2018 State of the City Address - NorShor Theater | Duluth, MN
Mayor Emily Larson gives the 2018 State of the City Address at the Historic NorShor Theater in Duluth, MN.
Bob Dylan | Wikipedia audio article
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00:04:00 1 Life and career
00:04:09 1.1 1941–1959: Origins and musical beginnings
00:07:13 1.2 1960s
00:07:22 1.2.1 Relocation to New York and record deal
00:15:04 1.2.2 Protest and iAnother Side/i
00:18:36 1.2.3 Going electric
00:21:37 1.2.4 iHighway 61 Revisited/i and iBlonde on Blonde/i
00:27:05 1.2.5 Motorcycle accident and reclusion
00:31:30 1.3 1970s
00:33:51 1.3.1 Return to touring
00:41:11 1.3.2 Christian period
00:42:54 1.4 1980s
00:48:52 1.5 1990s
00:53:06 1.6 2000s
00:56:18 1.6.1 iModern Times/i
01:01:24 1.6.2 iTogether Through Life/i and iChristmas in the Heart/i
01:04:20 1.7 2010s
01:04:28 1.7.1 iTempest/i
01:12:38 1.7.2 iShadows in the Night/i, iFallen Angels/i and iTriplicate/i
01:24:44 2 Never Ending Tour
01:27:24 3 Visual art
01:31:16 4 Discography
01:31:25 5 Bibliography
01:31:49 6 Personal life
01:31:58 6.1 Romantic relationships
01:32:07 6.1.1 Suze Rotolo
01:32:59 6.1.2 Joan Baez
01:34:38 6.1.3 Sara Dylan
01:35:43 6.1.4 Carolyn Dennis
01:36:18 6.2 Home
01:36:36 6.3 Religious beliefs
01:40:43 7 Accolades
01:41:46 7.1 Nobel Prize in Literature
01:46:07 8 Legacy
01:54:43 8.1 Archives and tributes
01:56:15 9 See also
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
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Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, author, and visual artist who has been a major figure in popular culture for more than fifty years. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when songs such as Blowin' in the Wind (1963) and The Times They Are a-Changin' (1964) became anthems for the civil rights movement and anti-war movement. His lyrics during this period incorporated a wide range of political, social, philosophical, and literary influences, defied pop-music conventions and appealed to the burgeoning counterculture.
Following his self-titled debut album in 1962, which mainly comprised traditional folk songs, Dylan made his breakthrough as a songwriter with the release of The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan the following year. The album featured Blowin' in the Wind and the thematically complex A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall. For many of these songs, he adapted the tunes and phraseology of older folk songs. He went on to release the politically charged The Times They Are a-Changin' and the more lyrically abstract and introspective Another Side of Bob Dylan in 1964. In 1965 and 1966, Dylan encountered controversy when he adopted electrically amplified rock instrumentation, and in the space of 15 months recorded three of the most important and influential rock albums of the 1960s: Bringing It All Back Home (1965), Highway 61 Revisited (1965) and Blonde on Blonde (1966). The six-minute single Like a Rolling Stone (1965) has been described as challenging and transforming the artistic conventions of its time, for all time.In July 1966, Dylan withdrew from touring after being injured in a motorcycle accident. During this period, he recorded a large body of songs with members of the Band, who had previously backed him on tour. These recordings were released as the collaborative album The Basement Tapes in 1975. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dylan explored country music and rural themes in John Wesley Harding (1967), Nashville Skyline (1969), and New Morning (1970). In 1975, he released Blood on the Tracks, which many saw as a return to form. In the late 1970s, he became a born-again Christian and released a series of albums of contemporary gospel music before returning to his more familiar rock-based idiom in the early 1980s. The major works of his later career include Time Out of Mind (1997), Love and Theft (2001), Modern Times (2006) and Tempest (2012). His most recent recordings have comprised versions of traditional American standards, especially songs recorded by Frank Sinatra ...
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- 4.50 Acres
- 6 Bedrooms - 2 Full Bath - 1 Half Bath - 4450 Square Feet
- 8 Bedrooms and Grand Parlors for Entertaining
- In-ground Pool and Cedar Sauna, Southern Exposure
- Abundant Rocking chair porches wrap 3 sides
- Long mountain views of state forest lands
- Fronted by the Delaware River at the Pepacton Lake
- Must call Reg Oberlag to see 917-660-6665
The Penultimate Dream of a Catskills Victorian Country House is now available for the first time in a generation. Total seclusion, picture postcard views and grounds, and a classic Victorian Mansion all at the edge of the charming Catskills Village of Margaretville.
