October 08, 2014 by justin
in Civic Skinny
The United States Department of Labor is checking with some current and former Des Moines Register reporters to see if they were paid for all the hours they worked. The Department says it “can’t comment on ongoing investigations” — which sort of confirms there is an ongoing investigation. A former
Read More →When marketing works, it really works. “Got Milk?” “Just Do It.” “Save Money. Live Better.” These slogans not only drilled their way into the brains of millions of Americans, they sold billions of products. In 2008, Apple — a company renowned for its design and branding — joined the pantheon
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October 08, 2014 by justin
in Sound Circuit
Prettygirlhatemachine — a Des Moines hip-hop trio consisting of MCs Toby Diligent and D Average and DJ J Fresh — started as a Diligent’s solo project in 2005. Eventually Diligent and D Average met and started collaborating in the studio. “For the longest time, we didn’t play live shows,” Diligent
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October 08, 2014 by justin
in Locker Room
You have to admit that FootGolf (a.k.a., SoccerGolf for Americans) sounds like the “brilliant idea” your buddy came up with after a night of excess. Sure it makes sense, and it’s doable — but only in a buddy’s backyard, right? Not if you’ve already got a golf course and a
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October 06, 2014 by justin
in Civic Skinny
The United States Department of Labor is checking with some current and former Des Moines Register reporters to see if they were paid for all the hours they worked. The Department says it “can’t comment on ongoing investigations” — which sort of confirms there is an ongoing investigation. A former
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October 01, 2014 by justin
in Film Review
“Pride” 2 stars Rated R 120 minutes Comedy Starring: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West All attempts fail at forcing a by-the-numbers narrative template on a fact-based story about unlikely bedfellows uniting against Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s mid 1980s reign of anti-union and anti-gay rhetoric and public policies. Newbie screenwriter
Read More →The Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) is hosting its second annual Music University conference at Drake University this Oct. 4 and 5. This year’s speakers include reggae rapper Matisyahu and former Husker Du guitarist Bob Mould. Music University will also include panel discussions on show production, songwriting, marketing, website development
Read More →Amount: $455.26 To: A Tec Recycling Inc. For: Recycling of bulbs and ballast Amount: $13,990 To: A+ Lawn & Landscape Inc. For: District mowing Amount: $2,852.20 To: United Refrigeration Inc. For: Refrigerant, heat pump thermostat and compressor Amount: $588.68 To: Really Good Stuff Inc. For: Various classroom supplies Amount: $206.70
Read More →The best thing about technology is it has virtually no ceiling. As great as your smartphone or laptop is right now, in five years it will look like a dinosaur. The annual evolution of computer technology has practically become a celebrated ritual at this point. However, that revelry quickly morphs
Read More →Merle Norman opened Sept. 2 at 6305 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 3107, in the same strip mall where Starbucks is located. The cosmetics store has two other locations, in Des Moines and Ankeny, and all three are owned by Wendy Miranda. Merle Norman is based in Los Angeles and offers
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