Dwyer & Michaels :: 2Dorks.com

Apri 1st, 2011
How did April Fools' Day start?

There are many, many different theories about when it was started but no definite "this is the exact date" type of thing. Read more about the origins here.

I have a 70's Pepsi machine that needs a new compressor. Where would I go to find one?

You may have to be EPA certified to actually purchase one.
Try contacting Bill's Heating and AC in Moline 309-762-9396
or call Ace Marine & RV in Davenport (563) 650-6113

Is there any bar in the area that will be airing the PPV of Wrestlemania?

Wells Fargo in Moline

Why do mailbox doors only open by folding down? Like why not the side or the top?

For mail carriers, the fold down lid kind of protects anything from falling on the ground when they are actually putting the mail into the boxl. This is especially helpful for area where the mail carrier is actually driving from box to box along a road, that way they don't have to get out of their vehicle for dropped letters.

I know most people aren't willing to give up their secrets for hunting Morel Mushrooms but I had to ask... are there even any tips for a beginner?

Look for dead Elm Trees as they generally seem to be in the same area.
A caller has friends who go to Cedar County Park near Tipton to hunt.
Scott County Park is a good place to start as well.

Everyone knows who created the American Flag but what about the confederate flag? Who created or designed it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._G._T._Beauregard
After Bull Run, General Beauregard advocated the use of a standardized battle flag other than the "Stars and Bars" Confederate national flag to avoid visual confusion with the U.S. flag. He worked with Johnston and William Porcher Miles to create the Confederate Battle Flag.

I drive for a delivery company and I make a lot of delivers out in the country and I have seen a bunch of farms burning their fields, but they are also burning these small areas like part of a hillside near their house. I understand the fields but what's with the other little sections?

Those are usually little prairie plots (flowers and grass) which are suggested to be burnt every couple years (like a prairie fire would occure naturally) which will kill off the weed seeds but leave the prairie seeds to regrow fresh.

When I'm driving down the highway (like on 67) and I've noticed these little cement posts maybe 2 feet high at the corners of fields near the road, sometimes you can see the letters ROW on them. What are they for?

That's a property line marker for where the state has the Right Of Way on your land so you're not supposed to plant or anything past that line even though you technically own to the middle of the street.

I was watching the news and I heard that you can now get a permit in Illinois for road kill but it didn't say HOW to get one. I'm interested for taxidermy purposes.

They are trying to pass a law but it has NOT been passed yet.

I'm trying to remember a song but all Ive got are a few lyrics. Does this ring a bell with anyone? "She was black as the night; Louie was whiter than white..."

That's "Brother Louie" by the Stories.

Is there a website that you can monitor the radiation levels in the Quad City area? I was just wondering with all the stuff going on in Japan.

It's not in real time but you can check this website: www.radiationnetwork.com

On my landline at my house it shows on the screen that I have a new voicemail but there are no messages on my answering machine, and that comes up as a different notification anyway. How do I either get rid of this alert or actually listen to the message?

If you have some type of telemarketing block there are certain companies that try to get around that. Or you might have a voicemail service through the phone company you may have a message waiting there. But if it was something important or someone you know, they would probably call back. Call your phone company for details on if you have voicemail through them and how to check it.

Our band is making our first CD and we're looking for someone to design our CD cover 'cause we don't have any talent for that. Who locally should we contact to find an artist?

Danny O'Leary has done lots of work for us! www.mrsolearysdesign.com
Tim Smith in Muscatine would be local for them www.tsgraphicdesign.com
Mr. Close at Muscatine High School - he's the art teacher there

March 25th, 2011

What do hotels do with the used bars of soap?

A local hotel owner called in and said that ALL soap and shampoo in the rooms are replaced each time the room is cleaned no matter if it is used or if it looks like it hasn't been opened just for liability reasons in case someone could have tampered with it.

There seems to be a lot of new businesses replacing closed ones right now. What's going in at the old Gateway computer store? What about TGI Friday's?

Vitamin World is going in with a few other stores in the TGI Friday location as the rent was just too high for a single business.

The referees for the Mallards, are they local? It seems like such a specialized thing.

Nope, there's a handful that travel from place to place.

How do the Craigslist people make money? There is no charge to advertise, so how do they make any profit? You really don’t see any pop up ads. I’m guessing they sell your e-mail address or something?

There are certain things that cost on the site. If you are an employer there is a cost to post job listings in certain larger cities. Some housing listings also cost.

Can you sell your body to science? I know you can't sell like your kidney or whatever but I've heard of people selling their body to science, is this true?

You can donate your body to science when you die but you can't sell your whole body or any part of it legally, at least in the US.

There was a number you could call for the time and temperature and I remember doing it all the time as a kid. What was that number?

In Illinois it was 309-788-0811, not sure if it's still in service.
In Iowa it's still 563-324-6666

What is the number you used to be able to call to make your home phone ring, like to test the line?

It used to be 5 and 7 and then the last 5 digits of your number. Some phones you could actually call your own number, hang it up and it would ring back. Back in the day the phone company owned everything (even the phone), if the receiver broke then the technician would come and replace it and use that ring back feature to test the line.

Who's in charge of the flood gates on the Rock River? There are gates that can be opened and closed near certain fields but I keep getting flooded out!

The DNR open and close those gates to regulate water levels.

I have a question about the IL Lottery quick pick system? I thought that when you did the quick pick it was like an exclusive number but I was looking on the website and there were like 5 winners for the $1 million jackpot.

When a number is picked (randomly or manually) it's not blocked out so the same number can be manually picked by anyone or assigned randomly more than more than once, meaning more than one winner.

I need to transfer some 8mm film to DVD? Where should I go locally?

Check with Camera Corner or Various Video for conversion services. Walgreen's also offers the same service but usually not actually in store.

March 4th, 2011

Do you know of any way to get a band to play in our area? With gas sky rocketing I cannot afford to go see 30 Seconds To Mars in Chicago… any tips from you awesome, knowledgeable guys?

The locations generally don't come from the public but if you start a Facebook page for them to come to the QCA and get a ton of members you might get some notice. Also try to contact the local venue and ask about if the band could ever come to the area. Many times they don't know that there's interest in a certain area.

I have an Iowa CDL license and I got a speeding ticket in Indiana while in my semi, does this effect my Iowa CDL?

Any speeding ticket does effect your CDL. It's 3 in a 12 month period and being a federal thing it doesn't matter the state you live in and where you get the ticket at. But there is a new federal system called CSA 2010 where points go against a driver for certain violations. However, you can't lose your license because of the amount of points the driver has.

When did FM become part of a car radio?

FM stereo for vehicles became an option in 1961.

Is it legal to kayak in Duck Creek?

Klinger has done it many times and never had a problem. There is also a Kayaking Club in the QC who uses it.

Me and the guys are going to St. Louis for the big Mardi Gras festival and I was wondering... where I can find some beads that will get us some good "results"?

Try the dollar stores or party supply stores. Also, Fred & Ethel's (14th Ave & 30th St in Rock Island) has a bunch of Mardi Gras beads for cheap.

How can gas stations raise their prices before they refill the tanks? They've already paid for that gas right?

They charge on the amount that they are going to have to pay to refill the tank, not the amount they paid for what's already in it.

If you’re driving on the interstate with your cruise control on, and you start to go down hill, will the brake lights go on when the cruise starts to slow your car down? I do this every day and I always wonder if my lights are on or not.

No, the lights don't go on. It regulates the speed by either cutting off the gas or downshifting the transmission to slow the car on a slope but the brake lights won't be activated.

