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Northwest lowers bag rate
Northwest is lowering a number of its fees, including the second-checked-bag fee (from $50 to $25).
ETA: From nwa.com: "Beginning December 5th, customers flying within the United States will be charged $15 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second checked bag, aligning these fees to Northwest's existing policies." -
No fear
http://www.streetprophets.com/storyonly/2008/10/14/132959/11
For decades, Americans have been told to be afraid of one thing after another.
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New Weird Al single available
In just two weeks, Al conceived/wrote, recorded/mastered, got legal permission, and released his newest pardody, "Whatever You Like." It is his first time one of his parodies has come out at the same time as the original is still in the #1 spot, and also the first time it has the same name as the original song. Currently it is available for $1 on ( Read more... ) -
Fiber and Yarn Festival - Sept 27-28 & Oct 4-5
Rose Crest Alpacas is hosting a two-weekend open house, with presentations, hay rides, children's activities, and, of course, alpaca yarn and fiber for sale. Admission is free. For directions (the farm is an hour south of the Twin Cities), see http://www.RoseCrestAlpacas.comRead more... ) -
The World is Ending
My father is on Facebook. -
Iowa City Police Seek Robbers In Ninja Garb
http://wcco.com/local/ninja.robbery.iowa.2.797721.html
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) ― Police in Iowa are seeking two teenagers who robbed an east-side convenience store dressed in black ninja gear. Police say one of the two male teens showed a handgun and demanded money ( Read more... ) -
Sad news - Snot found dead
The actor who plays Thomas Snot at the MN Renaissance Festival was found dead in his apartment Monday morning from an apparent heart attack. Another actor who has performed the role elsewhere will be taking his place this season. The full story: http://blogs.