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In the shower this morning I was thinking about how the digital lifestyle is taking over my old analog self. I rarely play LP’s or CD’s anymore, Pandora and Podcasts are replacing radio, I read books on my iPhone, get recipes online and communicate with Facebook and Twitter. Many of these tools replace things I used to spend money on which is good for me but I wonder where this will all lead? Papers are going under, bands can’t sell nearly as many CD’s and I’m sure Publishers will see a loss in sales of books now that they are going digital.
I’m not sure what my point is but I am curious how others have adapted/adopted to the digital lifestyle. Is digital good for the human race?
Wacko Yard-art Photo Scavenger Hunt
While running errands today I came across this lovely piece of yard art. I’m posting it as a challenge, because I know you can do better. And because a piddly blizzard like today’s is no excuse to stay inside.
Announcing the PDD Wacko Yard-art Photo Scavenger Hunt
You have until 10 p.m. next Thursday, March 19, to post the most awesome yard art photo on this Web site.
I got yer shovel-ready project right here
Ahhh spring. The time dog-owners dread. The snow melts, revealing the bounty of gifts Barfy has left for you in the backyard all winter long.
I found something that might be helpful for other dog people.
If you have one of these clamshell-type post hole diggers, it works quite well for extracting the poo from the snow and ice. And it’s better to get it now while it’s semi-frozen than in a few weeks when it’s almost liquid.
At that point, I recommend a pair of industrial-strength, chemical grade rubber gloves. Then you can just dig right in there and get ‘er done.
Trampled By Turtles, Bended Oak, Tangier 57 Play for the Lake
Local bands Trampled By Turtles, Bended Oak and Tangier 57 will play at the Rex on Friday, March 13 in a “Benefit for the Lake.” Proceeds from the concert will support Duluth’s McCabe Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America in its effort to protect Lake Superior from invasive species.
Details:
The Rex Bar, Early Bird Drink Specials 8-10 p.m.
Donation: $8 Before 9 p.m., $10 after
Tangier 57: 8 p.m.
Bended Oak: 10 p.m.
Trampled By Turtles: Midnight
Duluth’s Izaak Walton League is taking on the federal government (National Coast Guard and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) to prompt federal protection of our shared resource (visit www.duluthikes.org for more information about this effort). Minnesota and Wisconsin, have already begun taking steps to clean up ballast water, but varying regulations from state to state are likely to create headaches and confusion among the shipping industry. The current effort calls for a unified solution for this national problem. Come listen to some good music and help protect our Lake.
2009 YWCA/YSC Mother’s Day Walk/Run
25th Anniversary of the Mother\’s Day Walk/Run
To register for the 2009 Mother’s Day Walk/Run, visit our website at https://ywcaduluth.org
MN Fathers Forever 3.21.09
MN Fathers Forever
Connecting fathers and children.
Saturday, March 21st
at 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
2101 – 14th Street, Cloquet, MN
Keynote speaker former Vikings great Oscar Reed plus a meet and greet with 2008 NCAA Div 2 champs UMD Bulldogs.
Possible Drivers License reinstatement and/or waiver of a portion of past due child support
Movie “Smoke Signals” –
Child support modification assistance
Legal information and assistance
Lunch available
Informational booths
Limited transportation provided by AEOA to those living in
the Duluth area – Call Boyz II Dadz to coordinate (218) 391-8330
Free child care available during event – Call: 1-800-662-5711 ext. 262
Hope to see you there,
Love JP
Rubber Chicken Theater at The Shack for 2 more weekends!
“QED” by Peter Parnell
March 13-15 and 20-22
Starring Brian Matuszak and Cheryl Skafte
Directed by Minden Anderson
Physics can be fun! At least when taught by Richard Feynman, the real-life Nobel Prize winning physicist who also frequented topless bars, played bongos, and appeared in college theater productions. Oh yeah, he also figured out the atomic bomb and the space shuttle Challenger explosion.
Call (715) 392-3463 for tickets and a delicious dinner!
Retribution Gospel Choir Videos now Available.
Video from last nights RGC show at Pizza Luce is now available here.
Sleeping In Gethsemane this Tuesday…
Portrait of a Drowned Man + Sleeping In Gethsemane (Fargo, ND) + Paradigm Collapse. Three bands, no cover, no singers.
Coyote @ Thirsty Pagan 3/7/9
It says: Coyote @ Thirsty Pagan, Sat. March 7th, 1opm
Free.
Proceeded by Marc Gartman
Followed by Teague Alexy
1623 Broadway, Superior
Smoke free.
“Toast the Arts ~ Taste the Wine”
“Toast the Arts ~ Taste the Wine”
Wine Tasting, Silent and Live Auction Event Benefiting CHOICE, unlimited’s ARTS Program
Northland Newscenter’s Cheif Meteorlogist George Kessler will be the Master of Ceremonies!
KeyPort Liquor is providing the wine and expertise!
It’s at the fancy Northland Country Club and hors d’oeuvres will be served!
Bid on fabulous things in the silent and live auction!
And all proceeds benefit CHOICE, unlimited’s ARTS Program!
WHAT: “Toast the Arts ~ Taste the Wine”
WHERE: Northland Country Club
WHEN: March 12, 2009
5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
COST: $25.00 per ticket
Tickets can be purchased at KeyPort Liquor, Dubh Linn Irish Pub, CHOICE, unlimited, or at the event.
Call 218-724-5869 or visit www.choiceunlimited.org for further information.
About CHOICE, unlimited: CHOICE, unlimited is a non-profit organization supporting individuals with disabilities in their pursuit of employment and community inclusion.
About the ARTS Program: CHOICE, unlimited’s ARTS program provides professional instruction in visual arts, dance, and acting. BOLD-choice Theatre Company, part of the ARTS program, creates and tours disability awareness productions providing unique performances for community and student audiences.
“The Local” Podcast
Welcome to “The Local” podcast. Each week I will pump out a segment of my KUMD show. It includes a couple songs that I get permission to use, the calendar and interviews. The show is still evolving so any comments/criticism you want to send my way feel free (hello craig…)
I have submitted the show to iTunes and am waiting on approval but you can paste the feed in right now and it should work. Thanks.
You can also check out my blog to get playlists.
Sorry for PDD down time!
We are having some issues with our hosting provider and we are working on the issues. We may be moving to a new provider in the near future to insure more stability, better performance and hopefully leave me with a little hair. Thanks 🙂
Cars & Trucks goin’ all “Big Balls” all over your hipster asses
Cars & Trucks will be joining forces with jesse hoheisel and jody kujawa to bring you a night’s worth of bon scott-era AC/DC on the final night of the Ides of March festival.
Saturday, Mar. 14t
10 p.m.
All ages
Pizza Luce
We’ve been told Hot Rod and crew will be playing Michael Bolton’s “Time, Love and Tenderness” from beginning to end as well. The night should be a scorcher.
Nightlife Suggestions Downtown Minneapolis
I am going to a show at the State Theater on Friday March 13. The show will be done around 10-10:30 pm, I would guess. We would want to head out afterwards for a drink or two. I haven’t been downtown in years, so I’m completely out of the loop. Our group are all in our mid-30’s. So we’re not really looking for the “hot” dance club where all the idiot 21-25 year olds hang out. We’d probably like to stay in the general vicinity of Target Center area since that’s where the Theater and our hotel is located. Live music is cool, but not a deal breaker. Anyone have any suggestions?
