March 21, 2008
What are the colored squares or diamonds
on semi trailers? What does each one mean?
The are hazardous chemical signs, if there is an accident then
the hazmat team will know what is in the truck just by looking
at the placards. There are quite a few of them but the main solid
colors are:
Orange: Explosives
Red: Flammable Gases
Green: Non-Flammable Gases
White: Poison Gases
Yellow: Oxidizers
Full list here: http://www.fau.edu/divdept/envhs/DOT.html
What happened to Vinnie on Orange County
Choppers? Why did he leave?
We think that Vinnie is getting his own show coming up soon.
Vinnie has V-force customs along with Cody Connelly
http://www.vforcecustoms.com/
I have a new washer and dryer. It has adhesive
on the washer plexi-glas window from the sticker. My husband used
Goof Off to remove it and now it looks all hazy and scratched.
Is there anything that I can use to buff it out?
There is something that is used to clean the headlights on cars
that might be used.
Novus can be used on lexan windows.
plexus spray fills in the tiny scratches for a smooth finish
Mother's car products for buffing
There is an aquarium
product for polishing tanks that you can use:
I also have an adhesive problem, I got a
new windshield and they put tape on the paint, how do I remove
the adhesive without damaging the paint?
Goo Gone will work (the orange cleaner), don't use Goof Off though
because that is a paint thinner!
I want to get a new flatcreen TV, what should
I get LCD or plasma?
There are pros and cons to each type of TV:
Plasma can show a truer black
Plasmas have a better viewing angles than LCDs
LCDs consume less power than plasma screens (up to 30%)
LCDs have a longer lifespan than plasma screens
This article explains a bit more in detail: http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,240036500,00.htm
Why do the screens on old TV's kind of glow
for a while after you turn them off?
Phosphorus is what causes the glow on the old tube TVs. The TV
will glow either if you turn it of in a room with the lights off
or if the TV was not turned on but in a well lit room and then
you turn the lights off. It will glow for a while and gradually
fade.
I am engaged to be married in the fall but
I just received orders that I have to go to Iraq in a few months.
I need to know what I can do to speed it up. I need to find a
place in the next couple weeks where we can have a reception hall
hopefully by April 5th.
The Lodge in Bettendorf for the ceremony and reception
Check with the VFW
Tanglewood
Hills in Bettendorf has a chapel and reception hall
I have like 300 albums that I want to transfer
to CD, what is the best way to do this?
You can get a turntable that will plug directly into your computer
and has it's own software that will save your album.
$100 bucks used to get you one on QVC
Alto
Edge sells one
There are also companies out there that you can send your records
to and they will transfer them all for you.
March 14, 2008
You guys have been to so many concerts.
Who was the nicest backstage and who was a jerk?
Cheap Trick - Robin Xander did want to talk to anyone
Steven Tyler tried to pick up Bill's wife
Bruce Hornsby was the nicest person I met, great conversation
Greg - Brother Kane - really cool backstage, just hung out for
quite a while like old friends
Beth - Tim McGraw was so nice, took time to remember names, took
pictures
Vince Gill also great
Kenny Chesner was a big jerk
REO was awesome, really nice Kevin Cronan's mom & dad were
with him on the tour bus
Last week I was at a party, my wife wasn't
there but she knew what I did while I was there and I asked her
how and she answered "Savoir Faire is everywhere!" I
don't really care how she knew but now I'm really wondering what
the "Savoir Faire is everywhere" line is from?
It's from the old cartoon Klondike Cat, Savoir Faire was the
mouse (with a French accent) and and his catch phrase was "Savoir
Faire is everywhere!"
I recently got some new jeans and have only
worn them a few times. After the last time I washed and dryed
them I found found a stain. It's already been set so is there
anything I can use to remove the stain? It's like grease or oil.
A few things to try are:
Dawn Dishwashing liquid
OxyClean
Resolve Foaming Carpet Cleaner
Spot Shot
Simple Green
Dwyer, you mentioned a bad experience with
Gregg Allman?
For a birthday present a co-worker got me tickets for the concert
and backstage. I got to see them play, 2 hours it was awesome.
I was backstage waiting to meet Gregg Allman with my wife, so
excited so he comes out of this backstage area to have a cigarette
so I go over to him and pour out my heart about his musical accomplishments
and after I'm done he just kind of stares at me and says "ah...
that's great but I don't even know you, I think I know that guy
though" points at someone across the room and just walks
away.
I was watching this movie and someone in
it was killed and they said something about that now you've opened
Pandora's Box. I've heard this a couple times before but I just
don't know what it means.
It's part of Greek Mythology and basically it means that you
have unleased all kinds of evil. A detailed description of the
myth is here: http://www.pantheon.org/articles/p/pandora.html
How much is that Penthouse magaine with
Vanessa Williams worth?
It's worth a lot but you CAN NOT sell it! The Penthouse Pet for
that month is Traci Lords and she was 17 years old so it's considered
child porn and is illegal to sell.
What type of vacuum did that kid with the
huge vacuum colelction say his favorite vacuum was?
Riccar was the brand. A model that he mentions is the Brilliance:
http://tacony.typepad.com/blog/2006/10/priceless_publi.html
March 7, 2008
The other week you had played David Bowie's
Changes but it was all the candidates saying change or something.
What was that from?
It was a montage that was made and you can find it on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gEaS-K3j3M8
You had a car that went like 240 mph in
a video, what kind of a car was it?
A Bugatti and we still have it on our site: http://www.2dorks.com/video/20070615-bugatti.shtml
The stereo in my car lists the name and
artist of the song playing but only on certain stations. What
is this and why do some have it and some don't?
It's a certain extra broadcasting that some stations put out
but only certain stereos can receive it. Our station does not
have it.
How many gallons are in a full sized keg?
15.5 gallons in a keg
How do you shut of the door chime in a 1999
Suburban? It's driving me nuts!
Check underneath the dash to the right of the steering column
and above your gas pedal, there is a little module up there that
you can unplug.
What would be worth more money 50 pounds
of quarters or 50 pounds of dimes?
Trick question, they are both almost exactly $1,000 each. A quarter
weighs 2.5 times as much as a dime and since the value is also
2.5 times as much, 50 pounds of either is the same amount.
I am watching the weather channel and it
has those weekend getaway listings and one shows Seven Oaks Iowa.
I looked all over the map and can't figure out where this town
is?
It's not a town, it's actually a ski resort in Boone which is
near Ames, IA
www.sevenoaksrec.com
When does the new season of Rescue Me on
FX start again?
They are starting filming right now and most likely new episodes
will start airring July 1st, 2008. This could change though so
no guarantees.
What is the theme song for the Greatest
American Hero show from the 80's?
Believe It Or Not, performed by Joey Scarbury
Watch the intro on YouTube http://youtube.com/watch?v=e9Q3orQhEcA
February 29, 2008
A question for Corpsman Dave, how would
someone locate a retired vet?
www.usveterans.com/FindVet.html
www.reunion.com
www.military.com
has a unit page that you can search
If you are not looking for a specific vet try your local VFW?
There is a book on Amazon "How
to locate anyone who is or has been in the military"
Do you know where you are jumping in the
River for the eDive today?
3624 46th Ave in Rock Island
I have been wondering why it is you can go to a grocery store
and buy separate boxes of plastic spoons and forks but the only
way to get plastic knives is to buy the set of forks, spoons,
and knives?
You can get knives by themselves. Some grocery stores don't carry
the knives by themselves but if you stop by TPC or a party supply
store they will have the knives in their own packages.
Where can I get a statue of the Blue Brother's
sitting on a bench?
Z Statue has them at just over $1,000 for the pair:
http://www.zstatue.com/pd_blues_brothers_sitting.cfm
What is the name of the cold medicine that
Bill always talks about and where do you get it?
Emergen-C and Zicam are what he takes the most you have to take
them right when you very first start feeling sick for them to
work. They are sold pretty much everywhere.
I am a senior this year and I want to hear
some ideas of other pranks that have been pulled.
