Minnesota Nice??

Lake Harriet Sunset, Minneapolis Originally uploaded by bmw328driver . We had had some nice clouds at lunch time, so I made certain I had my camera and a few lenses in my backpack as I went on my after dinner bike ride. I happened to reach Lake Harriet on the way home at just the right time.

From the "Duh" department: Crosstown project fails to draw a bid So, to paraphrase the "Wimpy" character from the old " Popeye " cartoons, MNDOT is saying to contractors, "I will gladly pay you Tuesday 2045 for a reconstructed Interstate exchange in the next year." And they are surprised that no one bid on the job? Sounds like some State leaders and transportation officials better take a refresher course in "Business for Dummies" and "Microeconomics for Complete Idiots"! Meanwhile, delays mean yet more delays on much-needed reengineering of the Crosstown Commons, the Rodney Dangerfield of local highways. One of the most poorly designed interchanges in the State, it routinely has major traffic delays, and is the site of many accidents and a cause of the waste of untold gallons of gasoline. Here is a map for those unfamiliar with the site: Map of State Hwy 62 & I 35w Minneapolis, MN 55401, US Here's hoping that,

It is not that often that this fairly conservative Minnesotan agrees with the rather leftist editors of the Star Tribune , but they got it right on this one. I've always tended more toward the Libertarian end of conservatism and have always believed strongly in the separation of powers between the three branches of government and, as such, am dismayed by what this allegedly conservative President is attempting to abuse power. Editorial: King George, the eavesdropper

OK, it isn't news to Britons, or to those who have enjoyed seeing the first new season on the Sci Fi Channel , but it is great to see the return of the BBC's " Doctor Who ". The BBC is to be commended, not only for the excellent show ( having won the BAFTA award for best dramatic series !), but also, as a bonus, having a truly commendable web site to accompany the series. The games are a rather fun use of flash, my favorites being "SuDocWho" and " The Last Dalek ". How can you not like a game that lets you play a Dalek? I can't wait until Season 2 makes it to these shores!

Downtown Minneapolis has a lot of places where one may find free wi-fi access. This is a really nice service, in my opinion! Some of my favorites: The University of St. Thomas 's downtown campus buildings are a great place to get wi-fi access – if you are a student, like yours truly. It's especially nice for some spots with park benches just outside the buildings where you can get access, especially on those days when the weather's very nice. Dunn Bros Coffee has several locations scattered throughout the skyway system, including a couple with free Wi-Fi access. Great if you drink there, or even if you are a freeloading non-coffee drinker like me, firing up the notebook in the empty first-floor area of the TCF Tower where the Park Cafe used to be. Aroma's has good pizza, sandwhiches, pasta, and salads, and also has one of the strongest and fastest free connections around. It's a really nice find! Finally, my favorite has to be the new Minneapolis Central Public

Although not an intentional act to steer business away from the company, I was surprised to see that my flickr page for an open house at Sears Imported Autos' body shop winds up being one of the first few items listed for "Sears Imported Autos", a local dealer of Mercedes and BMW. "Sears Imported Autos" - Google Search