 2008 01:48 PM

Live Music at the Kozy

Hello, Just posting the details of a happening at the Kozy Bar tonight. It's a classic / blues rock band called BCBC. We debuted our band at the Kozy Bar during Homegrown this year, and a good time was had...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 20, 2008 09:13 AM

Cloud Cult on Carson Daly

Tonight (Thursday night / Friday morning) | 12:35am | NBC...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 19, 2008 08:07 AM

Your Geek Culture Update - Geeky Goodness on Auction

This week three items up for auction for geek culture aficionados, all of which receive my Geek King Seal of Approval and any would have a happy home on my mantle. (Remember, Geek King and Queen wannabes, it's never too...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 18, 2008 02:52 PM

Stan Winston Dead at 62

Stan Winston, dead from cancer at age 62. Stan was THE man when it came to making creepy movie creatures in many of my favorite movies. You've probably seen his work in: The Thing, Terminator, Jurassic Park, Aliens, Predator,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 17, 2008 11:50 AM

State Department meets department store

The past few months I've been trying, really trying, to buy products made in the U.S. I've even gone to several stores in search of American-made products, when I could have just bought a foreign-made item at my first stop...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 17, 2008 11:05 AM

Pastors for Peace caravan event in Duluth

David Moulton, a volunteer at Duluth's Loaves & Fishes Community, is going to Cuba this summer as part of a nonviolent challenge to the US embargo. He'll join dozens of volunteers with the NY-based Pastors for Peace as they travel...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 17, 2008 01:28 AM

Dear lead-footed friends,

I have taken an interest in how I can get better gas mileage from my vehicle. Here are the Federal Trade Commission's tips. They're about the same as what I've read elsewhere. I would point out a couple specifics,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 16, 2008 11:52 PM

Cheesy Tourist Fun

This weekend I had family in town. There are certain touristy things that I only do when I have out-of-town company. Some of them bore me, and some of them are kind of fun. One of my favorites is rushing...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 16, 2008 06:48 PM

Nice view if you can get it

Yesterday was the day of the annual Geek Flight, in which the King and Queen of Geek Prom take an airplane ride courtesy of the fine folks at Cirrus Design....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 15, 2008 10:55 AM

From the Newspaper Ad Archive | 1899

I came across this 109-year-old ad yesterday, and it complements the post about growler delivery pretty well, so here it is....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 14, 2008 12:52 PM

Olde World Renaissance Faire

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 12, 2008 05:36 PM

Artist Camping Safari, Introduction To Plein Air Painting

Paint The Great Outdoors! Artist Camping Safari At Snowflake Nordic Center (An Introduction To Plein Air Painting) Progression Of 4 Three-Hour Workshops Thursday Through Sunday Mornings Select From Four Dates: June 26-29, 2008July 10-13, 2008July 17-20, 2008July 24-27, 2008 Cost:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 12, 2008 01:18 PM

Antiques and Collectibles (For a Good Cause - Me!)

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 12, 2008 01:08 PM

Your Geek Culture Update

The latest recipient of my Geek King Seal of Approval was sent to me by none other than my predecessor in geeky royalty, the venerable enealio himself. (All bow at the name.) As I have a Roomba in my family...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 12, 2008 08:52 AM

Bring your Dad

Last month, as I was watching Daughters of the Sun perform in Chester Park, a lady pulled up in a black camaro and asked, "Who are these guys?" Apparently, she'd been in her backyard BBq-ing, when she could no longer...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 11, 2008 10:15 PM

Free and Kid Friendly

I am currently brainstorming ideas with a friend of mine for free kid friendly activities in Duluth over the summer. The median ages for the kids is two years old. So, what say you???...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 10, 2008 03:09 PM

Minnesota Independent

The Minnesota Monitor--now The Minnesota Independent--and MinnPost have stepped up their game recently....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 10, 2008 01:17 PM

Art vs. Life

On a Scale of 1 to 10, Amy Winehouse -- a 9.5 or full on 10! I have to go for the middle here and say a solid 9.75. Also, I hearby state my everlasting love and commitment to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 9, 2008 11:12 AM

James and Younger

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 8, 2008 08:13 PM

Good Sunday Morning Music ;)

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 8, 2008 10:57 AM

Record setting bar tab.

So, did I set the one person bar tab record here on Sunday or what? I know the price of hops have gone up lately, but damn, should have been a notice posted or something. Must have gotten the one...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 6, 2008 03:25 PM

Your Geek Culture Update: D&D 4.0

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 5, 2008 11:30 AM

See You On the Island

And shut the fuck up the butt....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 4, 2008 11:11 AM

New music from Zak Sally.

Zak Sally formerly of Low has a new song circulating around the webs. Read more and listen right here....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 3, 2008 09:12 AM

Orienteering (another shameless plug)

Once again I'm offering an orienteering class to anyone who wants to partake in the excitement of exploring the area without getting lost. Two 2-hour sessions for only $13. The first one's inside, the second one is all outdoors....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 2, 2008 08:50 PM

Bo Diddley - December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008

IN TRIBUTE...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 2, 2008 01:58 PM

Patrick, I don't think we're in Duluth anymore

I found this image on Flickr when I typed in Park Point Duluth. The title of the entry is Patrick on his way to the Lake Superior Pier at Park Point in Duluth, Minnesota. Am I crazy ...? Where is...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 2, 2008 01:38 PM

Alright, I am going for my first real bike ride in Duluth and want an opinion on the best ride in the area. It is a toss up between the Munger Trail or The Senic Route up to Two...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 2, 2008 09:47 AM

Gore Vidal

I've noticed and admired the two PDD banners featuring Gore Vidal's novel, Duluth. I've never read it, or any of Vidal's novels for that matter. However, tonight I read Mark Desrosiers' post (don't skip the video) about a recent...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 2, 2008 12:30 AM

June 1...Urban Blight Day around UMD

An interesting new twist on how-effciently-can-duluth-destroy-it's-own-neighborhoods is that the "nice kids", supported by their helicopter moms, have started moving in and living here in the summers. The ONLY three months we could have any respite from the bud-lite-fired-chest-thumping-cope-chewing-piss-outside maddness are...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 1, 2008 05:10 PM

TONIGHT: Chicken in the Hat Plays

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 30, 2008 01:00 PM

BOTH - The Thing I Could Not Know

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 29, 2008 07:51 PM

Your Geek Culture Update: The Wedding Edition

We are quickly moving into the wedding season and I stumbled on this recent article about this Star Wars themed wedding with all of the bridal party in full Star Wars regalia. It was even originally scheduled to be on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 29, 2008 03:44 PM

Doing The Fishstick

Below is a video of me doing the Fishstick. For those new to this latest dance craze, here is a description: 1. Beginners should perform the Fishstick to the tune “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & the Drells. “For presentation...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 28, 2008 10:36 PM

takin the train

I'm thinking of taking a train trip out to portland in july to spend a month out there. it's only 200 bucks with a student advantage card. on the plus side, i can take three checked bags and my bike...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 28, 2008 03:09 PM

DULUTH MARITIME FESTIVAL

DULUTH MARITIME FESTIVAL The Golden Age of Sail Meets the World's Largest Lake August 1-3, 2008 (Friday- Sunday) Duluth welcomes the Pride of Baltimore II, U.S. Brig Niagra and The Schooner Madeline Tall Ship Tours 10am-6pm Daily Informative lectures will...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 28, 2008 11:02 AM

5.29 • $27 • 7:30PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 27, 2008 02:09 PM

hi, i want you to love me.

seriously. has this guy gone this crazy? he's put up his own website to celebrate himself and is pimping it all over the internets. forget about osama, i'm terrified of this guy and scientology....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 27, 2008 09:48 AM

That 1 Guy this Thursday

I first saw That 1 Guy perform out in Portland six years ago and he blew me away. He's a one man band like you've never seen before. He utilizes tape loops and seussian homemade instruments in concert to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 27, 2008 06:28 AM

2008 Memorial Day Bocce Champs

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 25, 2008 09:31 PM

Summer Reading

As many people can attest to, one of the greatest days one can have in Duluth is sitting inside on a rainy day with a good book. I am a big music fan and an avid reader so those...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 23, 2008 11:25 PM

Twin Ports Outdoor Movies

The schedule is up for real this time and here is what is playing at Leif Erikson Park this summer (as of today): June 13 Shrek the Third (PG) June 20 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (PG) June 27...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 23, 2008 01:40 PM

Name that Celebrity...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 23, 2008 06:46 AM

Shameless self promotion.

I just finished this piece of jewelry, and I am pretty happy with it, so I thought this might be a good time to post a link to my Etsy site: www.clockworkcrow.etsy.com I think a few items there in...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 22, 2008 03:18 PM

3rd Annual Free Block Party

NAME THAT BAND Vote for the band that you'd most like to see play at Fond-du-Luth Casino's 3rd Annual Free Block Party on Thursday, September 4th....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 22, 2008 02:27 PM

Law Clinic: Child Support? Custody? Parenting Time?

Hi Folks, sorry to make my very first post ever about something work related, but I just know that some of you will benefit from this so I wanted to get the word out. Boyz II Dadz Young Fathers Program...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 22, 2008 08:51 AM

Enthralled Spectators

Participation in the arts was a much a part of the citizen's activities as service on the council or in the law courts, with their six thousand judges. Each spring festival brought a contest between tragic dramatists: this called for...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 21, 2008 02:44 PM

Your Geek Culture Update

A few Star Trek related items this week caught my eye to receive the Geek King Seal of Approval. Mr. Sulu to wed! George Takei announced on his website that, now that California has lifted the ban on same-sex marriage,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 21, 2008 05:50 AM

flying circus

Kinda NSFW......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 20, 2008 10:00 PM

Coleman Randolph Hawkins

November 21, 1904–May 19, 1969 AKA -- "Hawk" and sometimes "Bean"...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 19, 2008 09:33 AM

Chester Park Home For Sale

1002 N. 13th Ave. E. This sunny, classic 1916 Arts & Crafts style home has been lovingly maintained on the inside and freshly painted on the outside by some of Duluth’s finest musicians--including a mayoral sibling! (Take that, GFNC!)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 17, 2008 11:14 AM

Stay-at-home summer?

Friday's 70-degree sunshine (I live up over the hill) got me thinking about all the places around the Northland I'd like to explore this summer. And then it got me thinking if this will finally be the year that gas...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 17, 2008 08:46 AM

From the Audio Archive | 1980

I distinctly remember my brother bringing this record home from a party in the early 80s. I was probably 8 years old, and completely infatuated with the idea that my very own brother knew someone who had recorded an...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 17, 2008 12:58 AM

Speaking of property for sale...

Were you to win this government auction, you could make a damn fine apartment in this space. It's conveniently located. The views are fantastic. But I'm thinking it might get a bit chilly on windy nights....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 16, 2008 06:52 PM

View image Open Sat & Sun Noon-5. 227 East 7th St. Amazing views! 2 bdrm, 3 1/2 baths. Energy efficient. In floor heat. Gas fireplace. 2 stall garage & OSP. Cork, tile & engineered wood floors. Modern/contemporary design. $280K. Call...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 16, 2008 10:31 AM

Bee-beep!

A couple weeks ago, a real head-turner drove by me on the road. It was a smart car, one of those unbelievably little cars I've seen only in movies, like, in "The Bourne Identity" or something. I wished I had...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 16, 2008 12:10 AM

In honor of Brian Eno's Birthday

I made this film in 1981. It's all in-camera effects shot either in time-lapse or overcranked. I initially intended it to be a silent film but my brother had the album AFTER THE HEAT and I edited the shots...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 15, 2008 08:37 PM

Goodbody, Slim

SG and the Nearly Nakeds, Friday 10AM, Mitchell Auditorium. T-shirts depicting internal organs available for purchase. No glass containers, drugs or alcohol, please. Leave your personal vices at home. If you have been holding back any Slim Goodbody memories,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 15, 2008 01:57 PM

Mother's Day Present

A couple weeks ago my daughter told me she would make me a video for Mother's Day. I think she was expecting I would go for something funny but we've been talking a lot lately about her friend from school...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 14, 2008 08:37 PM

Soon This Will Be Me!

OK, It's a man and not a woman, and I wouldn't be caught dead in that kind of a barrel, it would have to be a much fancier barrel......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 14, 2008 03:34 PM

Your Geek Culture Update: Iron Man vs. Speed Racer

First of all, let me state that both the Iron Man and Speed Racer movies receive the Geek King Seal of Approval. Both are wonderfully geeky films. But after having seen both of them I wonder, which is geekier?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 14, 2008 01:40 PM

Hmmm

Anyone else suspicious of the legitamacy of this afternoons “Air Spectacular over Duluth”?!!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 14, 2008 01:28 PM

four years ago this month

Taxi 2000 Letters The Palace Diner Swimming into the Underworld Ishtar Art in Bloom Chicken with a Mission...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 14, 2008 12:09 PM

Seems like only yesterday

Assessing incline crash damage, c. 1901-05 Thanks to Pat Maus at the Northeast Minnesota Historical Center for scanning a ton of images and adding them to the Minnesota Digital Library collections. There are lots and lots of cool old...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 14, 2008 11:02 AM

Urban Chicken?

There is a planning commission meeting scheduled for 11 am today at City Council Chambers, third floor city hall to look at the ordinance to allow the raising of chickens in Duluth. I think this is great news and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 13, 2008 06:56 AM

It's coming...

Watch the Trailer on Yahoo! Movies...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 12, 2008 02:15 PM

Found

Some sweet old photos....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 12, 2008 02:02 PM

Airshow Preview, Wed. May 14th, 5:30 pm

“Air Spectacular over Duluth”The Canadian Forces SnowbirdsMay 14th, 5:30 pm to 6:05 pmEnbridge Energy in conjunction with the Richard I Bong WWII Heritage Center proudly present “Air Spectacular” featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. The event will take place over Lake...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 12, 2008 11:53 AM

Duluth Herbal Study Group

Herbal Study Group PDF Download...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 11, 2008 09:18 PM

Monday Night Board Games

Hey-o everyone. It looks like nobody else has posted a board game night reminder yet, so I figured I might as well. Come on over to Dragon Port Games tomorrow evening for some board games. No idea what we'll...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 11, 2008 08:11 AM

From the Photo Archive | May 1998

The College of St. Scholastica held a mud volleyball tournament a decade ago. Maybe it's a spring tradition that still goes on. I don't know. I must have taken some action shots of the game, but if I did...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 10, 2008 11:38 AM

Walk For Animals, Saturday May 10

This will be the 16th Annual Walk for Animals, it's a fun community event and quite a spectacle. Walk begins and ends at Bayfront Park. Don't worry, this is not a marathon, just a pleasant morning walk. Details: Registration 9...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 10, 2008 12:13 AM

scuse me!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 9, 2008 07:19 PM

A Modest Proposal

Let me start by saying that I am posting this on both Duluth Citizens Blog and Perfect Duluth Day at the same time. Lately, we’ve all been witness to a string of hatred on both sites towards the regular...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 9, 2008 03:29 PM

"Funny"

I noticed this on the "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks. I enjoy reading example after example of bad punctuation, and it's nice to see my hometown represented....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 9, 2008 09:35 AM

Pray for sunshine... and BYOBBQ!

I'm pretty sure this will be a knockout good time, from beginning to end; assuming the neighbors don't revolt... but even then... The fact that we are able to use the park for this show is a moral victory...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 8, 2008 09:59 AM

May 17th @ The Venue

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 7, 2008 02:38 PM

Any Lawyers out there?

I try to stay away from the Duluth Citizens Blog and for the most part I am successful. Even when one of the "moderators" took on the moniker of Starfire. I politely wrote in to the good ol DCB to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 7, 2008 10:30 AM

Man Runs Over Dog and Sues Dog Owners

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 7, 2008 10:06 AM

Your Geek Culture Update

This week on your geek culture update I present a 100' tower of legos! Why? To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this amazing toy of course! It was built this past weekend at Legoland Windsor which beats the one built...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 7, 2008 06:32 AM

For Your Amusement and Disgust

Actual local Craigslist ad, posted under "Customer Service". I haven't posted on PDD for awhile, so here's something disturbing! Enjoy! "ASK FOR IAN Single w male 5'10 medium build wears mostly black clothes into pretty much anything, except i cry...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 6, 2008 09:07 PM

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Awards

The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $83,520 to non-profit organizations in its nine-county service region. Grants were made from several funds of the Community Foundation including: Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services, Global Awareness Fund, Jane...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 6, 2008 02:20 PM

'cakes

Haven't been to the pancake feed coming up Thursday at the DECC (6am-8pm) for a few years. Anyone know when is the best time to see the local news celebrities who volunteer there? I want to maximize my chances...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 6, 2008 01:00 PM

"It's a Suck-Fest!"

Lucie Amundson, frequent contributor to PDD, is featured on this week's In the Loop story slam about "Your Achilles' Heel" with her harrowing tale of trying to sell her home. It starts at about timecode 10:00 and runs just under...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 6, 2008 12:16 PM

Monday Night Board Gaming

Last week was a rousing game of Ticket to Ride, what will it be this week? PDDers and PDD lurkers will be meeting again at Dragon Port Games at 6:30 on Monday and we'll play whatever people bring. If...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 3, 2008 08:18 PM

Overheard on Superior Street

2am, heading down Superior Street to the car at the end of the night, the blonde woman in the small group in front of us calls out "Ojibwe Jehovah, help me find my car!" No idea if her prayer...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 3, 2008 01:04 PM

As Seen On TV

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 1, 2008 09:14 PM

From the Photo Archive | May 1, 1998

Before there was a Homegrown Music Festival, we had these little Beltane bonfires on Wisconsin Point every year. It worked well the first time we did it, in maybe 1995, but every year after that it was freezing cold....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 1, 2008 04:12 PM

Let the Games Begin

Cork is in the house... the House of Carmody's... Let the games begin... And don't forget about the BBQ behind Fetus TONIGHT and TOMORROW... 430-700PM more or less... with the Bitter Spills... More Homegrown Photos......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 1, 2008 04:11 PM

Stuart Little

"Life's never easy when you're the only mouse in a family of humans." "Stuart Little" is the last children's production of the season at the Duluth Playhouse. Show times are: 7 p.m. Friday, May 2; Thursday, May 8; Friday,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 1, 2008 11:28 AM

Chester Creek Sweep - This Weekend

Chester Creek Sweep This Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 9-11am Meet at Burrito Union at 8:30 to sign up 1/2 price burrito, free soda, and free t-shirt for volunteers. Come help clean up one of Duluth's gems (and of course...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 30, 2008 08:35 PM

Your Geek Culture Update

Two video offerings on your helping of geek culture this week. Both of these are 100% Geek King Approved! I have to confess to counting myself among the Ewok haters of which Andrew sings in this moving choral tribute to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 30, 2008 04:02 PM

Buy Local — Farmer's Market

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 30, 2008 08:38 AM

Tristram Cary 1925-2008

Tristram Cary, composer of music for many episodes of Doctor Who in the 60s and 70s, has passed away. He was regarded as a pioneer in electronic music. Sound the doo- WEEE-ooooooo in his honor. [homepage][wikipedia entry] Edit: Ron Grainer...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2008 05:10 PM

Mayday

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2008 04:01 PM

A few of my favorite things ...

All the talk of the calc/watch got me excited..then this new millitary device made me just about ... er...well, in the words of Bud Backen, I had to be alone for the next part....but I now begin the quest...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2008 02:52 PM

Otaku USA: I Am In It

Greeting true believers! Just a quick note to let ya'll know that I've got four (yes, four!) pages of Japanese album reviews in this month's issue of Otaku USA Magazine. I know that there are occasionally geeky otaku types...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2008 12:32 PM

Freeloader's Guide to Drinking

* * * Just in time for Homegrown! * * *...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2008 11:58 AM

"Blizzard" Surfing

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2008 09:27 AM

This Ain't Christmas Anymore...

i used to claim that homegrown was my christmas. however, now that i am older and wiser... i have come to realize how immature that view was. i have changed my view... as christmas is only one or two...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2008 08:45 AM

Homegrown Photostream

Keeping with the same template as last year, I've [EDIT: and others] started tagging [our] Homegrown Flickr photos as homegrownmusicfestival2008. I think it would be cool if other Flickr users did as well, so that we might assemble a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2008 02:34 AM

Thursday is looking up, folks!

I was checking the weather on WeatherUnderground which I like for weather and the fun name and I noticed something, well, odd: If you're having trouble seeing it, check out Thursday's high temperature. If you can't read it......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 27, 2008 10:15 PM

Homegrown Run -- Friday

Once again, in an effort to reduce acute alcohol poisonings by encouraging physical activity away from bars, I’m hosting the Fourth-Annual Homegrown Social Run. Everyone is welcome to attend and jog, run, speed-walk and/or stand their truck drinking PBR tall-boys...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 27, 2008 07:54 PM

Monday Night Board Gaming & Help Make a Short Video!

We had so much fun board gaming this past Monday night, let's do it again! We'll meet at Dragon Port at 6:30 and we'll play whatever people bring. Ticket to Ride (USA, Marklin, and Eurpoe) and other games were mentioned....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 26, 2008 12:58 PM

the dreams of a boy

I was about 11 years old and a boy scout (i might have still been a cub scout at that time). like any self respecting scout, i had a subscription to boy's life. if you've never read boy's life, you...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 25, 2008 01:13 PM

Missing Dog: Brittan

Hey guys, I read this blog a lot but don't really post, but now I do hoping for a little help. Our family dog Brittan went missing this evening around 14th Ave E. and 10th St. After searching for...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 24, 2008 10:53 PM

Your Geek Culture Update

In Geek Culture this week the focus is on translation. Kevin Pease started it all last week by reimagining a passage of Pulp Fiction as if it had been written by William Shakespeare. This spawned others to do their own...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 24, 2008 09:24 AM

Orienteering (shameless plug)

Calling all intrepid explorers of the wilds of Duluth......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 23, 2008 07:16 AM

Dose on the geritol and come party with some "middle age educators"!

....and some hot apron models as Tangier 57 and Apron Elecance team up 7pm until 10pm, Saturday May 3rd at the RedStar Martini Bar for the 10th annual Homegrown Music Festival. Racheal Hart and friends will show three sets of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 22, 2008 09:45 PM

Victory awaits you!

Given BadCat!'s comment I'm starting to get a whole new appreciation for this game. I suppose it's better than having Aggravation and then going Bonkers and having to say you are Sorry, but I suppose that's Life....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 22, 2008 02:17 PM

We did not play Stratego... euphemistically or otherwise...

The triumphant return of the PDD Game Night! Thanks to everyone who came! Thanks to DragonPort Games for allowing us to take over their backroom! Last night's game: A rousing rout of RoboRally! (Photos taken with my Blackberry... sorry,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 22, 2008 06:18 AM

Girl on Girl Stratego

In honor of King Geek Ironic1, I searched the memory banks and found this shot of actual girl gamers gone wild ... er... with stratego. And ther are those of you who didn't believe me. BTW, I'm SOOOO dead...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 21, 2008 09:03 PM

I need some Scandanavian bread.

