04 Nov 2013

Baldwin Returns to Iowa Wild

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (November 3, 2013) - The American Hockey League's Iowa Wild have recalled defenseman Corbin Baldwin from the Quad City Mallards, the Mallards announced today.

Baldwin was assigned to the Mallards by the Wild yesterday and played- and scored- for the Mallards in Quad City's 4-3 loss to the Brampton Beast last night.

The Mallards entered into an affiliation agreement with the both the Iowa Wild and the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild prior to this season.

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04 Nov 2013

Tix still available for ANGELINA THE BALLERINA 11/10 at the CCPA

By Megan Flanagan

ANGELINA BALLERINA THE MUSICAL COMING TO THE
CORALVILLE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS NOVEMBER 10

The award-winning Vital Theatre Company and Hit Entertainment are excited to bring Angelina Ballerina The Musical to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.  A family-friendly favorite delighting New York families since its sold-out initial run in October 2010, this energetic and fun-filled musical will visit Coralville on Sunday, November 10, with performances at 1pm and 4pm.  With book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music by Ben Morss, and Direction/Choreography by Sam Viverito, the musical is based on the book series by Katherine Holabird and illustrated by Helen Craig.

Tickets are $15 and are available online at CoralvilleArts.org,  by phone at 319.248.9370, and in person at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts box office at 1301 5th Street and the Coralville Recreation Center at 1506 8th Street.

In Angelina Ballerina The Musical, Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy! Angelina and her friends will perform all types of dance, including hip-hop, modern dance, the Irish jig and of course, ballet, and they are excited to show off their skills to their famous visitor. Angelina is the most excited of all, but will she get the starring moment she hopes for?  Based on the CG-animated series, "Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps" on PBS KIDS®, Angelina Ballerina The Musical is a family-friendly show that will have the entire audience dancing in the aisles.

ANGELINA BALLERINA™, a beloved publishing property for close to three decades, is a little star with big dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. This feisty little mouse works hard to reach her goals and along the way, always learns from her mistakes. When children share in Angelina's experiences, they're inspired to go after their big dreams too. For more information about Angelina Ballerina, please visit www.angelinaballerina.com.

Susan DiLallo (Book and Lyrics) is the recipient of the coveted Kleban Award. Her libretto for an original musical comedy, IRON CURTAIN, earned her a Jonathan Larson Award, and was further developed during a residency at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Her book and lyrics to another musical, ONCE UPON A TIME IN NEW JERSEY, won both a Richard Rodgers Award and The Global Search for New Musicals Competition, Cardiff.  Other credits include : the Mattel/Clear Channel production of BARBIE LIVE! IN FAIRYTOPIA (book, lyrics); THAT'S LIFE (Outer Critics Circle nominee); PINOCCHIO, A MUSICAL ABOUT ADOPTION (winner, KIDDstuff new play competition); and the revised libretto for the classic A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN.

Ben Morss (Music) wrote the music and lyrics for CINDERELLA'S MICE, which was produced by Vital in 2006. CINDERELLA'S MICE and his other children's musical, POP STAR, are published by Samuel French. He is an alumnus of the BMI Workshop, arranged the music for the stage version of Trey Parker's CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL and created music for ANANSI THE STORY KING at Georgetown University. He has played piano and arranged for platinum-selling bands such as Cake and Wheatus, and his playing was used in the films Sidewalks of New York and L.I.E.  He earned his doctorate in music from the University of California at Davis.

