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Question of the Day: What form do your year-end greetings take?
Posted by: Melissa C at 5:04PM CST on November 30, 2009
No matter what your family traditions, the end of the year is a time when many people take stock of the preceding 12 months, look forward to plans for the next year and take a moment to update and reconnect with family and friends. Whether you send Hanukkah greetings or celebrate the Solstice, mail out Christmas cards or simply wish everyone a Happy New Year, what form do your year-end greetings take?

If you've got any creative (and preferable cheap and eco-friendly) ideas, please share them below. I sent out a video greeting last year. Still haven't decided what route to go this year.

 

 


Weekend poll: Do you buy holiday gifts for yourself?
Posted by: Melissa C at 12:51PM CST on November 25, 2009
Some of us are blessed with parents, significant others and children who are great gifters and always find the perfect surprise for holiday gifts. Others spend a lot of time in the return lines. That begs the question - should you buy your own presents?

I don't so much care about getting gifts - it's more exciting for me to watch people open the gifts I'm giving - but I have struggled with this as relates to the Santa Claus illusion. I mean, it would look strange - nay, downright incriminating - if my stocking were empty on Dec. 25, right? I usually get around it with Santa leaving a family gift, like he always did when I was little. A puzzle or game or something the whole clan can enjoy.

What about you? Do you buy your own gifts for the holidays or other special occasions? Are you just very specific when writing out your wish list? Vote in the poll, then let the discussion roll.

 


Quadsville meet-up 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30
Posted by: Melissa C at 10:10AM CST on November 25, 2009
We'll be gathering Monday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in the brewer's lounge at Great River Brewery, 322 E. 2nd St., Davenport (just a couple blocks off the Government Bridge).

Our friend Fly on the Wall will be passing through town that day and I'm hoping several more of you can join us for a little gathering to kick off the holidays. Fly says he will be deploying to "the sandbox" in January/February, so this might be the last time for a little while that we'll get to visit in person with our favorite Naval officer.

Great River has several tasty brews made right on site. They also craft an old-fashioned root beer that I hear is pretty good.

Drop a comment below if you can join us. Looking forward to seeing everyone and hearing about your Thanksgiving gatherings and what else you've been up to.


Question of the Day: What do you plan to do after the Thanksgiving meal?
Posted by: Melissa C at 3:14PM CST on November 24, 2009
Check as many as apply. And Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

 


Question of the Day: Do you think the Iowa film tax credits should have been reinstated?
Posted by: Melissa C at 4:55PM CST on November 23, 2009
On Monday, Iowa reinstated its film tax credit program after losing a legal battle with a production company. That company was granted $6.5 million in tax credits before a scandal erupted in the Iowa Department of Economic Development revealing shoddy record-keeping and inappropriate use of tax credits.

Do you think reinstating the film tax credit program is good for Iowa?


Weekend Poll: What is your favorite Festival of Trees event?
Posted by: Melissa C at 1:36PM CST on November 20, 2009
It's here. Festival of Trees has begun, bringing back Quad-City holiday favorites and adding some new events and attractions. Whether you've been attending for decades or are checking it out for the first time, let us know what part of Festival of Trees you enjoy the most.

 


Question of the Day: How much do you crave 'Twilight?'
Posted by: Melissa C at 3:59PM CST on November 19, 2009
In just a few hours, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" will open in movie theaters nationwide. Parties are being held in local libraries and living rooms in anticipation of the next installment of the vampire series.

Are you going to the movie? Have you been reading the books? Do you have a Bella or Edward costume?

Just how much do you crave "Twilight?"

 


Question of the Day: Which Monopoly token is your favorite?
Posted by: Melissa C at 3:49PM CST on November 18, 2009
The McDonald's promotion ended Monday, so if you want to play Monopoly, it's back to the Parker Brothers board game for you. A few coworkers reported fighting with siblings as kids over their favorite token. Do you have a favorite Monopoly playing piece? The horse and rider, perhaps? Or the top hat? Does anyone ever really want the iron?