The best one we know of is a group of kids that disassembled
an entire car and then re-assembled it inside the teachers' lounge.
Get 27 chickens and number them 1-30 but leave out a few numbers
in between and release them inside the school. They will round
them up and see the numbers and be searching for the missing numbers
the rest of the day.
Each day at lunch take a piece of silverware home with you. On
the last day of school bring it all back in and dump them in the
pool
Roundup is not recommended, you may end up having to pay fines
and re-sod the field!
Go to www.prankified.com
for more ideas
Earlier in the week we heard you talking
about cleaning your flatscreen TV or laptop. What ended up to
be the best way?
First read your owners manual for any cleaning instructions.
3M makes Scotchbright cleaning clothes that you can use but if
you want to save some money and use what you have at home here
is something to clean your LCD screen:
In a small mist bottle mix a 50/50 solution of Isopropyl alcohol
and distilled water (NOT tap water). Spray the mist onto a clean
soft piece of cotton (part of an old t-shirt works fine) and then
wipe your screen (turn it off first) down gently from top to bottom.
Let dry for a few minutes before turning on the screen again and
you're good to go!
I was wondering why snow is white? When
you freeze water it is clear so why does it turn white when it
falls as snow?
Basically the crystals in the snow reflect the sun's light which
is white so the snow looks white. Here are a couple pages that
explain it in detail:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/question524.htm
http://www.discovery.com/area/skinnyon/skinnyon971003/skinnyon.html
You were talking about cold medicine and
it got me thinking about the Simpsons and the Flaming Moe drink.
What are the ingredients to make that?
1 oz Brandy
1/2 oz Blackberry Liqueur
1 oz Creme de Menthe
1 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Sloe Gin
2 tbsp Grape Cough Syrup
February 15, 2008
Why do most TV talk show hosts use light
blue colored note cards or paper for their on-camera notes?
Light blue is the least noticable, white reflects too much light
and also messes with the white balance on the cameras
Since you guys have recently had the chance
to fire some weapons, I was wondering that if you were in that
lecture hall at NIU and were carrying a concealed weapon, would
you (could you) have minimized what this person did. I know this
is a little deep for your show, but after reading some of the
comments after some of the online stories, the old debate about
gun control is taking center stage again. I would like to think
that if I were in that situation and had the oppurtunity to do
something, I would.
Based on our recent chance to use those exact firearms there
is proof that neither of us would have been able to aim well enought
to do much good. We might have been a good distraction though!
I lost a filling and can't get into the
dentist right away but it hurts!! Is there anything I can put
in it to stop the pain until I can get it refilled?
DentTemp is a filler that is sold in the toothpaste aisle for
about $4. It will fill temporarily to help ease the pain and the
dentist can stll remove it when you go in.
What is Mr. Miyagi's first name?
His full name is Mr. Kesuke Miyagi
Where online can I watch old fights? I try
to watch them all but I've missed a couple and woud like to see
them. I don't have the internet.
Well, the internet is going to be your best bet. You could go
to the library and use the free internet there or go to a friends
house.
Is it true that a lawyer can only deal
with the executors of a will and not the heirs even if they are
mentioned in the will. Can heirs contact the lawyer for the estate?
It's been over a year and the executor is saying that the lawyer
is not getting back to them.
Well, we're not professionals but for something like this you
probably need to get your own lawyer and have that lawyer contact
the lawyer for the estate.
February 8, 2008
How do they change the numbers on the PowerBall
billboards?
Some of them are digital and can be changed by remote, others
still have to be changed manually.
Can you get your braces locked if two people
with braces kiss? They show it in funny movies and stuff but can
it actually happen?
Yes, you can get hooked together but you usually don't get as
stuck as in the movies.
Where in the US can you ride in a fighter
jet and how much would it cost?
Air Combat
USA has a Chicago location
Incredible
Adventures is in Florida if you're gonna be down south
I am trying to clean some kitchen chairs,
they are upholstered chairs from a hotel. I've tried several things
so far but nothing is getting the stains out.
Spot Shot (blue & orange can), use carefully though, don't
leave on too long
Resolve (carpet cleaner) also works well, rinse very good with
water
Car detail shops use OxyClean with super hot water, you could
try that or you could just take them to a detail shop if they
are good chairs and worth putting out some money to get them clean.
Car washes like Water Park that have a detail shop would be someplace
to call
You were talking to the Duct Tape Guys this
morning and you said something about putting duct tape on warts
to get rid of them.
We've never actually done it but there have been stories about
it:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/10/14/health/main525523.shtml
When Bill was a kid his mom crushed Asprin and mixed it with Castor
Oil, then applied it to the wart and covered it with a bandaid.
This worked but you have to do it everyday.
I heard you mention that Bon Jovi and Daughtry
will be in a concert together coming up soon, when is it?
It will be April 20th in Des Moines at the Wells Fargo Arena.
I went to the Iowa Wisconsin game and I
was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about that huge
light that flashes at random times during the game.
The official photographer for the game is connected to a giant
strobe so each time he takes a shot the light flashes over the
entire arena.
Last week on House MD at the end of the
show they played Honky Tonk Woman, it was an old blues version
though, who was it by?
Taj Mahal did the Rolling Stones cover that was played on House
MD, you can listen
to it on YouTube.
How close do you have to be to a bullet
to hear the whiz as it passes by?
Very close, you've got to be within about 6 feet to hear it.
Why aren't all power lines buried underground?
We live out away from town and we lose power everytime there is
a storm.
Costs involved in repair is higher for buried lines and transformers
only last about half the time if buried.
Is there a hotel in the Peoria area that
is similar to the Grand Harbor Resort which is in Dubuque?
No one could tell us about any directly in Peoria but here are
a couple that are in Illinois:
Grizzly Jack's
Grand Bear Lodge is in Utica, IL (Starved Rock)
Coco
Key in Rockford and Chicago
Did Beth have her videos done by that guy
in Cedar Rapids over Christmas? If so, how did they turn out?
She took them to someone local to who said they could do it by
Christmas and they STILL have them. Maybe she'll have them in
time for her dad's birthday in April....
February 1, 2008
My ex-boyfriend bought me an iPod while
we are dating and now since we broke up I don't have access to
my files which were on his computer. How do I get access to all
my songs and my account?
When you setup your iPod on your computer be sure to set it to
manually synchronize. If you have it set to auto-synch it will
remove them from your iPod since they aren't in your library yet.
When you setup your iTunes (if you have the username and password
for your old account) it will ask you if you want to transfer
your information to the new computer. It should transfer everything
into your library from your account.
If you want to back up the files on your iPod before your try
the set up you can use a program calledPod
Player to extract your songs from your iPod
I was thinking about going over to Iraq
and driving an 18 wheeler and I was wondering about Corpsman Dave's
opinion on that. They pay you some pretty good money to do it
and that's something my family could really use right now.
If the extra money is worth your life then go for it. They don't
give you the money up front so be sure your family is going to
be able to live without a paycheck for a little while. Also, make
totally sure that your family gets the money if you were to die
while over there. Read over any and all paperwork carefully.
January 25, 2008
Could you ask Corpsman Dave if it's true
that during basic training he only gets a total of 5 rounds of
ammo for the entire basic training to use with a M16. (Because
of budget constraints) That's what I heard about the Navy, anyway.
They gave him a week's training on M16's and he got about 10
rounds.
What is the tax break they've been talking
about?
Single if you make $75,000 or less you get $600
Married if you make $150,000 or less you get $1,200
You get $300 for each child
Check are expected to be sent out in May and June of this year.
Do you have to pay taxes next year on the
tax break they are giving us this year?
You'll probably have to declare it as income next year. Still
it's free money.
The roads in town are concrete but with
pot holes why do they fill them with asphalt?
Winter answer: It's warm when they patch it and it bonds as it
cures
Summer answer: It's just cheaper
It is done to bond the surface of the road so that water doesn't
get under the cement. Concrete takes approximately 28 days to
dry completely. There is a product (much more expensive and not
used for small patches) that will dry within 5 hours and it is
used in large area like if a water main breaks one day, the road
gets torn up and then the next day the road is fixed and open.
