NT Times: With Books as a Catalyst, Minneapolis Neighborhood Revives Washington Ave, between the University and Downtown. (via)
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Flickr: Elbow at the Fine Line 4/30/2008: Here are my pictures from last night’s amazing Elbow show. I never used to like shows at The Fine Line, but now it has to be one of the best in town, especially for a band like Elbow, with excellent sound. Lead singer Guy Garvey was very entertaining between songs, and his voice sounded perfect.
See British Rock is Always Top for complete review, more pictures, and the setlist
Xcel Energy Saver’s Switch Take 15% off your electric energy and fuel cost charges from June through September each year you participate in Saver’s Switch. You’ll stay cool and comfortable. On hot summer days – 10 to 15 days at most each year – Xcel Energy may activate Saver’s Switch. This cycles your air conditioner off and on at 15- to 20-minute intervals. However, the furnace fan stays on, circulating already-cooled air throughout your home. (via)
Lars and the Real Girl (2007): I was going to try to write up a summary of this movie, but wikipedia did a much better job so I’ll just post what they wrote.
Ryan Gosling stars as Lars Lindstrom, an extremely shy young man living in a small town where he is a popular fellow. He purchases a sex doll online and proceeds to introduce her to his brother and sister-in-law as his girlfriend. Despite the concerns of his friends and relatives, a local doctor notes that since Lars otherwise has a highly functional personality that threatens no one, this delusion is a sign that he is working through some personal issues and his loved ones should play along in the meantime. With some persuasion, the entire town eventually participates as well with growing enthusiasm for this unusual, but enjoyable, activity as Lars continues to pursue what he perceives as a deep and meaningful relationship with the doll.
Sure it sounds very strange, but it was an excellent movie. Ryan Gosling was outstanding in his role, as I could never quite tell if it was all an act or if he was really going through some mental issues. (4/5)
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