I remember you guys once talked about a race track near Rockford that people could go to and just drive?

It's called Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL. But it's a private track so you have to know someone or be in a car club who is renting it out.
From a listener: Have the guy looking for track dates to look up Northwoods Shelby Club at www.nwshelbyclub.com. They do a track weekend at AutoBahn Country Club in Joliet, IL on May 21/22. Costs $20 to join club and all makes/models are welcome. They also do a track day at Blackhawk Farms in September. He should also check out www.mvptracktime.com They do two dates at AutoBahn – 6/6 and 8/8

Are there any classes around here about home brewing beer?

www.mugzhomebrew.org should have all of the information you need! They have local monthly meetings and can get you hooked up with classes.

I have a 4x4 that's a stick shift and I was wondering if a remote start can be installed in it?

Yes, a remote start can be installed in a stick shift. You just have to make sure that you leave it in neutral when you park.

February 25th, 2011

2 or 3 years ago on the last day of the Air Show my family was watching from our yard. This plane small plane to the north was smoking and it looked like something exploded on it. We've always wondered if this was part of the show (like a reenactment) or did something go really wrong?

Back in 1992 there was a Harrier crash but nothing officially reported since then. A listener says that if it was at the end of the show they may have seen "night jumpers" who would have been closing the show as they use pyrotechnics that could look like an explosion. If they saw things falling it would have been parachuters.

How do you get cat smell out of the floors? The previous owners had carpet so we pulled it up and put down hardwood. We didn't replace the subfloor though and we can still smell the cat urine.

If you didn't replace the subfloor then the smells is not going to leave. Cleaning will not take out the smell you can to either replace the entire subfloor or you have to chemically neutralize the odor. There is enzyme killing paint that you can use but you need to make sure it gets covered very well.

What day are they having the St. Patrick's Day parade that goes through both Rock Island and Davenport?

This year it will be on March 12th starting at 11:30am in Rock Island. You can view the route on the St. Patrick Society website.

I've always wondered... you know how when there is a commercial for a new show and it says Thursday 10/9c? Are those shows playing on the west coast at like 7pm or do they wait until 9pm their time to show it so they are seeing 2 hours later than we do? Do we see all the new shows before everyone on the west coast?

There are 4 time zones in the contiguous US so least two separate feeds are broadcast, sometimes 3 depending on when they want the program to air in Mountain Time zone. The "east feed" is what we receive here in the midwest where we get the 9/8 central type of times. The "west feed" will have a separate time announcement depending on when the show is airing for those in Mountain Time. If it's a live event then it's played simultaneously across all time zones. More detailed explanation on Wikipedia.

My uncle has seen all of the local concerts since the early 80's and he's telling me that Steve Perry from Journey and Joe Perry from Aerosmith are brothers. This seems a bit far fetched so I've gotta ask the experts.

No, they're not related at all. Joe Perry has only one sibling, a sister.

At Riverside Cemetery in Moline there is a section at the east side closest to 34th street where there are like maybe 75 or more little block or brick headstones without writing on them. Is this like a pet cemetery or something or who is buried under these markers?

According to the City of Moline website they are most likely children or “public ground” burials.

When I was a kid my Grandma would take a deck of cards and cut the corners out of every card (to show just the suit and number or face) and put them all on this laminated board for a game we would play. I was trying to figure out what the game was but she can't remember the name of it. Does it sound familiar to any listeners?

We had lots of answers but the most common sounds like a home made version of the game Sequence.

February 4th, 2011

I recently did my taxes and was found to owe about $300 to the state of Iowa. I am pissed by this and was reading the back and it states that if not paid by April 30 a 5% penalty is enforced immediatley and .04% per month. I have heard that I could likely not pay, just have more held out this year and nothing would happen until I do taxes next year. Is this true, or would the state come after me for this?

You can have taxes withheld from your paycheck for the coming year or you can set up a payment plan. Remember you don't have to send in your payment until April 15th. If you can't come up with $300 in the next 10 weeks you can set up a payment plan at this site https://paydebt.iowa.gov. You can file a protest at www.iowa.gov if you feel the tax owed is because of an error.

I have seen a couple times recently in the mornings that KWQC has been running promotional commercials for themselves. In the commercials, they show clips of different news segments and one of them has Paula Sands reading a story where she says something along the lines of, "Several cars were towed without the owners' knowledge..." I'm just wondering if anyone listening has seen that commercial and remembers what that story was about.

It was when we got like 5 or 6 inches of snow back in December and they started snow removal without warning and just towed any cars that were in the way.

We had signed up to receive text messages from my kid's school for snow days and other alerts but We moved are the kids are at a different school now but I still get the notifications. I called and talked to someone at the school but they didn't know how to cancel them. Any ideas?

If you reply to any of the alert messages with the word STOP then it should cancel them. If that doesn't work call the school and see if they have an IT department that might have more information.

I am trying to explain to a "friend" that regardless of when it was or whether or not it was a violent felony, he CAN NOT own a gun... EVER! He seems to think that there is some recourse depending on mitigating factors, non-violent crime, more than 10 years ago, etc. etc. Please help. He needs an EXPERT to explain the word "no" to him. And the friend is my douche bag brother.

In the state of Iowa if you have ever had a felony then you are banned from owning firearms, but you CAN apply for clemency to have your record expunged after a certain amount of time and as long as it was a non-violent offense.
http://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/Iowa-app-clemency.pdf

We got this new board in for drywall that's 25% lighter weight, what's it made out of that it's that much lighter?

It has fiberglass in it which doesn't weigh as much.

I have a friend with a gun permit and he recently received a DUI. Can he still go out hunting or is it now illegal for him to own a gun?

A single DUI is a misdemeanor so he is fine. If you have 3 DUI's then it becomes a felony and they would be banned from owning a gun.

I am looking for one of those horseshoe shape things you can put around the back of your neck. They're what people use to sleep on a plane or in a car or basically when you are sitting up. My mom constantly falls asleep sitting up and then complains about her neck hurting when she wakes up. It's her birthday and I thought it would be pretty funny to get her one. I'm just not sure where they would sell them around here.

They sell them at many places, usually next to the Charleston Chews. Probably the easiest is Walgreen's for like $10.

I made these awesome doors for my brother's bar/man cave we are putting in his basement. The problem I have is I need to get the 1X6’s I am trimming the door frame in planed down to about 3/16th of an inch thick. Where is a wood shop in the QCA I can take these to get this done??

Woodcraft Shop in Bettendorf (563) 359-9684
American Booth & Countertop in Davenport (563) 823-0000

We are trying to sell a vehicle but we can't find the title. So we sent in for a lost title for our vehicle with the $50 but never got any response. The check cleared but when I called the DMV but they said that it must have gotten lost and asked me to send it in again with the $50 fee and they would refund the first $50 after they received it.

You can have the title "rebuilt" by an attorney
Contact Critser's Fast License & Title in Monmouth, IL 309-734-9409

I have an Xbox 360 that's about a year old. It's not reading discs and I've already done the cleaning and the compressed air.

If you opened it at all it will void the warranty. You can still call support but it will probably cost more to get it fixed if you have to send it in 1-800-4-MY-XBOX
There are some suggestions to try here.

My husband and I have a debate going on. If you set your thermostat to 70 won't it run MORE than if you have it at 62?

Technically yes, the higher you set your temperature the more often your furnace will have to kick on to maintain that temperature.

Would like to refinish my poker table so I was wondering if anyone in the area sells waterproof speedcloth? I was hoping to find local before trying to buy some online.