HIT ENTERTAINMENT is one of the world's leading children's entertainment producers and rights owners. HIT Entertainment is a division of Fisher-Price.  HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Thomas & Friends®, Barney®, Bob the Builder®, Fireman Sam®, Angelina Ballerina®, Mike the Knight™, Pingu® and Rainbow Magic®. Launched in 1989, HIT's lines of business span television and video production, content distribution, publishing, consumer products licensing, digital media, and live events and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is dedicated to producing entertaining and educational theatre for young audiences. Located on New York City's Upper West Side at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre, Vital Theatre Company commissions three to five new musicals for children each season. Since its founding in 1999, Vital Theatre Company has been honored with the 2012 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Musical, two Awards for Excellence by the Off-Off Broadway Review, and has received high acclaim from audiences and critics alike for being "a wonderful place for parents to introduce their kids to the glories of live theatre, done well and at modest prices" (Off-Off Broadway Review). Now entering its 15th season, the company has presented over 78 original productions for over 373,000 children and their families. Vital Voices, Vital Theatre Company's vibrant Arts-in-Education program, engages over 2600 NYC Public school students in nine school communities by integrating theatre arts into the core curriculum to stimulate academic progress and inspire creative achievement.

Owned and operated by the City of Coralville, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts is dedicated to enriching the community and contributing to the vitality of Coralville by offering an accessible, affordable venue for a variety of performances, presentations, and public and private events.  The 472 seat theater opened August 26, 2011 and has hosted performances from City Circle Acting Company, Orchestra Iowa, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, Dan Knight, Lola Astanova, Lorie Line, Judy Carmichael, Jim McDonough, Nolte Academy of Dance, and many others.  Coralville schools are also able to use the Center free of charge up to three times per year; 16 school events took place at the Center in the 2012-2013 school year. The Center was named 2012 Member of the Year by the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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04 Nov 2013

Author of "Flannel John's Cookbooks for Guys" Releases A New Title (Book #8) Just in Time for Deer Hunting Season

By Nicholas Depew

What started out as a bit of a lark for fishing and hunting friends, has blossomed into a cottage industry for author Tim Murphy. On the one-year anniversary of his first book, "Flannel John's Hunting & Fishing Camp Cookbook," Murphy has released his eighth title in his "Cookbooks for Guys" series called "Flannel John's Hearty Bowl Cookbook - Soup, Stew, Chili & Chowder" (7.95). This book features over 100 pages of warm bowls of comfort food.

"I wrote the first 'cookbook for guys' for friends. They would show up at deer camp or the fishing cabin with beef jerky, a block of cheese and a case of beer. Aside from the olfactory assault and possible heart-stopping properties, the camp needed food with more substance. They needed dishes that were easy and quick to make from breakfast and lunch, to dinner, snacks and sides. Now "Flannel John's Hearty Bowl Cookbook" continues the simplicity for this year's deer camp. Guys can make tasty, filling, basic meals with a pot and a ladle."

Two other books were released this past fall in the series, "Flannel John's Tailgating Grub & Couch Potato Cookbook" ($9.95) and "Flannel John's Single Guy Cookbook" ($7.95).

"The Tailgating book is for football fanatics. It's great food for the stadium parking lot or man-cave recliner. 'The Single Guy Cookbook' is aimed at recent grads, single dads or guys kicked out of their parents' basement. Every recipe in that book is six ingredients or less," said Murphy.

And who is Flannel John?

"Flannel John is a character based on a few old hunters I knew from Michigan's upper peninsula. I wanted to honor their spirit and what they taught me. He is essentially part Babe Winkelman, Ted Nugent, Red Green, Grizzly Adams and crusty mountain man. They were the inspiration for these books. I've written seven Flannel John books with another dozen planned. The next book, "Flannel John's Winter Cabin Cookbook" will be out in November.

The first book, Flannel John's Hunting & Fishing Camp Cookbook, cracked Amazon.com's "Top 1%" Sales" category within a month of release.

Subsequent releases included Flannel John's Woods and Water Cookbook - Critters, Fritters, Chili and Beer in February 2013, Flannel John's Pirate Galley Cookbook - Coastal Cuisine and Maritime Meals from Oceans, Lakes and Rivers in April 2013 and for the backwoods, rustic soul there was Flannel John's Mountain Man Cookbook - Frontier Food from the Hills, Country and Backwoods in May 2013.

