Time to Revisit Net Neutrality
According to MSNBC, Comcast blocks some internet traffic, hence not treating all net traffic equally — a slap in the face to the issue of net neutrality.
According to MSNBC, Comcast blocks some internet traffic, hence not treating all net traffic equally — a slap in the face to the issue of net neutrality.
Let’s assume the news is true, and the Wolves are indeed, as is being reported by ESPN and other outlets, trading Mark Blount and Ricky Davis to the Heat for Antoine Walker, Michael Doleac, Wayne Simien and, perhaps most importantly, at least one future draft pick. This is a classic addition by subtraction deal. I … Read more
My guess is, Ryan Aberle dreams of someday running a restaurant like Grant Achatz’s Alinea in Chicago, or Thomas Keller’s Per Se in Manhattan. For the time being, though, he’s the executive chef at North Coast in Wayzata. During the summer months, Aberle runs a high volume feeding operation, turning out Thai chicken wraps and … Read more
Driving in any direction out of Minnesota, witnessing the endless rows of swaying stalks, it’s easy to get the feeling that corn is ubiquitous. You have no idea. The other night I got a sneak peek at a movie that will change how you feel about that drive. King Corn is a documentary film about … Read more
1. Theo In the Pivot Let’s begin with some positive news, eh? Theo Ratliff, valued first and foremost for the $11 million he will take off the books when his contract expires at the end of the season, is alive and swatting, providing the best interior presence this franchise has ever seen, at least as … Read more
SPECIAL EVENT In The Loop Story Slam Enough of this passive observation. It’s time to dive right in and get involved. Get out those great ideas and “guts” this evening, so you can share a story with the world. In The Loop is hosting a Story Slam. You bring your best story; they’ll supply the … Read more
Tired of road salt rusting your car and ruining your shoes all winter? We might have another solution.
According to MPR, Bill Clinton’s recent visit to Minnesota proved lucrative for Hillary’s campaign.
Fresh off bad predictions in both league championship series (hat tip to Brad Zellar over at Warning Track Power who called both right), I’m not going to be cute or even especially original in calling the BoSox winners in six games or less. Here are the top two reasons why. * Patient hitters This was … Read more
RYBAK: Word trickling out of Kenan Aksoz’s Metropolitan Media Group in Bloomington is that its newly launched RADIO magazine has encountered some static after just two issues. Kenan told me Tuesday that RADIO, which is jointly owned by Metropolitan and the radio marketing group Marketing Architects, “will be put on hold while we assess the … Read more