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Nero at Daycare -- 05/27/14
It's kind of hot today in Iowa City. Not as hot as it will get, but pretty hot anyway -- especially if you are a furry dog. Fortunately, Lucky Pawz filled up their swimming pool.In other words, Nero is...
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U.S. Census Bureau to Count Gay Married Families as Actual Families
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that it will begin counting married gay couples along with America's other families:The Census Bureau, which struggles to keep up with the rapid changes in American...
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TrekFest 2014: Generations! // Guest-Starring Martok & Gowron!!
The Riverside Area Community Club has announced the full itinerary of next month's TrekFest XXX, over in nearby Riverside, IA. TrekFest is an annual celebration of the official future birthplace of...
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Iowa City Woman to Compete on "Let's Make a Deal" // Updated: Iowa City Woman...
(Originally written on 05/21/14): An Iowa City woman named Lauren Willberg will be doing something that I've often fantasized about. She will be appearing on "Let's Make a Deal!"I don't get to watch...
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors Approved "Pride Month 2014" Proclamation
The Board of Supervisors here in Johnson County, IA, voted 4-1 in favor of a Pride Month proclamation earlier today. Here is the content of today's Pride Month proclamation:PROCLAMATIONPRIDE MONTHJUNE...
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American Family Association: Boycott Harvey Milk Stamps!
I wrote last month about the new "Harvey Milk Stamps" available from the United States Postal Service. They officially went on sale last week.The American Family Association is not happy about the...
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Iowa City Man to Compete on "The Price is Right" // Did He Win or Did He...
(Originally written on 05/28/14): The Press-Citizen reported today that an Iowa City man named Chase Brower recently competed on CBS'"The Price is Right" game show while away at a bachelor party...
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Iowa's Gov. Branstad Signs "Cannabis Oil" Bill into Law
You might remember that the Iowa Legislature was working last month on narrowly focused medical marijuana bill. More specifically, this bill would make it legal for Iowans to legally access cannabis...
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The Dawn of X Begins in MEGA MAN #37
MEGA MAN #37 was released this week. This is the beginning of a four-part "Dawn of X" storyline featuring the historic first meeting of Mega Man and X (Mega Man X). I wrote about the lead ups to this...
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Nero Launches His First Solo Album!
I learned recently that Nero has been sneaking out of the house and working with the Ralfi Chingas on his first solo album! My friend Donny (AKA Stuffed Animal) managed to capture this musical...
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Illinois is an Official Marriage Equality State!
As I've tallied the number of marriage equality states, I've been including Illinois in that number. However unless you had some hardship situation (like a terminal illness) and went before a judge,...
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Rumor: "Fantastic Four" Comic Book Going on Hiatus as Snub to Fox Movie Studios
Have you heard the latest gossip about Marvel Comics and their FANTASTIC FOUR comic book? Bleeding Cool has posted a series of articles (summarized here) indicating that Marvel plans to place FANTASTIC...
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Melissa Etheridge Marries
Singer Melissa Etheridge married actress/producer Linda Wallem over the weekend at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, CA. Lots of stars showed up to wish the women well in their new life together:Let's...
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Neighbor Pulls Gun on Father While Teaching his Daughter to Ride a Bike
(Gary Drake)A man from Rosemount, MN, found himself under arrested and charged with 2nd-degree assault and terroristic threatening last week after threatening a neighbor and his 7-year-old daughter...
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Neighbor Shoots at Man and Son While They Were Planting Corn
(Kenneth Walsh)A 51-year-old Camden Township, MN, man was arrested last month after shooting at his neighbor and his neighbor's 11-year-old son while they were planting corn in their field:According to...
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Faith United Church of Christ Become First Economic Justice UCC Church in Iowa!
The membership of my church, Faith United Church of Christ of Iowa City, met this past Sunday and voted unanimously to adopt a covenant for Economic Justice. We are the first UCC church within the Iowa...
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Religious Group Promotes Children's Ministry by Quoting Nazi Leader Adolf Hitler
This story has been circling around the Internet. Apparently someone thought this would be a good way to promote a children's ministry -- by prominently quoting Adolf Hitler:A billboard at the Village...
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Archie Comics Shares Info about New CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Series
I mentioned last month that Archie Comics will be publishing a new AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE spin-off featuring Sabrina the Teenage Witch. USA Today published an article about this new ongoing series a few...
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Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Hatch Mulling Options for Lt....
The Gazette reports that Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jack Hatch plans to announce his running mate next week. According to the article, Hatch has certain criteria in mind for his Lt....
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