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 suggest that there may be some confusion in using that name but did not receive a response. So I mostly let it go but today when I dropped in to see if there was any discussion of Homegrown I found the following post.

Now this person is claiming to be me which I guarantee is not the case. I have contacted the domain owner who claims to only be the "web designer." So I am wondering if there just might be a lawyer out there in PDD land that I could consult with on what actions I could take to stop this. I realize that this is exactly the drama that the DCB wants by doing this but it really bugs me that they are stealing my identity for such a piece of crap website.

Also I am 40 today which makes me pretty much middle aged.

Posted by Starfire at 10:30 AM | Permalink | 70 comments, last by zra.
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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.

Also, this weekend is Dragon Port's grand opening! Dragon Port Games & Comics is located at 3 South 4th Avenue West, pretty much it's the only thing between Michigan and Superior on 4th Avenue West so it's hard to miss.

Further, I'd like your assistance in making a short video that I'll subsequently post to PDD. I'm making it on my Mac so pretty much all you have to do is stare at the little cam and say a line or maybe two. I was thinking, originally, of playing all the parts myself, but I thought it would be more fun to get other PDD folks involved. If you're interested here's the script: Blogger X - A Drama.

So you can come for the gaming, come for the grand opening, come for the movie, or any combination of the three!

Posted by ironic1 at 12:58 PM | Permalink | 10 comments, last by Mel
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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 several hours we had to give up due it being incredibly dark and foggy.

He is 15 years old, and his senses are failing. He may not respond to calling his name (Brittan) because he can't hear well. He is about 35 pounds, and as you can see reddish color with a white stomach. He should be wearing a green collar with all his info on it. If you find him please either call the number on his tags, or email me at cool4dude@hotmail.com (or you can just comment on this entry I guess)

Thanks for you help, if you have any questions about him because I forgot to mention something feel free to ask.

Posted by ohnoanotherputz at 10:53 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by ohnoanotherputz
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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, and mostly for places "off the beaten path."

Send me a message at ttilberg@gmail.com if you want to explore the uncharted territories of the Duluth Area.

Posted by Mr. Tim at 12:21 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by cork1
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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, reliable service is a priority for me.

2) If you have recommendations on TV services I'm open. I've pretty much told the kids if they want cable it can come out of their allowance. I just don't watch TV enough for it to be worth it.

3) What waste removal service do you use and would you recommend it?

Posted by ironic1 at 11:55 AM | Permalink | 44 comments, last by vicarious
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My friend, Heather, is in need of a crimping iron to put the final touch on her geek style, if such a term is not an oxymoron. If you are in possession of such an artifact please contact me for arrangements. Thanks!

Posted by ironic1 at 03:53 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by Beverly
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I need everyone's help here. My friend and I will be renting a 3 bedroom house starting June 1st. The problem is we need to fill the third bedroom. If you know anyone that is looking for a year lease starting June 1st PLEASE let me know. We are two young professionals (25/26 yrs old) one female & one male. Click to read details about location...

Continue reading "Lookin' for a Room? (HELP!)" »

Posted by Mel at 09:27 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by maria
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I received an email from someone relatively new to Duluth today wondering about the best Tattoo parlor in town. I honestly have no idea so PDD I ask you, who is the best? There seems to be a new shop opening every month.

Posted by Starfire at 08:56 AM | Permalink | 32 comments, last by Shaun
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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 what we're gonna do:

1) Make new banners! Get out there and click, scan, whatever. These photos must be your originals and they must be locally relevant. They can be old or new, as long as they haven't been banners before.

2) Upload your banners to the new directory, /headers08/. (Same old technique - if you've done it before, you can do it again.)

3) When we get a good number of new banners in the new directory, we'll switch over to all-new banners. I'll keep the old directory intact, and sometime in the future after we've all forgotten the old banners, we can switch back for nostalgia's sake.

