Welcome to the Friday mailbag where you will find some of the comments, questions and ideas sent recently by readers of this newsletter or our publications. They are edited for space and clarity.
“Stop and smell the roses — no thank you (Bee stings, July 29, 2024). The first and last time I did this (age 8), I got stung on the nose. Found out I was allergic to bee venom and how large my nose could grow. Haven’t smelled any roses since, unless they are ‘floristed.’ ” - Diane
I am with you. - Shane
“Hi, Shane. My best concert? No contest (Concerts, July 30, 2024). November 1969, Oakland, California. Headliner: The Rolling Stones. Opening acts: The Ike and Tina Turner Revue and B.B. King. Second place is a county fair in northern California with Santana on the stage. Those were the days, brother.” - John
Music has certainly changed, but those bands are iconic. - Shane
“Hi, Shane. My first concert was seeing The Beatles in Chicago in 1966 when I was only 5 years old (Concerts, July 30, 2024). My mom and six of my eight older siblings took the train from Burlington to sit in miserable seats in the balcony. We couldn’t see Ringo and could barely hear the music over the screaming teenage girls. But, hey, it was The Beatles, so that was pretty cool. The best concert is hard to decide between Boston, Huey Lewis, Styx and Cheryl Crow. The worst? Rick Springfield (with Greg Kihn as the warm-up band) — the things we do for our college girlfriends.” - Tim
And for our wives. Did I mention I saw Pentatonix? Not exactly The Beatles. Sigh. - Shane
“Hi, Shane. I could go on and on with this subject, as I have been a concert-goer for 56 years (Concerts, July 30, 2024). I have a hard time determining the best and worst, but two that come to mind first are Emerson, Lake & Palmer at Vets Auditorium when they had a 70-piece orchestra and a quadriphonic sound system. The best to this day. Then there was Sly & The Family Stone at the Iowa State Fieldhouse who played about 30 minutes and two songs. He was so stoned, the rest of the band walked out on him. I have seen many bands in small venues that were amazing, and most people would not know who they are. I have given presentations about my concert experiences and have written a book about them. There’s nothing better for an attitude adjustment than a good concert.” - James
I had to look up what a quadriphonic sound system is. I love it. You are a book of concert knowledge — or maybe an album of concert knowledge. - Shane
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305
www.thedailyumbrella.com
See Shane Goodman's previous columns here. |
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Clear Mortgage meteorology
Warm and dry weather takes us through the weekend. We have a slight rain chance Monday.
For help with pre-approvals or refinancing, get in touch with Originating Branch Manager Carrie Hansen at carrie.mortgage. |
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| Found in the August issue of CITYVIEW | | | FEATURE STORY
CITYVIEW’s 2024 Ultimate Place for Lunch
By Jim Duncan
It goes by many names: lunch, brunch, brown bag, high tea, luncheon, nuncheon, dim sum, almoço, déjeuner, mittagessen, hirugohan, obiad and smorgasbord, to name a few.
But what’s in a name? The things we call lunch today evolved from the Spanish word lonja, which meant “slice of ham.” That connection goes back to the 16th century and became the English “lunch” by the early 19th.
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| CITYVIEW's Best Of Des Moines® | | | The results have been tallied and published in the February issue of CITYVIEW and online!
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Trends. Wall Street Journal reports that the biggest trend in desserts is high protein. And the latest thing in cooking oil is produced from microalgae... Newsroom Tokyo reports that eel prices may finally be coming down after rising every year since 2017 when eel fishing was limited due to overfishing and drops in eel populations. Now most Asian eel is farmed from inception and costs are down since the industry discovered less expensive chicken eggs could be used in lieu of sharks' eggs in vitrofertilization.
Salmon's popularity is driving up prices. Two countries — Norway and Chile —account for most of the world's salmon consumed in greater numbers each year for its brain-enriching Omega-3 acids and its good cholesterol. Overfishing has depleted wild salmon and farmed salmon have increased 75 times over in Norway since 1985. Norway now has 500 million salmon, 90 per human, and is running out of shoreline for them to be farmed in.