Pleasure Pools and Spas would be a place to check before buying online.

My son asked me this: If you mix 2 primary colors (red, blue, yellow) to get secondary colors (orange, purple, green), what do you mix to get the primary colors?

Those colors are the basic colors, they are they can't be mixed out of something else because they are pure.

January 27th, 2011

Papa John's is supposedly giving away a free pizza to anyone who registers on their site if the Super Bowl goes into overtime. How much does it actually cost to make a pizza on average?

Someone called from a local pizza establishment and said that it costs around $0.89 to make the pizza (cheese is the most expensive part) and like $0.55 for the box.

My son recently purchased a used iPod Touch. It came with several thousand songs as well as 80 apps. When we tried to sync the iPod to our computer it said that it we continued to sync the iPod it would delete everything on the iPod. I have searched the internet on a way to sync the iPod without using iTunes and have found some applications that say they work, as well as directions on how to jailbreak the iPod. My question is does anyone have experience using any of these types of programs or jailbreaking their iPod? What are our best options to keep everything that's on it?

Michaels had to do this one time when the computer that they had iTunes on crashed and they had to scrap the hard drive. This only does the music though, not the apps.
www.macroplant.com/PodToPC
You can download a trial copy or buy the full version for like $20.
If you jailbreak it then it will reset it to factory settings and you will loose everything on it so that's not something you want to do
There is a free software called dTunes that is similar to iTunes that you may be able to use.

How do you de-authorize computers on your iTunes account? I am already up to 5 but some of those computers belonged to other people like an ex-boyfriend, friends in other cities, an old computer that crashed, etc. I now have a new laptop that I want to authorize it but I can't. Is there any way to deauthorize a computer so have a spot to add this new one?

Here is a link information on how to deauthorize ALL of the computers associated with your account. You will still have your account but you just start fresh and authorize the computers that you need.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1325

That baby they were talking about on the news who was born on the side of the highway, what goes on the birth certificate for location?

Many birth certificates just state the town or county not the actual location so it shouldn't be an issue. Since they did end up at the hospital that name/location may be used.

I'm setting up an internet radio station and I still have to get signed up for with licensing for royalties but I'm having trouble figuring out who I go through and what it's going to cost. I'm going non-profit since I'm on social security.

You have to subscribe to ASCAP or BMI to use their music. You'll need to contact them to find out about options. Fill out one of their info request forms and see what they say.
www.ascap.com
www.bmi.com

I'm going on a cruise to Alaska, how much "spending money" would a person need or plan on spending once on the ship?

Most ships give you a debit card of some type so that you don't have to use actual cash. As far as having an amount set aside that you will be using Dwyer recommends around $500 especially if you like to drink!

I am trying to set up surround sound in my home. What level should I put the rear speakers at for the best sound? Right at ear level or is it better at ceiling level?

If you put them at ear level it will give you the best range of sound if many people are going to be listening. If you don't have a big area you can put the back ones on the ceiling but angle them down towards where you will be sitting.

I have a brand new Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga stand up arcade game that I'm wanting to put in to a bar/mall/restaurant. Is there a license that I need to be able to do this? If so, is there somewhere to get it and how much would it cost? Hopefully a listener knows.

You have to have a retail license to be able to put it out in the public where it will be making money. Contact the city where you plan to set it up to see what their policy is.

In Moline they are dumping a bunch of concrete rubble in to Riverside Lagoon. I thought they were going to be dredging it but are they filling it in instead.

They are going to be dredging it. They are actually dumping the concrete in so that they can get the excavators into the middle of the pond and then they'll start the dredging.

I have a PS3 and I have the Playstation Eye I was wondering if there is a way to set up Skype?

Download the latest version of Skype and set up the Eye to your PS3 (don't enable it to go to a computer).

I spilled milk in my husband's truck, how do I get that smell out?

Dwyer says ask for Kirk at Total Detailing
Odoban might help but if it's seeped into places that you can't get to it might not help
They sell a volcanic rock that absorbs odors
You have to get that carpet OUT of the vehicle and clean it and lay it out in the sun. Scrub the floor panels with bleach 'cause if it's in there they you'll smell it as soon as the weather gets warm.

My boyfriend and I have been discussing this for weeks now. I got pulled over by a cop who was driving towards me, and I wanna know how it's possible for them to get my actual speed on the radar if they're driving towards me, going 65mph or more... It just seems impossible to me!! Do you know how they do it?

An officer called in and said that it's calibrated for all angles and you can activate different antenna depending on which direction that you are running radar with just a flip of a button.

On channel 6 news do they do their own hair & makeup and pick their own clothes or is there a stylist that picks everything?

There is a consultant who will recommend things but it is up to them to do their own hair and makeup.

I've been watching that Gold Rush reality show and it got me wondering... When you find gold do you have to pay taxes on it?

If they sell it for a substantial amount they will have to pay income taxes on it but if they just find it and keep it there is not a tax issue since there has been no money made from it.

I have to do an essay about a businessman for a class I am in. I chose Walt Disney but I'm having trouble finding out what he paid for the land that he bought in Florida.

What they did was set up a bunch of companies and bought land under each of them so there was not one lump sum purchase. As far as cost there's a book called Married to the Mouse which might be helpful.

January 14th, 2011

I bought a can of Mt Dew the other morning from an outside vending machine and when I opened it it sprayed all over and it was frozen inside. I thought those machines were set up to keep the cans at the right temp no matter what the outside temps were?

Most machines have a warming light (or lights) in the bottom and if it goes out then the pop inside will freeze. So don't buy from a dark vending machine!

I am looking for a place that will install a remote start I was given for Christmas. I have called a few places and the will not because it was not bought there.

Cokel's Welding & Muffler Shop in Aledo, IL. They do all kinds of work on autos including installing remote starts (309) 582-3227

Whatever happened to One Hit Wonder Day?

We usually only do it once a year and last year we were actually on vacation on that designated day.

There is this big neat looking hornets nest in a tree by my house and I thought it would be cool to take it down and keep it. How can I either kill or make sure that the hornets don't come out?

Try any of these suggestions with extreme caution. Try putting the nest in a bag and then put the bag in freezer. A listener said that he sprayed one with several coats of clear lacquer on it and leave it hanging and they should fall out dead eventually. You can also put it a seal box or bag with a cotton ball dipped in acetone for the fumes to do their job.

What was the most embarrassing thing you guys have done on the air?

That would probably be our interview with Damon Wayans Jr.... we thought it was the Damon Wayans, not his kid, so we were not quite prepared and we asked him to break into some of his characters right away and then after the dead silence he told us he was "the seed of Damon Wayans".

I bought a house in April of last year and the seller said there was one corner of the basement that gets a little water. Translation, it gets a LOT of water. And most of the time the if we get water then the corner they said gets wet is the only one that's dry! Can I go after the seller for misrepresentation?

If they mentioned water at all then you probably don't have a case. How much water is up to interpretation.

I remember a song from when I was a kid but the only line that I remember is "burns your tummy don't you know, makes you want to hollar hidy hoe" any ideas?

It was a song called Chug-A-Lug by Roger Miller.

Why are Christmas colors traditionally red and green?

Red is the blood of Christ. The color green is a natural representation of eternal life, specifically the evergreen tree and how it survives through the winter season.

My wife watches football with me and it's getting ready to start American Idol so I'm expected to sit through that. I was wondering if anyone has any good ideas how to get out of that?

Isn't American Idol on several times a week? A listener suggested setting a date night but that's a lot of going out if you want to avoid all of the episodes. You might just need to break the TV.

