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Weekend Poll: How many times you hit snooze before getting up?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:06PM CST on October 30, 2009
First off, a reminder: Don't forget to TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS one hour before you go to bed on Halloween night (or at 2 a.m. Nov. 1 if you are still awake).
Now, a question: How many times do you hit the snooze button before getting up? Those of us inclined to reach for "just 5 more minutes" will be getting a whole extra hour to sleep Saturday night. But will it be enough?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:01PM CST on October 30, 2009
Thanks to Mark Ridolfi for passing along this Halloween tribute. This is Mitch and the Professor (Retired Black Hawk English prof
Paul Cioe) singing their song "Decoration Row." It's a parody of Bob Dylan's song,
"Desolation Row," focusing on Halloween light competition along Moline's 12th
Avenue. (I'd embed it, but that seems to not be working in Quadsville right now. Fixing.)
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:43PM CST on October 29, 2009
The city of East Moline is currently renting a house in a city park to a retired
city employee for $300 per month (just raised from $150). Utilities are capped at $100/month, after which taxpayers foot the bill. The worker oversees the park and performs
maintenance work. What do you think about this arrangement?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 3:42PM CST on October 28, 2009
Question of the Day: Are your pets microchipped?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:47PM CST on October 27, 2009
Four years is a long time for a pet to be missing. But it could have been forever if Max the dog wasn't microchipped. I admit, this story gave me the warm fuzzies. It also made me wonder how many pet owners get a microchip implanted in their pet to help find and identify them should they get lost.
As a side note, the Rock Island County Animal Care and Control is doing a vaccination and microchip clinic next weekend, so if you have been thinking of getting a chip, here's your chance. It's only $10.
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 1:35PM CST on October 26, 2009
As I perused the celebrity birthdays today, I saw both Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Wheel Of Fortune host Pat Sajak were celebrating today (he's a year older than her, FYI). I remarked on this aloud, as I'm prone to doing, and it sparked a remark from a coworker: "I wish I had Vanna White's job."
That's not to say she doesn't love what she does at the Times :-) but you have to admit, Vanna's got a pretty sweet gig. She doesn't even have to spin the letters anymore. She probably only works a couple months out of the year total, gets her designer wardrobe provided for her, and is paid pretty handsomely for pointing at letters. OK, that might be the epitome of boredom for some of you. So which of these people would you like to trade places with? Here is a list of famous folk born in October/November - some living, some dead. Whose job would you most like to have? Feel free to expound on your vote in the comments below.
Posted by: Michael Donnelly at 8:50AM CST on October 25, 2009
UPDATE (10:02 a.m.): All appears well again on qctimes.com.
Good morning everyone. I just wanted to leave a quick note that we've been having some problems updating qctimes.com this morning and that our technicians have been working on it. There's not too much to report yet this Sunday morning, but if there is and the site is still having problems, check back here for any updates. We appreciate your patience. Have a great Sunday.
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:50PM CST on October 22, 2009
Kay Luna's posts and column (and watch for a story Saturday!) about sexy costumes for kids had me thinking - Is there an appropriate age for such shenanigans?
Full disclosure: I did just dress up as the tap dancing groupie Columbia to attend "The Rocky Horror Show." I wasn't revealing anything I didn't show off as a kid in leotard and tights during dance recitals. But, as Stephanie De Pasquale told me, it was a fairly brave outfit to wear in public (although I looked quite demure compared to the cast). I've seen high school girls dressed up as such things as Little Miss Muffett with not much covering their little tuffetts. I've seen Kindergartners dressed up as Hannah Montana. And I'm always amused at the selection of sexy costumes for adults at costume shops, often wondering if sometimes it's not just surplus inventory from a sex shop. What's your take? (There's a College Humor video on YouTube called Girls' Costume Warehouse that I would post if there wasn't some language in it. But if that doesn't bother you, search for it. It's a satire of how Halloween gives some people an excuse to be raunchy.)
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 3:46PM CST on October 21, 2009
The urban deer hunt continues to spark debate, this time in Bettendorf. Do you think deer hunting should be allowed in city limits?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 1:35PM CST on October 20, 2009
Kay Luna's Tuesday story, "Where did good manners go?" explored what some people - well, 75 percent of Americans, according to one poll - believe is a trend toward greater rudeness in this country. Some people say it's because we're so overscheduled, there's no time for manners. Others blame the increase in virtual communication that makes it easier to behave badly (we've NEVER seen any of that here in Quadsville, have we?). ;-)
So what's your pet peeve when it comes to rude behavior? Take the poll and let the airing of grievances begin in the comments.