Crafted in 1901 for grand hospitality there is the prestigious wood paneled Great Hall formal entry with dual parlors each with fireplaces and a third fireplace in the adjoining dining hall. The oak cabinet-lined butler's pantry connects to the fittingly updated but organically simple kitchen. The extensive covered porches wrap three sides of the home and overlook the front lawn sloping to the in-ground swimming pool. There is also a ground level entrance to a cedar sauna for warming up after a swim or ski adventure.
The property is fronted by the East Branch of the Delaware River feeding into the Pepacton Reservoir just up the road for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
The longtime owner's purchased the home from a famed 60's photographer whose legendary parties are still whispered about in the town. Bob Dylan was photographed in the attic. They have kept the classic interior styling intact with original bathroom fixtures and appropriate décor while keeping it upgraded with a new kitchen new roof and proper maintenance. Leaded-art-glass windows fill the grand staircase with light to a sitting room on the 2nd floor landing .
Upstairs are 5 bedrooms; 4 with fireplaces, arrayed around this spacious landing hall. 3 of the bedrooms adjoin the 2 bathrooms that also connect to the hall. Completing the fantasy is an enormous attic with a huge den and 4 more rooms at each corner perfect for additional guests or use as a study and studios.
On 4 acres with additional adjoining acreage available this property feels like a remote mountain site but Is actually the last property at the edge of the village of Margaretville and only 2 minutes to shopping and dining in this charming community. Between two stone columns at the Main Street gate the home has a long winding private drive arriving at a classic Porte Cochere covered entry. Additional garden sheds and chicken coop add charm to the park-like grounds bordered by a mountain stream.
Sunday Driving - Highway 61
It's just a Manic Sunday, Sunday driving time. Oh, to make a game of it, there is a wild turkey somewhere in this video. If you see it, put the time stamp down below in the comments! Thanks for playing, watching, and riding along on this Sunday Drive!
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Minnesota | Wikipedia audio article
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Minnesota
00:02:20 1 Etymology
00:03:12 2 Geography
00:04:10 2.1 Geology
00:07:44 2.2 Flora and fauna
00:09:44 2.3 Climate
00:11:01 2.4 Protected lands
00:12:12 3 History
00:18:27 4 Cities and towns
00:19:57 5 Demographics
00:20:06 5.1 Population
00:22:42 5.2 Religion
00:24:22 6 Economy
00:25:49 6.1 Industry and commerce
00:27:37 6.2 Energy use and production
00:28:16 6.3 State taxes
00:29:34 7 Culture
00:29:43 7.1 Fine and performing arts
00:30:59 7.2 Literature
00:31:53 7.3 Entertainment
00:33:45 7.4 Popular culture
00:36:05 8 Health
00:38:06 9 Education
00:39:42 10 Transportation
00:42:27 11 Law and government
00:42:46 11.1 Executive
00:43:48 11.2 Legislature
00:46:27 11.3 Judiciary
00:47:37 11.4 Regional
00:48:20 11.5 Federal
00:49:37 11.6 Tribal
00:51:03 12 Politics
00:54:57 13 Media
00:57:07 14 Sports, recreation and tourism
00:57:46 14.1 Organized sports
01:02:49 14.2 Tourism
01:05:10 14.3 Outdoor recreation
01:06:45 15 See also
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
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Minnesota ( (listen)) is a state in the Upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North).
Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60% of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the Twin Cities), the center of transportation, business, industry, education, and government, and home to an internationally known arts community. The remainder of the state consists of western prairies now given over to intensive agriculture; deciduous forests in the southeast, now partially cleared, farmed, and settled; and the less populated North Woods, used for mining, forestry, and recreation.
Minnesota was inhabited by various indigenous peoples for thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans. French explorers, missionaries, and fur traders began exploring the region in the 17th century, encountering the Dakota and Ojibwe/Anishinaabe tribes. Much of what is today Minnesota was part of the vast French holding of Louisiana, which was purchased by the United States in 1803. Following several territorial reorganizations, Minnesota in its current form was admitted as the country's 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Like many Midwestern states, it remained sparsely populated and centered on lumber and agriculture. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of European immigrants, mainly from Scandinavia and Germany, began to settle the state, which remains a center of Scandinavian American and German American culture.
In recent decades, immigration from Asia, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America has broadened its demographic and cultural composition. The state's economy has heavily diversified, shifting from traditional activities such as agriculture and resource extraction to services and finance. Minnesota's standard of living index is among the highest in the United States, and the state is also among the best-educated and wealthiest in the nation.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park + Eagle Mountain (MN Highest Elev.)
Split Rock Lighthouse Stae Park is a quintessential North Shore destination. Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouse in the United States. Once you have witnessed the beauty of this landmark with Lake Superior as its backdrop, you will fall under the spell that has enchanted many visitors.
Eagle Mountain is a must-see location. The first two miles of the trail are very moderate, with only the last 1/3 of the hike being more challenging and uphill, but the panoramic view is well worth the effort.