Why don't you do the White Castle slider run any more?

The health department closed it down the run because the amount of time it took to make and then transport all of the sliders did not fit in with their health codes.

Harris and Pizza Joint in Milan have a "garden" pizza that includes some type of suasage on it that is awesome. I can't get a straight answer from the cooks. What kind of sausage is it so that we can make it at home?

Some say that it's their own personal recipe, not something you can just go buy packaged. The reason that there are several pizza joints that has similar tastes is the ex-employees have gone one to open their own places. According to one listener Stashu & Son in Moline apparently sells the sausage so you may stop in there and tell them what you're looking for!

I've heard that Flavor Flav is going to be opening a chicken restauant and there will be one in Clinton. There is a sign outside the old Long John Silver's saying that one is "coming soon" but is he seriously opening a restaurant chain? It just seems so random!

Apparently this is true! And he's also launching a line of vodka as well including bubblegum flavor.

January 7th, 2011

I have DirecTV with the DVR. I have some shows saved and I want to somehow burn them. I don't have a VCR but I have a DVD-burner on my laptop but I can't figure out how to get them onto my computer.

Dwyer had the same problem. He solved it by just going out and buying a DVD player that has a record feature and some blank DVDs. Less than $100 and you just record them in realtime off the DVR. www.avsforum.com has information about other ways to do it but they are pretty involved.

I'm trying to make a podcast with my brother who is like 3,000 miles away. We have to use Skype and I know there must be a way to record the Skype sessionit but I can't for the life of me figure out how to do it. I have Audiacity beta software and the forums I am looking on have instructions on how to do it but when I go to those menus in the software the options are grayed out.

It sounds like he may need a new soundcard that will allow him to actually record the mixer and microphone into the Audacity software.

My kid has a pet rabbit and it has a cyst on its foot but the vets I have talked to are hesitant to do anything with it since putting it under for the operation may make it so it might not wake up.

Try Dr. Mike at Kimberly Crest as they deal with a lot of different issues. He's called into our show before and he will give you an honest opinion. (563) 386-1445

If someone has a CDL and they get picked up for drunk driving do they lose their regular license as well even if it's less than .08?

Yes, and they just changed the laws. If you blow ANYTHING .02 or above whether working or not and you have a CDL you will lose both of your licenses.

I have an internal wifi card on my Dell laptop and the sometimes the signal is really bad. Is there something I can get like externally to boost the signal or something?

If you're trying to connect to your home wireless network you can actually go into theadmin on your modem and boost your signal. Depending on your service provider and type of modem there should be a drop down menu that you can select signal strength from 1-10. If it's when you're out and about you can get an external antenna to boost the signal.

I have an older Pionneer stereo SX-980 (1979). My daughter accidentally knocked it to the ground and the glass front and the tuner knob got broken. Is there any place locally that would have repair parts?

Try Audio Visual Electronics for replacement parts.
5130 North Pine Street, Davenport, IA (563) 388-4730

Back in 1981, 97X would play some music from an Iowa bred band that put out an LP. I think they were based out of Ft. Madison??? They had Black/Gold feathers on the album cover and the song, can't remember the name of that either, was always played on the X and I loved it!!!

It was a band called The Hawks and the song that got played on the air a lot was "It's All Right, It's O.K." You can hear it on either of these CDs:
"Vol. 3-Heard It on the Radio" or The Hawks "Perfect World Radio"

Why do the Pittsburgh Steelers only have their insignia on one side of their helmats?

Originally they were testing out the logo and they only put it on one side to save money. The 1962 Steelers finished 9-5 and became the winningest team in franchise history to date. Because of the interest generated by having the logo on only one side of their helmets and because of their team's new success, the Steelers decided to leave it that way permanently. More info: http://news.steelers.com/tradition/logohistory/

What's going on with Rolaids? You can't find the large containers anymore, only the single rolls.

There was a recall on certain types at the beginning of December so if you can't find them next to the Charleston Chews then they may just be taking a while to get back on the shelves.

You guys were talking about this earlier in the week. I have 2 horses and I need someone in the Clinton area who can float their teeth. Anyone have any contact information?

Call Jeremy at Chenoweth Equine Dentistry in Erie, IL 309-738-4474

The other day I drove past an officer on the side of the interstate who was running radar after I was past him I flashed my lights at some of the oncoming traffic to warn them to slow down. Is doing this against the law?

People have been fined for it, tried to fight it and lost. Don't know that it's on the books as technically being illegal but apparently you can get a ticket for it so decide if it's worth the risk.

I'm looking to do some pottery to make my own little sculptures. Is there some place where you can actually make your own pottery, not like the places that have the pre-made stuff that you just paint?

Try Susie's Ceramic Nook in Milan, IL (309) 787-3099
Black Hawk College has a pottery course you can take.

Hey guys and Beth, what ever happened to Spike O'Dell? Is he still on the radio in Chicago? What's he doing now?

He just retired last year and he's living in Kentucky or Tennessee now. We talked to him shortly before his retirement.

I have been looking for a domesticated pot-bellied pig to keep as a pet. I haven't had any luck locally. Is there someone in the area who breeds or sells them or do I have to do a bit of traveling to get one?

A caller said that the Scott County Animal Shelter had 3 of them recently so check with them and see if any are still available. (563) 388-6655

One of my friends said that there is a guy who drives around in the Milan area and he has mannequins in his car. Has anyone else seen this guy and why all the mannequins?

He called in! Apparently his name is Ron and he wanted a lifesize bobblehead so he built the mannequins. There are 2 girls in the backseat and they both move. One moves her head 90 degrees to look out the window but the other one's head will spin 360. It's done by remote to kinda freak people out for the fun of it.

December 3rd, 2010

I'm looking for a program that will let me copy my DVDs to my harddrive on my computer. I'm not looking to make copies of them, I just want to have all of them with me on my laptop without having to drag all of the DVDs and cases with me.

DVDFAB was suggested by a listener who has tried lke 15 different programs and this is by far the best in their opinion.
AnyDvD and Handbrake were also suggested.

On Locust & Washington by the Pour House I always see all these birds. The will sit on the powerlines and then circle a few times and come back.

My wife has a scrapbooking machine called a Cricut. She's had it for 2 or 3 years but it's stopped working. Is there anyone locally that repairs these? I'd rather not buy a new one if it can be fixed cheaply.

D & Z Sewing Center in Geneseo *might* be able to fix it. Jo-Ann Fabrics sells them and may have some information about repairs.
A listener just got one off eBay for under $50 so that might be an option if repairs cost more.

I moved up here from Arizona and I live in LeClaire. I sometimes see barges tied off on the edges of the river and I've wondered... what are the barges doing when they are stopped like that?

They are either waiting to go through the Lock N Dam, waiting for another barge to pass or waiting until there is an opening to offload at a local terminal.

I just saw Megafault starring Goose & wanted to say I think he did a fine job for a novice actor. My question is: Did he actually drive the RV, & if so what road was that? I could pick out various Quad City references throughout the movie but was unable to determine what area that was.

Yes, he did drive the RV for any speeds under 50 MPH and the road he was on was Utica Ridge Road out past 53rd Street if you just keep driving out north of town.

There are city trucks out here on I-80 and on Brady Street and they are spraying clear stuff on the roads. What is that?

That's a brine solution which is used before snowfall to help with the de-icing of the roads.

The new plasma TVs are rated at 600hz. The old ones are like 240hz. Will this make a difference in gaming at all?

