Posted February 17, 2016in Tech Talk
Failure is a part of life. At some point, we all have to deal with it. Depending on when you encounter it for the first time, losing can either be devastating or formative. The most recent example came from Super Bowl 50. Heading into the game, the Carolina Panthers’ offense
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Posted February 17, 2016in Sound Circuit
Back when the 21st century was shiny and new, five guys got together in Des Moines and created a band called Towncrier. Consisting of drummer Will Locker, vocalist Jerry Lorenson, guitarists Ryan Plotz and Lucas Welchans, and bassist Cory Talbot, Towncrier was responsible for some of the tightest, most well-rounded
Read More →The Iowa Democratic Caucus ended with a razor-thin margin between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Bernie wins in New Hampshire in a landslide over Hillary. Yet, as of Feb. 11 before the South Carolina primary, Clinton has 394 delegates and super delegates to Sanders’ 42. WHAT??? That’s right, according to
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Posted February 17, 2016in Duffy
Posted February 17, 2016in Locker Room
What comes to mind when you think of hockey? Men imbued with a certain grace on their feet? Scrappy athletes ready to sacrifice their body for the game and their team? Paul Newman in “Slapshot”? Dachshunds scampering across the ice? Come for the hockey but stay for the Doxie Dash.
Read More →Paid on Feb. 3, 2016 Amount: $71.84 To: OfficeMax For: Sharpie pens 24 black plus 24 blue Amount: $36.94 To: Alibris: Books you thought you’d never find For: “Pope Francis” by Paul Vallely. Send to Des Moines Public Library Amount: $55.80 To: Brodart Co. For: “Buddhisms: An Introduction.” Send to
Read More →Yoko Ono “Yes I’m a Witch Too” Astralwerks There might not be a bigger hard line in music than Yoko Ono’s voice. Her voice is so distinctive and unique that it either intrigues you or drives you completely mad. “Yes I’m a Witch Too” is a sequel to her 2007
Read More →Get ready to get comfy in Altoona. There’s a new movie theater in town, and it’s offering the best of the big screen while including the comforts of home. Cinemark has opened its new XD (extreme digital) venue with a 12-theater venue offering its new “luxury lounger,” an electric recliner
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Posted February 17, 2016in The Sound
Nobody with a voice like the South African-born Dilana should have this hard of a time getting heard. Her first album, “Wonderfool,” was released on Dutch label Red Bullet in 2000. Critically, the album did fine, receiving solid reviews and getting three singles on the Dutch charts. But Red Bullet’s
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Posted February 17, 2016in Joe's Neighborhood
Crowds storm the Hy-Vee on Valley West Drive. No, it’s not a riot, but carts are nearly full even though customers are only halfway through the many aisles with the many smiles. The weekend of the big game is coming, causing momentary logjams as people debate what sauce to use
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