UPDATED: Now showing the pulla I made yesterday I'm looking for some pulla (Finnish cardamom breakfast bread) or kanelbulle (Swedish version, with cinnamon). Is there anywhere in Duluth that makes either of these? European Bakery sells "specialty breads", but...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 21, 2008 12:23 PM

I want some troutses.

I'm wondering if anyone here does any trout / fly fishing and is looking for a fishing mate? We could grow old wryly out-of-control white beards and wear goofy outfits. I'm 23 and looking for river / stream fishing,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 21, 2008 12:21 PM

Cafe Racer for sale

I am selling one of my motorcycles, a 1977 Honda CB400f. I can deliver it to Duluth. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB400f-CB400-F-four-supersport-Cafe-racer-1977_W0QQitemZ260232384972QQihZ016QQcategoryZ80647QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 20, 2008 05:03 PM

From the Photo Archive | Fall 1987

They were all past their primes, but they were still far more entertaining than the younger wrestlers. Da Crusher, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and "Superstar" Billy Graham put on quite a show at the Duluth Arena over 20 years...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 20, 2008 10:31 AM

Shadowfax tossed his head and cried aloud...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 19, 2008 05:54 PM

From the Wrestling Magazine Archive | Summer 1988

This is part of an ad from Wrestling 88 magazine, published by T.V. Sports Inc. It's for a videotape that brings "the dynamic action of Japanese women's wrestling into your own home" for "only $29.95."...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 18, 2008 08:24 PM

Best Photo of 2008, Thus Far

Six men go to Gronk's in Superior, dragging photo and lighting equipment with them. They order a 6-pound (!) "Enger Tower Burger." And then they completely devour it on camera. Excellent. So damn excellent. [Note: Be sure to click on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 17, 2008 09:26 PM

Lost Doggy

Our friend and his dogs were walking in the woods along West Skyline parkway and 8th street today when one was hit by a car and ran away. If you live in the area and see a medium sized, red,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 17, 2008 07:33 PM

Monday Night Board Gaming at Dragon Port Games & Comics

Monday Night PDD Board Gaming returns! We'll meet at Dragon Port Games & Comics this Monday, April 21, at 6:30pm. I'll bring along Settlers of Catan (with the Seafarers expansion) and Ticket to Ride (USA, 1910, and Marklïn versions) and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 17, 2008 03:34 PM

Good to Know

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 17, 2008 07:25 AM

Questions 1 2 3

I'm originally from England (where the history comes from, as Eddie Izzard once said) and I've been here a year. I've got a few burning questions and rather than spam PDD with a deluge of posts I'll gather them up...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 16, 2008 09:23 AM

2nd Annual Bike Swap this weekend

The 2nd Annual Bike Swap will be held this weekend, April 19th & 20th, at Continental Ski & Bike at 1305 East 1st Street. It takes place from 10am-4pm both days, and you can pick yourself up a new...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 16, 2008 08:34 AM

Dragon Port Games Open for Business

Like a phoenix, out of the ashes of Robin Goodfellow, Dragon Port Games has risen and has settled in its new location at 3 South 4th Avenue West, between Superior and Michigan and not too far from Harbor City HS....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 16, 2008 06:38 AM

Your Geek Culture Update

As part of my royal duty I have promised to keep PDD abreast of geek culture. So I present my first picks to receive the Geek King Seal of Approval! Statistical Analysis of "Red Shirt Deaths" in Star Trek:TOS -...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 15, 2008 12:06 PM

I am a zombie.

A few weeks ago, we talked a lot about surviving the Zombiepocolypse. Now, find out if you could TRULY survive! 45%...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 15, 2008 11:17 AM

Guy fishing at Gooseberry

I know there are a lot of winter freaks out there who love the snow. By contrast, I am enjoying watching the snow melt. Gooseberry Falls is roaring loud right now and worth the trip. I took this picture...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 15, 2008 12:18 AM

Clean Up!!!

With the spring melt upon us, my family and I have been enjoying the lovely outdoors even more frequently than usual. However, with the snow melt comes the annual discovery of six months worth of trash that has been buried...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 14, 2008 08:32 PM

Geoff Herbach, new novel, at Northern Lights Thursday

Author Geoff Herbach reads from his book “The Miracle Letters of T. Rimberg” at Northern Lights Books and Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, Thursday at 7 p.m. He’ll be joined by Sam Osterhout, a fellow member of the Minneapolis...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 13, 2008 01:33 PM

dethroned

Thanks for letting me lead your geek kingdom for the past year....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 11, 2008 05:06 PM

Big tree kills little tree

I'll be in mourning for a while over this one. I just planted my little Autumn Blaze Maple last fall. He had so much promise; so much life ahead of him. I never dreamed he'd be crushed by his...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 11, 2008 12:34 PM

Moving Advice

I am going to be moving back into Duluth from Two Harbors this summer and I'd like some recommendations. 1) What internet service are you using and would you recommend it? I can't go back to dial up. Good, fast,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 11, 2008 11:55 AM

Surfers Before the Blizzard

Check out this short video snippet of some crazies surfing on Lake Insanity near Lester River today just before the onset of the blizzard....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 10, 2008 07:23 PM

I geek, therefore, I am.

Pre-Cooked Double Cream Stout Roast with cool beer foam action! Post-Cooked Double Cream Stout Roast If I had to figure what I'm the most geeky at, it'd have to be cooking (and the subsequent eating!) I love to cook. I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 10, 2008 07:01 PM

Wake up call

There was a car crash around 2:30 am on Thursday morning. Not many details but apparently the truck that flipped was in pursuit by state patrol. Both (I think there were two) passengers are alive. The blue car (Taurus)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 10, 2008 02:57 AM

Homegrown Warmup

Homegrown volunteer hoedown tonight at the BU. Swing by and pick up a copy of the Field Guide....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 9, 2008 02:19 PM

Duluth Doctors

Suggestions needed. Looking for a female doctor, relatively young, liberal-minded, advocate for alternative medicine, that works in general practice or ob/gyn. I am having trouble with all the fuddy-duddies that my insurance company recommends. And it's no fun having...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 9, 2008 02:10 PM

is 84 the new 27?

Now that we can pry the gun from his cold, dead hand, I noticed that Charlton Heston died at the age of 84. Also dead at 84 in the past year, among other notables, were Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 8, 2008 12:48 AM

The Future Has Officially Arrived

Believe you me, I'm as upset as anyone about the lack of flying cars and ray guns in this 21st century of ours. Most times the future, as was advertised in the science fiction of days gone by, looked...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 7, 2008 09:27 AM

Best watched while drunk, if at all

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 5, 2008 06:00 PM

(Bike) Scavenger Hunt.

I am thinking of throwing together a little scavenger hunt on one of these upcoming weekends. Just posting here to see if peeps are interested. Prefer bike for transport, although rollerblades, hoverboards, big-wheels, and anything human-powered would be allowed. It...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 4, 2008 04:06 PM

GOD ROCKS trailer

Enjoy!! The trailer for our new film GOD ROCKS! Check it out on YouTube or at our website www.4trackfilms.com/godrocks/trailer Watch for the Duluth Premiere - COMING SOON!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 4, 2008 02:09 PM

Ninety-Two Cent Sandwiches

This afternoon, Friday, April 4th, 2008 penny-pinchers take note. The Erberts & Gerberts restaurant at 232 W 1st St is offering ninety-two cent sandwiches starting at 3:30 pm.* What: Cheap subs.* Where: Erberts & Gerberts downtown.* When: 3:30 p.m. -...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 4, 2008 06:51 AM

Post-It Notes

[ Text written by you, in which you make the topic relevant to PDD readers. Text written by you, in which you make the topic relevant to PDD readers. Text written by you, in which you make the topic...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 3, 2008 04:39 PM

Tasting Freedom.

(I dug this up while reading January's Harper's Weekly magazine in the break room today at work.) From responses by the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, in Fort Greely, Alaska to a recent survey on new MRE's (Meals Ready...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 2, 2008 04:39 PM

I've seen it as well.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 2, 2008 08:02 AM

Strange Events in the Duluth Sky

Sjixxxy pointed out to me a phenomenon in the sky above Duluth this afternoon. The phenomenon was an ever-changing beast. Below are two photos, one early on and the second taken later during which the phenomenon had changed drastically almost...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 1, 2008 12:18 PM

Canada to Purchase Ely, Minnesota

In a press release today, ely.org has announced that Canada is trying to purchase Ely....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 1, 2008 09:43 AM

For Review

[Enlarge] In preparation for Geek Prom I thought it would be instructive to review 101 ways to pwn a noob. This will be both instructive for a) the noob who is about to be pwned even though, as said...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 31, 2008 03:37 AM

Good to know... good to know...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 30, 2008 08:17 PM

Critical Mass

I was very moved by Friday's critical mass bicycle event. Thank you to all the organizers....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 30, 2008 12:26 PM

Kids these days!

I was walking my dog this morning and came across two beer bottles in someone's front lawn on Kent Rd. At first I assumed they were a couple of empties, which I don't mind picking up, but then noticed...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 29, 2008 11:10 AM

Old person @ Subway on Grand Ave.

I was at the Subway on Grand Ave behind a old person when he was ordering a sub. It was the most drawn-out process ever, here is the dialog....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 28, 2008 03:09 PM

fear of girls

with geek prom coming up and the death of gygax i though it would be a good idea to present this. it may have been on here before, but it's always good for a laugh....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 28, 2008 07:03 AM

T h e y ' r e B a c k

The Great Minnesota Flying Rats have returned! OR am I just hearing things?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 26, 2008 04:18 PM

Bizarre Minnesota

For what it is worth, Chef Andrew Zimmern, host of a very odd but sometimes entertaining TV/Cable program called Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel, will be doing an entire show dedicated to the freaks and their silverware from...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 25, 2008 02:55 PM

These guys would rock Geek Prom

Yeah, sure, they're big HBO celebrities now, but I bet we could have got them cheap in 2004. So let's fire up the Wayback Machine and change history! Then we'll be able to say now that we knew them...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 24, 2008 04:34 PM

What are you wearing to Geek Prom?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 23, 2008 03:45 PM

Future Scrabble Champion

Did my 3-yr-old just write fuckwad?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 23, 2008 01:34 PM

A few lines composed on the way to the MSP airport at 4:30am V.2

There once was a girl from Milaca Who had a gigantic cloaca She dated a man Hung like a beer can Who's randy and wants to attack ya. (apologies to Slim Goodbuzz's Perverse Verse) For victims of the Missouri...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 21, 2008 11:07 AM

An Appeal to Vote

I was requested to post this by Fred Smith and I'm quoting his email verbatim. I don't usually do this, but I made an exception in this case. - Ironic1 Wisconsin residents, get out and vote April 1! The balance...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 21, 2008 09:59 AM

07.25.08

trust no one...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 20, 2008 07:47 PM

For BadCat and Renaissance Fair Folk

I came upon this list of foods unknown or unused in Europe in the Middle Ages and thought it was worth sharing. A good checklist for the fastidiously correct or those who just like to be annoying at Renaissance Fairs....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 20, 2008 01:31 PM

A Friendly Reminder

Since we were discussing this earlier, I thought it appropriate....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 17, 2008 11:00 PM

These guy's are awesome!!!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 17, 2008 09:41 PM

Greg Mortenson to speak at UMD

Couldn't get a ticket for the Duluth Public Library's event? If you would like to hear Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea speak while in Duluth, this may be your only chance! Alworth Institute for International Studies...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 17, 2008 06:49 PM

Kindly Define "Man Room"

I've been looking for a home in Duluth and came upon this lovely Lakewood listing on Craig's List: http://duluth.craigslist.org/rfs/605502262.html (The picture I posted is only of the garage & other room.) It sounds great - and even features a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 16, 2008 09:30 AM

led trucks + saturday + one night only

mat milinkovich IS john bonham! tony bennett IS robert plant and jimmy page! matt osterlund IS john paul jones! jesse hoheisel IS john paul jones and additional jimmy page! we have been busting our ASSES for a month solid...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 14, 2008 03:01 PM

It will be in your head the rest of the day...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 14, 2008 08:00 AM

FUNNY!!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 13, 2008 07:47 AM

Thou Shalt Wash Thy Hands after Ye Pisseth

Stand up, men! Be proud and pisseth erectly! And wash your hands, too. And, while we're on the subject, what's your favorite urinal stance?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 11, 2008 06:15 PM

"Exchanging Spears for Books: The Maasai School Project"

Come hear Duluthian Hans Johnson, founder of the Maasai Cultural Foundation (and drummer of Dance Band) speak about his recent work helping the Maasai build a school where over 100 adults are learning to read and write. Music will...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 11, 2008 02:26 PM

Banner Drive!

I love the rotating PDD banners. We all love the rotating PDD banners. But a few of us had a discussion last week and came to the conclusion that it's time for some freshening up around here. So here's...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 11, 2008 12:28 AM

And if we can't, well, there's always...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 10, 2008 05:44 PM

Can't we all just, like, get along?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 10, 2008 05:35 PM

Star Wars IV

I am fully aware that this has nothing to do with Duluth....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 10, 2008 12:55 AM

NSFW...

In response to the Kandiss Crone post, I give you:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 9, 2008 06:18 PM

I Heard That.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 9, 2008 02:14 PM

World Champions

The USA Men's team (Chris Plys, Aanders Brorson, Mathew Peruskek and Mathew Hamilton, plus Daniel Plys as alternate and Phil Drobnick as coach) just beat Sweden in the championship game at the 2008 World Junior Curling Championships in Ostersund, Sweden....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 9, 2008 10:57 AM

From the Photo Archive | Spring 1987

The first professional wrestler I ever met was Gary “Lurch” Lindgren. He was known as the Blaster back then. His gimmick was based on a character from the movie Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 8, 2008 11:57 AM

2008 ain't going so great for some folks

wow....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 8, 2008 11:31 AM

Open House - Sunday 2-4

21 E 5th St. Fantastic new construction with superb view of lake superior! Women In Construction built with energy efficiency in mind (meets mn power tier ii requirements). Amenities include: maple kitchen, deck, apartment in lower level (lr, dr,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 7, 2008 01:40 PM

30 minutes of AMAZING!!!

So it is pretty much agreed upon that the Anchor is awesome and can rarely be contended with. Well, I have to hand it to the Brewhouse as a worthy adversary. Some friends and I were in for lunch...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 6, 2008 08:19 AM

Warning about USAN building parking

It seems there is a new owner of the USAN Building, and if you park in the parking lot, even to check out a tux at Arthur's next door, you have a good chance of getting towed. Even if...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 6, 2008 08:03 AM

Oh, the Horror!

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 5, 2008 06:06 AM

If dogs run free

Another dog with a fluffy butt on youtube:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 4, 2008 10:02 PM

Ice Road Adventures

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 4, 2008 02:32 PM

every sour note ... needs a happy one

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 4, 2008 02:30 PM

Know one thing... I am not afraid.

Gary Gygax July 27, 1938 - March 4, 2008...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 4, 2008 01:24 PM

assholes

warning! not for the faint of heart. our tax dollars at work...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 4, 2008 11:54 AM

Tangier 57 Colors for this friday

As promised, here is the Tangier 57 color pallette for our upcoming gig this Friday at Camody Irish Pub.Joining us will be the Hog Damage Collective's own Greg Cougar "Conley" with friends and local phenomes Haus Meeting. We're celebrating the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 4, 2008 10:00 AM

Surviving the Zombiepocolypse

I thought that I had my survival kit all figured out for the day that the dead rise and attack, but tonight I had a revelation on the subject. Until now I figured the smallest caliber pistol that can penetrate...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 3, 2008 06:58 PM

Big boys jumping in

Press release feb. 26, 2008, 09:40 a/m. Shell oil developing 4 billion dollar wind farm in Texas panhandle. Not to be outdone Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens announced hie own wind project in the same area , a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 3, 2008 06:54 PM

I've got a lot of fond memories of that dog.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 2, 2008 07:06 PM

meeting

Adam , Did you get my message?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 2, 2008 01:01 PM

Francis X. Shea Memorial Lectureship presents ...

Mary Oliver Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning poet Monday, March 31 | 7 p.m. Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 2, 2008 12:07 PM

Amnicon Falls Covered Bridge

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 1, 2008 03:46 PM

Drama and intrigue in the paint aisle

My sister was in town last week to see me and the house I bought a few months ago. Since she possesses the boldness, decisiveness and sense of style that I lack, we went out to pick paint colors -...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 1, 2008 09:45 AM

Garfield Minus Garfield.

"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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 29, 2008 12:32 PM

duluth.cx

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 29, 2008 12:10 AM

I [Heart] Engineers

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 28, 2008 01:16 PM

HELP!!

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 in Perfect Duluth Day on February 28, 2008 10:10 AM

Guess it's time to change my laptop's wallpaper...

Writer William F. Buckley dies at 82 Conservative commentator gained acclaim for intellectual political writings http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23370714/...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 27, 2008 11:06 AM

Not So Funny Now

There is a battle going on the funny side of the street between Brian Matuszak, the Renegade Board, and Teatro Zuccone (the Zeppa Foundation backed new owners of the venue at 222 E. Superior St.). It has to do with...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 27, 2008 09:15 AM

Big Family Bed...

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 26, 2008 03:37 PM

Bitch Is the New Black

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 26, 2008 01:37 PM

It's Black History Month. Do you know where YOUR liberators are?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 25, 2008 09:36 PM

For Tina Fey.

Printed on a lovely American Apparel short sleeve black T-shirt. Select SizeWomens SmallWomens MediumWomens LargeWomens XLUnisex SmallUnisex MediumUnisex LargeUnisex XLUnisex 2XL...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 25, 2008 01:55 PM

nader

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 24, 2008 05:11 PM

Dr. Evil Presents the Six O'Clock News

Duluth Firefighters Demand City Pay... One Million Dollars!!! Aquarium Lays off Staff...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 22, 2008 06:00 PM

You need a cup of my Java...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 22, 2008 06:33 AM

How To Lick A Pussy

poosay licking...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 21, 2008 04:40 PM

Dear Inside of My Car Door and Office Hallway Door:

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 in Perfect Duluth Day on February 20, 2008 07:16 PM

The Times (London) journalist speaks tonight at UMD

There are a lot of events happening tonight, but if you have an interest in journalism, British politics or Gordon Brown, I highly recommend tonight's presentation by Gerard Baker, United States Editor and Assistant Editor at The Times (London). And...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 20, 2008 08:16 AM

Brandy! Throw more brandy!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 20, 2008 06:09 AM

Irwin, we're gonna hafta kill him.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 19, 2008 05:58 PM

Don't touch it.. it's evilllll!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 19, 2008 03:46 PM

The Final Regular DANNY DOES DULUTH Plug

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....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 19, 2008 02:17 PM

H R Pufnstuf, Jack Wild, and Quisp in Loves Park, IL

www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/02/19/krofft/...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 19, 2008 10:35 AM

Duluth Photo Bounty

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....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 18, 2008 01:24 PM

the name game...

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 18, 2008 12:56 PM

Input desired.

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 18, 2008 10:12 AM

From Elephants, to Orangutans, to Dr. Zaius, to...

Jabba on the Dais! I hereby pass the stream of consciousness baton......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 18, 2008 07:49 AM

For Ironic & Adam...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 17, 2008 06:59 PM

where are the elephants?

i noticed there are no results when you search for elephants on PDD. i thought i should remedy that....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 17, 2008 12:23 PM

Peanut Allergies PSA

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 16, 2008 04:20 PM

Using Corgis for World Domination

Our Corgi is looking to find other Corgis in Duluth for a regular play date at the Duluth Dog Park out near the zoo. We happened to run into a Corgi there once and it was hilarious. They had...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 16, 2008 08:05 AM

more food based wossname

Part 1 Part 2...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 15, 2008 03:51 PM

A chance to be heard!

A way young artists/musicians can be heard for "a minute" on MTV!

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 15, 2008 02:43 PM

Trivia help please!

Right then, I'm in need of fun/ridiculous/amazing Duluth trivia for a tiny thing I'm doing on the BBC next week. I've got the obvious - Telly Savalas, REM, cold, Bob Dylan, blah blah blah. There's tons I've forgotten, so any...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 15, 2008 08:16 AM

dancing to a banjo

Hardwood floor shoe stomp. To beat of rosin thumb pluck bows. No experience necessary. Satruday 8-10 or 11ish YWCA www.tamarackdance.org...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 14, 2008 05:20 PM

Funny, but no. Rejected Valentines Greetings

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 14, 2008 01:34 PM

A Cordial Invitation

I know adam has already invited you but the fellows of T57 would like to make it extra special with sugar on top. We even have 24 special "treats" to share with our PDD BFFEs .. Tomorrow @ Carmody...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 13, 2008 10:20 AM

Headline is funnier than you

On This American Life last Saturday they had stories about tough rooms. My favorite piece was the Onions headline meeting. Basically the writers pitch 600 headlines and if they get at least two votes the headline makes it to the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 12, 2008 07:49 AM

A Thing

A Cabinet thing from Frank and Johnny son: President: Obama Vice President: ??? Chief of Staff: ??? Secretary of State: Biden Secretary of Defense: Powell Secretary of Interior: Byrd Secretary of Health and Welfare: Wasserman Schultz Attorney General: Edwards...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 11, 2008 09:35 PM

Harriers Wanted:

So, I'm going out on a limb here to try to establish a Hash Kennel here in Duluth. Hash House Harriers can only be described as a "drinking club with a running problem." I used to hash when I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 11, 2008 06:04 PM

Not Just Virals

I don't really think that PDD is the place for these national campaign things. As long that we're doing it though, I want to point out that the Obama campaign is more than just music videos. There's a real candidate...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 11, 2008 01:43 PM

12,008

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 11, 2008 12:42 PM

Someone at Google Likes Us

Well, this summer Google decided to use Duluth in its beta version of Google Transit. Now we're being used as the example city in its new All News Is Local feature. Once again I thank the tireless eye of my...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 11, 2008 10:41 AM

Take that, Fraser Colorado!

I Falls is now officially the "Icebox of the Nation," legally edging out Fraser CO for bragging rights and the title... "In 1988, a meteorology professor at St. Cloud State University submitted an affidavit saying Fraser can’t be the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 10, 2008 09:18 AM

Need Polish Donuts...

This last weekend, I had brunch at a Polish Community Center in Milwaukee, and they served Polish donuts from my childhood -- "punchkis" or "pashkeys" or somesuch. (My grandparents pronounced their last name [Budzisz] "boot-ish," so the key to Polish...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 9, 2008 06:19 PM

Think about it:

From today's Wonkette: And here’s another funny thing: If Barry Obama becomes president, we’ll have a president eight years younger than Sonic Youth’s bassist. Think about it....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 8, 2008 03:02 PM

Sunday Morning Church of Hockey

Do you suck at hockey? If you do, then you're just the person we are looking for. Every Sunday morning, when the ice is in suitable condition, there's a pickup game at Irving. People usually start to show up...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 8, 2008 02:13 PM

things

i really think we need a "things" category...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 8, 2008 10:20 AM

MPLS!