The 600hz is not exactly what it says... each pixel in the plasma display is flashed 10 times every frame - leading to 600Hz flash rate with 60Hz frame rate content. For gaming plasma is preferrd as it has less blur than LCD.

I have an old Hamm's beer sign that is the scrolling type. The lights don't work and it won't scroll. I can't find parts to fix it, is there someone locally I can take it to?

Dwyer recommends taking the motor out of one of those spinning hangers for disco balls. Pretty much any slow moving motor might be used to replace it.

I have an older Mustang hood that I'm trying to sell on eBay but I don't know what year it is. How can I tell what year it's from so I can list it correctly?

Call one of the local Ford dealers and ask if you can e-mail a photo of the hood to the guys in the service center. They should be able to tell you the year.

Are there any farms around that raise free-range chickens? I'm looking for something without all the chemicals and hormones.

Beth recommends SmartChicken brand which is sold at Hy-Vee
There is a sign about farm fresh chickens on 53rd in Davenport. 563-332-5032
Meadow Haven Farm
Geest Farms Blue Grass, IA 563-381-3761
More on Buy Fresh, Buy Local

For winterizing lawn equipment I used to use STA-BIL but my neighbor told me to just run it dry. Is one way better than the other or does it really matter?

Bill says the way he's always done it is fill the tank completely and then add your stabilizer so that there's no air for moisture build-up. Dwyer says that whatever is in his mower when he does the last mow of the season is the same thing thats in it in the spring when he takes it out for the first time.

November 12th, 2010

I heard a rumor that Pat Miletich did an informercial for those ExtenZe products. Is that true?

Yes, they called and asked him. After he stopped laughing and heard how much they would pay him he signed up to be on it. He was on the commercial with Jimmy Johnson.

Where can you legally ride ATV and bikes?

The DNR actually has a page devoted to the "legal" locations.
http://www.iowadnr.gov/law/atv/parks.html

There is a woman I know who pulled her daughter out of school and is now trying to homeschool. I'm a bit worried about this situation, what are the laws about teaching your kid at home, this is in Iowa if that makes a difference.

In Iowa they can work with a supervising teacher or can arrange for annual assessment. More information can be found on this site:
http://www.homeschooliowa.org/faq/legaloptions.html

My son owes an amount of money to his credit card company and they are threatening to garnish his wages. Can they legally do that?

Yes, they can garnish your wages through a court order if you don't pay.

I have a son currently serving in Iraq, and they use the codename Gumby. Years ago he had a stuffed Gumby and literally just a few weeks ago I went through some of our older stuff and donated a bunch of it including the Gumby. Then he asks me to send it to him. Where can I find a plush Gumby to send him?

Try Nancy's Toys and Treasures on Christie Street in the Village of East Davenport, she sells all kinds of new, used and vintage toys.

When does Toys For Tots start? I have a relative with 5 kids who will need to use their services this season.

It's already started. Go here to learn about requesting toys in the Quad Cities:
http://quad-cities.toysfortots.org

So, I’m going on a cruise (Carnival) in a few weeks and don’t really want to pay the high prices for alcohol on the boat. How can I bring it on the boat without getting caught? Vodka is my favorite!!!

In your checked luggage you can pack any amount of liquid. If you put it in water bottles they probably won't bother with them. Then in you first port of call go inland and buy your booze there.

We're getting ready to go on our first cruise and with all this alcohol talk we were wondering how much the drinks cost?

Beers are average about $4-$6, mixed drinks $5-$7. Be careful of the on-ship credit card that they give you to buy drinks. VERY easy to go overboard on that. Here is a price list: http://www.unofficialcarnivalwiki.com/wiki/Bar_Menu

Do you need a passport to go on a cruise now? I know you didn't used to need one but I've heard people have to get them now.

Yes, if you are going ANYWHERE outside the US at all then you will need a passport.

I have seen the Davenport Mobile police station on North Division street for a couple of day, sitting in the newer neighborhood just north of Wallace’s. What are they doing there?

Sometimes if they are doing a seatbelt check or running radar they will park the mobile unit nearby as a command center.

On the railroad tracks there is this crushed rock and my wife saw it and wants to use it in our yard. Where do I find the same type?

The rock they use is called Dresser Trap Rock and it's from Dresser, WI. They distribute locally through Xylem in Cordova

November 5th, 2010

What is the official distance where the school zone speed limit? Like where does it start and end? And is it when you see the sign or when you are right next to it?

At least a full block before and after. And it starts AT the sign. If you are on a 2-way street you can look for the back of sign past the school that are posted for the oncoming traffic to see where their zone starts and that will tell you where it ends for you.

When you pass by a McDonald's semi and you get the smell like french fries is that because they are using biodiesel? Or am I just thinking about fries because of the type of truck?

Many trucking companies are using biodiesel now so the smell is a good indication.

Where can I dispose of used motor oil?

Autozone will take used oil (except for Bettendorf stores)
O'Reilly's will take used oil
Scott County Waste on Carey north of 53rd Street
Miller Repair Services on State Street will take it because they use it to burn for heat

Where is the best place for Hawkeye Fans to tailgate in Evanston, IL?

There's the Hawkeye Huddle which is 2 guys who should be doing do announcing from the Goose Island Brewing Company.

A few weeks back you guys talked about some type of press conference about aliens and secret governement stuff.

It was basically a guy who has been making claims for years and he now has a book so it was kind of just publicity for the book release but not really much new information.

I have a black car and the paint has these weird spots that look like liquid dripped on it. What can I do to get rid of this? I sent a photo to your e-mail.

It looks like something ate through some of the clear coat. Best to have a detail shop look at it 'cause you don't want to try something and cause more damage. Tim or Kirk at Total Detailing will help you out.

On 41st Street in Moline yesterday there was this flatbed truck with a police escort. On the flat bed there was this huge oak tree! Where were they taking it?

The iWireless Center got a huge Christmas tree yesterday but it wasn't an oak tree.

When you go into Walmart and they have that big bucket of $5 DVD's, then they have the Blu-ray's with digital copies. What are digital copies?

They are just copies of the movie in th format that you can use on your iPod or other portable media device.

Who remade that Mississippi Queen song? I remember hearing a remake but I can't think of who did it?

Ozzy did a remake and it's on his Undercover album.

Is the Ozzy show in February sold out?

Nope, not yet! And we're still giving tickets away at Friday Fest.

I've lived in Coal Valley for about 2 years and have kids that go to Moline High School. Do they ever finish with road construction around here?

Welcome to living in the Quad Cities... Yes, they will finish it but then some other area will be under constuction not long after.

Do motorized running boards still work in the snow and cold?

Yep, a listener has them on his truck and they work great all year round.

Who in the QC area carves tree stumps?

Thom Gleich has done carving around the Quad Cities but we are having a hard time locating a contact number. Might be the easiest if you see someone with a carving on their property to just go up to the door and ask them about who did it.

Next Friday night some girlfriends and I are going to be in the QC to do some Christmas shopping and at night we are looking for a dive bar to do some karaoke but we don't know the area. We are staying at the La Quinta on Kimberly by I-74 and we'd prefer something close to our hotel.

Tiddley Tap is basically straight down I-74 in Bettendorf.
340 16th Street, Bettendorf, IA. They have karaoke starting at 8:30pm on Friday nights.

October 29th, 2010

Is there any place in the Quad Cities that sells those contacts that look like cat eyes?

Many eye doctors have them available this time of year. Unless you are ordering them from somewhere online anyone selling them locally would have to be an actual eye doctor, not like a Halloween store or anything.