Posted by Barrett at 12:28 AM | Permalink | 23 comments, last by baci
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"March" into Mentoring Kickoff Soup Lunch
Monday, March 3rd, 11:30-1:30, YMCA lobby (302 W 1st St)
Cost: Donations accepted

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

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

Posted by Megan at 03:44 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Buttonhead
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We're in need of an extension to our family bed...at present, our family futon is getting a little cramped. Fortunately, I have two futons. Unfortunately, I only have one frame. I have our bed temporarily set up in the big bedroom and suffice to say it's pretty much wall to wall bed...which is good, considering the amount of room that Hazel requires to get a good night's sleep.

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

Posted by in.dog.neato at 03:37 PM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by iiveey
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poosay licking

Posted by quiss at 04:40 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by dawn
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Anyone here have experience setting up and using tuners and/or antennas for HDTV reception? We non-cable folks are expected to make some sort of switch here in the coming year and I'm wondering how our hilly city fares for signal reception and such. Any advice and commentary will be greatly appreciated.

Please and thanks.

Posted by Mickey at 03:03 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by spudz160
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Does anyone know where there is a good fish fry in Duluth? I always see the sign for one on grand ave as your heading to the base of Spirit Mt. Any others?

Posted by Bully at 10:28 AM | Permalink | 13 comments, last by Rob
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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 suggestions?

Posted by misplaced at 08:16 AM | Permalink | 20 comments, last by BTM
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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 was in the Navy many many moons ago, and now that I'm sort of interested in picking up the activity again (running), I find myself unable to commit to the more structured "hoity toity" type running groups.

Hashing is a ton of fun, and the more the merrier. It plays out like a follow the leader run with "hares" marking the course with a 10 minute (or so) head start, and the rest of the pack (hashers) in pursuit. There is most always beer and other libations at the completion of the run, and members of the kennel (hash group) get to have nicknames (which, by the by, is the origin of my post handle...in.dog.neato.)

Continue reading "Harriers Wanted:" »

Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:04 PM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by pcm
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Been trying to run my guitar through my computer. I've a USB interface (M-audio) but still getting annoying latency, reading about it seems to suggest I need a new, better soundcard. Does anyone have a good recommendation for something that may work but be relatively inexpensive? (Windows, XP)

Posted by edgeways at 04:23 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by edgeways
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Has anyone ever used the service www.couchsurfing.com? We're doing a trip to the UK in March and we're looking for the best way to save money while also meeting locals. With the current exchange rate, it's expensive to even stay in a hostel. I saw a few Duluthians listed on the site but wanted to see if anyone had firsthand experience.

Posted by they once called me king neal at 05:03 PM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by Anne
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A great friend with awesome dogs needs a rental this June/July of 08. Anyone have suggestions? she can be emailed at machoism@hotmail.com. I know one good folks of Duluth can help her out.

Posted by Kitty Brand at 09:14 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by tamara
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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 computers or online so we can both access it.

Sometimes I think we're remedial adults.

Posted by bird at 08:49 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Bird
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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 me learn how to maintain it. I am a Mac
> person, so that is a requirement. Of course, I am talking about paying
> someone!

Posted by Lenni at 05:55 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Lucie B.
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I'm leaving for Chicago in a week. I've only been there once before for a short weekend and this time its for a week. Since I don't have much planned, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what I could do or any helpful tips. Any galleries, music, restaurants, shops that you love?

Posted by rachL at 10:34 AM | Permalink | 23 comments, last by rachL
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I'm looking to buy an MP3 player to put most of my music library on (~200 CD's or so). Considering an 80 GB Ipod classic but read that the interface is slow. Any recommendations out there? I also have a new 4GB pink Ipod nano for sale on craigslist.

Posted by -Berv at 10:54 AM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by -Berv
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Does anyone know if there's a site out there that alerts/warns about Blatnik/Bong bridge closings due to inclement weather (like today)? Anybody know if such a thing exists?

Posted by gwanto at 10:28 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by ElPete
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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 pictures of my family, my pets, and people in general. I am one who takes my camera with me everywhere, especially hiking and snowshoeing to take the nature photos. I am not a professional photographer or anything but I think their are some cool photo's on here and would like to try to get somewhere like that. I see their are a few photography folks on here so any suggestions.

Posted by nbayuk at 09:21 AM | Permalink | 17 comments, last by Chris
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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 up to your computer? I saw one at Best Buy for $130, but I'm wondering if it's worth it. Any advice would be much appreciated.

