Intrigued by the mention of the 1,382,855 ranked book by Michael Gartner, “Outrage, Passion and Uncommon Sense,” in last week’s Civic Skinny column, I quickly Google searched the subject. I found a 14-minute CSPAN2 video with the author. It was fascinating. I immediately ordered the book. Now I am half
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Posted June 17, 2015in Joe's Neighborhood
The crack of a bat against a ball. The rising crescendo of the crowd as the striker roars toward the goal. The muted pound of the runners flying down the far side of the track. These are all sounds of spring sports as they turn slowly toward summer, then summer to
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Posted June 17, 2015in Film Review
There are certain elements you need in order to make a “Jurassic Park” film more than just name. Are there dinosaurs? Do they escape in an unlikely fashion? Are there a couple of annoying kids that the film insists upon trying to make you root for? All of these things
Read More →FairFest happens this week, down in tiny, weird Fairfield, Iowa. Get down there this June 19 through June 21 to check out 50 acts on three stages, including headliners Cyril Neville, Elephant Revival and Greg Brown. Other acts include Pieta Brown, Shook Twins, The Pines, Chad Elliott, Christopher the Conquered
Read More →Muse “Drones” Warner Bros. After the grandiose cacophony of 2012’s “The 2nd Law,” Muse decided to take its next album back to the basics. So, of course, “Drones” is a fully orchestrated concept album with more than a hit of Queen on the aftertaste. As musicians, Muse is fantastic. This
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Posted June 17, 2015in Your Money
Paid on June 2 Amount: $460 To: 5 Star Show Goats For: Central campus lab supplies Amount: $500 To: Airbrush Body Creations LLC For: East High post prom Amount: $800 To: All American Timing For: Girls track meets Amount: $520 To: Canoesport America Inc. For: Intro to kayaking and
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Posted June 17, 2015in Duffy
Posted June 17, 2015in On The Tube
“True Detective” Sunday, June 21 (HBO) How do you top Matthew McConaughy and Woody Harrelson from “True Detective”’s killer debut season? Double-down on the star power: Besides Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn, Season 2 also features Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch as co-leads, and the supporting-cast bench isn’t lacking, either.
Read More →John Bowlen, son of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, was arrested June 3 for domestic violence against his girlfriend. It was reported that he shoved her, causing her to drop her phone and end a 911 call. His girlfriend told authorities that Bowlen was under the influence of whippits —
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Political promises: On collision course with reality?
On the sidewalks of New York, longtime mayor Ed Koch, would ask passersby “How’m I doin’?” Iowa legislators would be ill advised to ask that, given the awful record of the 86th General Assembly. Sadly, in Iowa government, promises seem to outnumber progress and production — that’s certainly so in
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