Conference features: Dan Rather, Bill Moyers, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Lawrence Lessig(!) and more. "Low-income" early bird registration is $95 (ends March 31st)....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 7, 2008 05:05 PM

Even More Obnoxious Egregious Promotion

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 7, 2008 01:45 PM

new record year for wind power

U.S. wind companies invested nine billion dollars in 2007 building 5244 mw of new wind power facilities enough to power 1.5 million homes. It's a good thing none of that money is coming to Duluth On the same vein...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 7, 2008 09:34 AM

American Girl dad is from Duluth

The children's book publisher and doll manufacturing juggernaut American Girl released its newest girl late last year. She is Julie, who is growing up in 1974, and the six-book set of books is written by Megan McDonald. There are...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 6, 2008 09:14 PM

The Great Migration: The Story of the Anishinaabeg

The Great Migration: The Story of the Anishinaabeg By: Linda Grover UMD American Indian Studies Professor Thursday, February 21st, @ 6:30 pm Great Lakes Aquarium (*General Public – $3; GLA members – free) Have you ever wondered who were the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 6, 2008 04:12 PM

Things

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 5, 2008 11:36 PM

For Zoey.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 5, 2008 10:09 PM

Women in Sports-Programs at UMD and YWCA

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 5, 2008 01:50 PM

AM C&W

I've been on an old AM country kick lately....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 4, 2008 06:52 PM

What's your campaign song

After Fleetwood Mac came on while I was enjoying my burrito at Hacienda I said to my date ... you know I can't hear this song without picturing Bill Clinton running for prez. This turned out to be a super...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 4, 2008 09:14 AM

Hazel Rogers commits suicide in a disreputable resort

I've been developing an idea for a Duluth/Superior history column called "Back in the Day." You might see it in a local periodical at some point, or maybe you won't. I'm publishing the pilot here and now, because it's...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 4, 2008 05:35 AM

New exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Archie Manning sperm sample....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 3, 2008 09:21 PM

I hate for people to die embarrassed.

And your favorite part is...?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 3, 2008 10:52 AM

06 MEH - The Exchange

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 2, 2008 11:34 AM

The Orpheum opens tonight

Five quotes from the Wave. Discuss. Star is opening a dance club called the Orpheum — the building’s original name in its vaudeville days. This is a first for him; he has never managed a club before, although he’s had...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 1, 2008 07:53 PM

Who was your favorite in 2008?

A PDD Post by Paul Lundgren in 2004....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 1, 2008 02:48 AM

WOLF RIDGE ROCKS! Friday Feb. 1

Baby, it's cold outside! Doesn't a heaping plate of pasta, with either vegetarian sauce donated by Chester Creek Cafe or a meat sauce donated by Pickwick, sound delicious right now? You're in luck! The Grant School 4th Graders have been...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 31, 2008 05:46 PM

Jason Minke Jazz Quartet, et al

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 31, 2008 03:05 PM

somebody had to...

you're welcome!

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 30, 2008 11:35 PM

The Duluth Strangler?

Was watching Wrongfully Accused last night and aside from it taking place in Minnesota there's a scene where Leslie Nielsen is getting on a prison bus to get hauled away and everyone is given name tags and someone has one...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 30, 2008 02:28 PM

I triple-dog dare you!

CHESTERTON, IN: Single-digit temperatures brought a scene right out of the movie "A Christmas Story" to two students at Jackson Elementary School on Friday morning. The two fourth-grade boys, who served flag duty to raise and lower the flag...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 29, 2008 09:35 PM

practice space for rent

the hog damage collective has a couple of lovely practice rooms for rent in our spacious complex. $250 pays all the bills. covered garage load in on the first floor. convenient locale. infinite networking possibilities with some of duluth's finest/ne'er...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 28, 2008 08:49 PM

State of the Union

How long?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 28, 2008 08:07 PM

Possibly the Dumbest Blogger in Duluth

Under the title: "Is it possible to have a new location for the Kozy or Norshor?" "...Yes, it could even mean drinking at tables outside of liquor establishments. It means we are allowing serving liquor at restaurants, liquor stores,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 27, 2008 04:44 PM

Diorama-Rama

Blowing bubbles for the pretty mermaids... The pretty mermaids in the "live" diorama......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 26, 2008 11:18 PM

What the Schnitzel?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 26, 2008 05:04 PM

Blondie vs. Bowie

With respect to Mr Bowie, I couldn't locate a vid clip, but this audio should suffice......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 26, 2008 08:36 AM

Duluth Solutions is looking for folks to take part in online book discussions

Hey, folks! Chris Correia from Duluth Solutions here. I'm looking for folks to discuss books online on the Duluth Solutions discussion forum. Are you part of an existing club or group which currently meets face to face and is...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 25, 2008 10:40 AM

ATPH @ The Main

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 24, 2008 03:52 PM

Hans Johnson in Kenya Violence

Via Blogumentary. [P.S. He's OK.]...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 24, 2008 03:29 AM

1000' what?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 23, 2008 04:52 PM

Funnier that Cats!

I'd like to encourage everyone to support the Duluth Playhouse by going to see "The Trial of Goldilocks," which is running Thursday and Friday evenings this week, two afternoon performances Saturday, and a Sunday afternoon final show. This show is...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 22, 2008 11:54 AM

Caucus Training

Change To Win Minnesota invites you to join with fellow union members and interested parties at the Duluth Precinct Caucus Training! Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:00-7:30PM Duluth Labor Temple Hall A 2002 London Road Duluth, Minnesota Want to go...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 22, 2008 11:22 AM

Early Warning

Friday, February 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Free Somers Hall, College of St. Scholastica Denise Duhamel will read as part of this year's Warner Reading Series at the College of St. Scholastica....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 22, 2008 10:55 AM

Support Our Oops v.2.0

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 21, 2008 07:58 PM

Duluth Toddler Rockers Unite!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 21, 2008 10:48 AM

if the future Is d00d5p34k, just terminate me now

Here's a still from the most recent episode of Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles which I just watched on my 'puter. It was okay, though fairly humorless, except for this little nod to the geeks out there. As John Connor...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 20, 2008 10:23 PM

Obnoxious Egregious Promotion

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 20, 2008 04:59 PM

Report on NAWC's vigils, forum & potluck

Report on NAWC's vigils, forum & potluck In support of the ongoing national Iraq Moratorium Project the Northland Anti-War Coalition held 3 events on Friday, January 18. Despite the below zero weather, we went ahead with both of our Twin...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 19, 2008 10:16 PM

To Vicarious...

love, tamara...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 19, 2008 12:42 PM

I call "Shenanigans"! [Updated! Yea!]

Cloverfield......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 18, 2008 10:36 AM

DANNY DOES DULUTH - EP 8 - POO LATTO

DANNY DOES DULUTH - EPISODE 8 - POO LATTO Time for Danny to go back to his roots and embrace his true skill: fecal humor. In this shortened episode, we learn that there immaturity can truly run rampant on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 18, 2008 08:41 AM

i'll see your jackhole and raise you a.......

fuckameee...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 17, 2008 09:05 PM

Suckabee

Nice interview, jackass: QUESTIONER: Is it your goal to bring the Constitution into strict conformity with the Bible? Some people would consider that a kind of dangerous undertaking, particularly given the variety of biblical interpretations. HUCKABEE: Well, I don’t...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 17, 2008 03:11 PM

Amen, brother.

I love movies....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 16, 2008 08:52 PM

Dancing

Come dancing Saturday. Music by the Red Pine Resonators 7pm Families 8pm Adults YWCA 202 W 2nd St www.tamarackdance.org...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 16, 2008 08:16 PM

Sat Night Music

note: the posters around town say Nordic Waste is playing. a last minute change makes it The Cowards due to the Packers game....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 16, 2008 01:51 PM

Share your smurfy ideas

In my column in the Transistor this week, I wrote: Sooner of later, someone is going to make "Smurfs: The Movie." When that happens, it will be essential that some new Smurfs are added to the cast. I recommend...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 15, 2008 08:28 PM

Shameless Political Plug

Join us at an open house celebrating the first presidential campaign on the ground in Duluth. Meet the staff. Get some Obama gear. Find out how to Caucus for Obama. Volunteer. Have some free food!!!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 15, 2008 07:01 AM

Oh, it is so on...

Bucket of Nerds in Chicago not only made an album cover, using the very popular album cover meme, but they recorded a sample track and made a video for it! I think we've been served. Okay, Duluth, let's rise to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 14, 2008 04:20 PM

The weather has me thinking

I got a digital video camera for Christmas, and I hope to be producing fine work like this someday. If this were mine, I would have found an image of real moon boots....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 14, 2008 03:53 PM

We want to be Fiscal Conservatives!

It's January and New Year's resolution time. I'm trying to get my family on track with a real BUDGET. Does anyone have a software package they adore - or at least not hate? Ideally it could be either networked between...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 14, 2008 08:49 AM

news bias...constantly making new discoveries [my meme cd with sample track]

Here's my entry, with a sample track called "charisma rising." this was way too much fun and led to a lovely bit of time-wasting. Thanks! PS--Sorry for the pixelation on the text--working on learning this process....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 12, 2008 03:04 PM

Are we sharing? Here's my new CD ...

I think I got the worst band name ever, but I like the album title and photo....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 12, 2008 01:13 AM

New CD...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 11, 2008 08:46 PM

In just a few hours....

Chris Koza Amy Abts Dave Mehling will take the stage at Thirsty Pagan in Superior. The show is free, you just have to be 21 years old. 9pm tonight....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 11, 2008 07:09 PM

Website help

I am in need of someone who could consult with me over my web site. I have > the domain name and am pretty savvy with photoshop, but am wanting someone to > help jump start my site and help...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 11, 2008 05:55 PM

My daughter plays a chair that Goldilocks breaks!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 11, 2008 04:54 PM

DANNY DOES DULUTH - EPISODE 6 - The Epitome Speech

An odd little episode, but still entertaining enough. At least we think so. On this episode: -Danny and Ashley read four ads as a part of the Danny Does Duluth Free Advertising campaign -Danny gives a bit more insight...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 11, 2008 12:55 PM

Native & African Americans Speak Out on the War

COMMUNITY FORUM: "Different Perspectives - Native & African Americans Speak Out on the War" -SPEAKERS: *Wanda Sayers, Women's Transitional Housing *Tanya M. Sconiers, community member *Jim Northrup, author & veteran *Henry Banks, former candidate for city council -WHERE: Central Hillside...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 9, 2008 04:22 PM

i'm as popular as corey haim

This week, our loft was redecorated for the HGTV program "Decorating Cents". For two days they redesigned our loft using the inspiration of us as artists and the inspiration of the natural colors of the brick and exposed wood. They...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 9, 2008 10:34 AM

Recording advice needed

Is anybody using Audacity or other freeware/ open source sound editor? I want to record a few simple things but am unsure of how to do so. I’m looking to record a guitar and vocal track so I assume I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 8, 2008 09:25 AM

n.e.w.r.e.m.

i'm a die hard rem fan and am the first to admit that their last few offerings have been less than impressive (i think their last great album was new adventures in hi-fi. in fact, it was one of their...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 8, 2008 09:08 AM

my 15 minutes of fame

So my loft was picked to be made over for the HGTV program Decorating Cents. They began filming this morning. It’s a very weird experience and we can’t go back to our loft until tomorrow night. I’ll be sure to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 7, 2008 02:55 PM

The other morning

This picture was taken a few mornings ago but I know people on here like this kind of thing. This was taken in my backyard in the middle of Woodland at about 6:50 a.m. I love mornings in the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 7, 2008 11:01 AM

an even classic-er tune

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 6, 2008 08:35 PM

Free Beer at Depot Helps People with Disabilities

Adventure Film Festival at 8PM (including Hansi Johnson's Cross-country with the Snakes $13 tickets FREE beer from 7-9PM Proceeds benefit Courage Duluth: Physical fitness and leisure activities are a vital part of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Courage Duluth’s...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2008 03:22 PM

When 14.4 Was King

Hello, first time poster here. It's been over ten years since I last called a BBS (aka Bulletin Board System). I actually ran a board for a couple years in 218 called "The Wormhole" with my friends Mark and Carey....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2008 09:17 AM

From the Photo Archive | Circa 1995

It’s important to recognize and honor weird, secluded locations for outdoor alcohol consumption. In West Duluth, back in the day, the quarry was the best of those places....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 4, 2008 03:37 PM

DannyDoesDuluth-EPISODE 4-Putting the "F" in "Arts"

Congrats to us! We made it to episode 4! On today's show: -Danny discusses naming the episodes -Ashley is not liked. A new co-host auditions and it's none other than Pat Kelly! -A breif discussion about Mike Huckleberry Finn...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 4, 2008 12:54 PM

Now this is funny

I just returned from a trip to California. I visited this little town near the Ynez Valley called Solvang. It is modeled after a Dutch town and is surprisingly similar to Bayfield and Grand Marais with the small cafe's...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 2, 2008 08:15 PM

PDD 5K this Saturday!

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 2, 2008 04:33 PM

Open House New Duplex in Hillside - $220,000!!!

Built by Women in Construction Co. LLC AMAZING LAKE VIEWS 21 East 5th Street New price! $220,000 Sunday, January 4th NOON-2PM Rental Unit - 1 bedroom/1 bath Owner Unit - 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths - amazing lake views - large covered...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 2, 2008 01:45 PM

viva las vegas

i just got back from a way too long vacation in vegas. if you don't gamble, 5 days is way too many days to spend in that town. however, i did snap this gem of a picture. i suggest you...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 2, 2008 08:34 AM

Red Rabbit at the Red Mug

Framed, signed, & numbered prints from the Red Rabbit series, etc. by Bridget Riversmith $3 - $10 posters available at the opening reception Opening Reception January 5, from 5 — 7 pm Music by Christian Mcshane begins at 8...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 1, 2008 04:02 PM

Calling all MJ fans...

"Man in the Mirror," Rhymefest's 24-track tribute to Michael Jackson, was released today as a free download on the Chicago MC's Web site, http://rhymefeststore.com/catalog/. Snatch up this mix tape album (released by Mark Ronson's Allido Records) before it disappears like...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 1, 2008 02:11 PM

DANNY DOES DULUTH Ep3 - I.H.O.P Ness

We're back in the saddle again! After being M.I.A. for a few weeks due to technical issues, the northland's favorite podcast is back. REJOICE! On this episode: -Danny gives a short run-down of his podcast history -Ashley and Danny reads...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 31, 2007 01:41 PM

happy new year

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 31, 2007 01:03 PM

Diorama-rama 3

Get out your crafting pants! The time has come for Diorama-rama 3. A collective showcase of dioramas and music. Featuring Taconite, Dance Band, David & the Goliaths and Poorus. Saturday, January 26th, 8pm. All-ages. $5 requested donation. Emerson Gym,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 30, 2007 06:49 PM

Backcountry Powder in Duluth

This weekend my friend Henry and I decided to make the best of the ample snow in the hills of Duluth. We both have a history of living in the mountains and spend a good amount of time hiking and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 30, 2007 03:48 PM

Tag NY Confetti

NEW YORK (AP) -- Messages and wishes for the new year from people around the world will float down on the New Year's Eve revelers in Times Square when the confetti is dropped. Personalize NYE Confetti...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 30, 2007 12:48 PM

What Santa Didn't Bring Me

And the worst part is, for all I know, next Christmas might be too late....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 30, 2007 03:05 AM

ready for the dioramarama

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 29, 2007 12:25 PM

i can't take it anymore!

in recent light of these dipshits: i've decided to live the rest of my life like this: just saying.........

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 28, 2007 11:36 AM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 25, 2007 11:56 AM

FREE ATMOSPHERE ALBUM!

No joke! Here's the message from Slug on www.rhymesayers.com/atmosphere:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 25, 2007 11:44 AM

my gift to you all

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 24, 2007 08:40 PM

Great White North Christmas special

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 24, 2007 02:49 AM

Where's the good life in Duluth?

Download file I'm set to move to Duluth this spring - my husband was offered a job, and we're neighborhood shopping. I'm hoping this will spur some neighborhood pride amongst the natives and folks will open up about the places...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 23, 2007 09:39 PM

Most memorable Christmas moments

I was going to post about my most favorite Christmas (2001), but I felt it was potentially too melancholy and maudlin. Then I started watching tonight's SNL (Steve Martin as host ca. 1993) and realized how much of an impact...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 23, 2007 12:37 AM

ELFIS!!

After spending a couple holiday seasons abroad, I returned poo-pooing the extravagant, gaudy Christmas displays in America. Now that I have a child, though, I am absolutely giddy about the kitsch and events surrounding this season. I love Christmas in...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 22, 2007 11:59 AM

More politicing!

John EdwardsScore: 50AgreeIraqImmigrationTaxesStem-Cell ResearchHealth CareAbortionEnergyMarriageDisagreeSocial SecurityLine-Item VetoDeath Penalty-- Take the Quiz! -- I've been an Edwards supporter since he ran for Vice-President with John Kerry. Then I had the pleasure of meeting John Edwards when he helped me escape the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 22, 2007 08:47 AM

A.A. Bondy

Music by this guy, A. A. Bondy sounds pretty good to me.. Just got his album "American Hearts" on itunes. there's some songs at www.myspace.com/aabondy and some live songs on youtube. nice....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 22, 2007 01:15 AM

BENNA FORD - SUPERIOR

If you have the time, I would love to hear your experience(s) with this get-you-in-the-car-and-out-the-door-honeymoon-ends dealer....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 21, 2007 10:37 PM

Chew on THIS

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 21, 2007 08:24 PM

An oldie but goodie. Merry X-mas

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 21, 2007 11:43 AM

Duluth- like, totally the new laguna beach

a little footage from _______ _________ near duluth to nullify the bonheads on the news recently. the 07-08 is upon us. thanks d-boys....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 20, 2007 08:39 PM

Just Curious.

Would you like to see windmills in Duluth. Yes No Created on Dec 20, 2007 View Results more at twiigs.com......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 20, 2007 06:01 PM

Funniest Seinfeld moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zePQavforA This is the link to what I think is the funniest Seinfeld moment ever. I am not quite sure how to get the actual video to appear on the site so bear with me It is the one with...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 20, 2007 12:02 PM

Tonight at Starfire Lounge

The release of Homegrown Rawk and/or Roll: Starfire's Mix. Thursday, Dec. 20 | 9 p.m. Burrito Union, 1332 E. Fourth St., Duluth The event is free; the disc costs $8...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 20, 2007 08:23 AM

An End to Temperance in Lakeside, Or Perhaps Not.

I read today that the city council passed a resolution by a vote of 6-3 on Monday asking the Legislature to vote to rescind the 1887 annexation agreement that prohibits alcohol sales in Lakeside--which would then apparently bounce the issue...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 18, 2007 09:44 PM

Canal Park - Magic Evening Light

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 17, 2007 08:37 PM

Scenes from a mall.

Oh my god--I love, love, love that they're still using the same Christmas decorations at the Mariner Mall that they had up when I was an impressionable little kid, 20+ years ago. Man, these bring back memories. Rummaging through...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 16, 2007 09:45 PM

35th Birthday Rally in Spirit Valley

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 16, 2007 06:53 PM

PROVE ANDREW OLSEN WRONG and come out to this show at RT Quinlan's TONIGHT

It's a sad fact of our modern times. RT Quinlan's used to be the single best place to go for some music and some drinks. For whatever reasons, they've decided to cut out the live music almost entirely over...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 15, 2007 01:13 PM

Super Secret Show UNVEILED!!

What a view! I am writing this from a certain hotel lobby, home to a certain rotating restaurant, where a certain band (okay, Haus Meeting) is rounding out the guerilla part of its 2007 Full Haus Tour, with a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 14, 2007 06:04 PM

Rump Made for Running

Here is my nomination for the design for "Duluth Rump Runners" t-shirt--what better mascot to have than a dinosaur wearing camo that could outrrun T Rex? The photo is from this week's Weekly Guardian summary that I just received...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 14, 2007 12:24 PM

Camera Advice?

Hello camera savvy people out there. I am in the market for a new digital camera and am not sure what to get. I have a budget of about $250 and don't mind spending it. I like to take...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 14, 2007 09:21 AM

ROCK FOR THE TOTS on DuluthBudgeteer.com

"I had a great childhood, and I just want everybody in the Northland to have the same type of Christmas I had when I was younger,” said Local M’s Craig Rhode Jr. “That’s why we are doing this show...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 14, 2007 07:10 AM

Staying home is the new travelling

"If I could turn back time..." I would (and I would post this a week ago). Haus Meeting is wrapping up a week-long "tour" of Duluth, which included such venues as: The Mall, Mr. Movies, the Holiday Center, R.T.'s, and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 13, 2007 01:37 PM

Homegrown Compilation CD Available Dec. 20

The Homegrown Music Festival's first compilation CD will be released next week. “Homegrown Rawk and/or Roll: Starfire’s Mix” is a collection of 15 songs by Duluth-area bands that have played Homegrown during its first nine years. The tracks were...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 13, 2007 09:33 AM

if you don't like this movie there's really something wrong with you

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 12, 2007 06:05 PM

For those with DJ Abilities

This entry is twofold, so please bear with me: A) Audiophiles, I need your help! I have some vinyl-only tracks I would like in a digital format ... have you had any luck with those record players that hook right...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 12, 2007 05:26 PM

Anyone looking for a two bedroom apartment? I got one.

I need some cool tenants pronto! -To fill my; Tenth avenued, Wi-Fied, laundried, wood floored, dining roomed and back yard fire pitted apartment. $650 plus heat and electric (lease, references, damage deposit) leave me a message at 218-428-2492...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 12, 2007 09:45 AM

Melange

My dear Duluth friends, It is that time of year when everyone is compiling their "best of" lists (so we can all talk about how awesome Black Lips are and how they're not just The Kinks for a generation...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 12, 2007 04:26 AM

something smells...

like sour milk at duluth's st. mary's hospital. sure it might LOOK like a newborn, but as you can see in these photos, the baby i was given at st. mary's was clearly stamped 'may 07', which means that they...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 11, 2007 06:50 PM

God's Son and Fully Posable

With the Talking Jesus Action Figures flying off the shelves so quick, someone needs to get all Cacophony Society and switch out the voice chips with talking Kiss Army action figures... or Talking Ann Coulter Dolls. Or maybe just...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 11, 2007 05:01 AM

Archive

Found a couple galleries of historic photos and recent aerial photographs during a random search....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 11, 2007 02:11 AM

BOOKS BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS

A group of us are having a book sale this afternoon at Amazing Grace, down in Canal Park. There'll be tons of new and used books for sale at rock-bottom prices. Lots of children's books too, as my daughter has...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 8, 2007 10:23 AM

The Nietzsche Family Circus

Mayday, you reminded me of this site that the Professor pointed out to me back in June. It randomly pairs a Family Circus panel with a quote from Friedrich Nietzsche. Of course, hilarity ensues. Not all of the pairings are...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 8, 2007 08:58 AM

DANNY DOES DULUTH...Episode 2 already!!!

Episode 2 already? Yes, it's true. Please enjoy the second episode of the new, but already award-winning podcast that's changing the way Duluth thinks. On this episode: -Danny's Opening Salvo: "Whatever happened to shame?" -Introducing the DENNIS ANDERSON SOUNDBOARD!!! -WDIO:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 7, 2007 03:28 PM

Diorama-rama 3!!!