I'm trying to download music and I was
wondering if there is any sites out there that are still free?
We got a lot of suggestions from listeners all listed below.
First off be sure you have anti-virus software installed and that
you scan downloaded items before playing/watching them.
www.limewire.com
www.bittorrentz.com
www.frostwire.com
www.projectplaylist.com
www.utorrent.com
www.blubster.com
www.bearshare.com
www.thepiratebay.org
(site based in Sweden, were pirated music is legal)
December 14, 2007
I live in west central IL and every time
I try to pick up your statio I get a Christian station kind of
mixed in. What kind of an antenae booster can I get?
A Dipole antenae for about $2 at Radio Shack should boost it.
Or get a cheap transistor radio and use bateries instead of plugging
it in.
A couple weeks ago you were talking about
all the football teams wearing 21 on their helemts now the NE
Patriots had 91 on their helmets what is that?
The Patriots are wearing circular stickers on the backs of their
helmets with the number 91 on them, in honor of their teammate,
the late Marquise Hill.
Beth needs to transfer some old 8 mm film
to DVD for Christmas and it needs to be done quick, help!
Mike at Pro Video in Cedar Rapids IA 319-368-7779
December 7, 2007
Why do they put a deposit on pop but not
bottled water?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Container_deposit_legislation
Who sings that parody Christmas song Walking
'round in Women's Underwear?
Bob Rivers "Twisted Christmas"
Will Mark Perry of Iowa be allowed to wrestle
or not????
He is officially out! The reason why he has to stay out is that
his penalty was to miss the next meet, the previous meet got postponed.
How long would it take for a school of Piranhas
to strip a cow to the bone?
Most of what they eat is other fish's fins. It would take a huge
school of them to strip a cow...
I have a new car with a navigation system
and there is no way to chagne the time (2006 Chrysler 300 C) since
daylight savings I have been an hour off. Any ideas?
Reselect the time zone and it should reset to the correct time.
I am going to Mexico to be in a wedding
soon. Is there anything I need to know about what I can take?
Especially liquids, what's the rule on those?
This page shows the latest info on what you can take: www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/prohibited_and_permitted_items_10-24-07.pdf
My boss has a Japanese flag from world war
II with Japanese writing on it, where would you go to get that
translated?
Try any local university or college where they teach Japanese
and they should be able to translate it for you. Or online try
contacting:
http://www.translation-unlimited.com
You always hear that you are supposed to
drink 8-glasses of water per day. How come if you drink too much
water you can die from it?
If you drink too much water too fast you can get water intoxication
and hyponatremia. It throws off the balance and screws up your
cells, swelling of brain tissues can cause seizures, coma and
ultimately death unless things are put back in balance quickly.
More info:
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm
When the cops do a marjiuana bust what do
they do with all of the lights and all of that stuff that was
confiscated?
They auction off some of it, that can be used again for non-illegal
activites
In several of his movies Don Knotts says
"Why don't you run up an alley and holler fish!" What
does this mean?
It's an insult. According to a couple websites it t either means
"hush up" or that you are so dumb you could only be
good at selling fish in an alley.
In the movie National Lampoon's Christmas vacation what is the
gift that Clark leaves for his boss?
Coffee mug shaped like a boot? That's the best answer we got...
November 16, 2007
What happens to all the road kill after
they scrape it off the road?
It is either incinerated/cremated or taken to rendering plants.
A flag that is folded up during a funeral
ceremony for a veteran and given to the family is it wrong to
use that flag to fly for the 4th of July and then refold it.
They have the right to do anything they want with it and flying
it in respect of the fallen veteran is a nice tribute.
Why do the oil companies charge 9/10 of
a penny on each gallon of gas?
Basically they are making it cost as much as they can without
going to the next cent. Doesn't seem like much but it can add
up. Say gas is $3.02 & 9/10 and you buy a gallon, do you think
you are going to pay $3.02? Nope, since you can't pay with 10ths
of a cent it gets rounded up to the closest cent and you are charged
$3.03.
My husband's iPod went through the washing
machine. I found a site on the internet that says it can dry out
but it's been a month and we still can't it to turn on.
It's probably toast, you might be able to send it in to Apple
but I would call them first. A listener said to put it in a bag
with rice overnight and the rice will absorb the water, worked
for her but if it's already been a month you are probably out
of luck.
How come in some branches of the military
they wear the flag patch on the right arm and some on the left
arm?
Army is on the right arm, NASA and coastguard have it on the
left
http://www.marlowwhite.com/faq-why-is-the-flag-patch-reversed.html
Why are all the car dealerships closed
on Sunday, I mean you can look but you can't buy a car?
It is a Blue Law, more infor here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_law
Is there any place that will come and put
up my Christmas lights?
Kelly's Complete Home and Lawn Service in Davenport, IA 563-570-0703,
other garden centers probably offer the same service.
Why are the roofs of school buses painted
white now instead of yellow?
White is the most reflective color therefore the least hot in
the summer.
Can dogs get aids?
Yes: http://www.doctordog.com/DrdogNewsletter/ehrlichia.html
I have a 1997 Dodge Ram, can I burn E85
in it? Or is there a way to convert it to.
No, the motor has to be designed for it.
You said on the air that Beth got a brand
new car, what kind is it?
2008 Altima Coupe 2-door
We are going to Vegas, where can we go for
some "adult excitement"?
There is a club called The Beach, normal in the evening but by
the wee hours pretty much everyone is naked.
Anotehr suggestion is to go to The Schoolhouse and ask for "Peaches".
Dirty Lady Ranch 80 miles north of Vegas if you're into that
http://www.wedoitallvegas.com
has some links too.
You guys are always joking about Judge
Judy peeing on stuff, what started all of that?
It all started when we were reading the list of TV's Top Money
Earners and Judge Judy was #8 on the list. We talked about how
she has written a number of book and makes money from that as
well as TV and that one of her books is titled "Don't Pee
On My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining". All fine and innocent
banter right? But the same day we were also talking about Michael
Douglas being stung by a jellyfish on vacation and having his
5-year of son pee on his back where he got stung so of course
later in the morning we were talking about a problem and a listener
e-mailed and said we should have Judge Judy pee on it!
October 19, 2007
If you are driving and get pulled over
and are drinking a non-alcoholic beer can you get a ticket for
DUI or open container?
Yes, there is still a small amount of alcohol in NA beer (minors
can't buy it) so you can get a ticket for open container.
When is the Sonic on Elmore opening?
The sign out front says "Open Monday 2pm" at4740 Elmore
Avenue in Davenport. There is already one open by the Walmart
in west Davenport at 3345 West Kimberly. There will also be one
coming soon in Moline on Avenue of the Cities.
I have a situation that has really got me
fired up & want to find out more information about it. I work
with a girl that has a serious shopping/spending addiction and
she has told many employees that her plan is to max out all of
her credit cards & then file for bankruptcy. Now, this truly
ticks me off and I am wondering if she can really do this because
I thought it was much harder to file bankruptcy because of laws
changing. So, my first question is; is it possible for her to
do this ALSO is there a way to “turn her in” because
this is breaking the law, right? If she gets away with this I
may lose my mind, this has really got me riled up!!
The credit card part is fraud and purchasing all the items without
intent to pay for them is considered theft and is pre-meditated.
Over in Britain do the mail delivery people
sit on the opposite side of their vehicle (left side)?
Yes they do!
What is Elton John's song Benny and the
Jets about? Also who is Mandy in the song Mandy by Barry Manilow?
Benny and the Jets is a fictious rock band. Mandy is a dog.
What did Girls Gone Wild guy Joe Francis
do to get life in prison?
He's not in for life. He's in for tax evasion awaiting charges.
If you have a white tire on your bike and
you skid does it leave a mark?
It won't be black like a regular skid mark more like a dirty
white smudge if anything at all.