B) Speaking of "DJ abilities," does anyone have any hard-to-find releases featuring appearances by DJ Abilities (that they might be able to part with)? I'm particularly looking for his solo disc, E&A vinyl and the promo mix he did for El-P's "Fantastic Damage." Will pay or trade!

Posted by Fly High, Duluth! at 05:26 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by Matt
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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 races , some of the riders pull back on the reins, when she see's the corner she dives into it . She has an understanding of global Warming and many of the other ramifications of what's happening today. SHe told me she wanted a place that she could study. I would interpet that as that's what she needs, to do what she want's to do. She has a cowboy. She is paying her own way, coming in as a junior. She told me she had a goal , So I would interpet that as : being that she's a country girl , so we need to find her a place where she has internet access and has to chop wood and maybe she can have one of her horses . Now that the fantsy . She's going to do this herself, She gave me permission to ask about . She has no idea of rental prices , has got about 400 a month ,She's looking at a place on 3rd and third .Is that good.

Posted by Frank at 08:45 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by yoni*ohno
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I bought Hazel a really warm snowsuit at Toys R Us down in the Cities. When I got home, we realised that they hadn't taken the sensor tag off the jacket part. Does anyone know how or have a way to take those off without ruining the jacket?

Posted by tamara at 07:42 AM | Permalink | 9 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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Ely's hospital (Ely-Bloomenson) is in serious need of a new MRI...but these suckers are 'spensive!
Fortunately they're in the running for a new machine, but here's the catch: there's an online contest to award some lucky community hospital the new machine.

it runs on votes (of course) so naturally, the hospital with the most votes wins...

SO...community conscious PDDers...head on over to WELY.com and click the link, watch the vid and vote...

please.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:47 AM | Permalink | 11 comments, last by molly
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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 on Saturday (Nov. 10). Again, it's only a one day commitment and it's a lot of fun. Contact Brian Matuszak for more information.

Oh, and when you perform on Saturday you have a roughly 1 out of 8 chance of performing a script written by our new mayor. You have the same odds of performing a script that I've written, but don't think about that right now.

Posted by ironic1 at 09:44 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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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 people on here, that someone might have some ideas. I realize I could probably Google it but would prefer to get some input on what works the best.

Posted by Chris at 08:16 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by prolix
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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 support services to victims of sexual assault and PAVSA’s mission to end sexual violence in the Northland.

Where: Holiday Inn Great Lakes Ballroom
When: Saturday, November 10, 2007

Doors Open at 5pm
Silent Auction 5:30-7pm
Dessert/Live Auction 7:30-8:30pm
Exquisite Gourmet Appetizers: All Evening

Live music performed by Sterling Waters

Admission Tickets: $45.00 ($22.50 tax deductible)
To Purchase Tickets: Call 218-726-1442

Visit www.pavsa.org for up to date auction items available

Continue reading "27th Annual PAVSA Art Auction" »

Posted by pmanisto at 01:21 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by edgeways
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I have been trying to post a picture to a construction help blog. They want the URL of the picture I guess. What and how do I get that and also is that something I should do. It's a good site. And also while I'm at it ,how about this and you have my permission to make fun. I've never had a credit card and because I'm ordering materials online It just isn't right to keep going to my friends. Is this something you can get different deals ? What would be the best card for that and also traveling abroad. Should you stay with a major card

Thanks Frank

Posted by Frank at 08:25 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by rex
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Our Charitable Crafters group is looking to find new and gently used kids books for our Stuff a Stocking project. We're aiming at ages newborn through middle school. We're also looking for coloring books. People can drop their books off at Yarn Harbor next to the Mt Royal Library, Fabric Works on Tower Ave in Superior, the craft department at the Hermantown Wal-mart, and Tinderbox, across the avenue from Fon-du-Luth Casino. For more info, check out our website at www.charitablecrafters.org. Thanks!

Posted by Debbie at 05:53 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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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 across the country, climbed up the tallest mountain in CO, pulled numerous people out the snow, and never fails to impress me, even when I think it's going to die. It's not the prettiest thing anymore (slightly better looking than the image below) so I decided to let others make it pretty for me.