Hey everyone, I wanted to give you some warning of that the Diorama-rama is happening again on Jan 26th at Emerson Tenants Co-op...In case you don't know what this is, it's a collective art show of dioramas open to submissions...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 7, 2007 11:29 AM

DANNY DOES DULUTH HAS BEGUN!

Welcome to episode 1 of the journey that is DANNY DOES DULUTH! This episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago, so it may sound a bit dated. Please forgive that (and the general sloppiness--it is a podcast after all)....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 7, 2007 11:15 AM

festoonery...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 5, 2007 08:03 PM

Nostalgic psp game!

http://www.jokeroo.com/extremevideos/pspincrediblemachine.html...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 5, 2007 08:57 AM

am I too late?

while not exactly my fave, it's way way...WAY up there......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 5, 2007 06:51 AM

renters needed!

3 bedroom duplex for 900/month +utilities close to UMD campus free laundry on/off street parking close to 13 and 6 buslines lots of windows starting january 1st. if interested email me at samanthapscott@gmail.com....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2007 12:24 PM

whats a rumprunner?

After all this talk of rump runners I thought I'd do a web search and guess what PDD'ers have been accused by the icky blog of being cute norwegian sleds. I found this website Rump Runner (Double) A TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2007 07:04 AM

Let Us Talk of Happy Things

So, my special ladyfriend and I are getting married in fair Duluth this summer. We are both locals at heart, but have been living in the Pacific Northwest for the better part of two years. This makes for bad...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2007 03:19 AM

I'm Dreaming of a Geeky Christmas...

I'm not much of a Christmas-type person (my Halloween tree is 4 feet tall, my Christmas tree is 1 foot tall and was only there to appease my ex). But holy crap would I love to have these geeky ornaments...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2007 10:32 PM

alternative sustainibility

Anyway i can't get my comment to work after printing pdd amillion times so DDD she's hotter then your going to see. Maybe you should talk about this. St Petersburg high School , Florida goes solar. Quaker oats Company...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2007 10:27 PM

house seeker

My daughter is coming to town and going to school at UMD this January. She needs to find a place to rent. She's a country whippersnacker . Never lived in the big city . You 've seen those barrel...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2007 08:45 PM

Covered

Thought I'd throw this one on the fire. Personally, I think the Little Black Books went back in time and possessed R.E.M.. And it was awesome....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2007 08:13 PM

Dick Roast Tickets on Sale Thursday, November 6th

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2007 07:46 PM

Beautiful snowstorm

Maybe I think this is cool because my son and daughter made it after the snow this weekend, but I hope you enjoy....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2007 05:28 AM

yes...another cover

ok. another cover song. i heard this on the Current the other day and it's ranking as one of my top cover songs of all time (that pj harvey/bjork one is also on my list, though blind melon's school house...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2007 10:50 PM

Spirit of the Times

A beautiful day for snowboarding. This is a picture from yesterday. The demographic seemed mostly young snowboarders. I was happy to get on the slopes saturday. There were 3 runs open and 2 lifts. I just wish Spirit mountain...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2007 12:56 PM

Little to propose repeal of 300-foot rental rule

It looks like there might be some hope... On Monday Little is going to propose that the City repeal the 300 foot rule on rentals. Please come and show your support of Little and this unconstitutional law! I know that...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2007 07:34 AM

Another cover: Mat Weddle's "Hey Ya"

He goofs up, but starts again at 1:07. NOTE: I posted this before I watched that horrible Celine Dion thing, and now I'd just like to make it clear that I'm presenting this cover as one I like....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2007 12:12 AM

A Note About Christmas Cards

Left: Good Christmas card. Right: Bad Christmas card. Dear friends of mine who have children and are sending me a Christmas Card, I agree that your child is cute, but when you don't include yourself in the photo I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2007 04:11 PM

tivo schmeevo

i was just given access to the beta of hulu.com and i must say it rocks. fox, nbc, sci-fi and others have their tv shows on it plus a few movies. all free. including BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!!!! i don't know if...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2007 11:08 AM

LOW on Yo Gabba Gabba

Has anyone pointed this out yet? This is a clip of Low (sounding a LOT like Radiohead, I mean jeez...) playing Family Tree on possibly the best show on television, Yo Gabba Gabba: Seriously. This show is incredible. And for...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 30, 2007 10:11 PM

Compared to choking on your own vomit....

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 30, 2007 08:45 PM

Evel Knievel

Evel Knievel October 17, 1938 - November 30, 2007...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 30, 2007 07:28 PM

Our Landfills Are Wildlife Habitat?

I'm sure many of you have seen this truck or one similar. For those who haven't I thought maybe you'd like to be disgusted as well. Click on the photo to be taken to Waste Management's Minnesota Customer Service Comments...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 30, 2007 10:47 AM

Duluth's tranquility threatened by lunatics

Prayer siege? Really?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 29, 2007 05:22 PM

Continuing the Geek Fest...

It's cold out, so it's a good day for browsing teh intranet... I present to you, courtesy of Yahoo! Tech, the Top Ten Tech Train Wrecks of 2007! 10. Xbox 360 hardware woes 9. BlackBerry service goes dark 8. Skype...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 29, 2007 03:30 PM

John Holden on MPR this morning

Well, we saw his featured video on YouTube and now comes the price of fame. John talks with MPR about the pain that comes with being featured on YouTube. Yeah, I hear ya John. You put yourself out there and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 29, 2007 07:08 AM

Brother Ali at CSS

Brother Ali College of St. Scholastica's Mitchell Auditorium Thursday, November 29 Speech and Q&A: Noon - 1:40pm Concert: 8pm Cost: $5 More information here....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 28, 2007 02:29 PM

10-1 vs. 10-1

Where you gonna watch the Packerz game Thursday nite at 7? (Its only on the NFL Network). I'm thinking Norm's in Superior, even though it tends to be more of a Vikings bar....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 27, 2007 04:52 PM

Triumphant Return of the DCB

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=55025 Hold on to your butt's gang, it looks like the old eagle may fly again. Hope everybody can remeber their 7 or so screen names and start the ruckus all over again. Something tells me there are some...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 26, 2007 08:20 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

Be thankful you didn't skid out on the exit ramp. And be thankful your dog didn't skid out on the couch. Also, be thankful you checked your laundry for hidden ink pens, so they didn't skid out in the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 21, 2007 04:36 PM

DDD-Old Man with a Ponytail Preview

A very special short sneak preview of the podcast that will soon be changing the way Duluth thinks. Enjoy this clip from the much-anticipated first episode of (codename: DDD) featuring the northland's premier radio talk-show host, Lew Latto! Find it...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 21, 2007 10:41 AM

cars & trucks cd release show

cars & trucks retribution gospel choir equal xchange mark lindquist luce. saturday 11/24 10 p.m. $5 all ages...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 20, 2007 03:55 PM

I've got two turntables and a problem

I've had this record player a long time. I think my brother bought it in the 1970s. Now, tragedy has struck....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 20, 2007 09:35 AM

Get Yer Vote On!

Below are the most excellent entries in the 2007 PDD Holiday T-shirt Design Contest. Now it is your turn to vote. Send me an email with your favorite 3 designs. I am participating in the Get It Local gift buying...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 19, 2007 09:23 AM

HOW WE GO OUT v.2

Dear Mr. Paul Lundgren, Will you please book Leslie Hall for next years Geek Prom. Thank you....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 18, 2007 12:06 PM

But what will you do at these dives?

I was going to comment in the “Best Dive Bar” post, but Hotrod has apparently made my thoughts irrelevant. Also I’m not getting involved in a conversation that claims that the Rustic and the Belknap are dives – cheap,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 16, 2007 08:38 PM

WakeUp Walmart!

Wake Up Wal-Mart Hi folks, One of the parts of my new job at UFCW Local #1116 is to coordinate the WakeUpWalmart campaign. Now, I'm not going to inundate the blog with stuff, but I did get some really neat...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 16, 2007 12:28 PM

Dane Disses Human Habitrails

A Danish urban planer recently visited Minneapolis and chided the city for their skywalks saying, "I feel sorry for Minneapolis." A Latin American public parks planer concurred saying, "They suck the public life out of the city." Well, you...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 16, 2007 11:01 AM

Cross-Country with the Black-Eyed Snakes In Duluth!

I didn't see this posted here, but I'm sure many of you know about it...the film "Cross Country with the Black-Eyed Snaeks" is going to be playing at the Banff Film Festival at the IMAX on Sunday or Monday (Nov...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 16, 2007 07:53 AM

Stuff Stockings on Saturday

Charitable Crafters will be concluding the "Stuff a Stocking" campaign this saturday. We've collected close to 280 handmade stockings and a bunch of stuffers and we'll have them all at St. Luke's Clinic Building (across from the Northland Medical Ramp)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 16, 2007 06:10 AM

Top Five Dives

The nights are bitter cold. The sun is setting at 4:30pm. People are posting on PDD about ladies’ winter jackets. All of this can only mean one thing -- the beginning of the drinking season is upon us, folks....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 16, 2007 02:09 AM

Does this jacket say "Duluth" to you?

Apparently it does to Patagonia. I was surprised to see our sweet, cold city made it into this jacket's description. I guess we're famous. Check it out......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 15, 2007 11:58 AM

Come on People.

OK. I know the deadline for the contest was yesterday but only one of you have submitted a design so I am extending the deadline till Saturday at 5PM. That should give you folks who were working on something...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 15, 2007 10:17 AM

And the winner is......

Assisant Homeland Security Secretary Julie Myers has applogized after awarding first prize in a holloween costume contest to a white man dressed as an african american in a prison outfit. Myers, who also heads the Imigration and Customs enforcement...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 14, 2007 07:37 PM

The Duluth Eskimos: the team that saved the NFL!

Hey, PDDers: Just wanted to let the Duluth History Fans and Local Sports Fans (few though they may be) on the blog know about X-comm's latest book: Leatherheads of the North: the True Story of Ernie Nevers and the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 14, 2007 03:28 PM

Beautiful Park Point spaces for RENT

Heres the plea. My roomie and I and two beatiful children live on Park point (on the Beach side!) We need other great, honest, trustworthy, child-friendly roommates (did I mention trustworthy)! UpStairs: One bedroom available to share with mellow mama...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 14, 2007 03:23 PM

Gitmo

Get the handbook to learn how to organize your own extraterritorial prison camp. Provided by the nice folks at Wikileaks....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 14, 2007 03:10 PM

Tonight! Radishes!

Or possibly not. But Chris Koza will be performing at UMD with his wonderful band (fresh off a West Cost Tour). I suggest you go. But thats just me. Wenesday, November 14 UMD - Rafters Free to UMD Students...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 14, 2007 09:09 AM

Duluth has been WOOTED

Today's humorous product description at woot.com (where I recently purchased my Roomba known as Dirtbot 3000) mentions our friendly frozen city....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 13, 2007 12:21 PM

A Family Affair Re-visited

Family members, some from hundreds of miles away, came to Duluth to attend the Xmas Card Workshop held at Ace Hardware on November 10. Two members had never painted before but produced some pretty nice 18x24 oil paintings that...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 13, 2007 10:39 AM

Thank you, Billy....

In honor of Billy Crystal winning the Mark Twain Award, here's a little something to help you spit out your morning coffee:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 12, 2007 08:48 PM

Festival of the Seasons

Saturday Nov. 17 between 10am and 4 p.m. The Duluth Farmers market at 14th ave E. and 3rd street will be having a their Festival of the Seasons. There will be food and gifts from the northland ,such as...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 12, 2007 06:45 PM

The Anchor Bar

Lots and lots and lots of jalapenós at The Anchor Bar I went over across the bridge this weekend for a burger at The Anchor Bar. While there I encountered an individual eating a jalapenó burger with three patties...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 11, 2007 05:44 PM

White to green, fade to stress

Now that snow is back, we can be ourselves again. Even the morning rush-hour dusting we got the other day reminded us that God is in heaven and all’s right with the world. We cursed the cautious drivers among...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 11, 2007 04:38 PM

From the Photo Archive | Winter 1990

We called it the Denfeld Luge Team, though it wasn’t sponsored or governed by Denfeld High School, and it involved nothing more than sliding on $7 orange, plastic Paris-brand sleds....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 9, 2007 12:07 PM

Where and How?

So I know that it is fairly sad that I have lived in Duluth for 25 years and am just now finding the whole "Duluth Scene" so this may be a captain obvious question. Where does one find a PDD...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 8, 2007 10:52 PM

Sister Disco

I am thoroughly convinced that my beautiful sweet innocent little daughter is indeed the reincarnation of Keith Moon....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 8, 2007 08:04 PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 8, 2007 03:50 PM

The Business of Being Born

This weekend Duluth is hosting a preview screening of The Business of Being Born, a documentary produced by Ricki Lake (yes, that Ricki Lake) on birth in the American health care system. Saturday, Nov 10, 1pm Duluth Play House (in...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 8, 2007 03:02 PM

Actors Needed

One day commitment! Morning: Get script. Afternoon: Practice, practice, practice. Evening: Perform. Night: Party, party, party. What could be better? Out of the Hat 10 could use a few more actors on Friday (Nov. 9) and the more the merrier...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 8, 2007 09:44 AM

No more duluthcitizensblog

Not that it is that big of a deal, but I noticed the conservative duluth whining contest blog is no longer in operation. Where will that amazing local political fervor be able to outlet now?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 7, 2007 06:35 PM

Matt Zaun

From Sarah Heimer... "You may have heard about Matt Zaun's passing...but if you haven't, he died in his sleep on Saturday night in Eau Claire after going to a Black-eyed Snakes show. Anyway, he was and is one of my...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 7, 2007 02:08 PM

Best CD's of 2007

10. Field Music ‘Tones of Town’ 9. The Shins ‘Wincing the Night Away’ 8. Panda Bear ‘Person Pitch’ 7. Feist ‘The Reminder’ 6. Trampled by Turtles ‘Trouble’ 5. Wilco ‘Sky Blue Sky’ 4. Radiohead ‘In Rainbows’ 3. Iron and Wine...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 7, 2007 12:03 PM

Bookish types unite!

If anyone is up for a bit of education outside of Duluth there will be an amazing speaker at Fond du Lac Community College in Cloquet next Tuesday, November 13th at 1:00 pm. Loriene Roy runs the American Library Association...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 7, 2007 11:54 AM

War and Roses

There are two great noon events on the UMD campus this week, one affiliated with my workplace, Alworth Institute for International Studies, and the other is being sponsored by the Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) Program. “Sewing Seeds...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2007 05:03 PM

Friday, 11.09 + Cheer Up Poems

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2007 12:11 PM

PDD Holiday T

It's contest time again. Design a holiday themed T-shirt for PDD and you could win! The deadline for submissions is November 14th at 5pm. The voting will begin shortly after that and the shirts will be ready to purchase...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2007 10:32 AM

A Little Political Farce for Voting Day

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=53699§ion=News 41 people from 23 countries become U.S. citizens in Duluth The joy was contagious Friday afternoon, as 41 people from 23 countries became U.S. citizens in a ceremony at the Duluth Federal Building. They and their families and friends...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2007 07:34 AM

Indie Film Night Update!

Calling all filmmakers, screenwriters, and movie buffs! In case you haven't already marked your calendars for this once-a-year event, here's the latest. On Friday, November 16, IFP Minnesota is bringing its famed Cinema Lounge to the Duluth Play House. In...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 5, 2007 11:17 AM

MR NICE SHOT, IN CRITICAL CONDITION!!

For Immediate Release The felt puppet running for Mayor of Duluth, Minnesota has been shot at a rally in front of about 100 people by unknown assailant/s who are still at large. The candidate had just delivered a PowerPoint presentation...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 4, 2007 08:13 PM

Interactive map

The DNT has kind of a nifty interactive map showing who donated what to the mayor candidates....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 4, 2007 02:27 AM

Billiards al Fresco?

Indian Point Campground in West Duluth has an outdoor pool table under a gazebo. There's never anybody around at this time of year, so you'll probably have the run of the place. Bring your own balls and cues, and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 2, 2007 09:26 PM

From the Photo Archive | June 1991

It turns out, taping a prophylactic package onto someone’s baseball cap while he’s asleep is quite entertaining. The longer it takes for him to figure it out, the funnier it gets. If he makes it all the way home...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 2, 2007 04:56 PM

"Before The Lights" Art Exhibit

I hope you'll join me for the "Before The Lights" Exhibit, November 3, 11:30am-3pm. "Before The Lights" is a pictorial essay about life on Lake Superior before the advent of the modern lighthouse system prior to 1900. We're going...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 2, 2007 09:52 AM

PDD on Final Edition

The subject of blogs came up last week on KUWS' Final Edition. I held off on posting about it until they posted the full audio on their website. The discussion about PDD and other blogs happens about halfway through. +++...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 1, 2007 04:51 PM

CALL TO ARTISTS!!

Your Art Can Be Part of The Permanent Architecture of Downtown! Tinderbox is announcing a call for submissions for the Second Avenue Revitalization Project! Artwork will be displayed on the old concrete ballasts on the Second Ave. sidewalk. It will...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 1, 2007 02:24 PM

Presidential candidate sees UFO --- yessssss

Many of us have been wondering throughout this long run-up to the Democratic presidential primaries: what’s not to like about Dennis Kucinich? There’s no doubt he’s the strongest peace candidate in the running. His health care platform cuts the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 31, 2007 08:18 PM

i (heart) youtube trifecta...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 31, 2007 04:00 PM

Just in case you are Finnish, or in Cities Nov. 29

KIRSTEN DIERKING BOOK LAUNCH PARTY Spout Press will celebrate the publication of St. Paul poet Kirsten Dierking's second collection of poems, Northern Oracle, with a launch party and reading at the Rogue Buddha art gallery, on Thursday, November 29, at...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 31, 2007 01:53 PM

Old School with a new twist

Pass me the Quisp and milk please....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 30, 2007 04:10 PM

Lake Avenue Cafe Monday Special

The Lake Avenue Cafe (in the Dewitt-Seitz Building in Canal Park) is having a great special tonight. Spaghetti & Meatballs for $14.95 soup or salad included....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 29, 2007 10:50 AM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 28, 2007 02:52 PM

World Series TV coverage abysmal

Fox Sports' coverage of the World Series is bad enough to make a lifelong baseball fan give up on the game. To begin with, Tim McCarver and Joe Buck suck. Oh, but they dress so well. They look like mannequins...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 28, 2007 09:04 AM

Great Idea

A chunky, 50-ish woman at the Hammond: "A few years ago I went to Kmart and got a white T-shirt. I brought it home, and then I cut off the sleeves and the collar, and I cropped the bottom of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 26, 2007 01:21 AM

I know what I'm asking Santa for this year...

New canoe pack? Hiking Boots? Hennessey Hammock? not. Rumor has it that synthoclassical supergroup Mannheim Steamroller will be playing the DECC soon. (tix go on sale on the 7th of Dec.). hell yeah....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 25, 2007 10:37 PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 25, 2007 03:36 PM

The Kissers - Friday @ Luce

They played Luce last st. pattys day, they put on a high energy show, check it out. ...the Kissers, a young five-piece Irish band from, of all places, Madison, Wis., put across a set of dynamic Celtic-influenced rock. Led...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 25, 2007 11:47 AM

UMD Mayor forum

The mayoral forum at UMD last night proved three things... 1. Don Ness has an incredible grasp on his views and plans for the city of Duluth. 2. Charlie Bell is much less professional in his responses. 2 1/2. Charlie...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 25, 2007 10:29 AM

Thank you

I would like to thank the people who helped me with my request for information on cedit cards and what a http is. I went to my credit union and got a visa card from them at 9% with...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 25, 2007 07:12 AM

Just a reminder why we're all here...

with apologies to Laurie for using the clip from "America's Got Talent."...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 24, 2007 09:06 PM

Wow! IT'S A FESTIVAL!

Lake County DAC Fall Festival and Sale Friday October 26th 1 - 6 pm 204 Central Avenue Knife River Featuring Hand Woven rugs and homemade paper Come for the fun: Music by local artists, door prizes, bake sale, silent auction,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 24, 2007 07:04 PM

Tonight, tonight...

Live music tonight @ UMD: Romantica 9pm-- UMD Rafters That's the 3rd floor of the Kirby Student Center (where the DTA busses usually load) Free to UMD Students w/U-Card $5 Everyone else Come to this. They are fantastic. www.romanticamusic.com...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 24, 2007 01:50 PM

Powerball

So, my mom had me look up some Powerball numbers for her this morning. Pretty stupid, right? After obsessing over my awesome fantasy football team for an hour or so I got down to business. Turns out that matching...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 24, 2007 11:17 AM

Help Please

I am looking for a free program that can edit MP3's. I basically just want to cut some parts of a song out and have a workable 30 second snippet. I thought that with all the music and tech savvy...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 23, 2007 08:16 PM

"Brotherly Love" my foot!

A recent survey in Travel and Leisure Magazine has named Philadelphia the "Least Attractive" city in the U.S. According to the article, in addition to being the "Least Attractive," Philly is also among the least stylish, least active, least friendly...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 23, 2007 05:01 PM

27th Annual PAVSA Art Auction

The Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) will host the 27th Annual Art Auction this fall featuring all new, original artwork, fine foods, two cash bars, and live entertainment. All of the proceeds will directly help fund...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 23, 2007 01:21 PM

You Are The Deciderer

The Duluth Chamber has a candidate forum. Which… is a slight change in direction from their 2000 PAC ads....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 22, 2007 04:42 PM

Falling Lake Levels = Lighter Loads

From The New York Times: Water levels in the Great Lakes are falling; Lake Ontario, for example, is about seven inches below where it was a year ago. And for every inch of water that the lakes lose, the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 22, 2007 07:33 AM

I wonder if they list this on his Chocolate Frog card...

