Lifestyle News

If you've never stopped to appreciate the beauty of our gorgeous bridge landmarks, you should.  Not just the Aerial Lift Bridge, but the Richard I. Bong too.  Not only during the day, but all lit up at night, it's beautiful and I'm sure a delight for our tourists.  However, to go globally green, we need to turn the lights off and that's exactly what will happen during Earth Hour.  Here's a definition of Earth Hour.

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The DTA is facing scrutiny for their stroller policy as it is an inconvenience for some parents.  They require that all strollers be folded and placed under the seat to keep the aisle clear for emergencies and other passengers.  The issue, as you will read, is about safety.  That doesn't make it any easier for parents who don't have strollers that are easily folded up.  In other cities, such as Minneapolis, strollers are required to be folded before a passenger even boards the bus.

Here are my thoughts.  As a parent of two young children, I can empathize with the parents who are bothered by this policy.  However,

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If you have not yet lined up your sponsor for the City Of Duluth Parks and Recreation adult softball leagues, you have until April 6th to turn in your $600 registration fee.  Keep in mind, April 6th is Good Friday so you may want to plan on getting that in by April 5th. Need the form?

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If you have visited the park prior to Monday, no need to panic just keep a look out for symptoms.  These things can happen when you have indoor water facilities and it was great to see the park take action and do the necessary actions to stop this outbreak from continuing.

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Recently, J.C. Penney announced plans to do away with sales and instead offer discounted prices every day. The retail giant’s new strategy is a risky one because many shoppers are in the habit of only buying clothing when they see red sale tags.

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If you suffer from allergies, this news is hardly a shock.  I never had any allergies until I got older, but last week my symptoms began.  Hopefully that means they will be over earlier this year too, right?

 
A mild winter that ended with a flourish of warm weather was a welcome surprise for many Americans. But for the 25 to 35 percent of people who suffer from hay fever, the early arrival of warm weather meant an unusually early start to allergy season.

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Stories like this drive me crazy.  Getting fired for wearing certain colored shirt?  Even if it was a protest, which it doesn't appear to be, who cares?  It's a shirt.  Usually, when a company flexes their muscle in such a way it reveals a major interpersonal weakness on their behalf.

 
They weren't wearing sagging pants or revealing clothing. But dressing in an orange shirt is apparently enough to get fired at one Florida law firm, where 14 workers were unceremoniously let go last Friday.

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It has been 14 years since I had a new hair style...yes, it's about time.  But, like most women, I didn't think I could get past "THAT" scary stage.  I have committed to Doug at Shear Katz Salon & Day Spa and he has committed to my hair. And, I'm committed to sharing my story and what I learn throughout the process, so I and Shear Katz Salon and Day Spa can help you....when you're ready.

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When’s the last time you heard someone use the words “please” and “thank you”? According to a recent poll, it’s probably been a long time.

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Yesterday I had one doozie of a day.  Started out fine, but after dealing with customer service people all day, I was ready for a drink.  After stewing about my experiences yesterday, I put together a list of what's wrong with customer service nowadays, that you see in a lot of places

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Is the bad economy delaying adulthood for our nation’s youth? A survey from the Pew Research Center suggests that it might be.

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Well, it appears the Pope is a real mister fancy-pants!  He has his very own cologne made secretly so you can't smell like him. Do you think this scent sounds good?  I still want a beer made for me 'David Drew Brew'.  Thinking a bright pilsner with a kick and proceeds could help St Jude.  Know a good brewer?

 
One of the most important religious figures in the world, Pope Benedict XVI, has now joined the ranks of Sting and Madonna in receiving his own personal fragrance

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