Split Rock Lighthouse Documentary:
Willie Nelson 7/6/11 Whiskey River Bayfront Park, Duluth, MN
Willie Nelson 7/6/11 Whiskey River Bayfront Park, Duluth, MN
Minnesota | Wikipedia audio article
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Minnesota
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
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Minnesota ( (listen)) is a state in the Upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North).
Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60% of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the Twin Cities), the center of transportation, business, industry, education, and government, and home to an internationally known arts community. The remainder of the state consists of western prairies now given over to intensive agriculture; deciduous forests in the southeast, now partially cleared, farmed, and settled; and the less populated North Woods, used for mining, forestry, and recreation.
Minnesota was inhabited by various indigenous peoples for thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans. French explorers, missionaries, and fur traders began exploring the region in the 17th century, encountering the Dakota and Ojibwe/Anishinaabe tribes. Much of what is today Minnesota was part of the vast French holding of Louisiana, which was purchased by the United States in 1803. Following several territorial reorganizations, Minnesota in its current form was admitted as the country's 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Like many Midwestern states, it remained sparsely populated and centered on lumber and agriculture. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of European immigrants, mainly from Scandinavia and Germany, began to settle the state, which remains a center of Scandinavian American and German American culture.
In recent decades, immigration from Asia, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America has broadened its demographic and cultural composition. The state's economy has heavily diversified, shifting from traditional activities such as agriculture and resource extraction to services and finance. Minnesota's standard of living index is among the highest in the United States, and the state is also among the best-educated and wealthiest in the nation.
History of the United States Merchant Marine | Wikipedia audio article
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History of the United States Merchant Marine
00:00:43 1 History
00:00:51 1.1 Early history
00:02:04 1.1.1 The 18th century
00:02:44 1.1.2 Revolutionary War
00:03:42 1.1.3 1783–1790
00:10:02 1.1.4 The 1790s
00:11:25 1.2 The 19th century
00:14:49 1.2.1 The War of 1812
00:15:40 1.2.2 Clipper ships
00:17:27 1.2.3 1815–1830
00:19:37 1.2.4 The 1830s
00:21:20 1.2.5 The 1840s
00:25:11 1.2.6 The 1850s
00:30:09 1.2.7 The 1860s
00:30:30 1.2.7.1 Civil War era
00:33:11 1.2.7.2 1866–1870
00:34:45 1.2.8 The 1870s
00:36:11 1.2.9 The 1880s
00:37:24 1.2.10 The 1890s
00:39:23 1.3 The early 20th century
00:39:58 1.3.1 The 1910s
00:42:10 1.3.2 World War I
00:45:29 1.3.3 1919–1930
00:46:27 1.3.4 1930–1941
00:49:51 1.3.4.1 NMU formation
00:51:30 1.3.4.2 SIU formation
00:52:11 1.3.5 The 1940s
00:52:19 1.3.5.1 World War II
00:59:08 1.3.5.2 Wartime issues
01:06:32 1.3.6 The 1950s
01:07:22 1.3.6.1 Korean War
01:12:51 1.3.6.2 1953–1960
01:15:48 1.4 The late 20th century
01:15:57 1.4.1 1960s
01:16:42 1.4.2 Vietnam War
01:17:57 1.4.3 The 1970s
01:18:52 1.4.4 The 1980s
01:19:15 1.4.5 The 1990s
01:20:44 1.5 The 2000s
01:22:52 2 See also
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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The maritime history of the United States is a broad theme within the history of the United States. As an academic subject, it crosses the boundaries of standard disciplines, focusing on understanding the United States' relationship with the oceans, seas, and major waterways of the globe. The focus is on merchant shipping, and the financing and manning of the ships. A merchant marine owned at home is not essential to an extensive foreign commerce. In fact, it may be cheaper to hire other nations to handle the carrying trade than to participate in it directly. On the other hand, there are certain advantages, particularly during time of war, which may warrant an aggressive government encouragement to the maintenance of a merchant marine.
Minnesota | Wikipedia audio article
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Minnesota
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Minnesota ( (listen)) is a state in the Upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North).
Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60% of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the Twin Cities), the center of transportation, business, industry, education, and government, and home to an internationally known arts community. The remainder of the state consists of western prairies now given over to intensive agriculture; deciduous forests in the southeast, now partially cleared, farmed, and settled; and the less populated North Woods, used for mining, forestry, and recreation.
Minnesota was inhabited by various indigenous peoples for thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans. French explorers, missionaries, and fur traders began exploring the region in the 17th century, encountering the Dakota and Ojibwe/Anishinaabe tribes. Much of what is today Minnesota was part of the vast French holding of Louisiana, which was purchased by the United States in 1803. Following several territorial reorganizations, Minnesota in its current form was admitted as the country's 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Like many Midwestern states, it remained sparsely populated and centered on lumber and agriculture. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of European immigrants, mainly from Scandinavia and Germany, began to settle the state, which remains a center of Scandinavian American and German American culture.