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore - Headmaster of Hogwarts, vanquisher of the dark wizard Grindelwald, discoverer of the 12 uses of dragon's blood, famed alchemist... and gay. JK Rowling revealed this little know fact to an audience at Carnegie Hall...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 21, 2007 10:56 PM

um....wait......what?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 20, 2007 03:44 PM

What's new in solar and electric today

Nambia and SouthAfrica leading in solar in Africa. SouthAfrica to build a 100 megawatt solar power plant. Nambia subsidizing the installation of solar systems for domestic use and also have a plan for solar heating program for all government...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 20, 2007 07:36 AM

Drinkin' Outside the Kozy

The Kozy Bar will be the next to apply for outside drinking. If you didn't see this one coming, you're foolin' yourself....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 19, 2007 12:58 PM

Poets Go to Work Saturday Evening at Labor Temple

Folks, there is going to be an amazing event taking place Saturday evening at the Labor Temple, 2002 London Road, that you are going to want to catch. It's called "Poets Go To Work," and its a group reading by...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 19, 2007 12:18 PM

My roombas named Gary

Robot Cannon Kills 9, Wounds 14 By Noah Shachtman EmailOctober 18, 2007 We're not used to thinking of them this way. But many advanced military weapons are essentially robotic -- picking targets out automatically, slewing into position, and waiting only...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 18, 2007 08:16 PM

Target parking lot flood pics

Always carry a camera, folks. Always....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 18, 2007 07:13 PM

Mad as hell!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 18, 2007 06:55 AM

Left Wing Nut Job

In a discussion about Al Gore winning the Nobel Peace Prize on KUWS yesterday Karl Spring, chief meteorologist for NBC affiliate KBJR, scoffed at Al Gore and said he wouldn't "pay a dime" to see "An Inconvenient Truth" because Al...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 17, 2007 08:52 PM

I Love My Lips

What blog about Duluth would be complete without this cultural artifact?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 17, 2007 07:56 PM

Spiritus: Sic Passim

The Alibi Cooperative is at it again. 40 or so new pieces by Ben Boylan, Calvin Kessel and Sammy Macon will be on display for your pleasure this Friday from 5-8pm at Starfire Screen Printing 1131 East 4th Street....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 16, 2007 12:39 PM

From Puke to Farts to Penises

Just thought you'd like to know that Sven Sundgaard's Penis has a blog. I for one am speechless....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 14, 2007 11:44 PM

We've had puke, so now farts...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 13, 2007 08:26 AM

Insert Your Favorite Puke Joke Here

Minnesota based writer Lorna Landvik spoke last night at the Radisson, supporting her new book "The View From Mount Joy". The writer of such novels as "Patty Jane's House of Curl" and "Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons" had barely...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 12, 2007 04:31 PM

Star Wars + Disco + Trumpet + Beauty Contest =

I cried until I laughed. Another fanboy.com find....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 12, 2007 09:37 AM

Bring Your Tinfoil Hat!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 11, 2007 02:26 PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 11, 2007 01:02 PM

Congresspedia

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 11, 2007 12:25 PM

Rock the Cradle!

You and I both know that the kids, they love to boogie. But you and I also know that the kids' music, it makes you want to put a drill through your ears. So come on out to Rock the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 11, 2007 08:15 AM

Cougar Cougar Burning Bright...

Wow...remember this discussion? Now read this!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 10, 2007 09:07 PM

Summoned

Got this in the mail today. I'm on call for Federal Jury Duty during the months of November and December. This, of course, doesn't mean that I am going to serve on a jury. Just that I'm in the pool....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 10, 2007 08:56 PM

damn...

Explosions in the Sky is going to be on Austin City Limits along with the Decemberists this Saturday night...unfortunately for me, I'll be at church....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 10, 2007 07:01 AM

Crazy Surfing Weather

I figured I'd add to some of the pictures of the crazy weather last Sunday. We were out on Island Lake learning the basics with the UMD Rec Sports Surf Program....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 9, 2007 11:34 PM

name that blog!

I need your blogging expertise for an art car project. I have a 1996 black 4door geo tracker that is starting to rust away. I'm not ready to give it up yet as I love this little car. It's gone...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 9, 2007 11:42 AM

The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told

"It's Adam and EVE, not Adam and STEVE!" Or is it? Paul Rudnick's controversial, heartwarming, and hilarious play The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told wrestles with this question, along with others, including but not limited to, "What is love?"...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 8, 2007 02:40 PM

Those damned Hollywood ad wizards...

A guy was looking for a DVD at Pawn America this weekend -- "Dodgeball," of all movies -- and he picked one up, said to his girlfriend/sister/mother(?)/whatever, "Oh, this one's in 'widescreen' ... but I don't have a widescreen TV,"...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 7, 2007 04:55 PM

Nerds In Spaaaaaaace: Star Wars Edition

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 7, 2007 03:32 PM

Pottery Sale!

Pottery Sale! (at Lennis') Friday, Nov. 23rd 9:00 am-5:00 pm 830 Norh Lake Ave (corner of N. Lake and Skyline)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 7, 2007 02:35 PM

Speaking of Chester Bowl ...

Some stuff I found just dinging around on YouTube: Chester Creek Slacklining Chester Creek Water Skipping...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 5, 2007 09:23 PM

The Future and State of Duluth Parks

A Mayoral Candidate Forum Thursday, October 25, 2007 Chester Bowl Chalet 7 - 8 p.m. Is your park falling apart? In the last five years, Duluth's extensive and unique park system has had its budget slashed, programs cut, and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 5, 2007 02:51 PM

I need a door.

Strange request here, but does anyone have a spare door sitting around that they would give away, or sell for a nomial fee? See, my current rental has great space for two living rooms, only all the sound out of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 3, 2007 11:52 PM

Free School

While not really "school" (and not the first—I believe MIT did something similar to this in the late '90s), UC Berkeley has added over 300 videotaped lectures to YouTube and plans to add more. And for a more ADD-addled nerd...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 3, 2007 04:53 PM

why would they do that

The city of Contra Costa callif. announced today that they have joined (Plug in Partners National campaign) They currently run 27 % of their vehicals on alternative energy. In 2001 they had 47 and today they have 298 vehicules...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 3, 2007 08:04 AM

Rock & Roll Kamikaze?

Are there any Lucé employees here, or someone with previous experience who can provide details about the big white "Rock & Roll Kamikaze" which are more thorough then what is written on the side of it? Is your band formed...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 1, 2007 08:16 PM

Random, uncited quotes of the day

"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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 30, 2007 01:19 PM

The Mercer Report

Ran into this fellow's show while up in Canada, found it fairly amusing....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 29, 2007 12:03 AM

The old "College Try."

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 in Perfect Duluth Day on September 28, 2007 05:16 PM

First RIAA case to go to trial will be in Duluth

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 28, 2007 09:45 AM

Smoke Up!

The statewide smoking ban starts on Monday! Good? Bad? Discuss....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 28, 2007 09:34 AM

Zra says I should title this post "Birth Control"

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 27, 2007 06:07 PM

Colorful Horizons.

Just a reminder that the Chris Monroe T-Shirt show is tomorrow from 5-8PM. Starfire Screen Printing Co. 1131 E 4th St Duluth, MN. In case you have not seen the Duluth News Tribune today there is a nice cover...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 27, 2007 10:45 AM

Prince: WTF?

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 26, 2007 10:20 PM

Middle East Expert Speaking Tonight; Hear about Ireland Tomorrow

“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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 26, 2007 09:18 AM

What's your favorite?

[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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 25, 2007 09:39 PM

Mp3 music

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 25, 2007 08:56 PM

Here's That Image You Were Trying to Post, Zoey

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 25, 2007 12:08 PM

Lace up your skates

Download file 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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 24, 2007 08:58 PM

Misunderstood Quote

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 24, 2007 01:21 PM

Anybody?

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 23, 2007 11:16 AM

Rare Performance

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 21, 2007 08:34 PM

Call To Artists: 4th Annual Area 61 UFO Convention

(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,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 20, 2007 02:55 PM

Heard you had some rainfall...

It could be worse....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 20, 2007 02:21 PM

NO MORE WAR

TOMORROW, yo....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 20, 2007 01:05 PM

Justin Roth

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 19, 2007 11:37 PM

Arr

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 19, 2007 01:14 PM

Woz In D-list

So... the Woz and... Kathy Griffith... are dating....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 19, 2007 12:53 PM

New Hand, New Game

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 ......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 19, 2007 09:19 AM

But who's the most famous of them all?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2007 09:57 PM

My Contribution to This Madness

My next cat will be named after Mookie....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2007 09:52 PM

TABPOTN - 3

I was going to wait until tomorrow to post this, but here goes: (commentary by Sherman) I just love how he has the same face in two different cards. I imagine his photo shoot went something like this: Photographer,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2007 09:32 PM

The "Bad Dad" Video Clip

What's Mr. Nice and Kat Kitten's take on offspring and office worthiness?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2007 06:15 PM

The Champ !!!!!

Speaking of the Brew Crew, this is the all-time greatest card ever. May Kurt's reign never end....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2007 05:44 PM

Candidate Forum Tonight!!

Campus Neighbors is hosting the first post-primary candidate forum. All council candidates and both mayoral candidates have been invited. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and hear how each candidate responds. Woodland Middle School 201 Clover Street 7:00-9:00...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2007 02:04 PM

Filtered!

I went to check PDD today at work and got this: Access Denied (content_filter_denied) Your request was denied because of its content categorization: "Forum/Bulletin Boards" For assistance, contact your network support team. The funny part is I am the network...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2007 08:51 AM

Don't Tase Me, Bro.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 18, 2007 03:33 AM

Did You Know…

The Recording Industry Association of America won a decision last year before the Copyright Office saying that ringtones weren't derivative works, meaning they don't infringe on the copyright of the songwriter? You could go so far as to call the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 17, 2007 12:24 PM

Low-Family Tree

This song and animation is from a new show on Nickelodeon called Yo Gabba Gabba. Enjoy....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 17, 2007 09:16 AM

Fifth-best Nonchalant Jaunt ever!

Although Zoey (far left) had been with me on three of the past four Nonchalant Jaunts, the rest of the crew were rookies. Chris, John, Anna and Anthony faced the challenge head-on and emerged as champions....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 16, 2007 10:55 AM

Call to Artists: 4th Annual Area 61 UFO Convention

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...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 13, 2007 08:12 PM

An injury to one...

They're out there every day - sun, rain, wind, or cold, at the entrances to the UMD campus, fighting to hold the line on a decent standard of living. AFSCME-organized workers at UMD are fighting for a fair wage...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 13, 2007 01:40 PM

This really has nothing to do with anything but I have to say that I just love this site!!! I log into this thing almost daily and can usually find something entertaining or amusing. All of the banners let...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 13, 2007 01:07 PM

Operation: Total Freshness

Mr. Nice's campaign to restore Duluth's dignity continues to gain momentum in spite of the political dog-and-pony show that occurred yesterday. As a part of the Mr. Nice Campaign's environmental freshness pledge, everyone with loser candidate signs in their...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 12, 2007 04:51 PM

Art Attack!

Come one, come all! Art Attack: A Subversive Art Event Thursday, September 20, 2007 DAI Lincoln Center 2229 W. 2nd St. 5-7 pm FREE Art Attack is a spontaneous exhibition targeted at the underground and outsider artists of the area....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 12, 2007 10:55 AM

Congratulations, Donny!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 12, 2007 02:44 AM

Election Results

Here ya go. And for you poligeeks, here is a precinct by precinct breakdown of the vote in PDF format. SUMMARY REPORT UNOFFICAL RESULTS RUN DATE:09/11/07 DULUTH, MN, PRIMARY ELECTION RUN TIME:10:08 PM SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 VOTES PERCENT PRECINCTS COUNTED...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 11, 2007 09:01 PM

DOS 5 : it's dos with a prettier face, yo kick it!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 11, 2007 02:41 PM

Starving Artist - Got Instruments?

Now that Craigslist is total crap I am resorting to posting to PDD. This is a porch sale. Please call or email for purchase or more information. I am a local musician and a collector of fine instruments. Call on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 10, 2007 09:36 AM

OMFG!

This is the most amazing story I have heard in a while. Via the DNT. 'The only guy running nude in Duluth': Observation Hill couple recounts how they thwarted burglar Mark Stodghill Duluth News Tribune - 09/07/2007 Wayne and Kathie...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 7, 2007 05:17 PM

Alworth Institute's Fall Programs

Dear PDD, This is a shameless plug for our programs at the Alworth Institute, which aims to engage the community in discussion of international issues by bringing the experts to you. Below is a listing of our Fall International Lecture...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 7, 2007 01:37 PM

Wild and Windy Wilco

Who else was at Wilco on Tuesday? I officially retract the statements I made here. The Bayfront show was one of the best rock shows I've ever seen. The band seemed to be having a blast, the crowd was happy...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 6, 2007 12:55 PM

Ness Concert Series - Featuing Trampled by Turtles, Black-eyed Snakes, and other great local bands!

Ness for Mayor Concert Series My campaign is hosting a few shows tonight and tomorrow to raise the awareness of the upcoming primary on September 11. I hope to see you there. Thursday Sept. 6th, 2007 Pizza Lucé | 10:30pm...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 6, 2007 10:58 AM

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see some more...via eyeteethl and the artist's website......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 4, 2007 10:14 PM

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

John’s Red Lion Bar is now closed after over 35 years in business....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on September 1, 2007 03:55 PM

Wanted: Fun Summer cover bands

I'm looking for fun cover bands that play summer/beach music (Jimmy Buffet, Beach boys, Calypso, & Soca style music) for my wedding next year at Barker's Island. I was told this site is a starting place for that, since I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 31, 2007 03:02 PM

And The Winner Is...

Thank you all for the entries and the votes. It was a very close race but #3 submitted by Katie Tobin was the winner by three votes. They will be available for purchase at my shop next Tuesday, September...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 30, 2007 08:16 AM

...ATHSH! Issue 10 Release Show

Some great bands from Minneapolis are coming up to play this show... Themes and Nomia are not to be missed! Only $3!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 29, 2007 12:46 AM

looking for....

Next month I am going on vacation to a place extremely conducive to having a wide angle lens, lot of sea scape type stuff. Alas I do not have anything smaller than 28mm, so I a seeking around for one...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 27, 2007 08:33 AM

I dare you to watch this

Found on fanboy.com and I guess I just had to share it, didn't I? We need a Creepy Bollywood Things category....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 27, 2007 12:12 AM

The Keep Aways on 89.3 The Current

Due to the State Fair the Local Show is being moved to 10 pm tonight! You can listen to us making complete fools of ourselves, and you'll get to hear 3 new songs that we recorded live off of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 26, 2007 05:03 PM

From the Photo Archive | Fall 1996

Barrett saw a notice on the bulletin board at work. It was an invitation to a scavenger hunt run by some coworker he had never met. The instructions were to gather in her garage in Superior, where the lists...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 26, 2007 04:25 PM

NCGMTCP

The deadline has passed, the entries are in and now it is your chance to vote. There are six entries in the NELS CLINE GAVE ME THE CHICKEN POX T-shirt design contest. Voting will take place by email [starfire at...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 25, 2007 12:12 PM

P is for Perfect Duluth Day.

Beware: Shameless self-promotion ahead... I've wanted to illustrate a book for kids for a long time. As they say, be careful what you wish for. After months of late nights, working weekends, ignoring my kids and avoiding my friends,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 25, 2007 08:31 AM

Just one week left ...

I can pretty much guarantee that there will be a lot of haters saying they don’t care/are glad that the Red Lion is closing, but those people are boring suckers. (On a side-note, I’d like to mention that I remember...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 24, 2007 10:38 PM

+ Low

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 23, 2007 07:12 PM

Nonchalant Jaunt V: An Early Warning

This year's Nonchalant Jaunt will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15. We'll be walking from Canal Park to the end of Minnesota Point and back. More details later. Read on for background info....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 23, 2007 10:14 AM

Speaking of Music…

Five, count them, five (5) days left worth of music at the Red Lion Lounge. • TONIGHT – last karaoke with Chad and Fred ever • FRIDAY 8/24 – Crew Jones + Equal Xchange* • SATURDAY 8/25 – the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 22, 2007 12:41 PM

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I wasn't entirely sure what heading was appropriate for this topic, but I thought the content was interesting enough to post up for you guys to check out... Pulled this up on a link from cursor.org originally posted up...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 21, 2007 08:47 PM

Duluth Art Institute Nexus Fall Preview

DAI Artist Nexus Every First Wednesday of the Month Lincoln Center 2229 W. 2nd St. (Nov. 7 & 9 meet at Depot on fourth floor) 6:30 pm – 8 pm FREE Wednesday, Sept. 5: Artist Statement and Proposal Workshop...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 21, 2007 02:12 PM

Free tickets for the kids

Hello Duluthers. I work at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis. This week we open Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It's a musical based on the book. As a CTC employee, I get 4...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 20, 2007 04:09 PM

Stoners Volunteers Needed

The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission’s Disc Golf Planning Committee seeks volunteers to continue helping to install the area’s first public 18-hole disc golf course. A work day is scheduled for Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 20, 2007 01:43 PM

PDD Game Night

When: Monday, August 13, 2007 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come play games with your fellow PDD game geeks! Last week featured an intense game of Lord of the Rings Monopoly - this week, who knows? Come find out!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 20, 2007 06:11 AM

I am DONE!

er, actually just wanted to publicly say that I finished writing my neverending thesis, 45 pages of culture and war and suchlike. Tomorrow I DRINK!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 18, 2007 11:41 PM

Anybody Want to Buy A Nightclub?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 18, 2007 06:29 PM

Good idea ..Dick.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 18, 2007 04:54 PM

DNT to [not] compete with PDD

A few days ago, the Duluth News-Tribune announced its plans to launch Duluth.com. Executive Editor Rob Karwath described it as a “portal site” geared toward people who like Duluth, whether they live here or elsewhere. ... Karwath said the News...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 18, 2007 01:32 PM

Monkeyburger?

I don't think I'll be asking for this at the Brewhouse anytime soon. "Azmi...has received complaints that it is cruel to export the monkeys, which are destined for restaurants and research laboratories."...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 17, 2007 05:37 PM

Where does pale ale go?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 17, 2007 01:15 PM

Hot Fun In The Summertime

So, my niece (11-going on 16) is coming to visit this weekend from the cities. She's been coming to Duluth and/or Washburn for the past 5 years for her annual escape from family and city living for a more...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 17, 2007 07:49 AM

Duluth Needs More Real Life Super Heroes

Uh, I guess there's a whole scene of real life super heroes out there...I just picked up on this. There appear to be people living the dream all over the country (the world too). Both coasts and the midwest have...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 14, 2007 04:55 PM

***CONTEST***

I am still seriously bummed out about the postponement of the Wilco show tonight and so is this person. So lets have some fun! There are three weeks until the rescheduled show so I am sponsoring a T-shirt contest....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 14, 2007 10:08 AM

I'm sorry...so very, very sorry.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 13, 2007 10:10 PM

FREE FOOD this Saturday

This weekend the rescue organization that I volunteer for is holding a picnic in honor of all the hard work RAGOM does for Minnesota, the Northland and beyond....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 13, 2007 01:10 PM

BP = Bad People

(from the wilco site) British Petroleum just made a $3.8 billion expansion of their oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana. After pouring billions of dollars into expanding the aging plant, they claim they don't have room to expand the water treatment...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 13, 2007 12:08 PM

Wilco Postpones Show.

The Wilco show scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. Here is the news from WilcoWorld. We're sorry to report that our good friend and Wilco guitarist extraordinaire Nels Cline has recently contracted a rather nasty case of the CHICKEN...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 13, 2007 11:27 AM

I am so glad I'm not a red shirt!

PDD Game Night! When: Monday, August 13, 2007 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Back after a summer hiatus, come meet your fellow geeky PDD members for board game fun!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 13, 2007 06:13 AM

ride to duluth from minnepolis

hi, I was wondering if any of you will be traveling back to Duluth from minneapolis tonight late, like at 10 or later as ill be at a play until then. My name is Greg and I used to dj...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 11, 2007 02:35 PM

About a month left of summer

swimming in the big lake - check GGW - check 40 hours community service - 40% complete email chess with Nathan - checkmate Duluth Huskies game - incomplete (last regular season home game is Sunday eve. Aug. 12th!) Blue Oyster...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 11, 2007 01:58 PM

even if it's fake...

.. i like it!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 10, 2007 04:49 PM

Rob Wagner's Campaign Poster (one of them)

Here is one of Rob Wagner's campaign posters: (hopefully I posted it correctly)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 10, 2007 10:33 AM

Audition Notice

4 Track Films is looking for Native American actors to star in a comedy called White Man’s World. There are several substantial roles available for all ages and genders. Please email auditions@4trackfilms.com to schedule an audition time. Auditions will be...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 9, 2007 01:36 PM

More Will Follow

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 8, 2007 09:16 PM

All Hail the Lord of Catan!

Time for some shameless self-promotion. After about four years, off and on, of competitive playing I managed to snag the top rank on the on-line version of Settlers of Catan. And, yes, I do have wood for sheep. Hooya!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 8, 2007 07:01 PM

My latest geek addiction...

Go and relive your childhood Apple computer games! And on another related note: Is anyone interested in resurrecting the PDD Game Night, which has been on hiatus for the past month?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 5, 2007 06:57 PM

And a geek time was had by all

Thanks to everyone that made Geeks Gone Wild such a blast!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 4, 2007 03:28 PM

Big changes to KUMD

So I woke up to a free copy of the DNT and procrastinating I read therein that KUMD is going through some big changes, not the least of which is firing John Ziegler and Paul Damberg because they need people...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 4, 2007 02:35 PM

Free wine!

Women in Construction Company will host an open house at their Eco Home in Hawk Ridge this Friday, August 3rd from 6-9pm. The house is a solar demonstration project built as an example of how to construct low-energy, high-performance...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 2, 2007 04:40 PM

Zamboni Driver Wanted

I was looking at the Charlie Bell vs. Don Ness article and glanced over to the side and saw this ad for a Zamboni Driver in Hermantown. Zamboni Driver! Man, when I become a famous published author I'd love to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on August 2, 2007 10:57 AM

Last Roar T-shirts

Last Roar by the Shore t-shirts available at Starfire Screen Printing and select Red Lion shows in August. Ten bucks. S, M, L, XL, 2XL. Girly shirts in the works....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 30, 2007 03:33 PM

DTA - Googlefied

Duluth is one of the 12 US cities on the new Google transit, complete with timetables and maps. Could be fun to try. My pal Fuzzy in Chicago sent this to me specifically for posting on perfectduluthday. See? We're famous....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 30, 2007 11:13 AM

who's the biggest dick in duluth?

let's see if we can come up with a list of potential names and qualifications. let the sociological study begin....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 29, 2007 03:01 PM

Stay in Duluth, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please!!!?!

Come on, people. Here is an idea: it's schlocky boosterism like this that makes individuals not feel bad about leaving. You make us all look like rubes. Making fun of Blaine and traffic and your parents coming to visit??...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 27, 2007 02:27 PM

Mr. Nice Campaign Announcement Video at Free Range Film Fest

The Campaign missed the deadline to get in the program, but as a service to the voters, the civic-minded folks at Free Range Film are going to squeeze it in around 4:00pm on Saturday, right before or after the Low...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 26, 2007 10:28 PM

DNT Poll Hack (Not Rly)

The DNT lists all of their polls the same way in numbered sequence. Not something terribly naughty to be able to mess with, but interesting to go back in time and look at all the old poll questions without having...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 26, 2007 09:09 PM

A lot going on Friday night, but....

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 26, 2007 02:33 AM

Tutorial: Posting Pictures on PDD

Here's a little guide to posting photos on this blog. You can find the basics here in this tutorial. But what if you have a picture that is over 500 pixels wide? One solution is to make a "Popup Image"...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 23, 2007 10:14 PM

Another candidate to consider...

