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Local Blogging 11.20.08

by Max Sparber   ::   posted on Nov. 20, 2008 - 1:23am

Girl Friday: Everyone is poor
Transit Librarian: Owen and Chairman Bob are dapper
Fresh.mn: Davis Logsdon: The University of Minnesota’s Expert on Everything
Metroblogging: Arrested at the RNC: Still no charges?

4 Reader Comments

miller08:55am
Nov 20

I thought Alexis always drank for free.

g rote09:23am
Nov 20

once your sex column readers know you're married and unavailable, all bets are off on the free drink front. 

Speaking of the recession in terms of restaurant / hotel / luxury spending, I really like the blog & vlog campaign Morgan Hotels Group is behind...Recess is on, bitches.

miller10:04am
Nov 20

Love the FTR campaign. It's like Harley Davidson's "Screw it, let's ride" campaign - but for hipsters.

alexis01:11pm
Nov 20

I probably don't pay for half of what I consume at bars, but each shift only has so many comp dollars and food comping usually requires an OK from management (though I certainly don't mind paying for food when it's on happy hour special). I guess you could say I experience extra happy hour.

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