Short story: I smashed my friend's windshield
and I need to know how do I take the windshield out and replace
it? Long story: I saw two bugs doing it on my firend's windshield
and I thought they should get a room so I smashed them with my
fist.
Our best idea is to get it done professionally. If you rreally
want to give it a go yourself you need to use a piano wire. You
have to go around the whole gasket to release the windshield.
The hard part is to get it completely sealed when you get the
new windshield in so that it doesn't leak.
I live in Illinois, my daughter moved to
Iowa over the summer so that she could gain residancy staus to
get lower tuition?
Iowa admissions states that a student who moved to Iowa may be
eligible after 12 consecutive months.
I am trying to open a meat locker with my
father. Who can we talk to about writing a business plan to give
to the bank?
There are some great books by Matthew Lesko, I wouldn't recommend
buying them but maybe borrow them from the library. Call the Iowa
Department of Economic Development at 1-800-532-1216. There is
also a group called SCORE on both sides of the river that can
help you in opening a small business.
My young daughter has recently started having nightmares. She
also has an imaginary friend called Shadow who she plays with
during the day but she'll wake up at night and say that Shadow
hurt her. What should I do?
www.nightterrors.org
is a good resource to check out and you should really check with
your pediatrician as well. A caller said his son's doctor said
Let the child fall asleep and after about 2 hours wake them up
completely and then let them go back to sleep.
On the new show Carpoolers there is a black
character who I swear is the same guy who played Steve Urkel,
is it him?
Nope, it's Jerry Minor but they do look similar. Jaleel White
played Steve Urkel.
How do you get permant ink off of vinyl
or linoleum?
Baby wipes should do the trick, if not use Goo Gone. Mr. Clean
Magic Eraser also might do the trick.
I was wondering what is the easiest way
to wallpaper?
Use pre-pasted wallpaper with a small repetitive pattern.
I work for a corporation. They are fairly
strict about e-mails and what we "browse" on the internet.
We get 60 minutes a day to check stuff out. My first week here
I tried pulling up your website and this is what it says:
Access to this web page is restricted at this time.
Reason: The Internet category "Tasteless"
is filtered.
Try going to www.twodorks.com
instead
Are you guys having the wiener dog races
this year?
Yes! We will be doing this with the QC Flames and with the Rough
Riders in Cedar Rapids at an upcoming game near you!
September 28, 2007
How do you get cat pee out
of the uphostery of your vehicle? My cat was in the carrier and
it leaked outside of it right onto the seat.
We have a number of recommendations: Unrine
Off, Odoban, Nature's Miracle, clean it with lemon juice and
last get it steam cleaned
So, back to last week about the oil changes.
Do you go by the sticker that is put in your car? Or follow the
electronic one in the car that says you still have more oil life
left? Example was that according to the oil sticker, I have approximately
600 miles left on the oil change. My car says I still have 68%
oil life left before an oil change. I have always gone with the
3000 miles, but would like to know what others say!
If you have a newer car that's under warrenty it's best to follow
what the electrontic one says and take it in when it says that
it's time. With older cars generally 3,000 miles is a good rule
of thumb.
Do you know when Van Halen is coming to
the area?
Oct 16 & 18 they will be in Chicago (All State Arena 16th,
United Center 18th)
How do you get fingernail polish out of
your rug?
Three things to try: Spot Shot, Goo Gone or Opps! If your carpet
is dark you may want to try these in area that doesn't show (like
under a piece of furniture) to make sure it won't lighted the
carpet. Be sure to have a spary bottle of water or a wet rag to
rinse the carept after cleaning.
Every time I get a hangover my legs hurt
all the next day, why?
Alcohol will deplete you body of needed vitamins and nutrients.
Try some vitamin B6 or B12, drink lots of water and taking Pamperin
or Midol (seriously) will help.
Whatever happened to Klinger, why isn't
he on the show anymore?
He still helps out the show at times fo events but doesn't work
for the station any longer.
Beth, you're health nut. Can you tell me
what brand is the healthiest butter to buy?
No butter is the healthiest choice.
This may not be very PC but I was wondering
if midget babies are the same size as normal babies? I have seen
adults but never babies or children and just wondered about it.
They are normal sized until at least 6 months until up to about
2 years when their growth slows down.
I would like to know the proper way to store
record albums. I have some nice ones and I would like to keep
them in the best condition possible.
First take the plastic wrapper off (it can hold moisture). Don't
stack them, as that can leave impressions in the cardboard. Store
side-by-side, straight up and down. If they're already warped
you may want to check out this link:
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9782558-1.html
Why is Cedar Rapids called the City of 5
Seasons?
It's for the traditional four seasons and a "fifth season"
is "a time to enjoy" the other four. The symbol of the
five seasons is the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture in downtown
Cedar Rapids.
I have an old album by the Masked Maraudersfrom
1969, I've looked all over but there is no information on the
cover.... who was in the band?
It was supposed to be a supergroup made up of Bob Dylan, Mick
Jagger, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. In reality
it was a group of Berkley studio musicians. Snopes
has more information.
September 21, 2007
If I set my cruise control
to 75 will I really have gone 75 miles within an hour?
If not exctly 75 miles you'll be pretty darn close. There are
a few factors that will affect the actual such as tire pressure,
hills and valleys.
I have a question about AM radio waves,
why does the radio always cut out if you go under a bridge or
beneath an overpass?
They are a different frequency length that is blocked by solid
objects.
Are there any sites that list songs that
are used in TV shows?
www.tunefind.com
and http://imdb.com/Search/soundtracks
Where is the cheapest place to get your
oil changed in the area?
We had a lot of listeners call in but the cheapest ended up being
the $8.99 oil change at Maple Leaf in Geneseo
I was wondering if when you sell your house
if you have to disclose that you have spirits there. And I mean
ghosts, not alcohol.
No you do not have to.
Can I sue a collection agency that is trying
to collect money from me on a credit card that has been settled
and cancelled for 3.5 years?
Check with a lawyer as they will be able to tell you for free
or they may take your case.
How come you can't run cars off of propane?
They actually can, some buses run off of it. You can get a conversion
kit for your car. The hard part is finding a place that you can
fill your car with it.
September 14, 2007
I know you guys are world
class travellers... so what would be your fFavorite drink on a
cruise ship?
Try a Very Dangerous (vodka, tequila, gin, rum, cranberry) or
a Miami Vice (vodka, Pina Colada Mix, Daiquiri Mix)
Is there a law in Illinois about wearing
motorcycle helmets?
Not yet, but there has been alot of debate lately on this.
Why do black olives come in tin cans and
green olives come in glass jars?
Black olives, technically known as black ripe olives, come in
a can because we actually cook them in the can. Olives go in,
a brine or juice is added, cans are sealed and they then go into
a continuous cooker. Glass simply can't hold up to the intensity
of the cooking process. Green olives, meanwhile, are processed
differently — they're pasteurized but not cooked, then put
in jars with brine added.
Do you have any news about Dr. Demento,
I heard he was dead?
Nope, still alive! He's 66 years old.
Speaking of Dr. Demento who sang that Fish
Heads song?
It was Barnes & Barnes
Football quarterbacks, why do they have
the dot on their helmets?
The dot marks the ONLY helmet on the field with communications.
There is a barge with big white tank, what
the heck is in the tank? They even made a road out to it.
Several callers/e-mailers say it's a fueling station / potable
water
How old is Ozzy Osbourne? I heard that he
always says that he is like 6 years older than he actually is.
Ozzy was born in 1948.
We are going house hunting this weekend.
Do you have any pointers for things to look for?
Check the basement for water damage. Look at ceilings for stains.
Find out when the roof, furnace, air conditioning unit, etc were
replaced. Check out the neighbors and the area (barking dogs).
Put an offer on it but make the offer pending a whole house inspection
September 7, 2007
There are certain songs that
my iPod won't play. It just skips right over. I can see it and
listen to it on iTunes through my computer but on my iPod it is
there and it just skips it.
