Brian Gongol

Small study says women can gauge testosterone with one look
Women appear to have the ability to pick up on certain cues that reveal traits for masculinity and child-friendliness in men. Another argument for evolution.

Putin: Russia needs more guns and more babies
Suggests that the US is creating an environment in which Russia needs to bulk up its defenses

Suburb wants to create "Chicago's Disney World"
Half-billion-dollar entertainment complex is planned

Another local-option sales tax floated for Des Moines
Coupled with minor property-tax relief. Probably not a worthwhile idea, since the net effect is to raise taxes -- and annoy merchants who have to manage sales taxes

Whirlpool will close Maytag plant in Newton

Irish drivers get 50% worse in one year
Police report 51% annual increase in road offenses

Water Works threatens to close Des Moines Botanical Center
The center lost $438,000 in 2005

UK trying to decide whether to adopt Oregon-style euthanasia law
More reason why it's important to know what's happening throughout the Anglosphere; laws now cross borders faster than ever

Dear Congress: We love the tax cuts, but what about controlling spending?

Extradition by discount airline
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