Vote for your token of choice below. (Not all pieces are in every edition of the game.)

 

   
Question of the Day: Should Guantanamo Bay prisoners be moved to Thomson, Ill.?
Posted by: Melissa C at 4:23PM CST on November 16, 2009
I'd say it's the topic of the day: The feds are looking at turning the Thomson Correctional Center into a federal prison and moving the Guantanamo Bay detainees to the site (along with other federal prisoners). It would put to use the facility that has sat empty for eight years. But not all area residents are supportive.

Do you think this is a good plan?

 


Weekend poll: How did you choose your child's name?
Posted by: Melissa C at 1:04PM CST on November 13, 2009
What's in a name? Well, that all depends...

My daughter's name was the only one her father and I could agree on. It was on the list of first names he came up with and it was there because he was quite fond of Gwen Stefani. I wanted a Celtic name, so her full name became Gwenyth, which is also a form of Jennifer, my sister's name.

How did you choose your kids' names? And what do you think of the two most popular names for Iowa babies?

 


Question of the Day: Are you superstitious about the number 13?
Posted by: Melissa C at 2:28PM CST on November 12, 2009
The number 13 has a reputation for being unlucky. Few professional athletes (Iowa native Kurt Warner of the NFL Arizona Cardinals being an exception) will wear 13 on their uniforms. Friday is Nov. 13, or more specifically, Friday the 13th. The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia. Are you paraskevidekatriaphobic? Are you superstitious about the number 13?

 


Question of the Day: What is your favorite type of music?
Posted by: Melissa C at 3:07PM CST on November 11, 2009
The Country Music Association Awards are tonight at 7 p.m. (check out David Burke's blog to offer your predictions on the winners). I know country music isn't everyone's cup of tea. So what is?

Tell us your favorite type of music. Better yet, offer some favorite artists/tunes in the comments below. Some of us might want to freshen up our playlists.


Question of the Day: How are you observing Veterans Day?
Posted by: Melissa C at 4:07PM CST on November 10, 2009
I hope several of you check more than one box on this poll. And please, if you can, stop by the parade in Davenport. It was such a small crowd last year. These guys and gals deserve a better show of support and appreciation.

To all the vets here in Quadsville, thank you for your service and your sacrifice. We salute you!

 


Question of the Day: What outcome do you predict for health-care reform?
Posted by: Melissa C at 2:48PM CST on November 9, 2009
If you're still hanging in there after Round X of the health-care reform bouts in the House and Senate, how do you think this will all turn out?

 


Halloween Photo Contest winners announced!
Posted by: Melissa C at 3:31PM CST on November 6, 2009

I’ve never had a dog, and cats don’t take too kindly to dress-up play, so puppies in costume crack me up.
The mere fact that the dog is willing to play along is impressive. But I think, as we see in one of our Halloween Photo Contest winners, personality is key to pulling off the outfit.
Kim McVey dressed up her 1 1/2-year-old shih tzu Maddie as a “lady pirate” and won the Kevin’s Pick Award.
“Yes, yes, yes…” wrote Times Photo Editor Kevin Schmidt. “There is something to be said for matching the perfect costume with your personality, and this is it. The green eyes actually add to the look of this possessed pirate. A very funny image.”
Capt. Maddie also received the most online votes, but since she already had captured one title, the Quadsvillagers’ Choice award goes to our runner-up (just two votes behind), “King Cazmier.”
Mandy Shaw of Davenport wrote about her photo: “This is my son Cazmier getting ready to rule the night of trick-or-treating! His mission is to conquer ALL of the candy!”
King Cazmier and Capt. Maddie should have teamed up. While Capt. Maddie had neighbors walking the plank, the King could have raided the stronghold and captured the loot.
Actually, they both look too sweet to press for more than their fair share of treats.
There were lots of other humorous and sweet photos of little ones — furry or not — in costume, but for my Mayor’s Choice Award, I went with Abby Lemieux’s photo, “All Hollows Tree.”
Abby wrote, “I instantly thought of Halloween when I saw this tree in the park by Sunset Marina.”
It made me think of Halloween, too, and of Tim Burton’s movie “Sleepy Hollow.” Those naked, bony branches turn easily to clawing arms in the dimly lit parts of one’s imagination. Spooky, indeed.
Our winners will each receive a pair of tickets for a Quad-City Mallards hockey game. If you’d like a chance to win, submit a photo for the November contest. The theme is “A Few of My Favorite Things” in keeping with this month of Thanksgiving.