I have no costume yet, what do you guys recommend for a last minute one?

Check www.wtfcostumes.com for ideas.
Black trash bag - cut neck and arm holes, then glue a bunch of candy wrappers and popcorn to the bag! Movie theater floor!

Where are they showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show this Halloween?

Anglert Theatre in Iowa City
Also in Peoria but not sure on the location

October 15th, 2010

On Marquette Street south of 12th there are two big houses across from each other, one with white fence pieces in the yard, and some words on the hills of both. It's right on the curve so I can't read it when I am driving by! Any ideas on what it's all about?

A listener said the house on the west side is a veterans home but was not sure about the other.

Is there a way to look up how people in congress vote? I'm not sure I believe all the stuff I hear on the commercials so I want to check it out for myself.

You can track bills and voting at this site:
www.opencongress.org

So you run a red light or speed at a camera intersection. Then a cop pulls you over for it, and he gives you a ticket. You then receive the camera violation in the mail. Is that legal, or would that be a double jeopardy? You are being fined twice for the same violation? And if you do only have to pay one of them, shouldn’t the camera ticket be the justifiable one because the picture was taken before the cop issued the ticket? Or would it be the other way around, because the cop gave you the ticket before you received the camera ticket in the mail? Just curious. I hate the cameras.

One should be enough, this would probably be an individual case that you need to show up in person with proof that you paid the ticket and that the other one was from within minutes of the first.

I wear glasses and every time I'm cooking something greasy the grease will spatter and end up on the INSIDE of my glasses.

Other listeners claim this happens to them also. Most likely it's because the grease is coming up and out in an arch and you're looking down when you're cooking so your glasses are at an angle where the grease would fall inside.

Where can I find pumpkin wine locally to buy?

Sherwood Antique Mall in Princeton sells it and thet have free tastings.
Wide River Winery in Clinton has a “Harvest Hurrah” that has hints of pumpkin in it.
Also check Camp McClellan Cellars in the Village of East Davenport.

I was mowing and found an old hubcap and it has kind of the upper body of a man with a helmet on it. Any ideas what model of car it came from?

Could be a Mercury hubcap from the 40's or a listener also suggested a Buick Chief.

I'm going to Ann Arbor tonight for the Iowa football game tomorrow. I have very good seats and want to be on TV. What are some ways that you think that I can be on TV? By the way were all college kids so were up for just about anything... Go Hawks!

You gotta go shirtless with body paint... alternate your skin color back, gold, black, gold, etc. Spell Hawks or Iowa on your skin.

I got married 7 years ago and at the reception someone brought a lot of homemade Apple Pie shots (with everclear) and put them in mason jars. When the night was over there was one jar that did not get open. It is still in my fridge and the seal has never been broke. Is it safe to drink???

We wouldn't neccessarily recommend it when it's pretty easy to make a fresh batch but a listener did call in and say he drank some that was like 10 years old... and apparently he's still alive to tell about it.

I have a billboard from an old gas station that I picked up in Sterling, IL. It has nine 4'x8' panels that are porcelain coated and the cars on it look like they may be from the 40's or 50's. The name of the gas station is Super Par and it has the tagline "Easy coming in, safer going out" on it. Where these stations from around here and any ideas on what the value would be on something like this?

There was one on 7th Ave and 11 St in Rock Island back in the late 50's. A listener's dad worked part-time at one in Moline at 4th ave & 49 th st. There is a car lot there now but you can still see the curbs in the drive from the old station.
Go to your local library and look through a city directory from around that era. A listener has found lots of old gas stations and what they were called that way. The Davenport Public Library has city directories going back to the 1800's.

What is the difference between the FBS and FCS?

The FCS is the Football Championship Subdivision
The FBS is the Football Bowl Subdivision

Where did the name Lynn Allen come from?

It was someone they used to make fun of or pick on in high school. If you come to the Halloween Ball we'll make them tell the whole story on stage.

October 8th, 2010

My question is about buoys. How do these things float in the same spot all the time, even with changes in river/lake levels? I have tried to Google and can not find the answer. I'm thinking if they were just ancored down with a cable, they would not stay in the same position with the lower changing river levels and as levels rise, they would probably go below the water level. Are they made using some sort of spring that adjusts with water levels?

They are anchored with a chain that is long enough to compensate the rise and fall of the river level and they are weighted so that they stay in roughly the same place but have space to float up and down with the water level.

On the Milan Beltway at the old Blackhawk Auto Plaza they have a bunch of construction going on with bulldozers and stuff. What are they doing?

The Aledo State Bank is funding a mini condo project there and the area where the Auto Plaza was will be a small shopping area.

I had a question about artist royalties. When a song is used like in a TV show, for example, who gets compensation for that?

All that matters is who wrote the song. Whoever is noted as the writer or writers get the royalties from it.

I drove down a freshly tarred road and I have little tar chips all over my new car, is there any way to get those off??

Bug and Tar Remover - be sure to rewax after using this
Turtle Wax
Number 7
WD40
Sherwin Williams sells a product called "Gone" that is supposed to work great

What's going on at Blackhawk State Park? They are tearing down a huge amount of trees.

They are doing some errosion control.

When you pick up at a restaurant are you supposed to tip them? The little line for tip is still there on the receipt.

This is really up to you. A waiter or waitress does have to take the time to put the order together which takes time away from a table that will be tipping.

The Hennipen Canal has a really low water level, why is it so low right now? You couldn't even get a boat through.

The reason the canal is low is because the dam in the Sterling/Rock Falls, IL had an air bag broken that controls the gates of the dam. The gates were wide open and it lowered the Rock River so low it pulled water out of the Hennepin canal. The air bag just got fixed this week so it should be coming back up!!!!

I'm a recent bachelor and I've never had to do my own laundry. What can I use to make my clothes smell all nice and fresh?

A previous bachelor says that Gain makes an Apple Mango laundry detergent and dryer sheets that will do the trick.

When you get a new car why do they only give you 2 screws for the license plates?

It's just a cost savings. 2 screws is cheaper than 4 screws and in normal circumstances will hold the plate on just as well.

I often travel over the I-280 bridge that was dedicated to Sergeant John F. Baker, Jr. and the bridge is just filthy, trash and stuff along the edges of the road. Who's responsibility is it to keep the bridge clean?

IDOT is responsibile for the upkeep of the bridge.

I have the opposite problem of the guy who is trying to learn how to make his laundry smell good. I am a bow hunter and I need to make my camo gear NOT smell. My wife uses fabric softner for the normal laundry and even if I run a load without it there is still some scent that seems to just linger inside the washer and dryer and stays on my gear.

Get a laundry detergent from a sporting goods store like:
Scent Away or Dead Down Wind
Keep your hunting gear in a big tote locker with some pinecones and stuff to make it just have a natual smell.

October 1st, 2010

I qualified to be a participant in the poker FOX Million Dollar Challenge. This requires that I send in a 2 minute video, any ideas for how to make my video so that it gets noticed.

Dwyer says go for nude and do night vision like the Paris Hilton video. Beth says just wear a meat suit like Lady Gaga. On a serious note you might want to check YouTube and see if you can find any that people have posted in the past for an example.

There are video clips that play after MTV shows (in between programming) and there is this band that has kind of a regee sound, similar to Sublime, it's two guys... yeah, that's pretty vague but somebody has to have an idea!

Yep, several listeners said the name of the band is Dirty Heads.

Why can you understand Ozzy when he sings but you can barely understand him when he just talks normal?