Fellow PDDers – I’ve resisted any blatant self-promotion of my campaign on this site… until now. Once Gremmels got in the race, I knew I had to pick up the slack. We’ve got the web page, the myspace page,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 23, 2007 03:14 PM

Cross Country with the Snakes at Free Range Film Fest

Sorry for the bad Jpeg but if you like the Black Eyed Snakes you should check out the short film I just finished. It will show for the first time in public at the Free Range Film Fest, this...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 23, 2007 11:44 AM

His name is Chickenbone George

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 22, 2007 12:52 PM

That Sneaky Son of a Bitch

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 20, 2007 03:00 PM

Fly High Duluth

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 19, 2007 01:53 PM

Quick, Somebody Lend Me $20,000

Or, Oh, Mr. Turing, your work was not in vain.. Genuine WWII German ENIGMA cyper machine on sale now!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 19, 2007 10:14 AM

How Do They Do It?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 18, 2007 04:25 AM

07.21.07

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 16, 2007 03:26 PM

Urban Dictionary Slams Duluth

1. Duluth A Cold ass town on a hill where you can't get lost. All you have to do is pop the clutch and let the car coast and you'll find your way to Lake Superior. The two major Duluthian...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 16, 2007 11:51 AM

All in the name of charity

Details here....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 16, 2007 09:17 AM

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

For Immediate Release From: the Mr. Nice For Mayor Campaign www.myspace.com/mrniceformayor July 17, 4:20pm Protest at City Hall: Let Mr. Nice on the Ballot!! Mid-late afternoon on Friday the 13th, 2007, the Mr. Nice Campaign called the City Clerk’s...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 15, 2007 02:14 PM

07.20.07

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 15, 2007 01:59 PM

Yard For Sale...

What: Yard Sale When: Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15 from 8AM-4PM Where: 1121 E 6th St Lots of baby girl clothing (0-12 months), grownup people clothing, books galore, kitchen items and random furniture! Stop by and say...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 14, 2007 07:11 AM

Saturday, The Red Lion

This line up is the best line up that ever lined up. Set times: Circa A.M. : 9 The Surfactants : 10:30 International ESPIONAGE!: 11:30 Circa will pummel you. The Surfactants will challenge you. IE! will make you dance...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 13, 2007 06:47 AM

The Maria Bamford Show

[A little profanity -- maybe NSFW] In August of 2006, comedienne Maria Bamford was onstage at the Friars Club in Los Angeles, when she suffered a nervous breakdown. She then disappeared for three months, out of contact with friends,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 12, 2007 12:02 AM

For the Love of Christ

Are you kidding me?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 10, 2007 02:46 PM

Camera Catch

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 10, 2007 12:08 PM

Music Gear

So I need to downsize and I have a bunch of music gear to get rid of. Bass amp 350 watt Hartke 15" EV bass cab 4x10" Yorkville bass cab Drum set, kick, snare, floor, high hat, crash, ride. Danelectro...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 10, 2007 09:31 AM

Rest My Weary Head

So I know a lot of PDDers drive Subarus and I need your help. I am trying to locate a center backseat headrest for our Outback wagon. Anything model year 2000 or newer will work, I don't know about older....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 10, 2007 01:16 AM

Along with the warm weather comes long days with stolen boat keys. Damn those border collies are cute..and way to friggan smart. My dog just made this months cover of MNdog. We can use the talent fee for the volvo...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 9, 2007 10:05 AM

How to get Google TV

Thanks to Barrett for finding this. For other amazing tips visit Infinite Solutions....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 9, 2007 09:44 AM

GRL

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 8, 2007 11:27 AM

Freedom Festival

Wholesome family fun on Park Point today....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 7, 2007 11:06 AM

The Mummy Peice (cross post)

Was listening to this the other night and wanted to quote it, a google search could not find the text, so I spent some time transcribing it because I felt it should be on the internet somewhere... and yeah it's...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 6, 2007 04:06 PM

c&t / rgc tonight

(p.s. - "special guest" = retribution gospel choir)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 6, 2007 07:45 AM

I (heart) Youtube v. 2.0

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 3, 2007 06:44 AM

Scooter scooted out

Not at all surprising. Not even a little bit. I just thought it interesting that the decision is supported by conservatives who are against immigration initiatives on the basis that they would ammount to amnesty....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 2, 2007 08:26 PM

Snow and Water Skiing

This was taken out at Chester Creek during the thaw this year. Watch them board, ski, and couch (?) down the hill trying to make it over the creek. Hilarity ensues. I don't know who took this film or...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 2, 2007 10:57 AM

Murder Victim's MySpace

Adam Sheda was shot to death at a house party in the East Hillside on Friday night, having just returned from fighting in Iraq. This is his MySpace page. "All my friends better throw me one hell of a party...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on July 1, 2007 10:04 PM

No Star Wars to Interrupt

Well, it seems they won't be able to show it later this summer either. Apparently the liscensing is all $#%@ed up. But I love this clip anyway....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 29, 2007 09:52 AM

Sicko

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 29, 2007 03:10 AM

Lick.

MNSFW (maybe not safe for work.)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 28, 2007 08:25 PM

Freedom Festival 2007!

Folks- just a little advanced notice that on Saturday July 7th Freedom Festival takes place all day out on Park Point. More info at, you guessed it, myspace.com/gameonfestival....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 27, 2007 11:13 PM

Duluth folks on NPR tonight

Pretty cool, there was a short piece tonight on the NPR program The Story about Dan and Bobbye Larson who now live in Duluth and make historical stringed instruments and genuine gut strings. here is an audio link to the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 27, 2007 09:59 PM

Robert Randolph Show photos wanted

Anyone else attend the Robert Randolph & The Family Band show on Tuesday night? I am looking for pictures of the show-- we were fortunate to be right in front of the living legend, but didn't have a camera. The...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 27, 2007 05:32 PM

The Force will be with you... Yeeha!

Star Wars is playing at Leif Erikson Park this Friday at dusk. Come and bring your blankets and banjos!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 27, 2007 03:56 AM

From the Photo Archive | May 27, 1990

Eclipse Productions presents the hottest band in the world … KISS! Live in the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Arena. It’s the “Hot in the Shade” tour, featuring the hit song “Forever” (written by Michael Bolton!). Festival seating means we’ll...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 26, 2007 10:26 AM

...And The Heroine Sceams Help! 06.28.07

...And The Heroine Screams Help! releases issue number 9! Come check out some new/old favorites. $3 cover and All Ages!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 26, 2007 10:09 AM

The Story of a Boy, a Girl, and a Universe...

Star Wars is playing at Leif Erikson Park this Friday at dusk. I'm going to be there in spite of this trailer. Whoever wrote this drivel didn't even watch the opening crawl let alone the whole movie! And Star...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 26, 2007 08:24 AM

One More Time!

GOD ROCKS needs extras for this weekend!!!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 25, 2007 02:26 PM

PDD Game Night

When: Monday, June 24, 2007 at 6pm-ish Where: air-conditioned Robin Goodfellow's What: Come play games in the cool air of Robin Goodfellow's with your fellow PDDers! Food is generally ordered - cool fun is always had!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 24, 2007 08:12 PM

Duluth: the Movie

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 23, 2007 08:02 PM

Bang Head Against Wall

I guess at least they're up front about it. More here....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 23, 2007 04:00 PM

Joker's Wild-Loopers Unite!

I am in one of my “ahh the good old days” moods and somehow was brought back to the Joker’s Wild in Superior. I know it’s gone, but the good times just linger on. I first went there when I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 23, 2007 12:09 AM

PDD Mayoral Campaign Exclusive

Mr. Nice for Mayor Official Campaign Viral Video Announcement. Official website. "I'm in it to win it." -Mr. Nice...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 22, 2007 07:17 PM

News from Chester Creek - 3 Items

Hi So please do not flame me if I am not doing this accrding to your normal conventions We are looking for line cooks - at Chester Creek Cafe There is a debt retirement party for Becky Lourey on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 22, 2007 07:11 PM

Fire video

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 22, 2007 12:34 PM

Another One Becomes Dust

I was somewhat comforted by c-freak's "Do Not Be Frightened of all the burning" post as I watched smoke billow up from my office window this morning. What with Fichtners and Loui's having burned down in the past year. But,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 22, 2007 09:03 AM

Not logical.

Bad Spock Drawings The Shatner Show...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 21, 2007 07:02 AM

GROC

Still in the middle of production (GOD ROCKS!) and we're getting close to the end...but I need your help (again!)... We're looking for a grocery store to shoot a very short, small scene in - basically 2 characters are shopping/arguing...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 20, 2007 10:16 PM

2 Bookish Items, Several Tidbits and News of which to be aware

Item One: For those of you not aware, Harry Potter 7 is due out very soon to the joy of many fans and the hesitancy of many booksellers. Sell at a loss to compete with the big people? Not carry...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 19, 2007 03:00 PM

SawBucks?

Remember when some of us were talking about local currency? I thought I'd bring it up again, just for the heck of it... Did you know there are over 100 local currencies in use in the United States? "Conitinue reading"...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 19, 2007 09:04 AM

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Why is it that when I think of Hazel taking her first steps this afternoon, my mind conjures this image? Not that I'm complaining. I love the idea but...we're in Very Big Trouble. So here we go, blissfully into...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 18, 2007 10:26 PM

Under the Stars..

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 18, 2007 04:12 PM

PDD Game Night

When: Monday, June 18, 2007 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come and play a variety of different games with your fellow PDD Gamer Geeks! (No Genus II Trivial Pursuit this week, we promise!) Food is generally ordered, fun...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 17, 2007 05:35 PM

I am the Cheese. I am the Best Character on the Show. I am Better than Both the Salami and Bologna Combined.

THE CHEESE MONOLOGUE IS STUPID, FILBERT. LONG AND STUPID. Rocko's Modern Life provided more joy and inspiration in 1997 while I was attending Mankato State University (now the Minnesota State University - Mankato) than I can begin to explain....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 17, 2007 04:46 PM

More Local News

While the Duluth Life weblog has been (comically) hijacked by Evil Jeff, the Duluth Journal news site has been hitting with some little-known local news tidbits. While most are nothing more than press releases, I have come across information...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 17, 2007 04:26 PM

A Recipe

Take one fifteen year old girl. Combine her with a horrible attempt at being Otep Shamaya. Whip until frothy, and mix with equally two other not so talented 15 year olds. Let settle, then bake to the tune of Smells...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 17, 2007 03:58 PM

Muppet Mania...

Those of you still in town for Grandma's weekend but are trapped in your homes by street closures, insane runners and yard-saling soccer moms, please enjoy the following Muppets clips....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 15, 2007 08:05 PM

From the Photo Archive | Summer 1991

The basement is where the fun happens. There’s a recreation room down there with hideous carpet and completely expendable furniture. Dogs play cards there. The Minnesota Twins are world champions forever. The magic eight-ball has all the answers. Who...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 15, 2007 08:21 AM

Vote for the Hometown Team

Those crazy kids out in Wrenshall are at it again. Mr Mike Scholtz and his filmmaking crew participated in their 2nd 48 hr Film Project last weekend. It'll be screened in Minneapolis at the super-cool Riverview Theater (3800 42nd...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 13, 2007 08:10 PM

Rummage sale thiefs

Just read about this over at the Duluth Freecycle board and am passing it along on the remote chance it might help. Essentially it boils down to looking for a white jeep-like vehicle that has the lisc plate number VNG...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 11, 2007 10:15 AM

PDD Game Night

When: Monday, June 11 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come and play good games with your fellow PDD Gamer Geeks! Fun will be had, food will be ordered, the more the merrier! See you there!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 10, 2007 10:24 AM

Attention Geeks and Tweakers

Gonzo Science website showing signs of life. We've got a few bloggers who've thrown in to post occasionally, with an eye towards turning it into a blog community with an emphasis on science/weird science... The comments just got turned on,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 9, 2007 03:23 PM

Out of the Hat Tonight and Tomorrow

Renegade Comedy Theater is launching its semiannual salvo of 16 original plays tonight at their new location on 222 East Superior. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:00. I'm writing both nights. My prompts for tonight's script were Bruce Wayne,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 8, 2007 09:21 AM

Get Thy Geek On

Geek out old school this weekend! (and by "old school", I mean 500 years ago old school style...) Olde World Renaissance Faire I'll be there... with a freaking dress on!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 8, 2007 12:14 AM

Poor, poor Scooter

President Bush says he feels terrible for the family of a former high-ranking White House staffer who has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for lying to federal investigators. "Mr. Libby was the poster child for all that...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 6, 2007 03:55 PM

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"...If built, the metal monster would apparently be visible to aircraft as they come in to land in the casino capital...It would be in the desert sands. Laser beams would shoot out of it so it would be the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 5, 2007 10:17 PM

Homegrown Kickball Review

Now that a month has passed, I think I'm finally able to put it in print: Friday won the kickball game....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 4, 2007 12:35 PM

PDD Game Night

After a patriotic hiatus, PDD Game Night is back and better than ever! When: Monday, June 4 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come play games with your fellow PDD Gamers! Food is generally ordered and fun is generally had...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 3, 2007 07:26 PM

Freaks! You're all... Freaks!!

Nice slideshow/film of the "Duluth scene" from '98-2001 made by Ms. Trish here: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=2016584686 Most all us freaks are featured if you were around the 'Shor & whatnot during that time period. Some have stayed, some have moved on. Has...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 3, 2007 05:52 PM

Accordion Awareness Month

There is no geekier holiday known to man! All Things Accordion Accordion USA...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on June 1, 2007 05:37 PM

Viewcrest Voices

I am in need of a keyboardist to accompany a group of nursing home residents who have just formed a choir that they have named Viewcrest Voices. They are really really excited about this! They will be performing a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 31, 2007 06:44 PM

Unfounded rumor perpetuated

First of all, congratulations to Spinout Records and all the musicians involved in the Duluth Does Dylan Revisited album. City Pages recently named the disc Best Local Music Compilation. Now take note of the last sentence of CP's write-up...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 31, 2007 09:08 AM

Success!

Just wanted to thank everyone for coming out to 4 Track Films Open House tonight. We had a great turn out, met tons of cool people and got even more excited about our new company here in the city that...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 30, 2007 10:19 PM

Going green and global in Superior (sort of)

It can be sad living in Superior sometimes. You get the feeling nearly all the cool stuff is over the bridge in Duluth. So I am ecstatic that our little Belknap Plaza Super One store now carries a small but...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 30, 2007 09:55 PM

Did I Mention?

Did I mention I have started my own business? Why yes, I did. Starfire Screen Printing Co. at 1131 E 4th St. is where I spend my daytimes now. I will happily produce for you high quality Screen Printed...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 30, 2007 02:12 PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 29, 2007 10:38 PM

If I was in "Control"

If I was in control of the movies shown at the new indie film theatre, I'd make this the first:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 29, 2007 10:15 PM

Back Up and Running at Full Speed

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 29, 2007 04:07 PM

Those damn terrorists

I'm sure they're responsible for Miss USA's little "accident."...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 29, 2007 09:57 AM

Rappers?

Ah, when you go into production on your micro-budget film, and you cast people back, oh, I don't know..7 months ago and you THINK they have their sh*t together but then 5 days before you shoot you find out they...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 28, 2007 09:53 AM

What I did this weekend, two words... Kidney Stones

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 27, 2007 08:06 PM

What, me work?

So everybody knows the job market in Duluth sucks right? Well that's tough because I'm coming back from my sophomore year pretty soon and I was rather hoping to have some kind of money making thing to do. Preferably...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 27, 2007 05:20 PM

4 Track Films - OPEN HOUSE

I just wanted to invite everyone to the open house of my new film company - 4 Track Films. We're a micro-budget High Def studio located at 222 E. Superior St (same building as Renegade Theater). We're kicking off our...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 27, 2007 02:49 PM

The Farce will be with us... always...

Happy Birthday Star Wars!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 25, 2007 08:02 PM

Ms. Bue's cd release party at Luce tonight

As far as I can tell, not much is going on musically tonight, so why dontcha come on down to Luce tonight for Mary's cd release party? Sara Softich is opening, then Mary and her extended band, then the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 25, 2007 06:52 PM

From the Photo Archive | Circa 1979

Whatever became of you, Dee Dee Kubishak? It’s been almost 30 years since our whirlwind romance. It seemed like we would be together forever. And then your family moved. I don’t remember if I ever knew where. You could...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 24, 2007 09:33 AM

Happy Fun Duluth Citizens Day!

I have been reading the Duluth Citizens Blog with the rest of you and it has made me sad. I think they need a big virtual hug. So, on authority of myself, I am declaring today Happy Fun Duluth Citizens...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 23, 2007 08:39 AM

PDD Game Night!

When: Monday, May 21, 2007 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come play games with your fellow PDD Gamers! A new mystery expansion pack for the game "Ticket To Ride" has been found - come check it out! Or...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 20, 2007 04:56 PM

From the Photo Archive | Feb. 5, 1999

Below the NorShor mezzanine, either relaxing after some good band or avoiding some crappy band, Barrett Chase, John Ramos, Trish DeLude and some guy with poofy hair....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 20, 2007 11:53 AM

In Search of... Band Photo

How does a body go about finding a good Cars & Trucks promo photo? adam [at] transistormag [dot] com...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 19, 2007 08:46 PM

the Reign of Terror is over ..

One for all the Liberals, "abortionists," the American Civil Liberties Union, feminists, gay rights activists and the faithless. Let's go to the quotes...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 15, 2007 05:50 PM

We came, we spazzed, we lost our inhalers

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 15, 2007 08:27 AM

PDD Game Night

When: Monday (today), May 14 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come play some games with your fellow PDD Gamers! Fun will be had! Food will be ordered! Woo!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 14, 2007 07:45 AM

do you ever google something .. then get so bogged down by all the answers you just want to turn to someone and say ... hey maybe you can help me. anyhoo... i googled this to see it it's been...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 13, 2007 09:06 PM

True stories of super-normal para-natural unsolved mysterious encounters of the 4th kind

Mystery #1: The Vibrating Mountain and the Metal “Bird” While climbing Mt. Shasta, a friend and I pitched our tents in a steeply sloped boulder field at about 13,300 feet to spend the night. I soon realized sleep would be...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 12, 2007 06:58 PM

Cloud Cult on MTV

Duluth’s own Cloud Cult will be on MTV News this weekend. See the Minowa farm, Earthology Records, Cloud Cult's recording studio and live footage from the band's recent New York City show....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 11, 2007 06:46 PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 11, 2007 03:44 PM

*chuckle*

I hate it when people forward bogus warnings, but this one is real, and it's important. So please send this warning to everyone on your e- mail list. If someone comes to your front door saying they are checking for...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 11, 2007 01:11 PM

Amy & Lanae

I found a youtube video of a play called "Jesus Loves Me". And I spent about fifteen hours rewriting it and voicing it over to create a new play entitled "Amy & Lanae". Here's the link to "Jesus Loves Me"....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 10, 2007 11:05 PM

infamy...

the gift that keeps on giving....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 9, 2007 06:04 PM

Hitching a Ride

Geek Prom is Saturday. Convoy info is here. Quoth City Pages: Unless you were prom queen, or had a magically clichéd virginity-losing night à la Brenda Walsh on 90210, prom was probably an expensive disappointment. Or maybe you just...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 8, 2007 10:32 PM

By the numbers...

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 8, 2007 09:01 PM

Homegrown in Retrospect

Wouldn't you say it was one of the top nine Homegrown Music Festivals ever?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 7, 2007 10:45 AM

Portrait of a Drowned Man @ Homegrown 2007

Come check us and a bunch of other great bands out tonight at Pizza Lucé. 10pm - Canine Heart Sounds 11pm - Portrait of a Drowned Man 12am - Little Black Books 01am - Ray the Wolf 02am -...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 5, 2007 03:14 PM

Map Your HomeGrown...

Have you planned out your HomeGrown experience? If you haven't... you're gunna miss something... I have put together this spreadsheet for tonight... I will get one out for tomorrow... um... tomorrow... Oh... do you have running shoes? Mandatory Team...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 4, 2007 02:36 PM

Free As In Speech

Barack Obama wants the presidential debates to be licensed under creative commons, versus... um, MSNBC OWNING them. Something to think about....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 4, 2007 01:10 PM

More beta on how cities are using trails and bike lanes to improve quality of life

Just an FYI as we look forward to the future of Duluth and its greenspaces. Speaking of that is today the famed Jason Cork Death run in Chester park???? Wall street journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB117823466296891497.html...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 4, 2007 11:20 AM

Homegrown Music Festival, Day Six

Homegrown Today: 48 bands at 12 venues (and two DJs at the Red Star Lounge) Plus, Cars & Trucks appear on Almanac North tonight on WDSE-TV channel 8....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 4, 2007 10:59 AM

Free Comic Book Day

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 4, 2007 01:16 AM

Homegrown Music Festival, Day Five

Although two members were sick and another was sidelined with pneumonia, the Lake Superior Cacophonic Choir performed at Fitger's Brewhouse, defaming "The Man" with yet another profanity-laced song....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 3, 2007 03:17 PM

KUMD's 50th

While looking through KUMD archive photos for our 50th anniversary celebration this weekend, I came across this one of Laurie, PDD'er and UMD's 1996 Student Volunteer of the Year. I had no idea you were so award winning, Laurie....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 3, 2007 02:45 PM

best. song. ever.

I was excited when Jerree Small shared the stage with Garrison Keillor and even more excited when she sang duets with Paul Lundgren. The magic got kicked up another notch when Jerree sang You Spin Me Round with Starfire. So...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 2, 2007 11:33 AM

Complex Genitalia of Waterfowl

From New Scientist: Female ducks and geese have evolved complex genitalia to thwart unwelcome mating attempts, according to a new study. Males of some species, such as mallard, have a notorious habit of "raping" females. They and other wildfowl are...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on May 1, 2007 05:21 PM

Hi Ho, The Derry-O

What: PDD Game Night When: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's Come play games with your fellow PDD Gamers. Food will be ordered. Fun, as always, will be had. Some of the games played recently include:...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 29, 2007 06:03 PM

Brilliant!

Stephen Hawking gets a taste of microgravity....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 28, 2007 10:27 PM

Rain Gardens Make Me Wet - by Frida Storm

Psst, Hey I have a confession to make! But don’t tell anyone, k? Rain gardens make me wet. I just love the way parking lot runoff slides from the pavement into the catchment, flows through the tunnel, and then...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 26, 2007 06:01 PM

BIG DAY CLOQUET

for those looking for a perfect duluth AREA day... THE RACE IS ON! April 19th, 11 AM Meet at the Carlton County Historical Society - 406 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet BIG DAY CLOQUET '07 will be a scavenger/treasure hunt featuring Cloquet...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 26, 2007 02:02 PM

A Complete History of Duluth, Abridged

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 26, 2007 12:23 PM

Fun Winter Driving in the Zenith City

The post below mentioned the fun we all have driving after some fresh fluffy stuff. My buddy Craig made this video during a snow storm a few years back. This is from the intersection on 19th Ave E and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 26, 2007 08:47 AM

Amazing..

i was checking out youtube.com and found this guy, Andy Mckee. There's a ton of videos of him playing on there i suggest you check it out, i haven't seen guitar playing like this in in a long time. great...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 25, 2007 08:40 PM

Hungry for Peace

Students for Peace at UMD and Amnesty International at College of St. Scholastica are teaming up to put on "Hungry for Peace," a five-day fast to end the war in Iraq, next week (April 30-May 4). Each day of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 25, 2007 07:46 PM

As someone who was born at St. Mary’s in Duluth but grew up mostly in Superior, I’ve often wondered why anyone would want to live on the side of a huge rock. Sure the view from the hill is nice,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 25, 2007 02:33 PM

I Once Was Lost, Now I'm Found!

