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Phunky Photo Phun Phor Phreaks

OK, kids, it’s time for another PDD contest. The rules for this one are simple.

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1) Take the boring image above and doctor it up. Alter it. Manipulate it. Make it something special. Please feel free to use Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, MS-Paint, ImageBuddy, or whatever software you desire to enhance the photo. Heck – print it out, draw on it with markers, and scan it back in for all we care. Just have fun.

2) E-mail your image to [email protected] by 11:59pm next Sunday, August 16.

The prize is two tickets to see Suzanne Vega at Big Top Chautauqua on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 8:15pm.

We’ll post the winner here next Wednesday morning, along with any honorable mentions.

[a higher resolution version of the photo is available here]

Short Term Lease Needed

I’m looking for a lead on a 2-3 bedroom apartment or house meeting the following criteria: (1) within 10 minute walk to CSS or (2) along direct bus route (i.e. no transfers). I need the lease through 2009, possibly extending month by month into 2010. email me directly: recovery at css.edu

Fall allergy season begins!

It started for me today. Anyone else?

My favorite remedies are sleeping 12 hours a day and eating every second that I’m awake. Snorting cromolyn sodium also helps.

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Rainn Wilson Likes Us, He Really Likes Us!

Rainn Wilson (who plays Dwight on NBC’s “The Office”) recently alerted his nearly two million followers on Twitter that he found Dink Tank’s “total devotion to McConnaughy (sic) and “Ghosts of Girlfriend’s Past,” Hysterical.”

So, just in case you missed it the first time we posted it, here’s the video again. This time with a fresh smelling seal of approval from a guy we think is pretty damn hysterical too. In fact, way more so.

Matthew McCounaghey\’s Biggest Fans…Dink Tank

Foreign exchange student host family needed

I was contacted by a very nice Brazilian girl named Mariana who wants to continue her high school education here in Duluth for 2009-2010 school year. She was an exchange student at Mesabi East last year, and did very well. Unfortunately, the visa she was on last year expired and cannot be renewed. She can come back on a different visa to attend a SEVIS-qualified high school (i.e. Marshall or any Duluth Public School), but she needs a host family. A stipend for the host family is part of the deal. If you can help, or know someone who can, please contact me by e-mail: nbs @ twinportslaw.com, or phone 625-8765. Thanks very much!

You better shutup all that screamin’

Three kids are playing or doing whatever in their backyard. I can’t see them, I can only hear them because they’re all yelling at each other.

Suddenly, the voice of what is likely the father drowns them all out with, “You better shutup all that screamin’!”

I’m not questioning this parenting method at all; I’m just telling the story as a fan of irony.

(Additional irony is that this follows the “Peaceful Waves” post. Serenity now!)

After the Bomb Baby suggests you check out the Funhouse

Library Used Book Sale Aug 18-21

Friends of the Duluth Public Library
Annual Grand Used Book Sale

Aug 18-21, 2009

Come get bargain books, DVDs, videos, CDs, vinyl and more at the annual book sale held at the Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St. Hours for the sale are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Aug 19 and 20 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the bag sale on Friday, Aug 21. The sale is open to Friends members only on Tuesday, Aug 18 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a special handicap-accessible shopping time from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wed, Aug. 19. Book categories include children’s books, fiction, biographies, cookbooks, nature, and much more. People can join Friends at the book fair or on-line at www.duluth.lib.mn.us/CS/Friends.html.

A silent auction will be held on the library upper level during the book fair and will have rare and unique books.

On Saturday, Aug 22, there will be a Book Fair at the Barnes & Noble at the Miller Hill Mall. Purchases made on that day will help to raise funds for the Friends of Library. The support voucher can be picked up at the book sale, at the library, or on-line at www.duluth.lib.mn.us/CS/Friends.html.

Ted Marti at Hell’s Kitchens

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Ted Marti, President of Schell’s Brewing and August Schell’s great-great-grandson will be at Hell’s Kitchen Thursday (Aug 6th) night from 7:30-9:30. We will be featuring Roggenbier, the latest in the Schell’s 150th Anniversary Series. We will also have their Firebrick and light beers on tap. Ted is a living link to Minnesota
history and has devoted his life to carrying forward one of this state’s oldest institutions. He is also a really nice guy.

Hell’s Kitchen 310 Lake Ave S. Duluth, MN 218 727 1620

Extreme Makeover Twin Ports edition

The house they’re fixin’ up is on Swamp Road.
I feel sorry for the family already and I don’t even know their story.

What happens when you let rhubarb have its way

rhubarb gone awry

This plant made itself a home on the brick patio when I was a kid, and on a clay/sand bed, no less. It sits next to canisters of oil and fuel. We’ve done everything to oust it, but it always comes back. Not that I really want to get rid of it since I like the stuff, but talk about a hardy plant. The vertical woody stems are around 8.5 feet. Suggestions? Other than digging out the whole yard?

Makes me think of Rick Moranis for some reason.

Any remaining Starfire “Park Point is for Lovers” T-shirts out in the world?

Anyone know where I can find an large/extra large Park Point is for lovers T-shirt? If you got d’goods, please call me at 522 0471. Thanks so much.

Hells Angels FAQ

My favorite question on the Hells Angels Web Site FAQ page: “Shouldn’t there be an apostrophe in Hells Angels?” I don’t think the answer is correct, but, uh, do you wanna tell ’em?

Friday Benefit Featuring Teague Alexy

Teague Alexy, Flam Sharam & The Rez
Spearhead Benefit for Maki Family

Friday, July 31 @ Bohemia Arts
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. (July 31, 2009) – Renowned local musician Teague Alexy will perform at a benefit for Nicole (Cole) Maki and her family.

Cole recently suffered the sudden and unexpected loss of her step-father. Funds raised will off-set the costs involved for funeral expenses.

Flam Sharam, a legendary Twin Ports jam band, will perform its first show in four years. This benefit will also feature music by former members of The Rez.

In addition to band performances, there will be a fire dancing performance by The Spin Collective and live drumming. If you do or do not own a drum, participation is welcomed. Numerous local businesses are also participating in a silent auction to benefit the Maki family.

WHO: Benefit for Nicole (Cole) Maki & her family.

WHAT: Concerts & Silent Auction

WHEN: Friday, July 31, 2009

WHY: To raise money to off-set memorial and other costs

To donate an auction item or for more information please contact Eric Bong at [email protected].

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