In recent decades, immigration from Asia, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America has broadened its demographic and cultural composition. The state's economy has heavily diversified, shifting from traditional activities such as agriculture and resource extraction to services and finance. Minnesota's standard of living index is among the highest in the United States, and the state is also among the best-educated and wealthiest in the nation.
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Watermill NY - May 4, 2013
Glenn Phillips and his band performing 40th Anniversary of his 1975 album “Lost at Sea” 05/30/2015
Glenn Phillips and his band performed his 1975 album “Lost at Sea” in its entirety at Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth, GA. 05/30/2015 Excellent venue with superior sound and acoustics. (This is one piece 15 minutes)
This concert was a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of Lost at Sea. SOLD OUT crowd of dedicated fans! Standing ovations! People drove from nearby states for this concert. Cindi Wilson of the B-52s joined the band for a surprise set at the end. Outstanding collaboration of musical styles.
We Rode In Trucks Luke Bryan & Jason Aldean! 10.22.10 058.AVI
Part of We Rode In Trucks by Luke Bryan!
This was at the Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan concert in Fort Wayne, IN 10.22.10 :)
Check out more of his songs on Itunes!
Making Music: Alan Sparhawk from Low with choreographer Morgan Thorson
Minneapolis Morgan Thorson, a rising force on the national contemporary dance scene, has been collaborating for months with Lows Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker on Heaven, a Walker commission that premieres March 46. Local musician and Making Music host, musician/composer James Everest talks to the artists about their work and ways that this new piece breaks both choreographic and musical conventions. Copresented with mnartists.org and the Whole Music Club at the University of Minnesota.
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Minnesota | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Minnesota
00:02:21 1 Etymology
00:03:12 2 Geography
00:04:11 2.1 Geology
00:07:46 2.2 Flora and fauna
00:09:46 2.3 Climate
00:11:03 2.4 Protected lands
00:12:15 3 History
00:18:31 4 Cities and towns
00:20:01 5 Demographics
00:20:10 5.1 Population
00:22:47 5.2 Religion
00:24:28 6 Economy
00:25:55 6.1 Industry and commerce
00:27:43 6.2 Energy use and production
00:28:23 6.3 State taxes
00:29:41 7 Culture
00:29:50 7.1 Fine and performing arts
00:31:06 7.2 Literature
00:32:01 7.3 Entertainment
00:33:53 7.4 Popular culture
00:36:14 8 Health
00:38:16 9 Education
00:39:59 10 Transportation
00:42:44 11 Law and government
00:43:03 11.1 Executive
00:44:05 11.2 Legislature
00:46:44 11.3 Judiciary
00:47:54 11.4 Regional
00:48:37 11.5 Federal
00:49:54 11.6 Tribal
00:51:21 12 Politics
00:55:14 13 Media
00:57:25 14 Sports, recreation and tourism
00:58:03 14.1 Organized sports
01:03:07 14.2 Tourism
01:05:29 14.3 Outdoor recreation
01:07:04 15 See also
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Minnesota ( (listen)) is a state in the Upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North).
Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60% of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the Twin Cities), the center of transportation, business, industry, education, and government, and home to an internationally known arts community. The remainder of the state consists of western prairies now given over to intensive agriculture; deciduous forests in the southeast, now partially cleared, farmed, and settled; and the less populated North Woods, used for mining, forestry, and recreation.
Minnesota was inhabited by various indigenous peoples for thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans. French explorers, missionaries, and fur traders began exploring the region in the 17th century, encountering the Dakota and Ojibwe/Anishinaabe tribes. Much of what is today Minnesota was part of the vast French holding of Louisiana, which was purchased by the United States in 1803. Following several territorial reorganizations, Minnesota in its current form was admitted as the country's 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Like many Midwestern states, it remained sparsely populated and centered on lumber and agriculture. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of European immigrants, mainly from Scandinavia and Germany, began to settle the state, which remains a center of Scandinavian American and German American culture.
In recent decades, immigration from Asia, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America has broadened its demographic and cultural composition. The state's economy has heavily diversified, shifting from traditional activities such as agriculture and resource extraction to services and finance. Minnesota's standard of living index is among the highest in the United States, and the state is also among the best-educated and wealthiest in the nation.
The Bitteroots - Hard To Handle (live from Buffington's in Milledgeville, GA January 24, 2015)
The Bitteroots playing a cover of Hard To Handle (Otis Redding). Audience cell phone video
Gabby Haze All Along the Watchtower
Live at The Mockingbird
FM Rodeo | Knucklehead's Pub | Saturday, September 3, 2016