It's over. The wedding. My daughter and her new husband tied the knot last Saturday in a whirlwind weekend of near perfection.The loving couple has been preparing for this for over a year. They were kind enough to allow me to enjoy an active role in the process.I am a planner by nature; my ...

Q: What are trade secrets?A: Like a patent or trademark, trade secrets are a valuable form of intellectual property that allow innovators and businesses to legally protect their discoveries and other proprietary information. Some of the most "famous" trade secrets today include Coca-Cola's ...

Ever experience a day when things are slightly off kilter? When the normal becomes abnormal, often in an almost imperceptible way? The order of the universe is lagging, your controller fails to control and you're thrown a degree (or two) off course. Thought processes and actions seem to be ...

Two wheels are better than four; less traction, more risk, and faster speeds. I lied. Two wheels are not better than four, but bicycles are still fun. Fast or slow, bikes are an enjoyable time. They are also energy efficient and promote a healthy lifestyle. Throughout human history, bicycles ...

Q: What are trade secrets?A: Like a patent or trademark, trade secrets are a valuable form of intellectual property that allow innovators and businesses to legally protect their discoveries and other proprietary information. Some of the most "famous" trade secrets today include Coca-Cola's ...

There's an effort to distort my votes on spending to fight the Zika virus to make it seem as if I don't care about women and children's health.That's not the case. I voted for $1.1 billion in emergency spending for Zika. I also voted for the underlying bill to which the emergency spending was ...

There's an effort to distort my votes on spending to fight the Zika virus to make it seem as if I don't care about women and children's health.That's not the case. I voted for $1.1 billion in emergency spending for Zika. I also voted for the underlying bill to which the emergency spending was ...

Two wheels are better than four; less traction, more risk, and faster speeds. I lied. Two wheels are not better than four, but bicycles are still fun. Fast or slow, bikes are an enjoyable time. They are also energy efficient and promote a healthy lifestyle. Throughout human history, bicycles ...

Ever experience a day when things are slightly off kilter? When the normal becomes abnormal, often in an almost imperceptible way? The order of the universe is lagging, your controller fails to control and you're thrown a degree (or two) off course. Thought processes and actions seem to be ...

As I stood in a West Des Moines Casey's eerily similar to the Dysart's Casey, I realized a sense of community was missing. Standing there I thought about all the times I went into Gas 'n Grub (RIP) and Short Stop, and I saw a friend, friend's parent, or a local community member who smiled with ...