Could Be Time to Retire 81-Year-Old Delta Queen
According to The New York Times, the 81-year-old Delta Queen riverboat will be grounded if it is not granted an exemption to operate under the 1966 Safety at Sea Act.
Relax! – the Food's Still Yummy
I got this sinking feeling the other day when I drove past one of my favorite Chinese restaurants, the former Yummy at 25th and Nicollet, and discovered a new sign above the door. The sign said Relax, which made me worry that the place had been turned into a sauna/ massage parlor, until I read … Read more
Karma Karma Karma Karma Karma Chameleon
You think you know, but you have no idea. This is the true story of when Mercedes-Benz stopped making toys and started getting real with the GL 550. A bit dramatic, maybe- but MB’s top of the line SUV is no joke. They were looking to tap into the market that is dominated by Range … Read more
Sir Ian & Brenda v. CJ: The Final Bell
RYBAK: It’s so hard to keep up with the folks on DishZilla C.J.’s shit list: it just keeps growing all the time. This week she trashed respected KSTP reporter Bob McNaney–not really for remarks he made at the Midwest Emmys, as she wrote in her column– but because he never makes remarks to the Strib … Read more
A Moment of Silence for Wellstone
Five years ago: U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone, D-Minn., was killed in a plane crash in northern Minnesota along with his wife, daughter and five others, 1 1/2 weeks before the election.
Hurrah for Heidi's
The real test of a chef’s talent isn’t what they can do with foie gras or fresh black truffles. Those ingredients can make any chef look good, and the less you do with them, the better. The real test is what you can do with more mundane ingredients like beets, brussel sprouts and beef short … Read more
A Broad Spectrum of Music and Dance
BENEFIT A Toast to the Cedar For 18 years, the Cedar Cultural Center has been bringing us great music and dance from across the globe. And while our fair city isn’t lacking in venues, this one certainly contributes immensely to our rich cultural terrain. Sure, the best way to show your support and ensure they … Read more
No, Thank You!
Just wanted to send a quick compliment about the short story by Scott Wrobel, "Storage" [October]. Stellar work, keep the great selections coming! Author(s) and Location: Andy Cross, Coon Rapids Letter Type: Letter
Bush Decries Fictional Gay Marriages
According to Huffington Post writer Andy Borowitz, Bush is seeking to ban gay marriages between fictitious characters. For crying out loud!
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.