Yes, I have had this happen. If the song is pirated it wll probably
not recognize it. Also, make sure the song is checked. Also you
may have moved it on your computer and the file path won't be
recognized.
Since you already have streaming audio over
the internet, could you not set up a web cam and have streaming
video. Your listeners would enjoy seeing how well you're dressed
each day. Especially Dwyer, who is recognized as a fashion trend
setter.
It's a bit expensive to have streaming audio and streaming video
would take up even more space/bandwith plus it's just us sitting
here with a stack of paper and our computers so after about 3
minutes you'd be bored.
Whatever happened to Ralph who used to work
on the show?
He's married and they have two kids now. He used to manage an
electronics store but we think he now works for the yellow pages
or one of those directories.
What song plays on the baby grand piano
at the House On The Rock?
Hungarian Rhapsody #2
Does it still take a long time to get
your passport?
Yes! Apply early as they still seem to have quite a backlog.
If you pay the postal service you can pay at the post office to
expedite it, a listener just got his back in a week and a half.
I have some baseball sets from McDonald's
that they put out a couple years ago. I was wondering if they
have any value. It was everytime that Mark McGuire made a record
they offered them.
Check eBay to see if anyone is buying them. Dwyer said the autographed
balls are going for about $7 right now.
I was wondering if there is anyplace that
still sells soda in glass bottles? I mean like Coke or Pepsi not
the little know brands.
Mexican store sometimes sell Pepsi and Coke in glass bottle but
it's from Mexico so there will be a bit of a different taste.
Try these sites:
www. Sodapopstop.com
or www.Sodajerks.com
August 31, 2007
Did that guy in the motorhome
who was looking for his lost cat ever find it?
Not that we know of. According to the news he has gone home.
How do you clean a canvas boat cover?
Here is an article that shouldl help you get it clean:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Cleaning-Canvas-Tops-on-Boats&id=27285
What was the TV back in the 80's that starred
Ernie Reyes Jr.?
It was Sidekicks (1986) and it ran for only one season.
I was driving home yesterday from Amboy,
IL to Morrison, IL and on route 30 from highway 52 west towards
I-88 I was behind a wide load that had to be 100 to 120 ft long.
I bet the truck and trailer had about 12-16 axles it had a blocker
truck ahead and behind it. We stopped at every bridge so that
only this truck would be on the bridge. I did get a chance to
drive by it as it sat on the on ramp to I-88 heading westbound.
The item that was on the trailer looked like a tank, but with
no gun, tracks, or canopy. I have no idea what it was. Can you
tell me?
It was the top of a cooling tower that's going to southern Illinois.
A listener actually stopped and talked to the trucker when he
was stopped.
I need some movie recommendations for the
long weekend, do you guys have any favorites?
Bill - This Is Spinal Tap
Greg - The Saw series
Beth - Bourne movies
Sultan - Bubba Ho-tep or The Last Dragon
I have a question about the Turkey River.
I was wondering what are those floating numbers in the water?
You see them every so often but they are only visible when you
are in the water.
Michaels thinks they may be like the mile markers you see on
the highway so that you can reference them if you get in trouble.
This page may be a bit more helpful though: http://www.lcra.org/water/safety/boating/markers.html
I was told that if a major league pitcher
throws a no-hitter they are automaticaly entered into the hall
of fame.
You have to be voted into the hall of fame by your peers, you
don't just get in automatically. No matter what you accomplish
on the field you still have to be voted in. If you throw a perfect
game, you actually do get into the hall of fame. You are not technically
voted in but your name goes on the list of perfect games.
Why do I get a pack of hot dogs in a pack
of 10 and then they only sell buns in a bag of 8?
For buns it is mostly because bakers prefer dozens or mulitples
of three and four. Hot dogs are normally sold in a 16 ounce package
which equals 10 normal dogs OR 8 jumbo dogs.
I was wondering, how hard is it to be a
DJ? It sounds like you guys have a blast everyday. Do you have
to have a lot of experience or schooling to be a DJ?
Days like today... a chimp could do our job. 90% of the time,
you're right...it's a blast. Other days, it's a struggle: no callers,
no funny news stories, guests cancel, equipment breaks, etc. and
we still have to try to have fun. But, we did go to college and
have been doing this for almost 20 years. It helps that we were
trouble makers all our lives, too!
I was wondering if there is something in
keg beer that causes headaches. My friend and I have a running
argument about this 'cause it seems like you can drink the same
amount of keg beer as bottle/can beer and you wake up with a headache.
We talked about this several years ago but we must have been
drunk at the time 'cause we can't remember. Listeners have a couple
ideas, one called in and told us that it's the CO2 from the keg.
Another listener says that keg beer is not pasturized like the
bottled beer. The bottled beer is pasteurized to increase shelf
life for the beer. The gates aren't big enough to pasteurize the
kegs which is also why they have a shorter shelf life.
August 24, 2007
What is the restuarant that
you guys always go to up near Chicago?
Jim & Pete's in Elmwood Park
www.jimandpetes.com
Where near there can I find a good cannolli? I NEED a decent Italian
bakery.
Turano's in Chicago (Berwyn) www.turanobakery.com
Locally try: Antonella's Ristorante & Pizza 112 W 3rd St,
Davenport, IA
What is the pizza joint in Chicogo where
you can draw on the walls?
Geno's East Pizza
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL
www.ginoseast.com
Why is it illegal to kill bats?
It's more to actually protect you than the bats, they carry disease
a lot of disease and in trying to catch or kill one yourself you
have a much better chance of getting bit or scratched than having
a professsional do it. Which leads us to our next question...
Another listener wrote in that they are
getting bats in their house. They have gotten 3 so far this summer.
How do you get rid of them, is there a trap or a repellent of
some kind?
There are licensed professionals that will bat proof your house,
or trap them. Bats can get in through a hole that's about 3/8,
as long as they can fit their head in then they can fit the rest
of their body.
Does the character on the Simpson's who
has the comic book store have an actual name? Not the person who
does the voice, but the actual character name on the show.
Jeff Albertson is the name of "Comic Book Guy" who
is voiced by Hank Azaria.
I'm helping with a wedding in 2 weeks and
they are doing a bit of a semi theme... the groom is a trucker
and they are leaving the church in his semi, anyway can you think
of a "trucker" song that could be playing in the background
while the DJ /Band announces the wedding party at the start of
the reception?? Thanks for any suggestions!
Eastbound and Down - Jerry Reed
Convoy - CW McCall
King of the Road - Roger Miller
18 Wheels on a Big Rig - Trout Fishing In America
On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
Trucker Hat - Bowling For Soup
Driving My Life Away - Eddie Rabbit
6 Days On The Road - Dave Dudley / Sawyer Brown
Truck Driving Man - Dave Dudley
Theme Song to BJ & The Bear
Truckin' - The Grateful Dead
Space Truckin' - Deep Purple
I am trying to find out the name of a movie
I remember watching when I was younger. It was about a young boy
that ran away from home with his pet raccoon and he ends up living
out in the woods near a pond in a hallow tree. I remember the
boy ends up building a chimney out of clay that he gathered. The
boy would also frequent the library and read up on survival tips
and ends up catching and training a Perigan Falcon to help him
get food. I remember he befriends the librarian and another man
he met in the woods. Any ideas on what the movie is and if its
available on DVD?
Beth had this movie when she was a kid, it's called My Side Of
The Mountain. The DVD costs $10 on Amazon.
August 17, 2007
Why do they call ears of corn
"ears" of corn?
"Ear" in the context of corn goes all the way back
to Gothic ahs (which had the same meaning as Latin acus) 'husk
of corn'. It has meant, in Old English since c. 800, 'a spike
or head of corn, wheat, etc.'. It is the part of this cereal plant
which contains the flowers, grains, or seeds. Since 1622, "ear"
has also meant 'a head of maize'. There is no connection to "ear"
as the organ of hearing.
Is the One Club golf tournament you are
putting on preferred ball?