Murphy also released his first "non-Flannel John title this summer called "The Tube Steak Boogie Cookbook - A Celebration of Hot Dogs, Sausage, Brats & Kielbasa."

"That book was a tribute to the hot dog stand of my youth, and adulthood, in the south suburbs of Chicago called Willie's Wee Nee Wagon," said Murphy.

Why cookbooks for guys?

"I didn't see anything written for men, especially beginner and novice cooks," said Murphy. "The first book covered basic comfort food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, deserts and drinks. It was aimed at hunters and anglers but it's great for campers and RVers. After the first title, I kept discovery new themes and new recipes. So now we have books for seafood, fish, pioneer recipes and a lot more. I have a dozen new titles slated to rollout over the next two years including the first non-food title. That's going to be "Flannel John's Outhouse Reader and Emergency T.P. Book."

Tim Murphy is a graduate of Western Michigan University. This 23-year radio veteran spent

17-years hosting morning radio shows in Laramie, WY, Stevens Point, WI and several Michigan cities including Holland (92.7 The Van), Muskegon (Z108), Traverse City (Double Rock KLT), Saginaw (WIOG-FM) and Houghton (The Wolf). Murphy has had a long career as a freelance and comedy writer. His work has appeared in dozens of outlets including Backwoods Home Magazine, The Porcupine Press U.P. Magazine, National Lampoon, The Traverse City Record Eagle and ABC Radio Network. He lives in Seaside, Oregon with his wife LisaMarie Costanzo and vacations at his cabin near Bergland, Michigan.

All eight books can be found at Amazon.com and at www.flanneljohn.com. They are $7.95 except for the Tailgating book, which is $9.95. For additional information on the books, to interview the author or to inquire about wholesale book pricing, contact Tim Murphy at (701) 238-1775 or at shamrockarrow@gmail.com or like "Flannel John" on facebook.

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04 Nov 2013

Exciting News from your Library

By R. I. Public Library
Explore the Swedish Novel, British Writing Nov. 5 & 12

In October sessions of the 16th Annual Frieze Lecture Series at Rock Island Library, Augustana College professors considered the generational impacts on how people perceive their ethnic identity and shown how African cultures use ceremonial objects and textiles to reinforce social lessons, spiritual connections and status.

 

Two remaining lectures in November will explore global connections in literature. Presentations begin at 2:00 pm in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street, and are free and open to the public.

 

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, visiting professor Dr. Benjamin
Mi  er-Cruz, of the Augustana College department of German and Scandinavian, will speak on the exploding popularity of the Swedish Crime Novel. From works such as "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by the late Steig Larsson to the Wallander novels by Henning Mankell, what is behind the huge popularity of violent crime fiction in a relatively tranquil national culture? Novels by Camilla Läckberg, the Swedish author of "The Hidden Child" and "The Lost Boy" have been translated into 33 languages.

 

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Prof. Katie Hanson, Augustana Education Department, will speak on one of Britain's foremost authors, Japanese-born Kazuo Ishiguro. Hanson will consider how the author's background as somewhat of a cultural outsider influenced his perceptions of the Western world. Ishiguro has become one of the most celebrated contemporary fiction authors in the English-speaking world, receiving four Mann Booker writing prize nominations, and winning the 1989 award for his novel, The Remains of the Day. His 2005 novel, Never Let Me Go was the common summer reader for this year's entering class. Find out why!

 

This year's theme,  "It IS a Small World After All: Globalism's Impact on Literature, Art and Culture" was chosen to illustrate the global connections between the humanities.
NEW: Online Magazines Now Available!

 

Rock Island Public Library, in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books, is pleased to announce the availability of Zinio for Libraries, the world's largest newsstand.

