“Uncut Gems” R | 135 minutes Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie Stars: Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett Fast-talking jewelry dealer Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) is a man who spends his days frantically trying to make money while being followed by the men he owes money to — an exhausting
Read More →You’ve just written up the perfect promotion and you’re about ready to click and send it out. Wait – did you realize that the day and time you choose to send it into the world can significantly impact your results? Email – Studies have demonstrated that sending out email between
Read More →‘The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius’ The son of German immigrants, George Remus became a pharmacist at a young age and soon became a lawyer. He was a theatrical lawyer, at times mixing his knowledge of pharmacy and the law to the benefit
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Veteran trains support dogs for other vets. When Jake Hommer returned from his second deployment in Afghanistan, he suffered from PTSD and injuries. It took a toll on his mind, as he replayed combat zone scenes. Going from military to civilian life left him confused. What should he do next?
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Five bars, games are rolled into one. When entering the Lumber Axe on Southwest Sixth Street, a sign is posted with five options. Do you take a left to the Escape Chambers, or do you continue into the Lumber Axe, a combination bar and axe-throwing venue? Or maybe you prefer
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Tales are told with irony, sarcasm and understated glee. “Of Our Time: Contemporary art by indigenous people from the permanent collection” is the latest show at the Des Moines Art Center. It’s also a delightful stroll through the precarious history of American Indians since the invasion of the Europeans and
Read More →More than 2 percent owner of S corporations are allowed to deduct 100 percent of the owners health insurance premiums as long the owner pays him(her)self a reasonable salary. To correctly report and deduct the owner’s health insurance premiums, the annual health insurance premiums are added to the owner’s box
Read More →Why are there so many songs written about cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin and so few written about food? Food is the subject of at least as many movies as drugs. There are far more radio shows dedicated to food than drugs. And there are infinitely more paintings of food than
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
P.T. Barnum would have been impressed by the showmanship. The holidays have arrived whether I want them to or not. We have worked all year for this moment when we spend our hard-earned money on the people we care about the most — and those who we can’t get away
Read More →At the end of the year, many companies begin to think about bonuses. Bonuses are an important part of keeping employees happy and motivated. Employers tend to give one of two types of bonuses – holiday bonuses and performance bonuses. The first are ad hoc, and usually a flat amount
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