Weekend deals. Captain Roy's (1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines.) Summer Sip & Thrift brings more than 30 vendors to the riverfront on Sunday... The Station (3124 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines) offers pastrami sandwiches as this week's Friday chef's special... The Keg Stand (3530 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines) has $9 breaded tenderloins topped with your choice of side on Fridays... Olympic Flame (514 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines) hosts belly dancers Friday nights... Vietnam Cafe (Merle Hay Mall Food Court) now has a weekly, not monthly, Friday buffet. 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. $16.95 with pho included... Bawarchi (6630 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines) offers Friday through Sunday specials on paneer kebabs, chicken curry and goat curry... Mickey's in Yale (217 Main St., Yale) has hot beef sandwich lunches and all you can eat fish dinner specials today... Chicago Speakeasy (1520 Euclid Ave., Des Moines) offers BBQ beef and marinated roast beef sandwiches on special for Friday lunch... Bianchi’s Hilltop (2829 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines) has a lunch special on Italian roast beef sandwiches at $12... 801 Chophouse (801 Grand Ave., Des Moines) has Sunday supper specials that deliver deep discounts on filet, prime rib and red king salmon dinners... Cheese Shop (833 42nd St., Des Moines) will host a wine event with Argentina's Brazos distributors, Monday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Red, white and sparkling — something for everyone. Plus, locally made salami from The Good Butcher, as well as other snack pairings to go with the wines. $65 for six wines and noshes. Call 515-528-8181 for reservations.
— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com |
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| Featured home for sale | | |
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| SOLD: Featured commercial real estate transaction | | | 516 28TH ST., DES MOINES
SALE DATE: 2024-05-03
SALE PRICE: $650,000
SELLER: 516 28TH LLC
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| From the August issue of Johnston Living magazine | | | What’s the buzz?
Residents share their experiences as beekeepers.
By Ashley Rullestad
While the Iowa DNR reports the number of native bees in Iowa continues to decline, more and more apiarists (beekeepers) are emerging to nurture the bee population. As of Jan. 1 of last year, Iowa boasted 36,000 bee colonies for operations with five or more colonies, according to the USDA. That’s a big uptick from the prior year’s 26,000 colonies and the 15,500 colonies the year before that. But who are these beekeepers, and what drives their passion? Some local apiarists share their stories.
Bee loved
Niki Smith has had a longtime fascination with, and interest in, bees.
“I think it all started from an iconic scene in the movie ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ when character Idgie Threadgood pulled honeycomb out of a hive in a tree. Then, as an adult, I met other beekeepers and realized I, too, could become a bee charmer.”
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FROM KCCI: Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge's Learning Center closed following storm damage. ...READ MORE
FROM WHO-TV: Pleasantville woman accused of spiking husband’s drink with eyedrops. According to a criminal complaint, 39-year-old Daisy Zantjer put eyedrops in her husband’s drink on two separate occasions in July of 2023 .... READ MORE
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: Polk County Sheriff's Office releases name of woman killed in Wednesday crash. DES MOINES, Iowa — Businesses along NW 2nd Street on the north side of Des Moines are voicing their concerns over the street's lack of sidewalks and light fixtures following a fatal crash Wednesday morning. ...READ MORE |
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ESPN: Judge rules for NFL, overturns $4.7B 'Sunday Ticket' verdict ...READ MORE
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Simone Biles Reclaims Her All-Around Crown and Wins Sixth Olympic Gold, ... READ MORE
CBS Sports: Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: Speculation grows following recent video of 49ers wideout at training camp ...READ MORE |
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1990: Iraq invades Kuwait. On August 2, 1990, at about 2 a.m. local time, Iraqi forces invade Kuwait, Iraq’s tiny, oil-rich neighbor. Kuwait’s defense forces were rapidly overwhelmed, and those that were not destroyed retreated to Saudi Arabia. The emir of Kuwait, his family, and other government leaders fled to Saudi Arabia, and within hours Kuwait City had been captured and the Iraqis had established a provincial government. ... READ MORE
1943: PT‑109 sinks; Lieutenant Kennedy is instrumental in saving crew. In the early hours of August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer rams an American PT (patrol torpedo) boat, No. 109, slicing it in two. The destruction is so massive other American PT boats in the area assume the crew is dead. Two crewmen were, in fact, killed, but 11 survived, including Lt. John F. Kennedy.. ... READ MORE
1923: President Warren G. Harding dies before scandals break. In a hotel in San Francisco, President Warren G. Harding dies of a stroke at the age of 58. Harding was returning from a presidential tour of Alaska and the West Coast, a journey some believed he had embarked on to escape the rumors circulating in Washington of corruption in his administration. ... READ MORE
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| Birthdays and notables | | | Happy Birthday on Sunday to Evan Summa and Brook Skram.
These celebrities were born on this date: Kevin Smith, Sam Worthington, Butch Vig, Joanna Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker, Victoria Jackson, Charli XCX, Héctor Fort, Kristaps Porzingis, Evander Kane, Héctor Fort, Devon Dotson, Lily Gladstone
SUBMIT: Send your birthday greetings and congratulatory notes to: tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com |
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The answer to yesterday's riddle:
What would you call it if you almost forgot to wash your laundry? A CLOTHES (CLOSE) CALL! Other answers by Rex Post.
Today's riddle
Why did the horse's shoes keep sticking to the grass?
Have a guess? Email tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com |
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