About a year ago I submitted a funny note I found on the hillsides of Duluth to Found Magazine. On their homepage they have the find of the day and I thought my note would be perfect. Well I waited...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 25, 2007 07:51 AM

PDD Game Night

What: Come play games with your fellow PDD members! When: Monday, April 23 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's Come play with your fellow PDD game players! Much fun will be had! Food will be ordered! Anyone is welcome! Learn...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 22, 2007 04:24 PM

Uncle Loui's Burns!

Circa 7pm today I noticed the smoke billowing out of Uncle Loui's Cafe on 4th Street, and luckily I had my trusty camera at my side. About a minute later the D.F.D. arrived, busted in though the glass and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 19, 2007 09:04 PM

...ATHSH! Issue 8 / Showcase

If you're interested in checking out some new music tonight, head down to Pizza Lucé at 10pm for the April ...And The Heroine Screams Help! showcase and Issue 8 release party. Music starts at 10pm. $3 cover. All Ages....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 19, 2007 04:26 PM

Free quizno's subs for the next 26 years!

Pac Man Competition. some odd prizes.......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 19, 2007 09:47 AM

Video+Animation+Games Symposium

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

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 18, 2007 10:08 AM

A Little Light Music

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 17, 2007 05:51 PM

Local Trophy-Maker has Never Won an Award (4th alt. ending)

SUPERIOR, WI – Despite a career spanning more than eleven years in his family's trophy and plaque-making business, local businessman Gerry Irvin has himself never won any type of award. “I was never that much into sports, games, or...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 17, 2007 02:36 PM

I Hate Cell Phones.

I am considering getting back into the Cell Phone carrying world and I would love to hear the PDD community rant and rave about their service. I hardly ever leave town so the unlimited Unicel service seems enticing but...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 16, 2007 03:34 PM

Monday's the new Sunday

The Histrionics One of the year's more rompous nights of Duluth's patented mix of rock 'n weird is going down this Monday at the Red Lion. There's something for everyone (and their misc. family member). The bands are: The...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 15, 2007 12:50 PM

PDD Game Night

What: PDD Game Night When: Monday, April 16 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's Come and play games with your fellow PDD Gamer Geeks. The more the merrier! Food will be ordered! Fun will be had! First level Gully Dwarf...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 15, 2007 09:24 AM

i (heart) fatherhood...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 14, 2007 07:03 AM

You have to admire his determination

An intoxicated 39 year old man decided an early April evening would be a fine time to go out and climb the Cribs. Looks like Lundgren's infamous "Unidentified man" is at it again. The story from the DNT...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 13, 2007 04:17 PM

tonight!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 13, 2007 01:30 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Amanda Congdon is a Tool

Okay so it's old news. And she's been criticized for her lack of journalistic integrity and for being a corporate shill. But hold on, it gets worse. Amanda Congdon's Dupont "Infotainmercials" are also a video response. A sly, corporate video...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 12, 2007 07:24 PM

Evolution Revolution!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 12, 2007 11:20 AM

Star Wars: The Muppets Strike Back

I found this here-5 Freaky Muppet Videos...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 12, 2007 11:05 AM

Hobbits Unite!

Aaron Ashley showed this to me tonight. I never knew the Lord of the Rings could be so fun! The dancing is TOP NOTCH!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 11, 2007 11:05 PM

fartwell tour's last show as fartwell tour. high plains drifter issue release show

you might not like us, but you sure as hell better like mr. sides and high plains drifter. this show's also the last time we're playing the farewell tour songs. they'll be retired after this. (yeah, we know that's...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 11, 2007 07:03 PM

Use Crisco. It's digestible!

enough with event announcements!!! (no not really) It's time for the joys of Americana...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 11, 2007 06:04 PM

Muslims and the West in the Age of Globalization: TONIGHT

Alworth Institute's Annual Memorial Lecture 2007(our big event) Presented by Dr. Ahmed Samatar Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Kirby Student Center Ballroom 7:30 p.m. Free and Open to the Public Reception Following the Lecture Dr. Ahmed Samatar, Dean of the Institute...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 11, 2007 12:29 PM

Free Democracy Summit (April 13-15)

"We all do better when we all do better." - Paul Wellstone

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 10, 2007 07:39 PM

someone's in the kitchen with satan

......... "This boat belongs to him, and it sits just three miles from the site of what will -- on June 1, 2007 -- become the second Hell's Kitchen. A cavernous old antique mall on Canal Park, the jewel of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 9, 2007 09:22 AM

Peep Jousting

I've seen "Peep Jousting" before, but this video cracks me up (with the dramatic music & subtitles). Happy Easter (I'll be spending it alone with my sinus infection - yummy)....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 8, 2007 11:44 AM

Let's just prove them right...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 7, 2007 08:22 PM

Putin, Politics and 2008

Alworth Institute International Lecture Series Presents: “Putin, Politics and 2008” Lecture by Dr. Sergey Sevastiyanov Monday, April 9, 2007 UMD Library Fourth Floor Rotunda 7:30 p.m. Free and Open to the Public Reception Following the Lecture With Russian President...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 6, 2007 12:15 PM

PEACE & JUSTICE IN TZALJACHEN, CHIAPAS

Hey PDDers, I recently began working as the program associate/ event planner for the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies. Basically the Alworth Institute runs a series of events for the community on international studies/international issues. Some of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 4, 2007 10:59 AM

VOTE FOR MY VIDEO!

My video SUMMER STORM is included in the 2007 FLUX iPod Film Festival and if I get enough public votes I could win an iPod or maybe a cup of coffee. Go to the site, click on THE KITCHEN...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 4, 2007 09:37 AM

I thought I knew them ...

Starfire Dana Cunningham David Livingston Brad Nelson SuddendEATH Chris Monroe Zoey Frank Nichols Giljunko members: Mark Lindquist Chris Whittier Rob May Patrick Nelsburger...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 3, 2007 10:12 PM

Transistor is back online

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 3, 2007 08:59 PM

Tacodog

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 2, 2007 03:53 AM

MYSTERY SOLVED!

The Professor missed one of the greatest conspiracies ever: Frank Zappa's bid to take over the world....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 2, 2007 12:42 AM

Conspiracy Buffet [LATE ENTRY UPDATE]

Conspiracy: Yes or No? 1.) JFK 2.) 9/11 3.) Wellstone 4.) RFK 5.) MLK 6.) Space shuttle crash 7.) Marilyn Monroe 8.) Houdini 9.) Runup to Iraq War 10.) Gary Powers' U-2 plane shot down over Russia in 60s 11)....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 1, 2007 06:36 PM

You're Wired!

What: PDD Game Night When: Monday, April 2 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's Food is generally ordered. Fun is generally had. Intensity varies. Come and have fun with your fellow PDDers!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 1, 2007 06:12 PM

Traditional High School Experience - For adults.

After years of hearing , "I wish they had a school like this when I was in High School", HCIS staff is proud to announce High School for Adults. Un-like the actual HCIS experience this is without any of the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on April 1, 2007 10:44 AM

Patriots will embiggen America.

Time for this week's edition of My Favorite Wiki. Have Fun!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 31, 2007 11:33 AM

Hazel Update

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 31, 2007 10:27 AM

the Reader Weekly's Andrew Olson doesn't like me, my bands, my friends or my friends' bands.... so i guess this means life just isn't worth living...

from this week's Reader Weakly... (p.s. - the punctuation, spelling, grammar... all that jazz... appears below exactly as it appears in print....) The Fartwell Tour Hubert Cumberdale (andrew olson) Northland Enquirer (reader weekly) The Fartwell Tour have announced their 4th...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 31, 2007 08:50 AM

Anybody else see this unmarked military chopper spraying stuff over Lake Superior near the buoy, around three weeks ago when the ice was skateable? Just wondering... WTH?

The chopper had a trapeeze-like undercarriage (not quite visible in photos) that was the source of the spray. Someone told me they'd seen a similar chopper de-icing a plane on a runway with the same get-up. Was this chopper...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 30, 2007 11:17 PM

YouTube O' the day

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 30, 2007 10:55 AM

Darling's Observatory

Have I been living under a rock or something? I was browsing the Duluth Wikpedia Article tonight when I came across a piece of Duluth history I'd never heard of before--Darling's Observatory. J.H. Darling (some rich dude in 1917)...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 29, 2007 11:08 PM

Community Foundation Introduces Plan to Attract and Retain Young Adults in Duluth and Superior That Will Be K-Rad or Cool or Hip or Whatever You God Damn Kids Call It Now in "Solutions," Presented by the Attracting & Retaining Young People Initiative

Duluth, Minnesota – A new plan to attract and retain Young Adults in the Duluth Superior Area will be unveiled Thursday by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. The recommendations will be unveiled – along with two original skits at...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 28, 2007 07:32 PM

The US Arms Trade: Promoting Freedom or Fueling Conflict?

Lecture Presented by UMD’s Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies Wednesday, March 28, 2007 7:30 p.m. in the Library Fourth Floor Rotunda Frida Berrigan, a renowned world policy researcher, will speak this evening on the topic of “The...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 28, 2007 09:25 AM

Come on Dad Give Me the Car Tonight.

Alan Sparhawk tells a story about his first car crash here. I have had my share of car crashes but my first accident was under similar circumstances. I was driving to school without permission on a snowy, slippery day....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 27, 2007 07:44 AM

Bailey the puppy asks "would you please help me?"

PDD villagers ... Many folks here who blog and read on PDD are involved in very important community organizations. It's the involvement of fellow Duluthians that make this town such a wonderful place to live. I want to take...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 26, 2007 01:44 PM

has anyone else seen this?

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 24, 2007 09:15 PM

The candyman can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good

Join your fellow PDDers for a fun night of games! Last week's game night included clay, a mangrove root and pee-inducing laughter. Who knows what the next game night will bring! So... When: Monday, March 26, 2007 at 6pm-ish...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 24, 2007 08:21 PM

Anyone still having trouble with comments

Mine just seem to disappear, I get the "Thank you for you comment" screen but the comment itself never shows up in tread. (and I am filling in the "PDD" box....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 24, 2007 01:38 PM

You should hear how she talks about you

This entry simultaneously cracks me up and makes me cringe. It totally conjures up images of driving around town with my mom while she was doing errands, listening to Melissa Manchester on 610 AM KDAL, in our 1974 AMC...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 23, 2007 01:05 PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 22, 2007 06:55 PM

Cool.

I have been designing my very first web page recently and in an effort to raise our page ranking in Google I am promoting it here. It is a very simple page with a small store selling all things...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 22, 2007 10:54 AM

Lock Up Your Cars!

At around 1:00-1:30am on Tuesday night (Wed. morning), I stepped out on the deck and noticed three guys walking down the street, trying the doors of every car on the block. This happened about two blocks from the place where...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 21, 2007 11:42 PM

Spam!

Because you asked for it....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 21, 2007 05:50 AM

40 for 40

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 20, 2007 02:27 PM

Commenting Fiasco

I'm sure that many of you have noticed that the TypeKey commenting system is currently down. To be honest, I have no idea what is wrong with it. I've contacted the people at TypeKey, and they insist that the problem...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 20, 2007 12:17 AM

Hundreds March Against War in Duluth

Over 250 people marched through downtown Duluth, Minnesota on Sunday. Protesters called on Congress to stop funding the war in Iraq and bring the troops home now....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 19, 2007 07:55 PM

In Search of Blogs

I used to have quite a long list of blogs that I would read every day. But you know what? So many of those bloggers have either started slacking or given up entirely. So what I'm wondering is: What blogs...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 17, 2007 12:41 AM

Emerson St Patty's Day Party

This Saturday is the Annual St Patrick's Day party and Fundraiser at the Emerson Tenant's Coop. Everyone is welcome. The schedule at this point looks like: LOWER LEVEL DJ's Featuring The Supreme Rockers GYM 8:30 Retribution Gospel Choir 9:30 Vincent...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 16, 2007 03:53 PM

Slow Food

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 16, 2007 12:12 PM

live music tonight

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 16, 2007 11:38 AM

hmmm...

"New Mexico makes the bolo the official state tie" "Bush seeks better ties in Latin America" both from yahoo news this morning... kinda makes ya think, no? or not?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 14, 2007 05:45 AM

Beware the Dark Side

So the good news is that they didn't break a window to get into our new-to-us 1987 Volvo wagon, which we haven't even owned for two days yet. The bad news is that they stole the faceplate off the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 13, 2007 08:07 PM

We ALL knew it...

Yep, I first heard about it from Donn Hansen...jets from the airbase scrambled, dog fight with UFO over the lake right off the point...the paper for that day missing from the library micro-fische, the "Kinross" incident, the "atomic hand gernade"...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 13, 2007 07:37 AM

What a Pissing Match!

The Bayfront Blues Festival is leaving Duluth. According to news release, for financial and business reasons, the festival “has accepted an offer to conduct the Blues Festival at a location minutes from downtown Duluth but outside of the Duluth...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 12, 2007 06:24 PM

The Kissers>Pizza Luce>Wednesday 10pm

Celtic/punk/Irish-Americana rockers The Kissers are coming to Duluth. They put on a very high energy live show. All that is needed is a lively audience- that's you! The premiere event of the St. Patty's season. Don't miss! http://www.thekissers.com/...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 12, 2007 08:18 AM

I still don't have a jetpack...

...but, by golly, I have a robot....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 11, 2007 05:50 PM

bored games

when: monday, march 12 at 6pm-ish where: robin goodfellow's what: fun games for everybody. food will be ordered. fun will be had. be there or be bored....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 11, 2007 04:19 PM

The Inevitable Austin

You have probably heard that the Pink Floyd album "Dark Side of the Moon" seems to synch up perfectly with "The Wizard of Oz." What you probably don't know is that the same is true of the Both album...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 10, 2007 07:12 PM

Save Internet Radio

http://www.savenetradio.org/ Corporate interests are hard at working making sure you don't have a choice because they make more money when you have no choices. I'm not sure about you but I LOVE internet radio. It is a fantastic way to...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 10, 2007 09:07 AM

Sweet...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 9, 2007 07:38 PM

What all the fashionable geeks are wearing this year...

Charlotte showed me this Darth Vader print Duro and it had to be shared....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 8, 2007 09:12 PM

Japanator

Hey all. The previous entry reminded me of something some of you might be interested in. I've recently become a writer for Japanator.com, a site dedicated to covering anime, manga, and all other facets of Japanese entertainment and culture (like...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 8, 2007 12:25 PM

Sushi to go...

Once again justifying the inclusion of this category on this blog. Does it seem odd to you that it isn't lip-synched even when it's in Japanese?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 8, 2007 09:47 AM

For your amusement...It's the Pain Ray!

Allegedly being tested in Iraq....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 6, 2007 12:30 PM

Sorry it's late...

Hey folks, If you're free from the snow, come to Robin Goodfellow's tonight for some gameplaying action with your fellow PDD snowbirds! Food is generally ordered. Show up around 6pm-ish for some gameplaying fun! See you there!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 5, 2007 07:49 AM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 5, 2007 04:56 AM

A little help from our Alien Friends...

A former Canadian defense minister seems to think that "alien" technology recovered from UFO crashes might be able to help us fight global warming. I would like to see what (alien) technology there might be that could eliminate the burning...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 3, 2007 11:07 AM

“O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?”

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 2, 2007 01:18 PM

In Soviet Russia, House Brew You!

I remember years & years ago sitting at the Brewhouse with one of my friends when out of no where he just goes "Everyone here loves the Brewhouse. That is so Soviet." Then we took in the coaster as a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 1, 2007 05:30 PM

the last snowstorm of the year

I took this video about 3:30 this afternoon out the front window in Hazel's bedroom. Music is, obviously, by Low. Enjoy....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on March 1, 2007 04:55 PM

Last Call for Bands

The Homegrown Music Festival is just two months away. The ninth annual celebration of Duluth's music and arts scene is scheduled for April 29 through May 6. A schedule for the eight-day festival is expected to be completed by...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 27, 2007 05:35 PM

Twelve Moons

Between April 2004 and April 2005, I collected something like 1500 frames off the web camera positioned at Canal Park, all from the comfort of my home in Twin Cities. I recently I put them together in this video...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 26, 2007 11:22 AM

She wants your blood!

OK...I know this may be the strangest request ever on PDD. She is a phlebotomy student at DBU and needs to have 18 more SUCCESSFUL blood draws to be able to pass her phlebotomy class before her internship....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 26, 2007 07:10 AM

Snow + Dogs = FUN!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 25, 2007 10:26 PM

Oh, those quirky gamers...

What: PDD Game Night When: Monday, February 26 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's After you shovel our from the copious amounts of snow, come and play games with your fellow PDD members! Food of some sort is generally ordered....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 25, 2007 11:29 AM

Tonight at Luce - State Champs CD Release

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 24, 2007 11:03 AM

City Council Takes Up Anti-War Resolution

At the Duluth City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, councilors will discuss a resolution calling for American troops to be brought home from Iraq. Anti-war activists from the Twin Ports area will hold a rally in front of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 24, 2007 09:51 AM

Umbrella skate sailing with dog

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 22, 2007 02:00 PM

George Takei Rules

So good on Heroes. So good here......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 21, 2007 11:13 PM

conflict...

Will someone please tell Tamara it's not "Teenage Wasteland?"...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 21, 2007 10:06 PM

Tomorrow Night!

Come on down to Pizza Lucé tomorrow evening, check out some new bands and pick up issue number 7 of ...And The Heroine Screams Help!....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 21, 2007 09:34 AM

Ice Cracking on Lake Superior

Just thought I'd add to the Lake Superior ice posts. Here's a video in which you can hear the sound of the ice shifting. It's like a giant hitting a giant high-tension wire with a giant mallet, only really giant...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 19, 2007 07:05 AM

More on Skating.

I went skating on the Lake. I brought my camera. I made a movie. Music by Califone....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 18, 2007 11:05 PM

Oy Vey!

When: Monday, February 19, 2007 at 6pm or so Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come for a schtick and schmooze with your fellow PDD boichikas and mensches! We'll play some kitschy games and order some latkes and lox. L'chaim!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 17, 2007 06:19 PM

Local Boy Done Good

Walking through Los Angeles today, I snapped this photo of a bust of Al Sparhawk. I knew he was famous, but sheesh....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 16, 2007 07:42 PM

Franken in Duluth

So Al is going to be in town tomorrow to kick off his Senatorial campaign. Is anyone going? Please post a report. I'd go, but I have a wedding rehearsal I have to be at....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 15, 2007 06:08 PM

Objective: Kill Zombies

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 14, 2007 12:44 PM

"They didn't have Lord Huggington!?"

Happy Love Day to one & all. Teddy: I am Sir Love-A-Lot, the bear who loves to love! Homer: They didn't have Lord Huggington!? Marge: It's the same basic bear, Homey. Homer: Oh, I guess... Bart: What the hell is...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 14, 2007 09:42 AM

Chocolate=Love

Duluth Community Garden Program Truffle Sale Tuesday, February 13th, 5-8pm Fitger's Brewery Complex (right inside the front doors) These truffles are hand-made and partially organic. Flavors include plain, coffee, and cherry, and peppermint patties are also available. Truffles are...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 13, 2007 08:43 AM

What would Jesus Doownload?

"Ubuntu Christian Edition is an operating system geared towards Christians. It is based on the popular Ubuntu Linux and includes the best available Christian software, such as GnomeSword, a top of the line Bible study program, and several additional...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 13, 2007 08:41 AM

The Perfection of Want and Can’t – or – Kicked in the Monads

Leibniz said (more or less) “everything is as it should be.” Everything is perfect. Perfectly painful, flawlessly beautiful. History’s perfect control of the present and future. Everything is written. Perfect reactions, perfect nonsense. I love the perfection of it...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 12, 2007 10:58 AM

Peach Panda Cougar

If you've braved the icy winds of Canal Park, you may already be familar with a new Perfect Duluth Sunday.* Within the heated DeWitt Seitz Marketplace, Lake Avenue Cafe is starting a new tradition of brunch with old favorites...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 11, 2007 08:08 PM

PDD Game Night

When: Monday, February 12, 2006 at 6pm-ish Where: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come play some board games with your fellow friendly PDD members. Foodage of some sort is typically ordered. Get your inner gamer geek on!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 11, 2007 05:46 PM

Duluth teams dominate 2007 Junior Nationals

Chris Plys and Aileen Sormunen led their teams to gold medals in the 2007 Junor Nationals in Seattle, WA. Next stop: World Junior Curling Championships in March....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 11, 2007 10:09 AM

Rummage Sale

When: Saturday, February 10 from 8AM-12PM Where: Summit School 1600 N 8th Ave E Duluth, MN What: baked goods, children's clothing, children's toys, puzzles, games, household objects All money raised goes to benefit the school! See you there!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 9, 2007 03:43 PM

Benefit for Karie Neveau

Any of you who have ever had any association with KUMD probably know Donna Neveau, our office administrator and one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. Her daughter-in-law, Karie, was recently diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, a rare...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 8, 2007 04:31 PM

No You Didn't!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 7, 2007 04:53 PM

Silver Anniversary

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 7, 2007 04:36 PM

Greetings from Oxo Ninja! (...and family)

Ahoy Oi! Wanted to drop a line and say hello to the pdd crew. Me (theresa), my husband (roger) and our 3 month old baby ninja (oscar) are moving back to Duluth (ok ok.. Superior) in May and I'm...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 7, 2007 02:38 PM

What is chicago steppin?

Hey yall, mark your calender for Chicago Steppers night, Valentines Day at the Redstar in the Fitgers Brewery Complex. The event starts at 10pm/no cover/dress to impress/champagne specials/steppers contest/ steppers sets by chicago's finest: Jeff Holman, Psycho Capone, with your...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 6, 2007 06:23 PM

Nobody tells this wookiee what to do!

Say it isn't so, Chewie! Chewbacca was arrested this weekend in Los Angeles for headbutting Brian Sapir, a tour guide, after Sapir tried to get him to stop harrassing Japanese tourists. The enraged wookiee was heard to exclaim, "Nobody tells...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 6, 2007 08:43 AM

Lost Footage of Ernie Nevers

The supposed lost footage of Ernie Nevers on YouTube is a hoax, as suspected. If I had looked closer at the credits before I originally posted this, I would have seen that it plainly says Curtis Nelson plays the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 5, 2007 12:19 PM

Ready and Waiting to Serve, Oh Great Robotic Overlords

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 4, 2007 06:22 PM

PDD Game Night

Date: Monday, February 5, 2007 Time: 6pm-ish Place: Robin Goodfellow's What: Come play a rousing game of Carcassonne (provided by Edgewood) or other games with your friendly fellow PDD members! Pizza or some sort of food substance is usually...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 4, 2007 04:14 PM

Mooninites set up us the bomb!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 3, 2007 06:48 PM

Perfect Duluth Baby...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 2, 2007 04:26 PM

De-pot

I went to the depot yesterday. It was the first time I've been there since I was a kid, and I plan on bringing a camera on my next adventure there. That place is FUN!!!!!!!! I forgot how fun that...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on February 1, 2007 10:50 PM

Mooninites Give Boston the Big F.U.

