Measuring Enthusiasm

When a political race is a dead heat, voter enthusiasm becomes key.

The Salon's Upcoming Events, New Products and Promotions

The Salon in Ames quarterly newsletter, informing you of upcoming events, new products, and promotions.

Support the U.S. Biker/Citizen Ambassador for the Aug 2012 International Peace Bike Tour

This summer, Michelle Gin's road leads to Japan. She'll participate as a peace advocate by bicycle to show solidarity with victims and survivors of nuclear war.

Going Forward On Health Care

Independent voters will ultimately decide if the good in the health care act outweighs the bad.

The Key "6-8" Will Decide Obama or Romney

All the non-stop campaigning targets 6-8 percent of the voters.

Your opinion: Habitat ReStore, or similar store, in Ames?

Your opinion: Habitat ReStore, or similar store, in Ames?

Abraham Lincoln: Movie Bore

If moviegoers are to spend nine bucks to see a movie, it needs more than just a great premise.

Ames' Band Mumford's to Embark on National Tour in Fall

Mumford's and The Depaysement to make coast to coast national tour.

Blog: Father's Day & Training Bras

Dad of the year partakes in an interesting shopping trip on Father's Day.

Men Less Likely Than Women to Believe That Stress Can Have an Impact on Their Health

Results of Stress In America Survey show men report less stress and emphasize stress management less than women, despite having higher rates of stress-related illnesses.

Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack Announces the Rural Iowans for Obama Steering Committee

Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack Announces the Rural Iowans for Obama Steering Committee

Frustrated?, Stressed?, Tired and Dragging? What’s the Cure?? - The Psychological Benefits of Exercise! Warren Phillips, Ph.D.

There are so many Psychological Benefits to Exercise in addition to it's physical benefits. Read here to check some of them out!

Wisconsin Recall: Learning The Right Lesson

Each election offers a lesson. The trick is to learn the right one.

Saturday

Just a Saturday.

Bill Clinton Praises Mitt Romney's Business Career

The controversy over the Bain Capital attacks reveal a rift within the Democratic Party.

No Shocks In Latest Poll Of Iowa

The latest poll of Iowa voters proves that independent voters are the key and the top issue is the economy...regardless of what your friends say...

Vidal Sassoon

On May 9, 2012 the “Founder of Hairdressing, Vidal Sassoon died. He was the inventor of geometric shapes, the bob, and blow-drying.

Maximum Ames Music Festival 2012 lineup announcements begin July 16

Maximum Ames will begin revealing acts for this year's annual festival on July 16, and tickets go on sale for a discounted price on July 12; four days before any lineup information is revealed.

BLOG: Obama Visits State Fair Grounds in Des Moines for Grassroots Rally

OFA Iowa Announces Additional Details About President Obama’s Des Moines Grassroots Event

Romney Remains On Message

The "message discipline" displayed by Mitt Romney during the primary continues in the general election campaign.

Children's Author Maurice Sendak, R.I.P.

The most influential children's author of our time has died.

A Church Out Of Touch With Reality

The Catholic Church seems to making decision designed to drive away young believers in droves.

The Benefits of a High Fiber Diet.

The Benefits of a High Fiber Diet

"When your agenda is out of touch with the morals of J.C. Penney..."

When your agenda is out of touch with JC Penney and Archie comics, it's time to reassess.

Follow The Bouncing Politician!

Confused by polls? Watch the candidates.

BLOG: When I Grow Up

Mom of the year plots revenge on her picky eater only to have that backfire...for dad of the year.

What Angers The Middle Class

There's a reason that politicians are vague about what's vexing the middle class.

Spring & Summer Fashion

Describing the do's & don'ts of Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion

Random thoughts!

Simple observations

An Invitation To Gay Republicans

Should gay Republicans give up on the party?

"The Pope Lives In The Vatican..."

Catholicism struggles with doctrinal problems within the work of serving the poor.

BLOG: Dick Clark, R.I.P.

Dick Clark has died and any chance of a good Rockin' Eve special in the future dies with him.

Cooking something up....

Something to cook up!

Take a Walk

Take a walk in the woods

Protect Hair's Vibrancy in the Summer

Does the summer's sun cause your hair color's vibrancy to fade?

Grssly Sez Wht?

Senator Grassley's tweets have a new fan: Stephen Colbert.

Spaghetti and Asparagus Carbonara from Chef McCargo and Fresenius Medical Care North America

In collaboration with FMCNA dietitians, Chef McCargo is creating new recipes throughout the year, including this budget-friendly recipe.

On Being Involved In Politics And The Church

Christians involved in politics must constantly evaluate whether they understand their priorities.

...And Santorum Is Out

Rick Santorum calls it quits.

A Five-Day Suspension Won't Fix It

Suspending Ozzie Guillén for five days doesn't fix the situation.