March 18, 2015 by justin
in Political Mercury
A collection of more than two dozen advocates — ranging from elected officials to business owners to economic-development leaders — took the case for the complete four-laning of U.S. Highway 30 across the state to the Iowa Department of Transportation recently. The question-and-answer session with DOT Director Paul Trombino comes
Read More →The Ravens aren’t taking any chances with risky players anymore. Victor Hampton, 22, was kicked off the team after being arrested in late February for driving under the influence, speeding, reckless driving and carrying an open container. The cornerback’s Camaro was pulled over for going 100 mph in a 55
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March 18, 2015 by justin
in Locker Room
When faced with the choice of taking the stairs or riding the elevator, most will opt for the latter. If you work on a higher floor, you might make the excuse that you don’t want to get sweaty before sitting in the office, or that you’re in a hurry. On
Read More →Irish folklore from the pre-Christian era of bards and heroes has never been well served. Most of its literature was handed down orally, so few written records endured. Because the subject matter — giant family trees of superhuman creatures — was complicated, it never lent well to other forms of
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March 18, 2015 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
Illness is an interesting sculptor. It pulls the cheek bones higher. Hollows out the spaces near the mouth. Brightens the eyes just a tad. And, as the man across the table laughingly told me, “It is a hell of a weight loss program; it is effective, but I don’t recommend it.”
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March 18, 2015 by justin
in Belly Up To...
As a kid, it’s safe to say that, for many of us, our favorite part of dinner was the dessert that followed. Whether it was a piece of cake, a bowl of ice cream or even just a regular chocolate chip cookie, that sweet promise of sugar gave us the
Read More →Modest Mouse “Strangers to Ourselves” Epic A bit of a footnote, but still worth mentioning: “Strangers to Ourselves” is Modest Mouse’s first album without bassist and founding member Eric Judy. Bands swap members all the time, and very few bands are truly known for what the bassist brings to
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March 18, 2015 by justin
in Your Money
Paid for in the week of March 10 Amount: $289 To: A Team Apparel For: Swim team T-shirts Amount: $3,191.91 To: Academy Roofing & Sheet For: Roofing on Hoyt, McKee and Woodlawn buildings Amount: $447 To: Adventures in Social Drama For: Drama sessions Amount: $1,790 To: All For Kidz Inc.
Read More →Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: “Look, dude… Yeah, you’re cute but that’s my thing. Got it? I don’t want any monkey business. I’ve got my eye on you!” -Dirk DeBolt Runners-up: “Amazingly, scientists discover that reactions from all higher animals at the thought of a Rand Paul
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March 18, 2015 by justin
in Film Review
Is there an actor alive who has more undeserved goodwill than Liam Neeson? He certainly seems like a pleasant enough fellow in interviews and commercials, and this “I’m going to do action movies now” turn has been enjoyable enough. But when was the last time he actually made a good
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