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Doctor Who in Iowa City!
This picture has been circulating through Facebook today. Guess the Doctor is in Iowa City?But not just him:Oh dear... That's not too terribly far from my home!
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Gay Marriage in Iowa Turns Five!
It has been exactly five years since the Iowa Supreme Court issued its unanimous ruling in the Varnum v. Brien case. That's the court case that struck down Iowa's DOMA law and made it so that same-sex...
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Deadpool's Bride Revealed!
Several months ago, Marvel Comics revealed that Deadpool was going to get married. But they were keeping the identity of his future bride a secret. But then they spoiled the identity of his bride in an...
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Where Did the "Bar Rescue" O'Face Bar Fight Video Come From?
A couple weeks ago, Spike TV aired an episode of Bar Rescue featuring the O'Face Bar in Council Bluffs, IA. The episode has become infamous because of the bar's out-of-control owners and employees,...
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Des Moines Man Cited after Hiding Pet Goat from Animal Control Officers
I learned something new today. I already knew that it's okay to raise chickens within the city limits of Des Moines, IA. But it's illegal to raise a goat within the city limits of Des Moines, IA.Last...
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INHUMAN #1: Change Comes to the Inhumans
I just finished reading INHUMAN #1. It's an interesting new chapter for Marvel Comics' Inhuman characters.Before 2013, the Inhumans were a mutant race of former humans who lived in servitude under...
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World Vision USA Board Member Resigns Over Gay Marriage Flip-Flop
(Fuller)World Vision USA created a firestorm two weeks ago. It became known that the Christian charity had expanded its employment policies to include married gay people. Christians responded by...
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Easter Bunny Comes to Riverside, IA, on April 12, 2014
I've written before about Trek Fest. It's an annual celebration of Captain James T. Kirk's future birthplace in nearby Riverside, IA. I noticed today that they recently updated their website. In case...
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Acting Legend Mickey Rooney Dead at Age 93
Legendary screen actor Mickey Rooney died yesterday at his home at the age of 93. He appeared in over 300 films throughout his life, spanning from silent films in the 1920s to very recent movies like...
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Archie Andrews to be Killed // LIFE WITH ARCHIE to be Canceled with Issue #37
The big comic book news today is that Archie Comics will be killing off Archie Andrews in July 2014. Additionally, LIFE WITH ARCHIE will be canceled effective #37.For those who don't read comic books,...
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Nero at Daycare -- 04/10/14
Nero really enjoyed the warmer weather today. From the looks of these photos, most of the dogs were hiding in the shade. But not Nero! He was strutting his stuff and showing off for the cameras! Check...
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Nigerian Child Bride Kills Husband & Three Others With Rat Poison
A 14-year-old Nigerian child bride is facing charges of culpable homicide after killing her 35-year-old husband and three of his friends:Police... quote 14-year-old Wasila Umaru as saying she used rat...
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Toni Topaz Reunites with the Bettys -- and Nero!
Stuffed Animal continues to forward his artwork to me featuring his vision of the Archies as they age and develop their musical talents. Somehow Nero gets involved with many of their acts and more...
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Utah AG to Gay Couples: "Sorry for Causing You Pain!"
Utah continues to appeal an earlier federal court decision overturning that state's same-sex marriage ban. The New York Times has a long article detailing the process and the court challenge. The...
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"Archie: Riverdale Rescue": Easter!
I began writing about the "Archie: Riverdale Rescue" iOS gaming app back in October 2013. Since then, the game has expanded to PC users. It's an oddly addictive game where you are tasked with the...
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Washington, IA, Has It's Own MRAP Military Vehicle
(Washington IA's MRAP)I've written before that I enjoy reading the rants & raves on Craigslist. I woke to the following Craigslist rant (follow the link for the full message):Attention citizens of...
View ArticleDebby Boone Shows Her Support for LGBT People at This Weekend's GLAAD Awards
Singer Debby Boone was interviewed this past weekend at the GLAAD awards where she publicly reaffirmed her support for marriage equality:I'm really happy to be here in support of GLAAD, because I am...
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Bat-Llama!
This has been scene floating around the Internet and it's too good not to share! Enjoy!:
View ArticleIowa May Pass Limited Medical Marijuana Bill
Medical marijuana has been one of the newer political developments over the past couples years, but not in Iowa. I mean, there have been attempts to legalize it here. But nothing serious. And neither...
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Nero and the Archies -- The Final Chapter!
Stuffed Animal informed me last week that he plans to pull away from his Archies artwork and move towards his own characters. He gave me permission to post his final cartoons featuring the...
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