Archive for January, 2008

My Twitter Updates for 2008-01-31

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
  • @drdebs: me too… that book is tough sledding but I’ll be done soon, etc. #
  • long put off upgrade of winecast in progress… yes, i will have to delete it but it will return shortly… #

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Original post by Julio Ojeda-Zapata

MPR’s In The Loop

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Sanden Totten made this video to demonstrate the disconnect between the media on the topic of Super Tuesday. I also think Caucus Me by Bill Maher is a good video that has demonstrated just how flighty people can be about their choice for prez.

Original post by Bretton Jones

MPR’s In The Loop

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Sanden Totten made this video to demonstrate how stupid people are about electoral politics. I also think Caucus Me by Bill Maher is just as good at pointing out just how shallow people’s decisions are.

Original post by Bretton Jones

Medicaid cutback in aid to children comes under attack at state hearing

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Minnesota has asked U.S. to withdraw new rule; Coleman and Klobuchar want law forcing a delay.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

I-TEAM: Gas Price Check

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

TwinCitiesGasPrices.com was designed by two guys in the Twin Cities eight years ago. It’s a place where each day, 10,000 people in the Twin Cities search and post the best gas prices in their neighborhoods.  The I-TEAM wondered if what you see on the Web site, is what you really get at the gas station.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Good Question: How Did Minnesota Get Its Shape?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The state of Minnesota is not like those boxy, forgettable-looking states (we’re talking about you Colorado). It’s unique. The state’s borders emerged out of a combination of natural landscape, political battles and geographical ignorance.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Couple’s Dream Home Is Nightmare Because Of Meth

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The Kellers thought they found their dream home in Cannon Falls, Minn. until they started remodeling. That’s when they uncovered a hidden mess that could cost them tens of thousands of dollars to clean up.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Staples, D’Amico give Har Mar Mall a boost as it seeks to reinvent itself

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Redevelopment plans for the Har Mar Mall jumped forward this week, with a new contract for a Staple’s superstore and the first steps toward building a new D’Amico restaurant.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Charges won’t be filed in airport shootout involving Duluth man

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Investigation Continues On Pork Plant Illnesses

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Investigators are getting closer to understanding the mysterious illness among pork plant workers in Minnesota and Indiana and now have pinned a name on it, officials said Thursday.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Ground beef servings grind to a halt at schools

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Area schools play it safe while a California firm that sent them meat is investigated by the Humane Society.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Credit River Township man sentenced in fraud scheme

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

He and three others obtained millions in fraudulent loans. For his part, Ronald Joseph was sentenced to 63 months in prison, the minimum recommended.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Some ramp metering hours to lengthen

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

THE LATEST: Starting Monday, ramp meters on three sections of Twin Cities freeways might be in operation for longer periods during the morning and afternoon rush hours, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Thursday.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

Orono man pleads guilty in investment fraud

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The plea came in connection with a securities scheme in which he solicited over $2.5 million.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News

School districts finding a new way to save money: Outsource finances

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Most of the day-to-day operation of the Brooklyn Center School District hums around its district offices just off Interstate 94. But the bulk of the number-crunching may be happening in Rochester, or in a home office elsewhere in the metro area.

Original post by Local News from Pioneer Press via Yahoo! News