National Lasagna Day -- Did you know that the pasta you crave reveals your personality. Oh yeah, what you love to eat isn't solely determined by your taste buds. In fact, the kinds of foods you crave are directly related to what you want out of life. In particular the type of pasta you most like to sink your teeth into is a tell-tale indicator, says leading food expert Chef Joseph Bonanno.
·Lasagna -- You have a quick wit and high intelligence, and there is nothing you like better than a challenge. People in your circle look to you when they have a problem to solve. You possess superior organizational skills that you use to keep your household running smoothly while getting high marks from a demanding boss for your competence and expertise on the job.
·Spaghetti and Meatballs -- There's nothing you desire more than spending most your time with your family. Your job is important simply because it provides the money you need to support your loved ones. They are the center of your universe, and the strong bonds you have with your family give you the self-confidence you need to meet any challenge.
·Fettuccine Alfredo -- You appreciate the finer things in life, and you're willing to work hard to get them. A veteran shopper, you manage to find the most amazing bargains, and both friends and family appreciate your generosity -- you have the best taste in gifts. You also have the ability to stick to a strict budget in order to save enough cash for that special indulgence.
·Macaroni and Cheese -- You've never lost the wide-eyed wonder you had as a child. You thoroughly enjoy life with an infectious gusto that draws people to your side. Having fun is your top priority, and you are usually in charge of group outings and parties. Your upbeat, positive approach to life is a source of inspiration to others.
·Pasta Primavera -- You strive to live the healthiest life possible, and you are raising your kids in your image by making sure they eat a healthful diet and get plenty of exercise. You bring the same zest to other aspects of your life, never losing sight of your goals. You're known for your tenacity and both your family and pals often turn to you when things get rough.
I am a Macaroni and Cheese gal for sure! Noodles and Cheese are one of my biggest weaknesses.
Mississippi River near the Broadway Bridge The River Rats perform an hour long show combining various water skiing acts with skits and music. Our acts include Barefooting, Pyramids, Doubles, and more!
JULY 24-27.
Walldogs on Nicollet kicks off this Thursday and runs through Saturday. In addition to group painting at art sites, the area will also be hosting outdoor family activities and two block parties with live music and food. To sign up call 612.750.8160 or for a complete schedule visit walldogs.lyndale.org.
SATURDAY
Center for Hmong Art and Talent Second Annual Fashion Show Varsity Theater, doors at 8 Seven young fashion designers show their work.
ALL WEEKEND
Lumberjack Days in Stillwater
Lumberjack contests, dog training contests, and!
Authentic 1860s Base Ball at the Old Stillwater Athletic Field Sunday, July 27 2008 11:00am Two games, four clubs
No matter how bad or boring your job might be, it's better than this! Here are the 10 worst jobs in science:
1. Hazmat diver -- "They swim in sewage. Enough said," quips Popular Science of hazmat divers. And we mean sewage. One diver really had it bad. When a truck driver crashed, his truck tumbled into a lagoon at a factory pig farm. He drowned. So a hazmat diver had to go in and pull the body out of a waste lagoon filled with urine, liquid pig feces and needles.
2. Oceanographer -- With overfishing threatening to end wild seafood harvests by 2049 and Earth's coral reefs forecasted to be nothing but rubble within decades, this is one gloomy job.
3. Elephant vasectomist -- The elephant is the largest animal on land, so sterilizing this giant creature is a giant job. An elephant's testicle is one foot across and sits behind two inches of skin, four inches of fat and 10 inches of muscle.
4. Garbologist -- This is an archaeologist who picks through ancient garbage. As Popular Science quips, "Think 'Indiana Jones' -- in a Dumpster."
5. Coursework carcass preparer -- They kill, pickle and bottle the critters that school kids dissect in science class. That means they get to smell formaldehyde all day long. Mmmm.
6. Microsoft security grunt -- Popular Science says this job is just like wearing a big sign that reads "Hack Me." The people manning secure@microsoft.com receive approximately 100,000 e-mails annually, and each one could be a message that something at Microsoft has gone horribly wrong.
7. Gravity research subject -- It may look like fun to do somersaults in zero gravity, but astronauts also must endure a puffy face, atrophied muscles and bone degeneration. Gravity research volunteers approximate the effects of weightlessness by lying still for weeks on end.
8. Olympic drug tester -- This job kicks into high gear every two years in an attempt to combat the inevitable doping among Olympic athletes trying to cheat their way to a medal. Testers get to watch the athletes pee in a cup, and if they catch a doper, an entire country is mad at them.