Nope, it will be preferred shot, preferred ball would take to
long.
Why does the passenger side mirror have
the writing on it "Objects in mirror may be closer than they
appear" but the driver's side does not?
The driver's side mirror is standard, the passenger side is convex.
The different types of mirrors make up for the difference in distance
between the driver and the mirror. The convex mirror compresses
the image, so that you have a wider range of vision. The convex
mirror isn't necessary on the driver's side, because since you
are closer to that mirror, you already have that wider range of
vision with the standard mirror.
I have a picture from a magazine that I
would love to get in poster size. I took it t Kinko's and to Staple's
but they said they couldn't make a copy of it since it was a copyrighted
picture. If I take a picture of this image and take it to get
enlarged is it still copyrighted or can I get a poster made of
it?
No, it is still the same image and it is still copyrighted. You
have to get permission in order to reproduce it in any way.
Why are manhole covers not put in the center
of the lane so that you can stradle them with your car tires?
Some are so bumpy and it drives me nuts!
They put it closer to the edge of the road so that they have
to remove the least amount of road if repairs are needed.
I paid off my house but I didn't really
get any type of paperwork or release. What am I supposed to have
to prove that I own it?
When you make your final payment on your mortgage, the bank or
mortgage
company will issue a "Release of Mortgage". This gets
recorded at the County Recorder's Office, then generally returned
to the bank or mortgage company. The caller can obtain a copy
of the originally recorded deed to the property at the County
Court House where the property is located.
Will you guys ever be doing another White
Castle Slider Run?
It's on the back burner for now. The person who used to help
us with this is no longer with White Castle and there are new
regulations.
Is there an age that you can legally leave
your child home alone?
You can take a babysitting class at age 10 but you can't get
your certificate until age 11.
Are you going to be affiliated with the
hockey team at the i wireless Center - even though they aren't
the Mallards anymore?
Yes, and we've confirmed that we can still shoot t-shirts into
the crowd!
August 3, 2007
Of all the candidates running
for the presidency, who do you guys and Beth support?
Beth - still deciding (independent)
Michaels - Mitt Romney
Dwyer - John McCain
I had Landshark Beer down at Cabo Wabo,
where locally can I get this?
Closest place that sells it is about an hour away in DePue,
Illinois. They have a locator on their site: www.landsharklager.com
I am looking for a salon or spa that does
a Brazillian bikini wax. Can any listeners suggest a good place
to go?
Paula at City Look at Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids, IA
Serenity Salon & Day Spa in Moline, IL offers it in the Quad
Cities
Diane at Trends in Iowa City, IA
Helene at Judy’s Barber Styling in Bettendorf, IA (Cumberland
Square)
I have some of the Marilyn Monroe wine bottles,
any idea what they are worth and how to go about selling them?
eBay is going to be your best bet for a high price but if they
are not going very high then we'd say just hang on to them until
the prices go up
Is there a certain way to tie a toga? Help!
www.tieatoga.com
www.party-oz.com.au/party.php?id=2778
July 27, 2007
Where can you take part in
the old timers wrestling?
Sherrard, IL high school – check with Jeff Garrett
Where can you get a water balloon sling
shot?
Check at the same place you purchase pools – also at Ted’s
Boatarama in Rock Island, IL
What do I do on short notice for a bachelorette
party?
Make a scavenger hunt for the girls… the list is located
on the website under recent junk – at the bottom of the
page – it is called the bachelorette scavenger hunt
How did diesel fuel get in the premium pump?
We were riding and put premium gas in but it was actually
diesel.
You might want to put an ad in a local paper requesting other
people who had a similar incident in that town.
Where can I sell the toolboxes for my
Snapon sets?
You can list it on eBay or can sell it back to Snapon. Also, try
an auction house.
Why do they call an easy fly ball a can
of corn?
It is an easy catch – comes from the old days when a can
of corn was knocked down off of a shelf – easy catch
Where do I get a used xbox 360?
Video games etc. is right next to Kmart and the other is right
next to Westdale Mall in cedar rapids.
July 20, 2007
Why do I keep hearing “Two
Dorks Radio Network?” I know nothing about broadcasting,
but does “Two Dorks Radio Network” mean that you are
the radio equivalent of syndicated or incorporated?
We are syndicated now since we are on in the Quad Cities and
Cedar Rapids. The Two Dorks Radio Network is a transitional element
for us so that when we go to the break on either station you are
not hearing Dwyer and Michaels two times in a row.
I am flying to Florida in a week. I should
have researched this sooner, but I get really nervous and have
a lot of anxiety about flying. Is there an over-the-counter drug
I can take to relax me or something else I can do? What about
calling my doctor for a prescription? Does Dramamine have the
calming effect? I just don't know what to do. I know I am going
to freak out when I step on that plane. It always happens. PLEASE
HELP!
Beth says she also has a little anxiety about flying but she
tries to have things to do for the whole flight. Whether it is
reading, puzzle books or writing a lettter, having something to
keep busy helps you not to focus on whatever makes you nervous
during the flight. Michaels' neighbor also called in and mentioned
Rescue Remedy which is a natural product that helps to calm you.
www.rescueremedy.com
Another suggestion is to get an anti-anxiety medication like Xanax
from your doctor.
My Grandmother used to have a Mills slot
machine and when she passed someone else in the family got it.
I want to get the same one for my mom and I want to get one like
it that is an actual antique, not a repro. Where is a reputable
place that I can contact to try to get one?
www.nationsattic.com
Why does corn have to be detasseled? What
does it do to the corn?
Seed corn is the type of corn that is detasseled. The detassleing
is done to sterilize the female plants so the male plants (the
non-detassled) can pollinate them. It is only done in fields that
they are planning on using for next years seed. It is not done
on corn that will be sent to the market.
June 29, 2007
Behind the new police station
in Cedar Rapids there is a huge mound of trash, what's going on?
The mound of trash is not connected in any way to the police
station.
We are having a car wash and we wanted to
play the song Car Wash, can you tell us who sings it?
Rose Royce is the one who sings it.
Why are barns usually painted red? And also
what is that circle pattern that you see on some of them mean?
Back in the day they used rust to color the paint because it
was readily available to farmers. Wealthy farmers are said to
have died the paint with blood from recent slaughters. The circles
are a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition for luck
Why do football players wear something that
looks like tape or tight sweat bands up around the bottom of their
biceps, just above the elbow???
There is a tendon in your arm there so the band is for protection.
Have you guys seen where there is a pair
of shoes are tied together with their laces and thrown up over
a telephone wire? Does this mean something about gangs or drugs
or why do people do it?
There seem to be quite a number of ideas about what this means
and each listener had a different meaning for it as well. Here's
a couple links with all the different meanings:
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_274.html
http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/sneakers.htm
June 22, 2007
Is there a special reason
for using the number 21 in the 21 gun salute?
http://www.army.mil/CMH/faq/salute.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21-gun_salute
http://www.snopes.com/military/21gun.asp
Why can't you say the s-word on the radio?
The FCC regulates which words are *acceptable* and if we don't
follow the rules we can get fined.
What band has been together the longest
with the same original members?
U2 and Aerosmith were in the running but we think that ZZ Top
is probably the winner.
I've got a 1955 Olds that I need new floor
mats for, the all rubber ones, where should I call?
Here's a couple places to start:
Stock Interiors in South Carolina: www.stockinteriors.com
Duffy's in Cedar Rapids might have it: www.duffys.com
What is the shelf life for tap water?
For regular tap water it's about 6 months. Bottled water does
not technically have a shelf life but it is usually dated for
2 years for stock rotation. More information about water can be
found here: www.finewaters.com
When you buy gas the actual gas does not
cost as much as is listed at the pump... Where does the extra
money go?
CNN breaks it down for you in this
article.
What are those balls for that you see on
power lines?
They are in place for air planes so that they do not fly into
the wires.
Where or when can I find a station for E85
fuel? There is only one station that I know of in the area so
far.
There aren't many in the area yet but this
site will show you the locations.