Honorable Mention
This wiggly squirt gets an honorable mention for most organic costume. Roxie Bailey of Bettendorf submitted this photo of “Our Little Pumpkin, London.”
I hope you’ve read him the “Peter Pumpkin-Eater” nursery rhyme!


Weekend Poll: Which "Sesame Street" Muppet is your favorite?
Posted by: Melissa C at 10:38AM CST on November 6, 2009
The last two polls have been doozies, so let's take it down a notch and back a few years to the time spent watching "Sesame Street" as kids or with our kids (and grandkids).

We all have our favorite "Sesame Street" characters. You know how disappointed you were if they weren't in that day's episode. I was always really excited when Snuffy appeared in an episode, but I also remember really liking The Count. Oh, and Oscar the Grouch. Haha!

"Sesame Street" is now 40 years old (can you believe it?), so in honor of its 40th season, tell us which Muppet character is your favorite.

(Also check this out if you are a huge fan of the Muppets!)

 


Question of the Day: How should Iowa procede on same-sex marriage?
Posted by: Melissa C at 4:28PM CST on November 5, 2009
If I didn't push your buttons enough yesterday...

Earlier this year, the Iowa Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in the state. On Tuesday, voters in Maine rejected a gay marriage law -- by a very close vote (53%). Now critics of gay marriage in Iowa said they’ll push state legislators for a referendum in Iowa. How should Iowa proceed?

 


Question of the Day: Should doctors be required to notify parents before performing an abortion on a minor?
Posted by: Melissa C at 3:19PM CST on November 4, 2009
Illinois passed the Parental Notice of Abortion Act in 1995. But today was the first day it could be enforced in the state. According to a wire story:

The law requires doctors to notify the parents or guardians of girls 17 or younger before the teens get abortions. The law doesn't require parental consent, only that the doctor give 48 hours notice before an abortion. Illinois joins 35 other states with similar laws [Ed: including Iowa].

The law requires no notice in a medical emergency or in cases of sexual abuse, and a provision allows girls to bypass parental notification by going to a judge.

The ACLU is seeking a restraining order to prevent the act from being enforced.

Do you think doctors should be required to notify parents of minors before performing an abortion? (Feel free to comment, but remember the question is about parental notification, not whether or not abortions should be performed. Keep it civil.)

Question of the Day: Do you support urban chickens?
Posted by: Melissa C at 4:06PM CST on November 3, 2009
The urban chicken movement has some pretty strong supporters in Davenport, as well as other Iowa communities. I mean, it's Iowa, right? Farming is our heritage.

But most city ordinances have been amended to exclude livestock from the list of acceptable animals to raise in your backyard. Should city councils consider allowing a limited number of chickens within city limits?

 


Go vote! (In the Halloween photo contest)
Posted by: Melissa C at 9:49AM CST on November 3, 2009
And, of course, in today's municipal elections on the Iowa side. Those polls close at 8 p.m. You can vote in the Halloween photo contest until noon Friday.

There are 25 great shots of kids in costumes, adults in costumes, dogs in costumes and spooky scenes. Vote for your favorite!


Question of the Day: What should be the theme song for the 2009 Hawkeyes?
Posted by: Melissa C at 1:09PM CST on November 2, 2009
Here's a poll that'll get ya hummin'....

 
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