Having something with a melody that is memorized helps and it's a different part of the brain that is used when singing vs when speaking. Right side is for music and left side is for language.

The road construction they do that where they fix a whole bunch of square and rectangular sections that are really close to each other, why do they do that instead of just fixing the whole section of the road?

Basically it comes down to just being cheaper to only fix the bad sections until the road as whole is bad enough to repair the whole thing.

When and where is Toys For Tots run this weekend?

A.B.A.T.E of Iowa, District 15 will host its 27th annual motorcycle ride Sunday Oct 3rd starting at kmart on West Kimberly sign in at 11am, ride at 1pm bring a toy (no stuffed animals).

If I have a scab will it heal better if I pick the scab off to expose it or just leave it?

It will actually heal better if you don't get a scab to begin with by keeping the cut covered and using anti-biotic ointment or Vaseline to keep it moist. If you've already got a scab just leave it to heal.

Is that bridge in Savanna, IL open yet? I want to head over to Poopy's this weekend but don't want to have to backtrack if there is still construction.

Yes! A listener said it's wide open so ride on over!

For NASCAR in the 60-70's they all used the 2 door muscle cars, now they still use 2-door cars but they are just like 4 door sedans. Why would they change that?

The dimensions are focused on safety and the cars they are using now fit the specs.
http://www.dimensionsguide.com/nascar-car-dimensions/

West of Modern Woodman Park by the boat ramp, there is a pole with a bike rim welded to the top of it. What is this?

Those are all long the bike path. A listener said they arepart of the the American Discovery Trail.

When you get a postage paid envelope with some junk mail can you take the envelope and use it for something else if you just cover the address that's printed on there?

Even if you change the address they will still scan the barcode on the postage and it will go to the company who paid the postage. If you cover the barcode then you have to put a stamp on so you're back to square one.

What makes a spring work? Like why do they resist?

Before a spring is a spring the spring material is at a 'normalized" or "annealed" state. After the spring shape is made it's heat treated to change the molecular structure of the inert materials. The heat treating process makes the material harder and gives it the spring status.

I want to buy a bottle of wine for a gift but I know nothing about wine. I would like to buy a red but am open to suggestions.

Beth says 7 Deadly Zins
Dwyer says Lust or anything with a funny label
Bill says Toasted Head because it sounds funny
Moscato d'Asti is a sparking sweet white wine
Brandy's recommends sweet reds: Serena, Electra Red or Oliver soft red wine

What is the big M on the hillside that you see while driving up the interstate through Wisconsin?

The world's largest M was created by engineering students in 1936 who attended the University Of Wisconsin-Platteville. It was a mining school at the time.

Where can you find Slo Poke candy?

The candy aisle at Hy-Vee has plenty, right next to the Charleston Chews!

KLJB has has made changes lately and now I am seeing some of the same people from channel 8. Where they bought out by WQAD or something?

They have recently contracted out the news to channel 8.

That audio clips that you open your show with and the very end there is a woman saying the quote "They're stupid, vain and self-centered" and I can't figure out who is saying it!

That clip is from "Zoolander" and it's Christine Taylor referring to the models.

If I only have an IL fishing license and I go to Wisconsin can I take my little grandson fishing or will I get in trouble?

Better to get it than to risk a fine. Kids generally don't need a license but if you are even going to touch the fish that he catches and you get caught then the fun is over.

September 24th, 2010

My husband has some old Playboys from 10-15 years ago and a couple videos that we recently cleaned out from the attic. Is there anyone that buys those? I'm guessing they might be worth a little something so we'd rather not just throw them in the recycle bin.

Most are not worth that much since people generally don't get rid of them.There are certain ones that are worth more than others though, so the best way to check value is to look through the completed listings on eBay to see if you have one of the more sought after issues.

When was the Bic lighter invented?

1973 was when they released their first design. Some child safety features were added in 1998.

How do you judge yardage without a range finder when you are bow hunting?

A Pendulum Sight is the way to go according to one listener. You can find them at pretty much any sporting goods store.
You can also study about how to do "framing" at:www.archerytalk.com

Looking for someone to do some commercial installation. I have a hood that I need put in and I need a fan installed for a pizza joint I'm opening and I'm having a hard time finding someone who will install it.

Goodwin Tucker will most likely do the install. They are in Cedar Rapids but they work in the Quad Cities too.
The Schebler Co is another one
Company One in Bettendorf, IA at 1-800-643-4753

Years ago on Brady Street north of Kimberly on the left side, in the area by Chi Chi's or Route 61 there used to be a gourment hamburger joint. Does anyone remember this?

A multitude of listeners remember it as Flakey Jake's.

Driving toward North Park Mall at the corner of Kimberly and Brady by the BP gas station, there is a third lane on the right. Is that a turn only lane because the white line is solid? I always thought it was but people go straight constantly.

It's not marked as turn only by signs or an arrow on the ground and there are 3 lanes on the road ahead so it seems to be a straight or turn lane to us.

Do they have 3D projectors for TV's? For the PS3 they are going to add a 3D patch for you to play your Blueray's in 3D.

Yep, they do! Be prepared to spend a little though. This site should help you research a little: www.projectorcentral.com

Can a Bettendorf cop issue a ticket in Davenport?

Yes, they are not bound by city lines. If you're breaking the law and they see it then you're kinda stuck.

What is the fire safe stuff that they put in our cigarette and who instigated that? Above the UPC there is a line of text that says fire safe FFC.

The paper is what's different. There are thicker spots on the paper and if the cigarette is not actively being smoked when it hits those spots it will go out.
www.firesafecigarettes.org

Last year the Mallards had practices that were open to the public, will there be open practices this year too?

They still have the same coach so it should be the same as last year. Oct 16th is Fan Fest at the i Wireless so you might check that out.

I have an old dryer and it's not drying clothes. What can I try to fix it before calling in the repair man?

There are these little tools that look like a chimney sweep attached to a long flexible wire. You can use thsi to clean from the inside, outside and through the slot that the lint filter fits in. Or the folks at Maytag suggest that you pull the dryer away from the wall a little and then hook up an electric leaf blower (NOT gas!) to the tube and blow everything out. Check the flapper/screen on the outside of the house before you do it to make sure it's not gonna blow off.

I have a 3 month old puppy and every time I plant flowers she digs them up. How can I get her to stop this? I've heard of putting garlic or pepper around but I don't want to go buy a bunch of random stuff that doesn't work.

This might sound gross but bury some of its own poop in front of the plants and it will leave it along when it smells its own foof.
There is a spray "Patio and Yard Deodorizer" that hooks up to your hose and you can spray over the lawn to kinda of neutralize it which may keep the puppy out of it.

In Nascar they are going to a Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang. But for Chevy why didn't they go to the Camero instead of the Impala?

The cars all have to be within a certain size and the Impala meets those requirements better than the Camero.

I have a bookshop in Rock Island and I have an open house next month and I want some balloons custom printed for it. I've tried a couple local places like Kinko's but they don't do balloons. Any local suggestions?

You can order them from either of these local companies:
Regalia in Rock Island: www.regaliamfg.com
Victory Store in Davenport: www.victorystore.com

September 10th, 2010

Hey Dorks... driving west on Great River Road, saw at least 25-30 awesome looking old cars! My question... where are they going?

We got an answer from The Car Shop in Moline. They are all heading up to Wisconsin for the weekend a cruise to go eat, visit The Leinie Lodge, etc. They are planning about 380 miles round trip.

A while ago you sent someone out to count the steps in the Muscatine cementary to test if he got the same number counting them going up as going down. I never heard the ending and what the result was. Did he get the same number or a different number?

