Play the “Name that Crime” Quiz! BONE TO PICK Police were called after a man received threats from a suspect with a knife upon arriving at a car dealer lot at the 2800 block of Southeast 14th Street on July 30. The suspect came at the victim with a
Read More →“Clear History” is a feature-length showcase for the comedian’s masochism All of us “Curb Your Enthusiasm” fans were suspicious when writer-star Larry David suspended the series to work on an HBO movie. But we needn’t have worried. “Clear History” is like an extended episode of “Curb,” with even bigger and
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August 07, 2013 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
Way to go, George. You’ve been born at last. Eight pounds, six ounces of joy. Congratulations. You survived the media hype with barely a spit-up. Now you will be getting all sorts of presents and well-wishes from just about everyone. Precious stones, beautiful artisan works and the latest in baby
Read More →Rep. Steven King should not apologize for his remarks regarding Hispanic illegals. His message is about illegal immigrants coming into this country and has been misinterpreted by many, including liberal press. Mexico is the major conduit for drugs entering the U.S., and, sadly, many of the illegals carry them in.
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August 07, 2013 by justin
in Political Mercury
A few days before the furor broke over Congressman Steve King’s intellectual meanderings on cantaloupe-shaped calves and otherwise skinny Mexican kids, U.S. Senate candidate David Young visited with Political Mercury. We talked about many topics, including, of course, immigration. Young said there are many planks in the Republican Party platform
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August 05, 2013 by justin
in Iowa Watchdog
DES MOINES – When cheating happens in the classroom, Iowa’s top education officials are responsible for investigating the allegations and uncovering any wrongdoing. But the public in Iowa has little insight as to how state leaders investigate incidents, what material is collected and the amount of cheating taking place. They
Read More →ALBUQUERQUE – The Roswell horse slaughter facility is on hold. U.S. District Court Judge M. Christina Armijo granted a temporary restraining order against the Valley Meat Co., which received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to become the first processing facility for horse meat in the U.S. in seven years. “The burden is high,
Read More →DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad’s veto to pump $18.9 million into Iowa’s judicial pension system left the plan with an unfunded liability of $53 million, according to figures from the Legislative Services Agency. The pension plan, which covers judges and has 386 members, is currently funded at 69 percent.
Read More →‘SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI IV’ (M) **** Atlus Nintendo 3DS If you think about it, “Pokemon” games are actually animal cruelty simulators. First you attack and imprison wild Pokemon, and then you force them to battle on your behalf—oftentimes for nothing but your own amusement or glory. It’s really no different
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