 

Through the library website, Rock Island Public Library cardholders will have free, unlimited multi-user access to complete digital magazines, easily viewed on most Internet-enabled devices.  62 of the most popular magazine titles are available, including Popular Science, Smithsonian, The Food Network, EatingWell, National Geographic, O, The Oprah Magazine, Rolling Stone and Women's Day. Patrons can browse from the library's collection of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods, no waiting lists, and no limit to the number of magazine downloads.

 

This service was made possible to patrons of the Rock Island Public Library by funding from the Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District. Free Zinio Reader apps for a wide variety of devices are available for download at the Rock Island Library Zinio site.

 

For help with using Zinio. call 309-732-7323 (READ.)
Still Time to RSVP for Food for Thought!

The Rock Island Public Library Foundation will offer book-loving guests a tasty way to enjoy "A Night of Roaring Reads" with Food for Thought, a fundraising event from 5:00 pm. to 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 14 at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street, Rock Island.

 

A Night of Roaring Reads transforms the historic library into a jazz-age night spot for dining, socializing and bidding on books signed by best-selling authors. Admission includes food stations from guest chefs, complimentary beverages, and jazz music by the Edgar Crockett Duo.

Guests also enjoy a night at the library, with dining at six food stations, including selections from Brad Scott of the SCC Culinary Arts Academy, Martha Cleaveland of Blue Cat Brew Pub, Eudell Watts, III, of Eudell's Specialty Foods, Chef Craig Joos of Rock Island Hy-Vee , Cool Beanz of Rock Island, Chef Kyle Verschoorre, of Doc's Inn in Silvis.

 

Complimentary beverages in the library 'speakeasy' include wine tasting selections personally selected by Thad Miller, craft brew samples from Dan Cleaveland of the Blue Cat Brew Pub, soft drinks and coffee. A silent auction includes bidding on more than 30 signed books, as well as unique gift items and packages from local businesses.

 

The Main Library will be open to Food for Thought guests only that night, with admission payable at the door by cash, check or credit. Guests who RSVP in advance receive preferred admission prices of $30 for one or $55 for two. Without an RSVP, walk-in admission is $35 at the door per person. RSVPS are requested by Nov. 6.  Walk-ins are allowed. The Main Library will be closed to the general public after noon on Nov. 14.

 

To RSVP, please call 309-732-7303 or 732-7305 or email lockheart.lisa@rigov.org.

 

Donations to the 501c3 Rock Island Library Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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04 Nov 2013

6 chosen as 2013-14 National FFA officers to conclude 86th National FFA Convention & Expo

By Duane Brodt

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013/National FFA Organization) - Students from Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Iowa, West Virginia and Oregon have been elected by delegates from throughout the U.S. to serve on the 2013-14 National FFA Officer team.

Brian Walsh of Virginia, an agribusiness major at Virginia Tech, was elected president. Mitch Baker of Tennessee, an agricultural communications major at University of Tennessee, will serve as secretary.

Steven Brockshus of Iowa, an agricultural education and global resource systems major at Iowa State University, was elected Central Region vice president and Jackson Harris of Alabama, a community development major at the University of Alabama, will serve as Southern Region vice president.

Wes Davis of West Virginia, an agribusiness management and rural development major at West Virginia University, was elected Eastern Region vice president and Jason Wetzler of Oregon, an agricultural leadership major at Oklahoma State University, will serve as Western Region vice president.

Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, six students are elected by delegates to represent the organization as National FFA officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary and vice presidents representing the central, southern, eastern and western regions of the country.

National officers commit to a year of service to the National FFA Organization. Each travels more than 100,000 national and international miles to interact with business and industry leaders, thousands of FFA members and teachers, corporate sponsors, government and education officials, state FFA leaders, the general public and more. The team will lead personal growth and leadership training seminars for FFA members throughout the country and help set policies that will guide the future of FFA and promote agricultural literacy.

"For this new national officer team, it will be a year of hard work, long hours, lots of travel and major advocacy for FFA and agricultural education," said 2012-13 National FFA President Clay Sapp, who delivered his retiring address today before the new team was named. "It is a year of profound experiences that will change their lives and thousands of lives their service will touch."

