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I’ve had a few calls and some e-mail about my column this morning on Westdale Mall and future decisions on where …
1. Drank a giant fountain Mountain Dew. (Although no one will ever have the perfect syrup/carbonated water ratio of the …
Gazette reporter Rick Smith pretty much laid out the facts on the fight over the new Liquor and Tobacco Point …
You’ve got some tough decisions this weekend. First, Oktoberfest is happening at the Amana Colonies. The beer barrels start rolling …
Julie’s Health Club blog over at chicagotribune.com informs us that Men’s Health Magazine has named Captain Crunch “The Worst Breakfast …
Saveur Magazine surveyed Washington pols and media types to see what they eat for breakfast. I had fun reading it, …
KCRG Channel 9 has some interesting poll numbers out this afternoon as we await the epic Veep struggle Thursday night between …
1. An Iowa City Police Officer. 2. U.S. Treasury Sec. Henry M. Paulson Jr. (He’ll swipe your wallet and slip your dough to …
Some folks will spend this Friday night imbibing, while some will be glued to their TVs watching Barack Obama and …
After hearing about Mayor Kay Halloran’s much-chronicled sleep apnea diagnosis this week, I wondered whether any famous people had the …
Network World has the answer, and a slideshow. I can’t decide between the jewel-encrusted bras or the pair of Denmarks. …
I’ve figured out how to forge a compromise between bickering casinos, gambling expansionists and health advocates — create “Health Casino.” …
A month or two ago, while driving north on Edgewood Road approaching Blair’s Ferry, I first saw a sign for …
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