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 1:13PM CST on October 20, 2009
The Iowa National Guard is getting ready for what could be its largest call-up of a single unit for an overseas deployment since World War II. The Quad-City Times would like to hear from members or families of Iowa National Guard members who are being called up in the latest deployment announced today. Please e-mail newsroom@qctimes.com with the words “national guard” in the message title. Guard spokesman Maj. Michael Wunn says troops from the 2nd Brigade of the 34th Infantry Division, which has about 3,500 soldiers, were alerted over the weekend. Wunn confirmed the deployment, but declined to say how many soldiers would be mobilized or where they would be headed. Wunn says a formal announcement is scheduled for this afternoon. Between 11,000 and 12,000 Iowa Guard soldiers and airmen have been mobilized since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The largest single unit called up has been Task Force 168, which had about 700 troops who served in Afghanistan in 2004 and 2005.
Posted by: reuther at 11:57AM CST on October 20, 2009
It almost looked like the brilliant colors of autumn had taken up formation on the football field – the blue of high, crisp autumn skies, the red of sumac and burning bush, the yellow-gold and orange of the elm. Actually it was the annual Davenport Schools Marching Bands Spectacular performed on the green of the field at Brady St. Stadium, and if you missed it, you shouldn’t have. The three high school bands performed, with Central doing The Apocalypse in three incredibly complex movements with colorful banners waved in synchrony in colors that reflected the moods called forth by The Rapture, Tribulation, and Resurrection. West did Jesus Christ, Superstar in martial airs that lifted the hair on your arms and North did a medley of Beatle tunes that had the crowd clapping, singing along too, with “Hey, Jude!” The high school bands brought their fans to their feet in the stands when they concluded their performances by marching by in front playing their school songs. The intermediate bands marched from the other side of the field in colorful formations in step to the military rhythms of their drum lines and then the combined drum lines performed front-and-center with a pair of percussion numbers that had toes tapping and flagging spirits roused by snare, bass and cymbal. Unforgettable was the performance of That Grand Old Flag by the combined hundreds of students. All that color splashed across the green under a star-strewn sky moved the master of ceremonies to say and surely you’d have been moved to believe that America has a bright future!
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 1:16PM CST on October 19, 2009
I was reading this article about how couples manage their finances. Some put everything into joint accounts. Some keep their finances completely separate. Others take a "yours, mine and ours" approach. The solution is different for every couple, and the experts say communication is the key to making any arrangement work.
How do you handle this in your relationship? Please leave any words of wisdom or lessons learned in the comments.
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 5:26PM CST on October 16, 2009
Everyone has a different trick-or-treat strategy or policy. What's yours? Feel free to leave tips about specific great places to trick-or-treat below in the comments!
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 11:42AM CST on October 16, 2009
Hi all! I got back from a quick trip out of town yesterday afternoon just in time to find out that Quadsville had won a Lee President's Award for Innovation.
That's super news for me and our team, but also a compliment to all of you. An online community is only a community if there are people in it, sharing stories, making connections and having a good time. Quadsville would not be the success it is if it weren't for all the wonderful Quadsvillagers who inhabit it. So, THANK YOU!
Posted by: Michael Donnelly at 4:40PM CST on October 15, 2009
Mayor Melissa is back tomorrow, but before I go, here's a Question near and dear to my heart as a downtown Davenport resident:
Posted by: Michael Donnelly at 6:36AM CST on October 15, 2009
We got a flake or two last Saturday, but when do you think the Quad-Cities will get its first measurable snow fall this year?