Has there been any information released
on Zach De La Rochas solo album (the former Rage Against the Machine
lead singer). I heard about it shortly after they broke up, then
nothing. What is up with it?
They are back together now and the solo album never got produced.
You can find some footage on YouTube.
June 15, 2007
What is being built on the
corner of 53rd and Elmore (in front of Quad Cities Suzuki)? Is
that where the new Sonic is going?
Yes! No opening date for that one yet but there is also one going
up by the Wal-Mart on West Kimberly which will open in the middle
of July.
Who played bass in The Doors?
Ray Manzarek
Where can I find old QC Mallards memorabillia?
They used to have The Mallards Nest at the Mark but that's probably
all QC Flame merch now. Our best idea would be eBay or local thrift
stores. Maybe even put a wanted ad in the paper or in the local
online classified.
I was wondering if anyone can tell me how
I can establish a "quiet zone" in my small town of 500.
A train goes through my town and sounds the horn all the way through
it at all hours of the day. I lived in WI and the whole city of
La Crosse has a quiet zone established. I was wondering if anyone
in Iowa has done this or what I need do to get it started. We
already have auto crossing gates at all intersections with lights
and sound.
Go to the city council and ask. Since you have the crossing gates
and lights already there should be no reason for horns to be used.
During the winter we used our fireplace
and now I have about a half garbage can full of ash. Can I use
this in my garden?
Yes you can, but use it sparingly though as it is very alkaline
(high pH) and adding large amounts to the soil can be harmful
rather than helpful. This
link has some great information. Also, depending on what type
of plants or veggies you have in your garden, be sure to check
if any of them are especially acid or alkaline loving.
I was wondering how I should go about getting
into radio?
Find a local radio talk show and start calling in with good information.
Be someone who adds to the show on a regular basis (don't call
every day and become a pain though). If they like you then start
bugging the program director and maybe you can try for an internship.
Another option with the internet you can start up your own broadcast
and get a following that way.
I am repainting my house and we have wood
siding. What's the best way to repaint?
Use oil based primer but wait at least a day after you pressure
wash it so that it has time to dry properly. If you have any nicks
or chunks in the wood you can use bondo (yes, the same stuff that's
used on cars) to smooth things out.
http://paintingyourhouse.info/exterior_paint.htm
Another caller recommended spray-on vinyl but apparently it's
not the easiest thing to accomplish.
Did they open that vault in Tulsa? Sorry
if you already talked about this, I just turned the radio on this
morning and remember today is the day you talked about several
weeks ago.
The vault was opened today (June 15th). You can find out more
about the whole festival in Tulsa here: http://www.buriedcar.com
June 8, 2007
Is there a place in the area
that removes trees (I have 3 walnut) for free in return for keeping
all of the wood?
River City Hardwoods will (hopefully) come and buy them from
you.
2310 Hwy. 61, Muscatine, IA (563) 263-3998
Other ideas: Put an add in the paper, or your local online Freecycle
group, many people will come and cut down the tree if they can
have the wood free for their work. Also, if they are near overhead
power lines, or if the roots are getting into the sewer then your
city or power company may remove it for free.
I had a question regarding the passport
issue I heard on the news last night. I didn't know if you two
had any information. It was about not need a passport to go to
Mexico or Canada. That they were putting a 6 month suspension
on that. Do you know anything about this? When does it start and who will qualify?
If you applied before June 8th but have not yet received your
passport you can stll cross the border (Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean
and Bermuda) through Sept 30th by air if you show photo ID and
official proof of application.
Do worms get dizzy?
We think they must not since they do not have ears and the balance
tubes in your ears are what can make you dizzy.
Why doesn’t Bill just quit your whining
about how you can’t get into myspace, and CREATE A NEW PAGE!!!
Let the old one go! Why won’t he do this? Why? I’ll
tell you – He’s LAZY! Or he just likes playing the
“computer illiterate” of the group… C’mon,
STEP UP!!!!
Bill says to "Mind your own BUSINESS!"
We were drinking tequila last night and
we noticed that they didn't have the calories listed. How can
we keep to our diet if we don't know the calories?
A shot of tequila is about 115 calories, a better idea is a shot
of 80 proof vodka which is only about 65 calories. Check this
site : Alcohol
Calorie Calculator
What kind of plastic tubing should be used
to make mortors?
Schedule 80 PVC was recommended first but a number of people
have called to say DO NOT use PVC. The most recommended
tubes are made of cardboard. If cardboard isn't available, HDPE
(high density polyethylene) is the only plastic that should be
used. HDPE doesn't shatter into sharp pieces. It stretches and
shreds like confetti. Much less hazardous.
Cardboard and HDPE tubes are available from online pyrotechnics
supply shops: www.skylighter.com
or www.firefox-fx.com
Fiberglass tubes are also recommended.
How much is Ron Popeil's net worth?
Ron himself says in excess of $100 million
Is Beth Davis related to Matt Davis?
Nope, Davis is not her real last name and it's probably not Matt's
real last either, they just both picked easy names for their on-air
identities.
When will you be back in the Quad Cities
and when will you have another paintball outing?
We'll be back in the QCA on Friday, July 13th... as for paintball
Dwyer still has welts from the last time!
When will you have another golf tourament?
Look for it later this summer, probably in September.
June 1, 2007
How do I make copies of a
DVD?
Really depends on what you want to do and how computer savvy
you are. Even if you have a DVD player and a DVD recorder hooked
up it won't let you copy a movie DVD as there is a protection
on most of them that will make the picture and audo go in if you
try to record.
If you are into computers and you have a DVD burner on your computer
then you can try DVD shrink software: www.dvdshrink.org
If you have a DVD that is a family home video type that is your
own footage then you can take it to a duplication service like
Various Video in Moline, IL (309) 797-0232
What were the two main uses for the Roman
colosseum?
Okay, we got a lot of answers on this one until someone e-mailed
to set us straight:
I hate to beat a dead horse but the 2 callers you had on the air
about the games in Rome should have paid more attention in class.
The games were 3 parts. Two of them involved wild beasts. The
first was a hunt, the second was to punish law breakers. The problem
was that the beasts were so scared of the large amount of people,
that the prisoners were tied to poles and draped with meat to
entice the animals. The third were executions for other criminals
and Christians with various methods of dispatching them. The Roman
Emperor Constantine banned crucification as a method for killing
Christians. There was so much blood during a single game that
they would spray perfume on the crowd. There were no intermissions
or as little downtime as possible, the games were held in order
to promote government officials or bids for emperor. So the primary
use for it was for political advancement by pleasing the populace.
There is NO evidence that the it was ever filled for naval games
EXCEPT for 2 documents where it was reported that it had been
filled. No one to this day knows how they did it, if they filled
the aqueducts underneath the platform, it would have killed all
the animals that were stored there.
Originally they showed theatric shows as well.
I really need a 1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 motor
breakdown manual, any ideas?
Try this site: www.repairmanual.com
or give them a call 1-800-426-4214
I was wondering about Amish women, do the
shave and are they ever allowed to remove their hat?
As far as we can figure Amish Women do not shave. Amish women
do wear the small white "prayer cap" over their hair
all day (can be removed while sleeping). Bonnets are worn when
not in the home. The rules for wearing hats may differ in certain
parts of the country but what we found was that married Amish
women wear a black bonnet, single women wear white ones.
I'd like to find a place nearby (I live
in Muscatine) to take my family camping without breaking the bank.
I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations.
Pineview Cabins in Keithsburg, IL www.pineviewcabins.com
May 25, 2007
My friend is looking for an
axle for her mobile home, where can she get one?
If she just needs it moved then call Yogi's Mobile Home service
in Oxford, Iowa (319) 628-4804
Is there any place in Iowa that has a pro-wrestling
school?
Here's two places to check out:
http://www.impactprowrestling.com
http://www.3xwrestling.com
I need an ATV salvage yard some where in
the Tama area, any ideas?
