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The Very Short Republican Platform
01/17/2012

I will help out the Republicans by paring down what they truly stand for. This is based on what they do, what bills they have introduced and the rhetoric that is being bandied about. 1) We represent the top 1% 2) We do not care about jobs in America. We do care about wages being [...]

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SmartTalk Connected Conversations Set To Begin: Meet World Renown Dr. Jane Goodall
01/12/2012

By David Borzo of In Mind Matters 01/10/2012 It’s getting pretty exciting – the 2012 SmartTalk Connected Conversations is finally upon us here in Des Moines! This year’s season begins Thursday, January 19th with celebrated scientist and primate researcher, Dr. Jane Goodall. Talk about a world class authority and life voyager! Jane Goodall is the opening [...]

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Garrison Keillor will be here Tuesday 10/25/2011
01/12/2012

Here is your chance to see Garrison Keillor in Des Moines this week, all because of the generosity of Martin and Melva Bucksbaum. 7 pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 open to the public without charge Knapp Center (42 on the campus map) at Drake University Thanks to the Bucksbaum family Drake University has been able to offer [...]

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Get Your Season Subscription for Smart Talk 2012 NOW
01/12/2012

Powerful Performances and Personalities are Ready! Des Moines will welcome five highly motivational speakers for the upcoming Smart Talk Connected Conversations Season, starting with world renowned primate researcher, Dr. Jane Goodall who kicks off the popular lecture series in January of 2012. The Smart Talk series is well known for presenting remarkable speakers who inspire audiences [...]

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Ecologically Minded Sigourney Weaver Talks About Women’s Power At SmartTalk
01/12/2012

Sigourney Weaver Image from Smarttalk.com By David Borzo She’s a three-time Academy Award nominated actress who has starred in some of the biggest movies of all time – including the biggest film ever made, James Cameron’s Avatar. Sigourney Weaver has been in over 60 films, starting with a six second role in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall in [...]

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Della Reese Dreaming Bigger Dreams at Smart Talk
01/12/2012

Image via spiritualicon.com By David Borzo A world famous recording artist, actress, Talk Show host, spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association, Ordained Minister….and oh yeah, a television star!  Della Reese has been there and back, and she had a lot to share with the Des Moines Civic Center crowd, as a part of the 2011 SmartTalk Connected [...]

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Isabella Rossellini Impresses Smart Talk In Des Moines
01/12/2012

Isabella Rossellini, evolving beautifully By David Borzo Isabella Rossellini is an international star with a remarkable range of talents and experiences. From the famed face of Lancôme Cosmetics for 14 years, to gracing 500 covers of the biggest fashion magazines over many years, Isabella has been hugely successful. Add to that impressive success as an [...]

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Newswoman Ann Compton Delivers the News with Style to Captivated SmartTalk Crowd
01/12/2012

By David Borzo ABC News National News Correspondent Ann Compton A captivated crowd of over 2,100 eager listeners attended the second event of the 2011 SmartTalk Connected Conversation™ series. ABC News pioneer Ann Compton provided fascinating insight into the workings of the most powerful office in the world, the Presidency of the United States. The reporting ace [...]

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HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE WORLD READ ALOUD DAY on March 9, 2011?
01/12/2012

World Read Aloud Day events are occurring globally with a special celebration in the Des Moines area that is free for families to attend. Please join us: In support of WRAD, Iowa World Read Aloud Day Ambassador, Angela Maiers, is hosting a live event at the Johnston Public Library, (515) 278-5233, 6700 Merle Hay [...]

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The 2011 Smart Talk Connected Conversation opens in Des Moines with the intriguing Jeannette Walls
01/12/2012

By David Borzo Best–selling author Jeanette Walls opened the 2011 SmartTalk Connected Conversation™ series in Des Moines with an impressive and moving talk. Her fascinating experiences of growing up in a nomadic childhood and abject poverty took center stage, as they are chronicled in her incredible book The Glass Castle. Her memoir is of a childhood [...]

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Romney Squeaks by Santorum by 8 Votes in Iowa Caucus
01/11/2012

By: KEELY KEMP
IowaWatch Staff Writer

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Read about the precincts here.

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Gingrich: Man Behind the Politican
01/11/2012

By: KEELY KEMP and MIKE ANDERSON
IowaWatch Staff Writers

Kemp and Anderson take an inside look into caucus candidate Newt Gingrich

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Candidates’ Speaking Styles Can Sway Caucus Voters
01/11/2012

By: EMILY WOODBURY
IowaWatch Contributor

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Occupy Iowa City Prefers No Candidate At All
01/11/2012

By ABBEY MOFFITT
Special to IowaWatch

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Why pick one when you can pick none? Occupiers speak out against candidates, regardless of partisanship.

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RIP Joe Frazier, the boxing legend
01/10/2012

The boxing world has lost a great ambassador to the sport of boxing as Joe Frazier passed away. Joe Frazier, sharp as a razor, the boxing legend.

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NBA lockout on the horizon
01/10/2012

Who is greedier, NBA players or the owners? Are the fans the biggest losers of them all?

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Do NBA and NFL players earn too much money? Lockout!
01/10/2012

nba + nfl + really rich players = lockout. Fans get ready to lose and lose big when your rich players decide they need more money. Do you have a job? If not then how are you expected to pay their high salaries with money you don't got to buy a ticket to the game? Some of the math is just not adding up.

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Tampa Bay Lightning advance to conference finals
01/10/2012

Tampa Bay are moving on and will take on the Boston Bruins in the Eastern conference finals.

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Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadians playoffs
01/10/2012

Boston Bruins take on the struggling Montreal Canadiens in the most exciting first round matchup in the NHL playoffs.

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March Madness updates
01/10/2012

Three number one seeds remain while #1 Pittsburgh was upset by #8 Butler. The round of 16 starts March 26th to 27th. Follow us for March Madness updates.

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Matt Cooke gets suspension for elbow headshot
01/10/2012

Matt Cooke is at it again this time with an elbow to the head of Rangers defenceman Ryan McDonagh. Lemieux wants dirty players out of the game, time to get rid of his player who is the dirties player in the game.

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Shogun vs Jones, bookies favor Jones
01/10/2012

The light heavyweight champion Mauricio Shogun Rua takes on the challenge Jon Bones Jones for the UFC belt and bragging rights.

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March Madness top seeds: Ohio State, Kansas, Pittsburgh, Duke
01/10/2012

The NCAA basketball tournament is ready to begin with the top seeds being assigned. Who is going to be the first upset of the tournament?

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Iowa Legislature, GOP Voter Suppression Tactics
01/10/2012

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com.  Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can hear it as a podcast and please help support local progressive talk radio with an [...]

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84th Iowa General Assembly 2012 Session Begins Today
01/10/2012

The Iowa legislature will likely focus on the economy, jobs, mental health, education and property tax reform, probably not abortion and gay rights. Here are some links to Iowa newspaper coverage speculating about what the upcoming session will bring. Des Moines Register: Complex Reforms n Priority List for 2012 Session The Gazette:  Iowa Lawmakers Focus [...]

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