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 579,678 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,570 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 579,678 student members as part of 7,570 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at www.FFA.org, on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog.

04 Nov 2013

Mallards Power Past St. Charles 6-1

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (November 1, 2013) - The host Quad City Mallards scored four power play goals- three of them while up 5-on-3 - and got 27 saves from Thomas Heemskirk on the way to a 6-1 defeat of the St. Charles Chill Friday evening.

The Mallards pulled away will three third period man advantage goals.  Quad City was already on top 3-1 before Mike Hellyer buried a rebound at 11:50 of the third.  The Mallards produced a further pair of rapid-fire goals after a series of late St. Charles penalties provided Quad City with an extended two-man advantage.  Mike Monfredo one-timed the fifth Mallard goal home with just 51 seconds remaining.  A mere 25 seconds later Jeff Lee capped off the Mallard win from the doorstep.  Benjamin Dieude-Fauvel assisted on each of the Mallards' third period goals.

The Mallard' late flourish was built on momentum they had grabbed in the second period.  Quad City scored twice in just under two minutes in the second to stretch what had been a 1-0 lead to 3-0.  At 5:41 of the middle frame, the Mallards were up 5-on-3 when Gergo Nagy's drive from the high slot doubled the gap.  Vladimir Nikiforov- who also had an assist- extended the margin to three goals from point-blank range at 7:38.  Chad Costello's power play one timer got the Chill on the scoreboard for the first time at the 9:52 mark, but St. Charles would get no closer.

The Mallards never looked back after Nicholas Rioux opened the scoring just four minutes and eight seconds into the game with a wrist shot from the slot.

The Mallards return to action tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. on home ice against the Brampton Beast.  Fans who donate new, unwrapped toys at the iWireless Center tomorrow will receive a coupon good for $3 off the price of one ticket (for each toy donated) to tomorrow evening's game.  Donated toys will be distributed to area foster children by the Center for Youth and Family Solutions, which engages and serves children and families in need with dignity, compassion and respect by building upon individual and community strengths to resolve life challenges together.

Tickets for tomorrow night's tilt and all other Mallards regular season home games can be purchased at the iWireless Center ticket office, Ticketmaster outlets, through ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The ticket 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.

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are approaching their seventeenth season and their fourth in the Central Hockey League.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007 and in the International Hockey League in 2009-10.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The i wireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.com.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quadcitymallards. 

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04 Nov 2013

Quad City Federation of Labor Endorses Candidates for November 5th Election

By Tom Moritz

Davenport, Iowa - Quad City Federation of Labor has endorsed the following candidates for the November 5th, 2013, City Council Elections in Davenport, Blue Grass, and LeClaire.

Davenport: The Quad City Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, has endorsed Rick Dunn (UA 25 member) for 1st Ward; Carlton Wills (IBEW 145 President) for Davenport City Council 3rd Ward; Robby Ortiz for 4th Ward; Shelia Burrage (CWA 7110 member) for 5th Ward; Mike Matson (Davenport Education Association) for 7th Ward; Jamie Woods for 8th Ward; and Kevin Perkins for the At-large race. Dunn and Matson are running unopposed.

LeClaire: The Quad City Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, has endorsed Loren Long (USW 105 member) for at-large city council.

Blue Grass: The Quad City Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, has endorsed incumbent Mayor Brinson Kinzer (IBEW 145 member)

How you vote is a personal decision, but after careful consideration, the Quad City Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, has endorsed these candidates because we feel the best represent the interests of working people in Scott County.

Where more than 70% of voters turned out for the Presidential Election, sometimes as few as 10-20% turnout for City Elections. We feel strongly at Quad City Federation of Labor that people should exercise their right to vote in every election, and that it is at the local election where our vote and our voices can be stronger.