I suppose if it was more credible street art, versus corporate stoogery, they'd all have been rounded up and shot....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 31, 2007 06:46 PM

He said it would be like this.

It looks like George Kessler's back doing the weather on Channel 3. The Pat Kelly/George Kessler (P.K. & G.K.) power duo will surely leave the other news teams eating their dust in no time....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 31, 2007 10:09 AM

Half Glassed

JUAN WILLIAMS: Well, another question about Vice President Cheney – he said last week that – here I'm quoting – "we've encountered enormous successes and we continue to have enormous successes in Iraq." Two weeks ago you said, quote, "there...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 29, 2007 07:34 PM

Tres Impossible?

I found a really interesting blog entry on my quest to update the current blog linkage for PDD. It was talking about the hardest novels to adapt to film. While I disagree with the author's sentiment that all pre-20th Century...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 28, 2007 02:54 PM

PDD Game Night!

Come to PDD Game Night - Monday, Jan 29th, at 6 PM at Robin Goodfellow! Bring a board game, meet some PDDers!

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 26, 2007 07:03 PM

Looking for a show in Duluth tonight? Why not this one?

More info on the bands: > Portrait of a Drowned Man > Cars & Trucks > Nick Robin...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 26, 2007 09:16 AM

Submission Party!

After all, everyone has to get it off on occasion, so why not make an occasion of it? Submitting one's writing to journals and magazines that is. Resolved to send out your work to get published this new year? Lake...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 25, 2007 03:39 PM

Red Alert! All Hands to Battle Stations!

Set phasers to... aw, screw it, arm photon torpedoes and blast 'em....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 24, 2007 10:07 PM

More Rawk

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 24, 2007 11:45 AM

Civil Liberties...

As wholesome as apple pie!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 23, 2007 10:27 PM

Hell yeah...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 23, 2007 09:06 PM

Let's make it fun...

In the fine tradition of the North Land, let's a enjoy this years 'State of the Union' by supporting the liquor industry. "Let's set the rules" For those of the non-alcohol folks suck as myself, use NA beer and Cranberry...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 23, 2007 12:11 PM

Random Rules.

The Onion has a regular feature called Random Rules in which they interview a celebrity and have them set their mp3 player on random and then talk about the first 10 songs that come up. I don't expect the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 23, 2007 08:46 AM

Rock + Roll this Friday...

More info on the bands: > Portrait of a Drowned Man > Cars & Trucks > Nick Robin...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 22, 2007 02:15 PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 21, 2007 04:02 PM

Jesus Christ, Help Us All Lord

Amen....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 21, 2007 11:49 AM

Let's Shoot Something.

Hello there! I thinks it's about time we stroll with our cameras again. Yes! The Flickr Photowalk is back. This Sunday Sharyn of Mass Distraction fame will be in town and she will be our honorary guide. I don't...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 20, 2007 07:51 PM

Could you reply why your meat is so short? ;-)

That would be my favorite subject line of all the penis enlargement spam I've recieved. I wonder how a guy who thinks his penis is small might reply. "Well, I was born with a small penis. I thought it was...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 20, 2007 12:15 PM

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 20, 2007 01:52 AM

Saving the planet 101 -- one person at a time.

I know this is not A Duluth thing, but I want to point out the great work that is going on up here in Ely by some hard working and adventurious individuals. Will Steger is gearing up to set...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 17, 2007 10:53 AM

Tours of the UMD Library

Tours of the UMD Library are being offered the week of January 29th. The tours will point out collections and resources that people may not be aware of, as well as architectural features. Learn about the media room, where the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 17, 2007 10:46 AM

Photoblog Class

Harbor City International School is teaching a Photoblog class this winter symposium, what a great idea. Please support the future PDD'ers by visiting the following links by clicking the below (Continue reading "Photoblog Class" ») and make some comments on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 16, 2007 09:39 AM

Game Night Redux

You are invited to play Ticket to Ride Monday night at Robin Goodfellow starting around 6 o'clock. The eight of us had such a good time last Monday we decided to do it again. Further jsmith14 is bringing the other...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 14, 2007 06:47 PM

Mentor Duluth Fundraiser

Every child deserves to have a person in their life whom they can count on to be there during childhood successes and struggles.....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 13, 2007 09:01 AM

Stabbing myself in the face...

Sorry for the title, I just can't resist provoking trolls.... Anyway, I want to tell you all about the coolest thing I've just found called Pandora. (hence the photo of Pandora... etc etc) Pandora is a radio station, err,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 12, 2007 09:07 PM

R.I.P.

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 12, 2007 12:14 AM

solar rental

Ran across this today (citizenre) and it interests me enough that I’m actually considering investing in it. To be sure I’ll be taking baby steps to try and avoid scams, but if it is legit I think it’s a...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 11, 2007 09:06 PM

The Duluth Playhouse's Discriminatory Policies

As some of you may know, the Little Pirate and I are in the production of "Holes" at the Duluth Playhouse, which is part of their Children's Theatre Arts series. It looks like it will be a good show and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 11, 2007 11:28 AM

Intro and Shameless Promotion

I'm one of those "registered users" that have never posted so of course I'll use my introductory post for a little shameless promotion. I've lived in Duluth since 1995 and I've created both Charitable Crafters and the Northwoods Fiber Retreat....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 9, 2007 01:51 PM

Ferrante and Teicher...

Anyone ever remember listening to these guys? At all? Ever? My dad has a bunch of their albums when I was growing up, and I listened to them a bit, but long before I really could appreciate what they...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 8, 2007 06:13 PM

What can suck the life out of a Duluthian faster than a Skeksi killing a Gelfling? The Warmer by the Lake "festival." I won't waste too much space on this other than to report a few observations: First, the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 8, 2007 04:45 PM

Commenting 101

As I mentioned in this week's Budgeteer article, there are a lot of PDD members who've never posted. I think this is because many members have joined to comment, not post. PDD membership, however, is not required for commenting....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 8, 2007 01:20 PM

I'm bored....

First molesting, now assault. I ask you, how many more children have to suffer before Tigger is made to pay for his crimes? And what is up with the photo? Is Tigger adding something new to his rap sheet?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 7, 2007 10:06 PM

January 27 Anti-War March, Washington, D.C.

Join peace activists from across the Northland traveling to the massive anti-war march in Washington, D.C. on January 27! We will be marching to send a strong, clear message to Congress and the Bush Administration: The people of this...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 7, 2007 11:20 AM

Charlie's Club Fire

I know its way after the fact but I came across my pictures of it just today and thought I would share. Sorry the photography isn't the best, all I had was my camera phone with me. I was still...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 6, 2007 08:37 PM

PDD Game Night

Break out your board games. It's official. This Monday, January 8th, by declaration of BadCat! and myself, is PDD Game Night at Robin Goodfellow. Show up. Geek out. I'll be starting Märklin around 6 o'clock. Anyone want to host another...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 6, 2007 06:15 PM

Sorry This Is So Late...

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 6, 2007 01:42 PM

Framing Advice

I finally finished painting my living room and now I need to hang some stuff on the walls. I have a print that needs to be framed. Does anyone know of any framing/art stores that have decent prices or...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 6, 2007 09:21 AM

Who wants to play?

I just picked up my own copy of Ticket to Ride: Märklin edition and I'm eager to break it in. So let's get a game together. If you are interested respond below. I'm thinking this Monday night, January 8, around...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2007 07:53 PM

PDD on MPR

PDD gets a mention on Future Tense today as an example of a place blog....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 5, 2007 09:05 AM

One Year Closer to the Singularity!

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on January 1, 2007 05:01 PM

My New Year's Gift To You All....

Flashbacks to the "SW: Holiday Special", anyone?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 30, 2006 06:44 PM

Tipping Etiquette

So, how many days should I leave out a holiday tip for the newspaper carrier before just giving up? At some point I have to assume the envelope is never going to be noticed or the gratuity is not...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 29, 2006 09:42 AM

Godfather of Soul

I am sure you all have heard, and I'm not going to link to a news story, but James Brown passed away early today, and that's a bummer....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 25, 2006 03:29 AM

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 24, 2006 08:54 PM

Introducing: Handy Posts

It really felt like a shame to let the post about free wi-fi connections in the area drop off the page, as it seemed so useful. No need! Now there's a place right over there in the sidebar for...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 23, 2006 12:20 AM

Hog Damage Collective New Year's

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 22, 2006 05:10 PM

PEZ location

I am not new to PDD, but I am new to posting. I had problems posting a comment to the PEZ post, so I'll relay the information this way: I do not know whether the Ms. Claus PEZ is there,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 22, 2006 02:42 PM

All I want for Christmas....

There's a new Christams PEZ, Mrs. Claus, and I have yet to find her in Duluth. If you see her, please get her for me and I'll repay you! PEZ on earth, Purple...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 22, 2006 01:05 PM

This just defies description...

'Twas right before Christmas, and all through Duluth A plethora of turkeys came home to roost. (Frozen, that is...) The freezer was emptied, space sure was made and into that cold land the turkeys were bade. One lone turkey...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 21, 2006 09:19 PM

Local 'zine survives 1 year

Come celebrate this Thursday with ...And The Heroine Screams Help!. We're a small 'zine that writes about the Duluth music scene. We are 100% supported by people coming to our shows, and this Thurs. we are celebrating one year...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 19, 2006 01:50 PM

Perfect Duluth Weekend

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 18, 2006 04:35 PM

"Treasure Chest" Reviewed.

Hey! The Budgeteer reviewed Pearl's benefit CD and they like it. Read it, buy it, give it as a gift. CD Review: Duluth’s music community bands together for baby Pearl Matthew R. Perrine Budgeteer News - 12/14/2006 Pearl Swanson’s benefit...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 17, 2006 11:29 AM

Skyrates

For you computer gamers out there.. here is a free (beta) mmog, flash based, online game, fairly fun. It lets you set up action to take place while you are away from your keyboard. Furry air pirates and plane flyers....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 17, 2006 12:26 AM

Something Positive For The Community

Thank you Heimer for Diaramarama II. It was great. The best part for me was realizing that one of my favorite bands from the Femme Fatale KUMD show was playing right in front of me: "Best Friends Forever." Somehow that...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 16, 2006 12:24 PM

Turtles at Renegade

For the Trampled by Turtles fans out there, two of the band members make a video cameo called "Drinking With the Stars" in Renegade's holiday review this year. They face off against local newsman Pat Kelly and "that guy you...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 15, 2006 08:29 AM

Merry Christmas, Everybody!

Enjoy!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 14, 2006 09:52 PM

GLBTQAI - Sexual Identity Scrabble!

So I saw c-freak's post below and realized that, at 7 letters, GLBTQAI could be a tray for Scrabble. Here's the contest. This is your tray. You go first. Make your best word using these letters, knowing that you have...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 13, 2006 08:57 PM

Some cheese with your proscenium?

or how about: This will actually be coming to St. Paul this spring. I really think I need to start a theatre company here in the cities that only shows plays based on horror and sci-fi. and of course...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 12, 2006 10:49 AM

Captain, I'm having trouble getting a signal...

[Edit: I've made this list into a wiki that can be added to or edited by anyone.] [PDD WiFi Wiki Password: pdd123] So, I was looking at on-line lists of wifi hotspots for Duluth and my considered opinion is that...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 11, 2006 10:15 PM

ObsCuriosities Retro

OPENING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th!! Vintage Clothing, T-Shirts Obscure Books and Movies (including new DVD's) Purses, Jewelry, and Other Accessories Cultural Artifacts 720 East 4th Street, 1 Block East of the new Whole Foods Co-op Hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10:00 am...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 10, 2006 09:32 AM

Tonight at RT's

This will be a rare Duluth appearance for The Surfactants, so I hope you can get there early! You'll also be able to pick up the new album from The State Champs. I don't know what The Keep Aways...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 9, 2006 10:05 AM

Your easy-reference schedule for Saturday

Here's the agenda for Saturday's rawk and/or roll supporting the benefit for Pearl Swanson. 8 p.m. Jason Wussow & Sara Softich (Beaner's Central) 9:30 p.m. Jeremy Messersmith (Beaner's Central) Randy Lee Ensemble (Pizza Luce) 10 p.m. The Surfactants (R.T....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 9, 2006 08:35 AM

Your easy-reference schedule for Friday

Here's the agenda for Friday's rawk and/or roll supporting the benefit for Pearl Swanson. 10 p.m. The Alrights (R.T. Quinlan’s) Jamie Ness (Carmody Irish Pub) Jerree Small (Pizza Luce) 11:45 p.m. Centerville All Stars (R.T. Quinlan’s) Sloe Loris (Carmody...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 8, 2006 07:25 AM

neat...

Oklahoma City has named an alley in honor of the Flaming Lips....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 8, 2006 05:59 AM

79 Recommendations

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 7, 2006 12:16 PM

kamikaze

I would like to say to my band and the promoters of kamikaze that i am very sorry and ashamed of my behavior Saturday night. I have no excuses. Frank Nichols...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 7, 2006 11:38 AM

The Red Mug

Lots going on this weekend, and much of it for a great cause. Consider this a place to warm up early Saturday night – Dr. Thunder’s Staircase mural is amazing! p.s. Last year at this event I sold one of...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 6, 2006 03:21 PM

Actually, it could be just about anything

In a previous post about the mysterious timber crib that washed ashore last week, I included the text of a Duluth News Tribune story suggesting it's part of an old train trestle from the 1870s. That's not the only...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 5, 2006 10:54 PM

The Perfect Gift

Looking for that special something for that special someone in your life? May I suggest this....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 5, 2006 03:09 PM

Hazel Needs Help

in.dog, Hazel and I need your help....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2006 10:04 PM

IRS taxation of online game virtual assets inevitable

NEW YORK--If you are a hard-core player of virtual worlds like World of Warcraft, Second Life, EverQuest or There, IRS form 1099 may someday soon take on a new meaning for you. That's because game publishers may well in the...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2006 12:40 PM

It's the Final Countdown... - New Years Eve - Duluth Area

It's the Final Countdown...... "80's Party" New Years Eve 2006 - Duluth Area ALL NIGHT!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2006 09:24 AM

Hangin' Out on da Crib

So, have you checked this thing out yet? Cool, ay?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2006 09:21 AM

Le Parkour - Duluth Style

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 4, 2006 12:17 AM

for what it's worth - best albums of 2006

the only thing i miss about high school is sharing and hearing about new music. here's my top ten of the year. what's yours? 1. Bonnie "Prince" Billy - The Letting Go 2. FInal Fantasy - He Poos Clouds 3....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2006 10:00 PM

School Project

For the blog-a-thon, I'm posting a little pretend commercial that I worked on in a group project for school. Each group was assigned an existing company...IFC is the Independant Film Channel. The song is Deb Talen of The Weepies....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2006 08:12 PM

Am I a Duluth Snob?

For years, Duluth being “the best kept secret” has been a prevalent conversation theme amongst us who live here. Only we truly appreciate our city’s magnificent landscape, outdoor galore, deep-rooted historical culture, awesome arts scene, low crime rate, family friendliness,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2006 02:36 PM

All I Want For Christmas Is...

Where does the well-informed PDDer do their holiday shopping? Here or here or here Speaking of holidays, is anyone interested in doing a PDD Secret Santa and having a PDD Holiday Bash, say, down at Carmody or other locale?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 3, 2006 10:52 AM

State fair freak show

The girl posing as "Snake Woman" was on stage just minutes earlier as the barefooted climber of "The Ladder of Deadly Razor Blades."...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2006 11:08 PM

You Didn't See This In A Bugs Life...

This video made me sad and a little queezy......

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2006 09:03 PM

The Two Songs I Love Right Now...

Placebo-Running Up That Hill There's no video with this but I love the song. It makes me happy and sad all at the same time....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2006 02:49 PM

Theme Songs

Here's mine. What's yours?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2006 09:25 AM

For Your Reading Pleasure

I posted my scripts as I was writing for Out of the Hat this last month on my website and I decided to post others I had written as well. They are now available for your perusal....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2006 07:49 AM

Don't Stop Believin'

I would like to propose that of the following bands: Foreigner Night Ranger Journey Loverboy Survivor Boston Supertramp REO Speedwagon Styx Toto That Journey is the strongest and that Survivor is the weakest. Feel free to discuss. Or not....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 2, 2006 01:49 AM

You gotta have a gimmick

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 11:46 PM

Swedish metal + swedish curlers = awesome

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 08:26 PM

A Hopeful Minnesota Music Friday

I've been posting music entries on my blog every friday, entitled Minnesota Music Friday, for the last seven weeks. Except I missed last friday, so there are actually only six entries. I uploaded the song "Holiday" by The (Olympic) Hopefuls...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 07:34 PM

Pinecones, Pinecones, Prickly Prickly Pinecones

I took this photo on one of the "Put Hazel To Sleep" excursions early this summer. She and I drove the entire length of Skyline Parkway and most of the middle and southern parts of St Louis County. This...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 05:51 PM

Non-Dream

Copied from my blog Crazy Days of Me One thing that you probably don't know about me, is that I have a lot of naked dreams. Almost everyone has dreams where they are naked in public - they're often in...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 05:36 PM

I (heart) Muzak

I work in the Technology Center. Or the Tech Village. Or the Village. Or that building at Lake and Superior ... whatever it's called. This time of year, the muzak has a holiday theme I love. They program music...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 02:40 PM

Places to Gig in Duluth

Saw this on YouTube as I was looking at Duluth related entries....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 11:06 AM

Blogathon Entry

So here is my entry: Here is my wife doing Karaoke in New Hampshire. Click To Play Beth singing Jewel....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 10:43 AM

Hans plays with Lotte, Lotte plays with Jane

There's a whole museum devoted to TV inspired games....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 10:07 AM

You May Be Crazy

If you supported Bush, you might be crazy. Research tells no lie. Oh, and I broke my high score for the game "Turmoil" for the Atari 2600 two days ago (see snapshot). The previous high score was set when I...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 09:30 AM

Why didn't anyone tell me?

Yesterday was National Methamphetamine Awareness Day! Funny, I never saw the cards in the store...If I had known I would have thrown a party or decorated or something...must be way overshadowed by all the Christmas and holiday hype, eh?...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 07:34 AM

I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on December 1, 2006 01:45 AM

Artist Relief Fund Art Show & Sale

Visit the Artist Relief Fund for more information....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 28, 2006 03:30 PM

Thanksgiving leftover count

1 tupperware dish full of some sort of cornbread 1 cream cheese container containing slices of jellied cranberry sauce 1 glass baking dish and 1 butter tub full of green bean casserole 1/2 of a pumpkin pie 2 butter tubs...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 28, 2006 03:14 PM

New!

The Transistor now offers poster hanging & related services. $20 gets yer' gig flyer up at 40+ locations in Duluth/Superior. Full details (PDF) available here!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 28, 2006 02:25 PM

Washington Studios 10 year Anniversary All Coop. Show - Saturday, Dec. 2nd

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 24, 2006 09:13 PM

CHRIST ON A CRUTCH!

So I was all set to download some music from my favorite music download site, Allofmp3.com, when I found out that I had run out of credit. I like buying music from All of MP3, because it's a Russian site...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 23, 2006 11:17 PM

You don't have to be a genius...

Friday night (November 24) I'm hosting a small stakes (nickel ante) poker get together at 8 p.m. It's dealer's choice and silly games made up on the spot are welcome. This is not your Texas Hold 'em pressure cooker variation....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 22, 2006 03:03 PM

Prepare to Believe!

Perhaps we could turn the Great Lakes Aquarium into a... Creation Museum! "Explore the wonders of creation. The imprint of the Creator is all around us. And the Bible’s clear--heaven and earth in six 24-hour days, earth before sun,...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 22, 2006 06:57 AM

Don't turn around...uh oh...

Der Kommissar's in town...uh oh... Tamara's post about tv show tunes got me started thinking about those pesky pop songs that get inextricably wedged in the front of your mind...songs like "The Hustle" or "Close To You" or "Rock and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 21, 2006 06:47 AM

Diorama-rama 2!

WHAT Diorama-rama 2, a collective art show where people are encouraged to display dioramas in a one night show. WHERE Emerson Gym: 1030 West Third street - Auditorium entrance WHEN December 15th, 2006 - 8pm WHO Anyone who wants...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 20, 2006 10:13 PM

Christmas City .. Wonderful City [part 2]

MPR just played this song ... hee hee ... and I had to google it and a PDD post came up first. I'm still fairly new in town ... Do people go to this Christmas City of the North parade...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 17, 2006 08:01 AM

Los Besos and The Starfire Lounge are BACK!!!!

OK... This is just a rumor... but I have it on good authority that the Thursday night scene at the Brewhouse is back on-track... OUT with the karaoke (does anyone need to see that again?)... IN with Los Besos and...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 16, 2006 03:19 PM

Someone had to post it

The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee The lake it is said never gives up her dead when the skies of November turn gloomy With a load of iron ore...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 10, 2006 09:04 AM

Best Television Show Ever

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Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 10, 2006 03:58 AM

Perhaps he has a future in poetry...

Here's a recitation of my favorite D. Rumsfeld poem. He never titles his poems, but I like to call this one "Epistemology."...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 9, 2006 05:13 PM

Beck on SNL.

This performance has finally made it to You Tube. Beck's band plays percussion at the dinner table while he plucks away on the guitar and raps. Brilliant!...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 7, 2006 07:50 AM

Hacking Democracy

Google Video has HBO's entire documentary,Hacking Democracy, available online....

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 6, 2006 09:42 PM

Benefit.

Many of you know Eric Swanson and Patty Sobczak and some of you have met their new twin daughters Ruby and Pearl. Well they are currently at the Children's Hospital in Minneapolis where Pearl is being treated for congestive...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 3, 2006 09:18 AM

Halp Us Jon Carry

Since their is all this talk aboot Jon Carry and what not, I thought I would join in on the posting. Beeing a member of the MN Nashunahl Gard, I found this quite amusing. Oh, those funny Minnesoohtahns. But...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 2, 2006 10:41 AM

Kerry backpedals like mad.

I see 'ol horseface Kerry is apologizing left and right for insulting our Armed Forces. What a worthless elitist POS. I'm ashamed to admit I voted for that bastard. I'd love to smash him in the face, but I'm...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on November 1, 2006 07:57 PM

DAI Artist Nexus

DAI Artist Nexus Every First Wednesday of the Month Next Meeting: Wed., Nov. 1 Lincoln Center - 2229 W. 2nd St. 6:30 pm – 8 pm FREE...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 31, 2006 04:46 PM

Say it ain't so....

From Yahoo: LOS ANGELES - Bob Barker is heading toward his last showcase, his final "Come on down." The silver-haired daytime-TV icon is retiring in June, he told The Associated Press Tuesday. "I will be 83 years old on...

Posted in Perfect Duluth Day on October 31, 2006 03:52 PM