05 Nov 2013

Theo's Java Club Cafe to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

By Theo Grevas

Theo's Java Club Cafe, 213 - 17th Street, Rock Island, will be celebrating 20 years in the specialty coffee/cafe business November 15th - November 23rd.

Kicking off the festivities will be "Elvis Presley Tribute Artist" Steve Brandes, live, on stage, on Friday, November 15th from 7-10pm.  More info on Steve can be found at www.stevebrandes.com.

Al through the following week, November 18th - 23rd, Theo's will be offering lunch and drink discounts and door prizes.

Also, more live music is coming back to Theo's beginning with open stage on Thursday nights, from 7:30-10pm with local and regional musical acts on Fridays and Saturdays.

Theo and his friendly staff invite all friends, past and present and future, to stop by for a heartfelt "Thank You" for 20 years!

05 Nov 2013

Chains Once Again Raise the High-Quality Bar They Set for Fast-Food Burgers

By Angie Taylor

CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Nov. 5, 2013 - More than a decade ago, Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.®  proved fast-food consumers can get a burger that rivals sit-down restaurant offerings with the introduction of their 100 percent Black Angus Beef Thickburgers® and Six Dollar Burgers®. Now the chains have upped the ante yet again. Currently rolling out across the country, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's premium burger lines will soon be served on Fresh Baked Buns.

The raw bun dough is given time to rise or "proof" and is then baked, cooled, sliced and served. These are no ordinary hamburger buns in many other ways. Consumers will notice the buns are denser, a little sweeter (bringing out the flavor of the charbroiled 100 percent Black Angus beef patties) and, of course, baked fresh, then grilled so that each one is served perfectly hot, soft and delicious.

Following the recent completion of the Made from Scratch™ buttermilk biscuits roll-out at Carl's Jr., both chains now have ovens installed in virtually all of their locations. In addition to baking fresh biscuits for breakfast, the ovens also make it possible to prepare Fresh Baked Buns for lunch and dinner guests.

"For years, our goal at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's has been to make sit-down restaurant-quality food available to fast-food consumers, but I think we've even gone a step beyond that this time," said Brad Haley, chief marketing officer of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. "We're now not only the only major fast-food chains to offer 100 percent Black Angus beef burgers, but we're also the only ones to bake premium-quality buns for those burgers fresh in our restaurants, every day. Not many fine-dining restaurants even do that anymore. But, these aren't just basic hamburger buns that we've chosen to bake ourselves rather than have a commercial bakery make for us. They really are as good as or better than you could bake at home. In fact, we knew we were on to something in our test markets when customers started asking if they could buy a bag of buns to take home with them."

The Fresh Baked Buns launch will be supported by advertising created by Los Angeles- and Amsterdam-based creative agency 72andSunny. The commercials will begin airing across the country beginning Nov. 25 and also will be posted on the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's YouTube channels (www.youtube.com/carlsjr and www.youtube.com/hardees).

"Most people love the look and feel of great buns," Haley said. "So, our advertising campaign for Fresh Baked Buns will capitalize on that fact in a fun way."

Fresh Baked Buns are standard on any Six Dollar Thickburger at Carl's Jr. and one-third-pound Thickburgers at Hardee's. They also are available for substitution on any other burger or sandwich offering for an additional charge. Fresh Baked Buns received rave reviews in social media circles during local product tests in select Carl's Jr. and Hardee's locations. Beginning mid-October, the first wave of restaurants began offering the Fresh Baked Buns as a regular menu item. All participating Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants will be serving Fresh Baked Buns by Nov. 14, 2013.

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Carpinteria, Calif. As of October 7, 2013, the Company, through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,381 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 42 states and 28 foreign countries and U.S. territories worldwide, including 1,402 Carl's Jr.® restaurants and 1,974 Hardee's® restaurants. For more information about CKE Restaurants, please visit www.ckr.com or its brand sites at www.carlsjr.com and www.hardees.com.


05 Nov 2013

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2013

By Brian Lavelle

 

THIS WEEK

Friday, November 8, 7:05 p.m.

i wireless Center, Moline

Denver Cutthroats vs. Quad City Mallards

 

Saturday, November 9, 7:05 p.m.

i wireless Center, Moline

Denver Cutthroats vs. Quad City Mallards

 

LAST WEEK

Friday, November 1

Quad City 6 St. Charles

Saturday, November 2

Brampton 4 Quad City 3

QUACK TRACKS
Splitsville
Six different Mallards scored and 13 different players recorded points last Friday in the Mallards' 6-1 defeat of St. Charles- the Mallards' most lopsided win of the season.  One night later, the Mallards fell 4-3 in their first ever meeting with the Brampton Beast.