I'm going to be spraypainting Pepe with chalkboard paint and having my friend weld a metal box to the back door that will hold chalk. I'm going to encourage people to draw whatever they want on Pepe (within reason of course). I'll continue to take pictures and upload them to the blog. Additionally, I will encourage people to take a photo of them next to their completed piece and send it to me. If they took video of them chalking my car, that would be great too.

Continue reading "name that blog!" »

Posted by they once called me king neal at 11:42 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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So can I use my fifteen dollar birthday check for steak dinner ONLY and/or anything I want for lunch (chicken, fish, etc.) , or does the "steak" modify both dinner and lunch? Also where can I get a steak for fifteen buckaroos?

Posted by -Berv at 09:32 AM | Permalink | 17 comments, last by skud
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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 one seems to bounce around and funnel into the second. So anytime I want to watch a movie or anything, and the other room is being utilized (which has been about 28 of the last 30 nights), the extra sound drives me effin nuts and and I can't focus on whatever movie I'm trying to watch. It has a door frame going into it, which would be enough to kill the sound, just no door to actually block it.

And type of wood/color/finish/condition will do. It only needs to exist for about the next seven-eleven months, at which point I'll be dumping it, or burning it. Standard interior door size. Current ones measure at ~31.5 inches x ~79 inches.

You'd be doing me the great service of being able to get actual value out of my Netflix account by being able to watch more then 1-2 movies a month.

Posted by Sjixxxy at 11:52 PM | Permalink | 12 comments, last by zra...
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My neighbor ran into my car while it was parked on the street. Now I'm doomed to entering through the passenger side until this gets fixed.

Does anyone have any recommendations for which body shop to choose, or which to avoid?

Posted by Barrett at 08:37 PM | Permalink | 17 comments, last by Barrett
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looking to hitch a ride this friday the 14th to minneapolis. will share gas costs. call hattie @ 218 340 8457

Posted by hatson at 03:54 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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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 relaxed and great outdoorish experience. My wife has a Canoe-Brule trip planned and I'm sure she can/has/will plan the rest of the weekend. For once, I'd like to contribute something to this little soiree and have some kind of influence in the proceedings. Unfortunately, I'm fresh out of ideas and am looking for a little help. Maybe something a little oddball but not too weird and distinctly Twin Ports/Western Lake Superior.

Posted by Cookie B at 07:49 AM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by elpete
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Before I start calling for quote requests - does anyone know what the average price per day is to rent a port-a-potty? And/or, the best place to rent one in Duluth?

Posted by Mel at 11:38 AM | Permalink | 0 comments
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I normally wouldn't post something like this here, but I thought it would be a really good resource in this case. This is for a friend, not myself. If you can help out or know someone who can, just comment! Thanks, guys.

For 4-6 weeks, i'm seeking to rent a furnished room in Duluth in a house or private apartment that has a tuned piano (with permission to play it). I'm male, 44, a non-smoker. (I would consider a housesitting or pet-sitting arrangement in exchange for rent-reduction.) I need a room starting July 15 and lasting until at least August 15, maybe August 30 (if later than that, we can talk). I'm heading to play on a cruise ship in September and need to practice, so if you don't want your piano played, i wouldn't be good to have around.

I have excellent references. I'd probably want to do a weekly rental, price negotiable.

Posted by Mel at 01:32 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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A shout out to PDD, which is fantastic--no, no, don't blush. I moved here last August and can’t imagine what I would have done without it. Thus, this post.

While I have fallen in love with Duluth, I’m pretty sure it doesn’t even have a crush on me. To wit: after nearly a year here, I keep running into a blank wall when I try to make social contacts, or even, gulp, friends. I’ve met a lot of people here...but they don’t seem interested in returning my calls, or going to events that I’ve tried to plan. One Duluthian even told me that his friends weren’t really comfortable meeting new people.

I just can’t believe that somewhere as cool as Duluth, with such a positive artist:seagull ratio, can really be so inhospitable to people not To The Hillside Born. So I’