Archive for June 2011
TRANSITIONS: The license plates push enchantment, not rain
One day we drove from here toward northeast Iowa and saw water standing in fields all along the way. A few days later, we were driving all over New Mexico and trying to remember what …
How to write a book
WRITER’S NOTE: This marks my 1,000th column.
At every seminar I give, I ask my audience, “How many of you would like to write a book?” The majority of the people raise their hand.
Then …
Read MoreAdvice for graduates – and for business leaders
It’s graduation season, and most of us have either attended a graduation ceremony or party or at least have written a congratulatory check. Like many of you, I’ve been immersed in the season and have …
When it comes to bank stocks, smaller is better
Dear Mr. Berko:
I’m down lots of money in Citigroup, Bank of America and JPMorgan. I figured that these banks are involved in every financial aspect of our economy, and if one of their businesses …
Read MoreLearning from experience
In early spring, Matthew Newberry spent his days helping homeowners work out problems with their mortgages; then he would go to class and learn more lessons about life in the real world.
School’s out for …
Read More‘Something special happening’
• Large downtown working population provides city with advantages, DCA leader says
He doesn’t yet have the complete numbers to back it up, but Glenn Lyons knows that downtown Des Moines has something going for …
Read MoreComing of Age: 7 founders, 14 bars, 21 owners
• Full Court Press is gearing up for summer as other businesses reflect on 10 years downtown
Starting with a Buzzard Billy’s restaurant on Court Avenue, Full Court Press’s seven founders have built the company …
Read MoreSOCIAL REPORT: We ask one Burning question to Our Facebook & Twitter followers
We asked: What type of RESTAURANT do you think is MOST NEEDED in downtown Des Moines?
@foodude
via Web
Real Jewish Deli that makes their own cb briskets and pastrami, bakes bread, soup from scratch …
The Motricity atrocity
Dear Mr. Berko:
AT&T keeps billing me $9.99 per month for a service called Motricity, and I don’t know what it is and never ordered it. When I call to complain, I’m put on hold, …
Read MorePrimerica is no prime investment
Dear Mr. Berko:
What do you think of Primerica as an investment? Our neighbor represents Primerica and tells us the stock is going to be “hot and smoking,” and we should buy 200 shares. He …
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