 

Goals, Goals, Goals
The Mallards have scored 25 goals and conceded 22 over their first five games.  They lead the Central Hockey League in goals scored (5.0) per game and allow the second most (4.4) per game.  The Mallards last Saturday failed to score at least four goals in a game for the first time.

 

Home Sweet Home
The Mallards have begun a four-game homestand 1-1-0 and are now 2-2-0 at home this season.

 

Shoot on Sight
The Mallards average a league-high 40.6  shots per game, allow just 29.4 per outing (second fewest in the league) and have outshot the opposition in each of their first five games.

 

Twice as Nice
Vladimir Nikiforov (2-6-8) has recorded two points in each of his last four games.

 

Stop Sign
Last Saturday against Brampton the Mallards' Mike Hellyer (4-4-8) and Mike Stinziani (4-4-8) both went pointless for the first time this season

 

High Five
Mike Monfredo (0-5-5) has picked up an assist in each of the Mallards' first five games.

 

Hello/Goodbye
Defenseman Corbin Baldwin was assigned to the Mallards by the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild Saturday, scored in his Mallard debut Saturday night against Brampton and was recalled by Iowa Sunday.

 

Trifecta
Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel set a personal career high and matched a league season high by posting three assists- all in the third period- last Friday. 

Between The Pipes
Thomas Heemskirk last Friday made 27 saves and allowed just one St. Charles goal while posting the first win by a Mallard starting goaltender this season.


Firsts
Like Baldwin, Jeff Lee and Nicholas Rioux (last Friday) both scored their first Mallard goals last weekend...Heemskirk's win last Friday was his first as a Mallard...Thomas Frazee recorded his first Mallard point- an assist- last Friday.

 

Milestones
Jordan Lane last Saturday played his one hundredth career game...With his goal last Friday Nicholas Rioux reached 50 career points... Matt Duffy has notched 96 career points...Gabriel Levesque has played 96 career games...Darren McMillan has collected 93 career CHL assists.

Special Teams
The Mallards last Friday against St. Charles set a league season high by scoring four power goals (on 12 opportunities).  Three of those goals came on 5-on-3 advantages.  The Mallards rank fourth in the CHL in power play efficiency (20.0 percent).  The Mallards, who have allowed a power play goal in each of their last four games, rank seventh in penalty killing (78.9 percent).

Head to Head
The Mallards this Friday meet the Denver Cutthroats for the first time this season.  That game is the first of four straight between the two clubs.  After hosting the Cutthroats this Friday and Saturday, the Mallards will visit in Denver for games November 15 and 16.  After next weekend, the Mallards will not see the Cutthroats again until they wrap up the season series by playing three straight games against Denver on March 12, 14 and 15.  The Mallards last year went 4-1-0 overall and 3-0-0 at home against Denver in what was the Cutthroats' first season.

 

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Friday, November 8, 7:05 p.m. - Mallards vs. Denver Cutthroats

$1 Dog/$1 Beer Night Presented by 97X and MetroLINK
Every Friday night home game this season is a $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night of the season presented by 97X.  Fans will be able to purchase $1 beer and $1 hot dogs at iWireless Center concession stands during each of those Friday tilts.

 

Food Drive to Benefit Christian Care Domestic Violence Shelter and Rescue Mission
Fans who donate canned food items at the iWireless Center will receive coupons good $1 off the price of a walk-up ticket to this Friday's game for each item donated (up to a maximum of $3 off per ticket).  Canned food items will be donated to Christian Care Domestic Violence Shelter and Rescue Mission in Rock Island.

 

Saturday, November 9, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Denver Cutthroats
Military Appreciation Night

The Mallards will recognize those who have served in the armed forces with Military Appreciation Night this Saturday when the team plays its last home game before Veterans' Day.  All current and former members of the military and their families can purchase tickets to that game for just $5. The Mallards would like to thank the numerous local

businesses and season ticket holders who have already purchased Military Night tickets that have been donated to current and former military personnel and their families.

 

ON THE AIR

Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games- including this Friday night's contest- will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  Free audio webcasts of games that do not air on AM 1230 are available at myqcmallards.com.  CHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.com.  For a full Mallards broadcast/webcast schedule, go to myqcmallards.com/schedule/broadcast_schedule/.