9. Forensic entomologist -- The job title may sound glamorous, but it's not. They solve murders by studying maggots in corpses. They estimate the time between death and the body's discovery by charting the life stages of the blowfly.
10. Whale-feces researcher -- They scoop up whale dung, then dig through it for clues about the whale. They use it to test for pregnancy, measure hormones and biotoxins and even examine genetics.
I cleaned rooms at the Hotel Seville in Bloomington which would seem like the worst job because I had to pick up puke and stuff but it wasnt.
Coat check was the worst. I was terrible. Egveryone wanted their coats at the same time and I knocked a whole pole of coats over and the tags went everywhere so I had no ida whose coat was whose. I basically let them come into the coat check and fend for themselves!
British researchers have determined that the color of your car tells others something about your personality. Granted, this isn't true for every driver on the road, but if you chose the color of your car, check this out to see if it matches your personality.
·Black: Aggressive personality or someone who is an outsider or rebel. Of all car colors, this is the most likely to be involved in an accident.
·Silver: Cool, calm and slightly aloof.
·Green: Hysterical tendencies.
·Yellow: Idealistic and novelty loving.
·Blue: Introspective, reflective and cautious.
·Gray: Calm, sober and dedicated to work.
·Red: Full of zest, energy and drive; thinks, moves and talks quickly.
·Pink: Gentle, loving and affectionate.
·White: Status-seeking extroverts.
·Cream: Self-contained and controlled. This color car is least likely to be involved in an accident.
I always think these type of surveys are funny. This one made me laugh out loud.... I have a black car and aggressive is a word I have been called before. Meredith has a green car and I think hysterical tendencies might be something she would cop to too.
Three terrific roots/Americana artists, gentle enough to be listenable but rockin' enough to keep you interested. Plus, the Pines are local. Any one of the three is worth seeing. All three together? It's a must.
Minneapolis Aquatennial
July 12-27
The Aquatennial's block party runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Friday night on Nicollet Mall and marks the official beginning of the Aquatennial with blues band the Fabulous Thunderbirds and headliner Blues Traveler. On Sunday, get to Lake Calhoun to cheer the milk-carton boat races, an Aquatennial tradition that started as an advertising ploy, or lounge about at the Beach Bash with a sandcastle competition, music, and kids' events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In front of the IDS Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, artists will compete in the Art of Recycling Sculpture Contest, creating works out of scrapped metal. The Aquatennial Torchlight Parade will traverse Hennepin Avenue next Wednesday night starting at 8 p.m., and don't miss the hugely popular fireworks show at 10 p.m. along the riverfront next Saturday.
Go to www.aquatennial.com or call 612.376.7669 for a complete schedule. -- Ben Palosaari
East Harriet Rose Fest
Lyndale Farmstead Park
Bryant Ave. S 39th St.
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, Noon-8 p.m.
This festival, held each year at the Lyndale Farmstead Park, has less to do with competitive rose and flower shows (as the name might imply), and more to do with fun, family activities in a low-key environment (take that, Chuck E. Cheese). Featured activities include those inflatable bouncy room contraptions that kids love and adults are too big to enjoy, pony rides, a dunk tank (last year's tank featured dunk-able MPR personalities), grilled food, and a live music stage featuring local performers. Those looking for a bit of history can take a tour through the Theodore Wirth house, which is fast approaching its 100-year anniversary (the house was built in 1910).
Other tours include a self-guided tour of the small community garden in the area, and the Rose Garden, the second-oldest garden of its kind in the United States. The free, public rose garden still impresses after over 100 years by housing over 3,000 plants, and should be reaching peak blooming periods over the next couple of months. Call 612.824.9350 or go to www.eastharriet.org for more information.
ArtCar: Cruise and Drive-In Movie
Saturday, July 19, 6:00pm-10:30pm
Even though there is no scheduled, large-scale Art Car Parade this year, that doesn't mean that the local Art Cars aren't cruising around this summer. It's probably for the best, since their usual Lyndale-centric route is in the midst of construction. This Saturday marks another one of the Art Cars' special events. The eye-catching vehicles begin with a cruise around Lake of the Isles, so bring a blanket and some picnic snacks and enjoy the show. After the ride cars will meet back at Intermedia Arts, where they will be on display for those who want to take a look up close. At dusk, the Intermedia Arts lot becomes an Art Car drive-in, and guests can enjoy an outdoor screening of Wild Wheels, Harrod Blank's 1992 do****entary about people who drive cars that make artistic statements, and how the automobile you drive can be a true statement of individuality. -- Jessica Armbruster
