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"Obama" Rodeo Clown Shakes Up Missouri State Fair
Rodeo spectators at the Missouri State Fair were treated to unexpected political commentary this past weekend. One of the rodeo clowns dressed up as President Barack Obama and the announcers implored...
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"Archie #650" Goes Bollywood!
After months of fantasy-themed storylines, it looks like we will be treated to a more conventional storyline in ARCHIE #650. I say "conventional," but I'm extremely excited about this issue! Besides...
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Iowa's Infamous Butter Cow Vandalized by Animal Liberation Activists
One of the annual highlights of the Iowa State Fair is its infamous Butter Cow. The Butter Cow is a life-size cow carved out of butter. Here is a picture I took of the Butter Cow a couple years...
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Will The Archies Boycott Russia?
I wrote yesterday about the upcoming "Archies World Tour" storyline, which will be starting in ARCHIE #650. I have also written some about Russia's anti-gay/"anti-propaganda" law and resulting calls...
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Nero at Daycare -- 08/13/13
Nero's been rocking his new bandanna today at doggy daycare. Check it out:
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Failures in Publishing: "Bible Principles of Child Discipline
Evangelist Doug Sehorne published an eBook called Bible Principles of Child Discipline: From the Book of Proverbs:This booket (sic) covers every verse found in the book of Proverbs that deals with...
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(Some) Gay Married Couples Will Now Be Eligible For Social Security Benefits
The Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Carolyn W. Colvin, issued a press release late last week concerning married same-sex couples and Social Security benefits:I am pleased to announce that...
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Nero at Daycare -- 08/15/13
It was a great day for doggy daycare today. The weather was wonderful for romping about. Nero got face-to-face with one of his four-legged friends. Check it out:
View ArticleIowa City Council Wants to Pass New Rules to Curb Panhandling on the Ped Mall!
I've written before about panhandling. I'm not a big fan of it. I don't think it's safe for those begging for food -- especially when they are trying to get money from passing vehicles. It upsets...
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Iowa's Top Medical Official: Don't Use Tapeworms to Lose Weight!
Dr. Patty Quinlisk of the Iowa Department of Public Health has a message for Iowans: Don't swallow tapeworms!!:The state health department’s medical director, Dr. Patty Quinlisk, says she got a call...
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Family Told by Anonymous Neighbor to Euthanize Their Autistic Son or Move
Somebody sent a horrible letter to the family of a severely autistic child in Newcastle, Ontario. The anonymous writer told the family that their child is a retarded societal and social burden and that...
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Lily Tomlin Jokes About Wearing Chicken Costume To Her Own Wedding!
(source)One of Hollywood's biggest open secrets is that Lily Tomlin is a lesbian. Maybe it's common knowledge, but she's been pretty hush-hush about herself for years. The 74-year-old comedienne has...
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BETTY & VERONICA #267: "Little Mermaids"
I just finished reading BETTY & VERONICA #267, which continues the title's "fairy tale princess" theme. This particular issue re-imagines the story of the Little Mermaid, with both Betty and...
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PPP Poll of Louisiana Republicans: Obama More Than Bush to Blame for...
Public Policy Polling did a recent poll of Louisiana voters on a variety of topics. One of the final results from this poll founds that Louisiana Republican voters believe that President Barrack Obama...
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Nero at Daycare -- 08/22/13
It was another fun day of doggy daycare today for Nero and his friends. Check it out:
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Iowa City Man Accused of Assaulting Anti-Abortion Protester
(Ma)Man Juhn John Ma of Iowa City has been charged with assault causing bodily injury -- a serious misdemeanor charge -- after allegedly punching a 78-year-old anti-abortion protester yesterday morning...
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Gay Marriage Developments in New Mexico
I wrote a little about New Mexico last month. That state is one of the only states that does not explicitly ban or permit same-sex marriage. A court challenge by gay and lesbian couples seeking the...
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Coming in 2014: Justice League Canada!
The big comic book news yesterday was that DC Comics' JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA title will be recreated as JUSTICE LEAGUE CANADA in early 2014. It was announced that the team will be moving its...
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Online Petitions to Kick Houseguest Amanda Zuckerman from "Big Brother 15"
It's been a few weeks since I've written about Big Brother 15 (here and here). I actually took a break from the show recently (I'm really struggling the enjoy the antics of most still in the house at...
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More on the "It's Archie" Cartoon
Back in late July, Archie Comics and Moonscoop LLC announced a new animated project called "It's Archie." I heard two big complaints amongst fans: 1.) The artwork and 2.) The fact that the Gang are...
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