Posted by: Michael Donnelly at 7:48AM CST on October 14, 2009
Hi everyone. Mayor Melissa is out for a few days so I will be your Question host. Sorry, I'm a bit out of practice, but this one seems to be on everyone's mind these days (voting with your heart and not your head is allowed):
The Iowa Hawkeye football team currently sports a 6-0 record heading into Saturday’s game against Wisconsin. One more win will make the team bowl eligible. Can the Hawks run the table and finish the season undefeated or is that just wishful thinking? What do you think Iowa’s record will be at end of the regular season?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:25PM CST on October 12, 2009
The first reading of a proposed ordinance change that would boost Davenport City Council member's pay 43 percent and the mayor's 33 percent will be Wednesday night. It requires three readings, but it's possible they will waive the first or first two readings. Here's what the Quad-City Times Editorial Board had to say about the proposal. What do you think? Should Gluba and the council get a raise?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:59PM CST on October 9, 2009
The Salvation Army wants your help in naming its Red Kettle campaign. They have narrowed the choices down to five. Vote for your favorite and we'll report the results back to them. Please pass this along! And go to www.ringbells.org for more information.
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 2:27PM CST on October 8, 2009
I just want some orange juice
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 10:10AM CST on October 8, 2009
My daughter, who will turn 8 tomorrow, walked into my bedroom this morning and announced, "I don't want to do that thing we were doing yesterday. I just can't take only being able to have popcorn for a snack."
So Gwen has dropped out of the Poverty Diet Challenge, but hopefully she has taken from it that we're lucky our food choices aren't always so limited. I'm proud of her for making it a whole day. Kinda proud of myself, too, because I really want some orange juice. That's expensive stuff, though. Too expensive for someone who only has $3.43 to spend on food each day. I think I will make it through today on track. But I plan to go to the gym after work. I was hungry last night after supper. If I work out, I'll be even hungrier. Maybe I should look at the meal suggestions from the Hy-Vee dietician that Kay Luna is following. She says she's not been hungry. Alertreader made some good points in marismom's post about her family's first day of the Poverty Diet Challenge: "Learning to cook economically is key. It is amazing what you can make from a baked whole chicken." I think of my great-grandma (and even my grandma) and how they never wasted anything. They made every meal from scratch, even when convenience foods were gaining popularity. It takes planning, time and commitment to do that. I like what marismom wrote, too, about what this challenge has taught her:
"I don't want to ever be poor. "I like being able to eat whatever I want, within reason. "Free school lunches are extremely important to children and their families. "Summer food programs that replace the school lunches even more so."
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:10PM CST on October 7, 2009
Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has formed an exploratory committee after months of being pushed by citizen groups to run for governor again in 2010. How does the possibility of a Branstad run affect your inclinations at the polls?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 5:36PM CST on October 6, 2009
Kay Luna's doing it. So am I. We're only going to eat $3.43 worth of food Wednesday and Thursday this week as part of the Poverty Diet Challenge. It's an awareness-raising exercise performed in conjunction with the Student Food Drive designed to show people what the typical person in poverty can afford to eat.
As I put together my menu, I realized I already eat breakfast and lunch on a poverty budget most days ... at least when I brown bag my lunch. But supper usually goes over. And I'll have to keep the snacking to a minimum. No afternoon coffee break for me either. Do you think you could do it? Will you take the challenge?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 5:42PM CST on October 5, 2009
Ah ... October. Pumpkin time. And I am making my way through the pumpkiny goodness in all its forms. Today, I had my first bites of pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie. Yesterday, I ordered a pumpkin latte. Still haven't had a pumpkin shake ... oh, but I will.
What's your favorite pumpkin treat?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:18PM CST on October 2, 2009
This cold, rainy start to October has me walking around my house in a hoodie, sweatpants, robe and slippers and wishing someone would invent a nose-warmer, except that it would likely look completely ridiculous. But I'll be darned if I'm gonna turn on the heat. It's way too early to start seeing my utility bill creep up.
Some of my less-Spartan friends have already broken down and turned on the heat, at least in the evenings. So I'm wondering what the situation is at your house. When do you turn on the heat?
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 9:43AM CST on October 2, 2009
We'll find out at 11:30 a.m. when the IOC makes its selection. In the meantime, see if you can predict the winner:
Posted by: Mayor Melissa at 4:18PM CST on October 1, 2009
Halloween is the new Christmas, at least when it comes to decorations. Used to be, people only broke out the lights and yard decorations for the winter holidays, but it's become more and more popular over the last several years to deck the halls with gobs of cobwebs. I remember when the only thing we did to mark Oct. 31 was make a Jack-o-lantern. Now my daughter and I take walks at dusk to admire all the spooky decorations in our neighborhood ... orange and purple lights, animatronic bats, tombstones, stuffed zombies...
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