 

TICKETS

Single Game Tickets

Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the i wireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

 

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten can receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of other great group benefits.  Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

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05 Nov 2013

Action, tension and scenes of dystopia await in Yvette Araujo's 'Origin'

By Rick Martin

This is the second in a series of twelve novels which follows six individuals who play a crucial role in the fulfillment of an apocalyptic prophecy

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - From the fertile imagination of author Yvette Araujo comes "Origin," an apocalyptic novel opens the thoughts of readers to aspects of life they never thought about. With a compelling and unpredictable story arc, this work of fiction explores the human condition in a setting so desolate. It cleverly melds fiction, history and religion to present a convincing portrait of the end of days.

Set against the backdrop of fictional cities of Modos and Harramog, this book follows the plight of six ordinary people who have long met their demise. Not knowing they are dead and are ancient beings from a million years ago, they now face the age old prophecy of the end of days. These characters are in conflict and torn between their past human lives and their new lives as protectors of mankind. Now, they are part of each other and without each of their supernatural powers, they cannot succeed in fulfilling the prophecy.

 

An excerpt from "Origin":

Zane watched as Morningstar's beauty transformed into The Red Beast?eyes that once glowed with brilliance, turned black and hollow and devoid of the light.

Morningstar disappeared and was immediately delivered on his knees before Him. Morningstar tried to stand but could not rise. In a language only known to the angels, Morningstar was told that the name Morningstar would never be spoken again, and would be forgotten by all. Morningstar, once an angel of amazing beauty, became a stone figure that fell to ash.

With the battle of good versus evil taken to new heights, this book examines different cultures and religions and how people perceive differences. Packed with action, tension and scenes of dystopia, "Origin" is a page-turner certain to please fiction fans and enthusiasts.

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to www.Xlibris.com.

About the Author

Yvette Araujo has always had a grand fondness for history and the arts.  She writes and directs shorts.  She has a background in psychology. Araujo makes her home between the West Coast and Europe.

 

ORIGIN * by Yvette Araujo

Publication Date: October 31, 2013

Trade Paperback; $19.99; 151 pages; 978-1-4931-0328-7

Trade Hardback; $29.99; 151 pages; 978-1-4931-0329-4

e-book; $3.99; 978-1-4931-0330-0

05 Nov 2013

New, true story tells of love, loss and the meaning of life

By Marketing Services

A cross country bicycle trip mired, bolstered by life reflections

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. - The autobiography of Thomas A. Reis, "Headwinds: The Dead Reckoning of the Heart" (published by AuthorHouse) is a story of perseverance and overcoming, a journey into meaning and hope.

In 1981, at 22 years old, Reis embarked on a solo, 58-day bicycle trip from Florence, Ore. to Chesapeake Bay, Va covering almost 4,000 miles. The journey within proved much greater than his trip on the bike - it became a journey of the heart and soul. Events along the way triggered flashbacks from earlier times in Reis' life, starting with his birth, when the doctor encouraged his parents to pull the plug, to overcoming his disabilities, to surviving the heart-wrenching loss of his twin boys in a unique way.

Other events occur on the trip that are flash forwards into Tom's current life as a professor and therapist as he leads students into discovering the meaning of life, love and relationships.

"People want to know about how to make relationships work, understand love better as so many are so confused by love and want to know the meaning of life," Reis writes. "This book has all of that as well and more."

The story encompasses his experiences as Reis pedals through unexpected snow storms, climbs over 11,000 foot passes, and crosses the Continental Divide. Along the way he has a near death experience as he struggles to complete his trip, hampered and emboldened by his life reflections.

This is a story of redemption and transformation. In it are lessons of inspiration, sorrow, courage, tragedy, hope and joy. It's a book that has it all: Adventure, Pain, Meaning and Love. "You can't help but become a better person by the time you get to the end of the book," Reis reflects.

 

"Headwinds: The Dead Reckoning of the Heart"

By Thomas A. Reis

Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 212 pages | ISBN 9781491819531

Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 212 pages | ISBN 9781491819524

E-Book | 212 pages | ISBN 9781491819548

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

 

About the Author

Thomas Reis was born in Chicago, Ill. He has graduate degrees in social work and marriage and family therapy. He also worked as a licensed therapist for 12 years. He currently resides in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. He has taught over 5,000 students as a professor in the past 22 years. In 1981, Reis rode his bicycle across the United States, almost 4,000 miles.

05 Nov 2013

Your taxes may be scheduled to increase!

By A. J. Spiker
Your taxes may be scheduled to increase!

Oh, you didn't know?

All across Iowa, local elections are taking place today, Tuesday November 5th.

And on many of the ballots voters are being asked to vote on bond issues that will raise local taxes.