Try Doug's 4-wheelers in Pella, Iowa
My son came home and asked us how he and
his 3 sisters got in side of me. I said that when he finds someone
he loves and they get married then they have a baby, but he said
that he already know that and he wants to know how he was made.
Now should I tell him now or wait? He's only 7 but I know that
the other kids are talking about this at school, so should I just
tell him the facts? Others say to go and get him the books that
are for his age, what do you guys think?
Books are a good idea because it will give you something to talk
about and something visual as well. Here's one for his age group:
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families
There used to be a type of diamond black
licorice made by Heide, they were bought out by Hershey and I
think the licorice was discontinued. Is there any other licorice
that's similar?
This site has so much licorice there's gotta be something close:
http://www.licoriceinternational.com/
I heard you mention something about boycotting
a propane tank company recently but I didn't hear the whole thing...
what was that about?
Blue Rhino did a survey for the best grilling towns recently
and none of our cities were on the list of 100 best cities so
Dwyer said to boycott Blue Rhino. Nothing offical or serious so
don't worry.
May 18, 2007
Everyday in the QC Times they
list Bankruptcies and Liens. On Tuesday this week they listed
a local company that owed Uncle Sam $4.9 MILLION dollars. My question
- how do you get that far behind in taxes? And What will happen
to this company?
No body knew the answer to this but we figure that when the IRS
showed up and asked them about this money the company president
said "It's none of your BUSINESS!!"
I have been trying to find your MySpace
page for both of you and if Beth
has one? Can you give me the links to find them?
They're all listed at the bottom on the main page but here are
the links again:
Dwyer's
MySpace Michaels'
MySpace
Beth's MySpace
I dont remember who it was that a few weeks
ago said that his dad approached him with a budget that he wanted
him to take advantage of. It was said that it was hard but worth
it if you could stick to the budget. I need to do a budget because
I'm in need of some serious financial help. Could you either post
the budget on the web site or email back to me so I can get to
work on it? Thanks guys!
It was Bill who was talking about the *cash only* budget where
you budget out your month and instead of using your debit card
or check book you pay cash for everything. Makes you think more
each time you hand over bills instead of just swiping the plastic
each time you see something you want.
Marilyn Manson made sure his girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood became
the highest paid actress in music video history for her sex scenes
with him in new promo Heart-Shaped Glasses.
How fast can you drive over the speed limit
without getting a ticket?
The're usually not gonna bug you for a few over but watch out
more towards the end of the month or around holiday weekends.
Bill says that a State Trooper once informed him that on the interstate
"9 you're fine, 10 you're mine". A caller says that
you can get away with 5% over the limit for variations in speedometers
due to tire inflation, wind, etc.
Who has purchased a vehicle from All-American
Auto Center? I traded in my car which still had a balance on the
loan for a new car. The lot was supposed to *take care of* the
balance on the loan on my old car they've closed now and I ended
up with 2 car payments.
People are supposed to contact the DOT or the Attorney General's
Office. Here's
a new story on it:
What's up with Dan Burrich? When are we
gonna get some sports news?
Our best answers are "None of your business!" and "he's
on assignment"
May 11, 2007
We have 2 children trying
to sell homes and they aren't selling. I wanted
to let them know about burying the St. Joseph statue, but can't
remember all
the details. I know a while back you had that info on your web
site, but I can't find it now. Could you please explain where
to bury, etc.
Okay, you can buy the statue at pretty much any
religious supply store. Once you have the statue you bury it in
the front yard. Bury it upside down with the statue facing the
street A(or just away from the house). When the house sells you
dig up the statue up and place it in your new house. A little
more info here and a link to buy online:
www.stjosephstatue.com
What's the one-hander thing all about? I've
heard you refer to it but I either missed the original show or
haven't seen the show it's from.
That's trucker talk for when you pass a car with
a good lookin' woman in it. Keep one hand on your shifter and...
one hand on your shifter, if you know what we mean.
When are you guys going to drop the Jjeep?
Unfortunately we are having a small liability issue
which has put the Jeep Drop on hold.
I was wondering if anyone knew what was
the deal with the truck on the
platform that is out on the Mississippi River near the I-74 bridge
towards the Bettendorf side? It has moved around, but for the
most part it's been near the middle of the river.
A company called Terracon is doing test boring in the river bottom
at the proposed locations of the piers that would support the
new I-74 bridge, if and when it's built.
Whatever happened to that radio program
called Beaker Street that was on 1090 AM years ago?
Wiki has some good information about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaker_Street
Where can you find those St. Bernard dog kegs?
eBay usually has 'em www.ebay.com
or check out these sites:
http://www.sover.net/~newfvt/index.html
http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/16874/?orderconfirm
On new cars, why is there always a dot on
one of the headlights like someone just marked it with a sharpy
or something?
A caller said that her husband works in the Quad Cities for a
business that goes around to dealerships and touches up cars before
they are sold. In order to mark the cars that need to be touched
up, they will put a sticker or some type of mark on the car's
headlight. Then the guys know to fix any scratches or dents in
that car.
What's it mean when you find pink flamingos
in your front yard? I found 2 in my yard to other day and I have
no idea where they came from.
A caller said that it means that it's your turn to throw a party
for the neighbors!
I want to find out the value of some coins
I have, where can I take them?
Boyd's on Locust Street (Davenport, IA)
Days Gone By Antiques (Burlington, IA)
May 4, 2007
I am going to my first Cubs game soon so
I was wondering where is the best place to park?
Wrigley has no parking so you have to just find a lot in the
area. The neighborhoods all around have street parking but it
is permit only for the residents so you will get a hefty ticket
or get towed if you leave your car in front of someone's house.
Dwyer says most of the businesses around the area use their lots
for parking during the games but get ready to shell out $20 and
possibly wait a long time to get out of the lot after the game
if you are parked in.
Brandy went to a concert at The Metro recently and she parked
at a little lot right across from the theater for $12. Not sure
if they raise the prices for Cubs game or not but it is only like
2 blocks from Wrigley. The lot is for the little restuarant: Wrigleyville
Dog (3735 N Clark St., Chicago, IL) You can give 'em a call to
check about parking in advance (773) 296-1500.
Another option is to park at O'Hare and take the Metra in to
the ballpark.
How much did US Cellular have to pay for
the naming rights to the US Cellular Center?
Word is that they are paying $2.1 million a year for 10 years.
In the early 80's, my dad used to buy spearmint
gum with green gel inside. The gum was square, sea foam green,
and really soft. I can't remember the name of it, I think it started
with a V, but I'm not sure. I was wondering if it was still made
and where I could buy it?
Freshen-up is still made but it could have been Chewels or Tidal
Wave but they are not produced anymore
O'Ryans
Candy Addict
I want to get a hockey jersey framed but
I am afraid that it's gonna cost more than the jersey, is there
any place I should go for a good deal?
Dwyer said if you want it done right it's going to cost the same
as the jersey or more. The cheap option you could do is to buy
a ready-made frame and make the jersey fit it if you don't want
a custom made one.
I got an new Victoria's Secret advertisement
showing Sexy Little Things "cheeky panties". They look
really cute but I wanted to know if Beth had any experience with
this style and if they are any good?
Yes, Beth bought a pair and they were horrible! She then bought
the knock-off of at Walmart.... much better!
April 27, 2007
The the phrase "long time caller,
first time listener" is always funny to hear but I realized
I don't know what it's from. Was it in a movie or a TV show or
where did it come from?
Someone called in one morning who really was a first time caller
and they wanted to tell us that but they were pretty nervous being
on the air and said it backwards by mistake, then the next 3 people
who called said it too to poke fun and it just stuck after that.
Okay, this is pretty vauge but there is
some TV show called Wanted I believe, and I can't figure out who
the guy is in it, he's in a band though.
It's Josey Scott from Saliva who was on Wanted
Do any of you wear those Crocs shoes, and
why are they so popular?
Michaels' son wears them much to his dismay. The general consensus
in the studio is that they're incredibly fugly but apparently
lots of people think they are very comfortable.
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