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BETTY & VERONICA #265: "Betty and the Beast"
I made a public pledge back in February 2013 to support all of Archie Comics' original titles. This wasn't a huge leap for me since I was already purchasing most of their original books. But there was...
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Another Dog Left to Starve to Death in Abandoned Kennel -- This Time in...
(source)What is happening in Iowa these days?? I learned tonight of yet another dog found dead, apparently left to starve to death in its kennel. This latest incident happened in Clinton, IA. It looks...
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Tell Archie Comics YES to New "Cosmo the Merry Martian" Stories!!!
I was getting in some weekend shopping today, which included the latest issue of WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #28. I'd stopped reading most of Archie Comics' digest books, mainly because I wanted to...
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North Liberty Talking about Urban Chickens
Beginning on 04/23/13, the North Liberty City Council will begin talks regarding a new urban chicken proposal. This discussion comes at the request of a couple city residents. North Liberty currently...
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Ex-Gay Spokesman John Paulk: Ex-Gay For Life?
PQ Monthly posted an article about John Paulk. Paulk and his wife, Anne Paulk, were big-name professional ex-gays back in the mid-90s. They founded and led a traveling ex-gay road show called "Love Won...
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Iowa City Group Protests Local Businesses that Sell Synthetic Drugs
Last Thursday, a new group called Iowans Against Synthetics hosted an organizational/educational community meeting about the negative health and societal effects caused by synthetic drugs, such as K2,...
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New Superhero Title for Archie Comics: THE FOX!!
Late this afternoon, I received some exciting news on the comic book news websites. Archie Comics announced the release of a new ongoing comic book series under its Red Circle brand of comics. Spinning...
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Nero at Daycare -- 04/23/13
Nero had an enjoyable (if wet!!) time at doggy daycare today. Lots of opportunity to show off his new haircut. Unfortunately, there were also lots of opportinities to get all muddy! Oh well... That's...
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Newbie News Anchor in North Dakota Has a Really Bad First Broadcast
I learned early this morning about NBC North Dakota Anchor AJ Clemente who had a really bad first day on the job. During the opening credits of his first broadcast, Clemente was overheard saying...
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Gay Marriage Around the World -- 04/24/13
I shared this worldwide gay marriage map earlier this month. It's already out of date! Congratulations, New Zealand and France!! Check it out:(source)
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Iowa House Republicans Want to Reduce Supreme Court Justices' Salaries by 85%...
It has been four years since gay and lesbian couples began marrying here in Iowa. Unfortunately, some people cannot let go or move on. A group of House Republicans have attached an amendment to Senate...
View ArticleZach Wahls on Scouting for Equality
This video promoting inclusive Boy Scouts just came out today, featuring Iowa City's own Zach Wahls. Check it out:
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Which Are the Next States to Watch for Gay Marriage Developments?
The Associated Press wrote an article yesterday identifying the next five states to watch for same-sex marriage developments:Delaware: The state's House approved a bill Tuesday legalizing same-sex...
View ArticleThe Gays Began Marrying in Iowa Four Years Ago Today
The Iowa State Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a lower court decision on April 3, 2009, that found the state's Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional, which paved the way for gay weddings....
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They Have an App for Everything! iPad Protects Man's Face from Foul Ball!
One of the best things that I've gotten within recent history was my iPad. You can surf the web. You can check your email. You can do Facebook and Twitter. You can take pictures and films. You can...
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Gay Marriage Updates Across the Nation -- 04/27/13
It's been a few weeks since I last wrote one of these marriage equality updates. Check out the following links (here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here) for past updates. Here is a...
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Two People Stabbed in Iowa City // Suspect at Large
This story might not have made the blog except that I received the following message at approximately 3:00 AM today, which disrupted my sleep for the rest of the night. This is what the message warned...
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Few Applicants During First Few Months of Iowa City's "Urban Chicken" Ordinance
Only four Iowa City residents have started the application process for raising up to four hens since our City Council approved new "urban chicken" ordinances last December, according to the Iowa City...
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Leslie Interviewed for Transitions Sevices Video
I was given a link to a video featuring the various students at the local Transitions Services Center, including my boy Leslie. Transitions is a special education program offered through the Iowa City...
View ArticleThe Real Truth About Spice/K2 (AKA Synthetic Drugs)
Iowans Against Synthetics had the following video shared on their Facebook page. It describes one man's addiction to and symptoms from spice (AKA synthetic drugs). Swearing doesn't bother me, but it...
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