You see, local governments often use these bond issues as a way to raise taxes without raising a stink.

Off year elections have notoriously low turnouts and it's much easier to sneak in tax increases.

That's why it's so important to be aware of these sneaky tax increases and protect your family budget.

And even if you don't live in a town that's holding city-wide elections, remember that county-wide bond issues affect all voters.

Today, Tuesday November 5th is election day across the state and there are sure to be some great candidates in your area.

Support the candidates in your local election that support limiting the size and scope of government.

---
A.J. Spiker
Chairman
05 Nov 2013

SAC Capital Advisors' Guilty Plea

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on the announcement that SAC Capital Advisors has agreed to plead guilty to insider trading violations.  Grassley, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department to crack down on Wall Street wrongdoing.

"According to media reports, the last time a major Wall Street firm entered a guilty plea was 1989.   That makes you wonder what happened to prosecution over the last 24 years.  I'm looking for continued focus on strong prosecution, including admissions of wrongdoing.  Letting up on Wall Street wrong-doers is part of what led to the financial crisis in the first place."
05 Nov 2013

Bethany for Children & Families to Honor Local Unions

By Jamie Hendry

Rock Island, IL?On Thursday, November 7th, Bethany for Children & Families will be hosting the 2013 Family Awards Celebration at Modern Woodmen Ballpark at 6pm. Each year, Bethany for Children & Families honors the individuals, families, organizations, and businesses that give their time and effort to making our community a better place. Three affiliated unions of the Quad City Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, have tied for the honor of Community-Focused Business or Employer of the Year.

The local unions receiving this honor are: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 145; the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 25; and the Sheet Metal Workers Local 91.

Other awards to be presented are:

-Ruth Evelyn Katz Adoptive Family of the Year: Zach and Teri Klipsch
-Foster Family of the Year: Byron and Pam Keefe
-Leadership Family of the Year: Clyde and Donna Schoeck
-Youth Volunteer of the year: Eric White
-Community Service Group of the Year: John Deere Cylinder Group Internal Platform.

AFL-CIO unions and our members are committed partners in our communities, which leads many to volunteering in a range of community services?from charitable giving and volunteering through United Way, to assisting programs that help families in economic or personal crises. We applaud our brothers and sisters from Locals 145, 25, and 91, and thank Bethany for Children & Families for their efforts in honoring those who serve as model community members here in the Quad Cities.

For information, to RSVP or to make a donation, contact Jamie Hendry at (309) 736-6642 or jhendry@bethany-qc.org.

05 Nov 2013

Lunch and Learn at Vander Veer Park Conservatory

By Davenport Parks and Recreation
Bring your lunch and join us in our warm and colorful conservatory for a relaxing time of lunch and learning!  Cost is admission to the conservatory - only $1.00!  Horticulture staff will speak on various topics and give you information that you can use at your home.  These classes are open to all and will be done in time for you to get back to your office.  No pre-registration is necessary.  Mark your calendars for upcoming dates:

Wednesday, November 6, 12:15 pm - Mums

Wednesday, December 4, 12:15 pm - Wreath Making

Wednesday, February 19, 12:15 pm - Seed Starting

Wednesday, March 19, 12:15 pm - Spring Bulbs

 

Senior Coffee - Traditional Chrysanthemum Display

November 13, 10:00am - 12noon
Vander Veer Conservatory

Come enjoy the sights, sounds, and fragrance of the Conservatory at Vander Veer Botanical Park. Your admission fee of $1 includes a demonstration on how to make a wreath, and refreshments.

Wreath making demonstration will begin at 10:30am.
04 Nov 2013

Annual iWireless Center Christmas Tree Arrives Tomorrow

By Stephani Nagle

The iWireless Center

WILL RAISE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE

TOMORROW

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

The iWireless Center's annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive tomorrow weather permitting at approximately 10:00 a.m. The tree is being donated by the Horak Family of Bettendorf and it is the first time in the 20 year history of the iWireless Center that we will be bringing the tree from Iowa.  The tree is approximately 35' tall and is a blue spruce.  Media is invited to attend as the tree is raised.

This holiday display has become a tradition in downtown Moline. The tree will contain approximately 30,000 lights and be lit on Saturday, November23, 2013, at the annual Lighting on the Commons ceremony to be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the John Deere Commons, just prior to the Holiday Pops concert at The iWireless Center.

Additional information about Lighting on the Commons is available at www.lightingonthecommons.com, and tickets are still available for the Quad City Symphony Holiday Pops concert at The iWireless Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

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