Why do capitalists create scholarships? I sat at my alma mater’s annual Scholarship dinner the other night. Hundreds of diners consisting of professors, students, parents, and donors enjoyed performances, listened to speeches, and conversed around their…
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I just finished watching Caffeinated, the story of people behind the mighty coffee bean. Originating in a thin tropical band at just the right altitude around the globe, the end-product of the bean ends up…
Read the PostBarley and coffee-magical spirits of people and place
I saw the newsflashes this afternoon about how Costco had just had a stellar November and beat analyst expectations. This despite their decision to stay closed on Thanksgiving day and bucking the trend established by…
This off today’s news stories – FCC poised to changes in net neutrality policy The lobbies, supporters and the FCC continue to make the debate around net neutrality more complex than it really is. Through…
My 11-year old snowblower began making harsh, jerky movements during its most recent use. Though I ignore the jerkiness for a bit, knowing oil etc. were freshly checked and replaced, I made a mental note…
Almost as old as the United States of America itself, this particular portion of the Bill of Rights known as the fourth amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires any warrant to be judicially sanctioned…
Read the PostWhat if someone like the NRA defended the fourth amendment?
There has been a movement underway to return to buy-fresh-buy-local. Whether initiated as a corporate gesture with Des Moines’ campaign for “Buy into the circle” or through the various farmers markets, it urges us (consumers)…
I have an exciting opportunity to share with my fellow techies in Iowa, especially the central Iowa region. If you have been dreaming up the next killer app or the tech toy but were either…
Read the PostCentral Iowa Technology wantrepreneurs – your opportunity is here!