City officials determine when and where economic development occurs, and whether it will be awarded to companies that pay a fair wage to their workers. City officials also decide what sidewalk, sewer, and road repairs to prioritize, and what will be the working conditions for city workers. Therefore, it is incumbent upon Scott County residents to get involved so they may have a voice in those important local decisions. Your vote is your voice - please get out to vote on November 5th. For a list of polling locations, please visit the Scott County Auditor's website.

04 Nov 2013

Quad City Chapter IAAP offering a FREE Seminar

By Kat Riley

Quad City International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Presents a FREE Seminar on November 11, 2013

The Quad City International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will be presenting a FREE Seminar on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the WIU River Campus, 3300 River Drive in Moline, Illinois.  The speaker will be Dr. Ann Walsh, Professor of Management and Marketing at Western Illinois University and she will be presenting "Experiences with International Cultures".

Networking/Gathering begins at 5:30 PM, Dinner at 6:00 PM (reservation is required - meal cost is $8.00) and the speaker will begin at 6:30 PM. Following the presentation, a short chapter business meeting will be held.

To register, please contact Chris Brown by 11:00 AM by Friday, November 8, 2013 at 309.371.9587 or email her at MC-Brown@wiu.edu.

 

For more information, go to our website at www.iaap-quadcity.org/quadcity/meetingsevents. 

 

IAAP is the world's largest international association of administrative professionals. IAAP offers professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities for administrative professionals. IAAP is a non-profit, volunteer association.

Joining a professional organization demonstrates your commitment to your career. Work is most rewarding when we do it with enthusiasm and give it our best. Through IAAP you will gain knowledge, confidence and contacts that will help you advance professionally. IAAP works to build a professional image of administrative professionals in the workplace.

IAAP membership is open to all persons working in the administrative field, along with business educators, students, firms and educational institutions. There is no test of sponsorship required. Through IAAP qualified professionals can test for the certification rating, the benchmark of excellence in the administrative profession.

For more information please contact Kathy Riley at (309) 489-6122.

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04 Nov 2013

"RUSH: Clockwork Angels Tour" To Rock More Than 350 Select U.S. Cinemas Nov. 18

By Rick Martin
Experience Rush on the big screen as NCM Fathom Events and Rounder Records bring "RUSH: Clockwork Angels Tour" to more than 350 select cinemas nationwide on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7:00 p.m. local time. Join Rush's Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart for an epic concert experience, pre-recorded on their "Clockwork Angels Tour" in Dallas and Phoenix. The 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees perform classics such as "Tom Sawyer," "The Spirit of Radio," "2112" and many more. The event also features exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and a rare glimpse into the band's touring life.
"RUSH: Clockwork Angels Tour" will be presented at the following cinemas in your area on Monday, November 18:
Cinemark Davenport 18 with IMAX 3601 E 53Rd St Davenport IA 52807
Click here for a full list of participating theaters (subject to change).
Tickets are available now at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
04 Nov 2013

Final comprehensive BSE rule released

By Grassley Press

Friday, November 1, 2013

Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment after U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released a final comprehensive rule on bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).  The rule had been in the works for several years, but stalled within various agencies of the federal government.

During the delay in publishing a final rule, a number of countries placed non-science based restrictions on U.S. beef imports.  For example, some countries don't allow U.S. beef over 30 months old into their country.  Some of these nations use the fact that the United States had not formally adopted a comprehensive BSE rule to justify their own unfair trade barriers. In February 2012, Grassley led a bipartisan group of senators pressing the administration to issue the comprehensive BSE rule.

Here's Grassley's comment on the final rule.

"Beef producers have been waiting years for the Department of Agriculture to issue the BSE comprehensive rule.  By having this rule in place, the United States can now show leadership around the world and give the U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of Agriculture a stronger position to press other nations to follow the World Organization for Animal Health's guidelines and adopt science-based BSE policies.  When nations base their decisions on sound science, more markets will be expanded or opened to U.S. beef."

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