It was Dwyer and he went a couple years ago. He went up and down the steps a number of times and got a different number each time.

Does anyone know what they are building at the corner of Brady & 59th St. It is on the west side of Brady. My husband and I drive by that every day and none of the signs they have there say what they are building.

It's either a Builders First Choice or ABC Supply Company, basically like a Menards but just for contractors.

When trying to transfer a movie or show from my DVR to my computer or to a DVD what is the BEST and EASIEST way to do it but still with the highest quality?

TiVo has a desktop App that allows you to do all kinds of transfers. As far as doing it any other way the quality and ease of doing it will all depend on where you are transfering too, what software/cables, etc. The easiest way would be to just use a DVD recorder and make a DVD of it while you play it live off the DVR.

Last night we were driving on the interstate (hwy 61) and there was a cop driving in the left lane and my old lady passed him driving 65 mph (on our gage) in the right lane. He pulled us over and said we were doing 70. We had just just replaced the tires on the truck and were able to negotiate a warning but my question is... isn't the left lane supposed to be the "fast lane" and only used to pass people who are going slower?

Techinically yes, but police are able to stay in that lane as needed.

When is that Halloween place going to open and where will it be this year?

Halloween Express is open NOW and it's located on Brady Street just south of Kmart (next to Big Lots).

Can any fisherman help me with locating some catfish? Usually I am able to get a lot but with the river levels being up and down so much it's changed something and I'm having a hard time finding any. I'm in the Muscatine area.

If you can find any mulberries you can use those as bait. Better yet if you find a tree by the bank you may find catfish nearby. People say the Rock River is good for catfish right now.

I have a PS3 and according to the internet it have the "yellow blinking light of death". I'm from the Sterling area and I'm having trouble finding any place local that works on them.

In the Quad Cities we would recommend Video Games, Etc. but a listener says you have to send it in to the factory if it's got the yellow light. Or you can try to fix it yourself using the information on this site.

On 88 by Joslin there is a sign that says CKC IL 110, it's an actual DOT sign, not anything temporary. What is it for?

It's the designated route for the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, a long-proposed alternate route to Kansas City, Missouri that does not require going through either Des Moines or St. Louis.

My husband died three weeks ago. He was in the Army and then went into the Navy when he was much younger. I was trying to get him buried in the National Cemetary on Arsenal Island. I have an honorable discharge certificate, but I was told that I needed to have a DD214 form to prove that he was in the service. However, there was a fire in St Louis years ago and all records were "lost". Therefore they denied him entry into the cemetary. They say they cannot find any information. They have his name, his social security number, and his date of release, but they can't find anything?

How can I prove that he deserves the military honors that he is entitled to? Because even though I have had to pay for the burial expenses in Memorial Park, I would still like to be able to get the proper headstone he is entitled to. If anyone knows how to challenge the government, please let me know. He served, and he deserves the honor of being recognized.

The VFW that he was a member of should have a copy of it OR the courthouse may have the record if he turned it in like they ask when they are discharged. Dan Bebber at the Rock Island courthouse may also be of help, he is the Veterans Coordinator for Illinois.

In our dining room we have a leak on the ceiling and my question is, how do the experts find out where the leak is coming from? We had a new roof put on a couple years back and it still leaks in the same spot when it rains.

Follow the moisture trail up through the attic if possible to see where it's coming from, if you've got a friend who can aim a hose at the roof while you get up in the attic that is a way to look for the leak when it's not raining. If you don't want to call the contractors yet you can have the home inspection folks at National Property Inspections take a look 563-359-6749.

When is the auction at the Freight House going to take place?

That will happen on Monday Sept 13th, starting at 10am.

August 20th, 2010

Who was the guy who sang the National Anthem on Sunday during the Nascar Race?

It was the lead singer from Saving Abel.

On that 70's Show who is the person at the end that yells "Hello Wisconsin!"?

Danny Masterson did it in the first season. But from the second season on it has been Robin Zander from Cheap Trick, and they perform the theme song.

My kid came home with headlice. My wife already did the whole shampoo thing but is there some kind of a *bomb* I can do in my house that will get rid of them?

For headlice it is not recommended to do any type of insect bomb. RID is the best shampoo you can buy and there is a kit with shampoo, comb and a spray. Wash all bedding in HOT water and vacuum everywhere. Bag up stuffed animals for a couple weeks.

I have a mole problem. I have noticed a ton of them in my yard lately, how do I get rid of them?

Go to farm & fleet and look for a rodenticide. If you want to get rid of them and not have them come back then you do have to kill them. If you try other ways and get them into your neighbor's yard instead they may just come right back.

Sometimes when I'm watching TV the audio isn't in sync with the video. This drives me crazy, how can I fix it?

Check all of your connection cables and also reset your cable or satellite box, sometimes things get loose over time or just need a reboot. If this does not help youneed to call you cable company and see if there are any signal issues as sometimes that can cause things to be out of sync.

When and why did they change the programming on TV? Like it used to be that a show would end and you would have like 2 minutes of commercials before the next show would come on. Now they are previewing the next show during the credits and they go right into it without a break. Sometimes it is not right on the hour and the first or last minute of it will be cut off on my recording!

It's either a way to screw up with people who are recording it or to get people hooked in right away instead of having a break where people may change channel or turn off the set.

Why has the Northwest Bank Tower scrolling sign been off for about a month?

It was struck by lightning earlier in the summer.

July 30th, 2010

Along highway 67 there are stainless steel boxes with solar panels on them, they are at intervals that are irregular and some of them are along thev river and some along fields, what are these?

They are probably to power any lights that are along the highway or over an interchange.

My friend is a law inforcement student. He says that the best way avoid getting a DUI is that you get out of the car and chug a beer. That way they can't prove you were drinking before.

This sounds like a bad idea. If you get out of your vehicle you have a good chance of having a gun drawn on you. When you are pulled over you are supposed to stay in the vehicle. Plus they will give you a field sobriety test FIRST and if you had really only chugged one beer you wouldn't fail the test, they usually wait about 20 minutes for the breathalizer anyway as they will give it to you based on the results of your field test.

Can anyone explain why when dogs come in from being outside they smell like the river/dead fish? What is that?! I don’t live anywhere near the river, and I have a fenced in backyard. I like keeping my dogs outside while I get ready for work, but when I let them in they smell like rotting fish carcasses! It’s so gross! Also I have to add that they are lazy pugs that don’t even run around out there, they just stand on the deck and stare through the glass door. So basically, they get smelly by just being alive! Anything I can do?

The main reason dogs smell is the sebum (natual oil) on their skin. Moisture makes the smell more noticeable so if it is humid outside or they sweat even a little bit the smell will seem worse.

I was wondering about hardship drivers licenses. Does Iowa offer that for under the age of 16?

You can get an underage license for school only.
http://www.iowadot.gov/MVD/ods/msl.htm

A couple weeks ago the sunset was pretty amazing, what causes the different colors? Most days the sunset is just "normal" but that one day was really cool.

Dust particles can be responsible for a really cool colored sunset so certain types of weather, or things like forest fires or volcanic eruptions can effect how colorful the sunset is.

Who pays for all the street lights that are on in the middle of the night?

Yeah, it's your taxes.

When I registered my kids for Moline School District . Part of the form asked if you have a parent who worked on the arsenal or in the military. Why do they need to know that?

The question may be for people who actually LIVE on the Arsenal as there is no bus service there. They do contract a service to pick up kids from Arsenal Island so they are probably trying to figure out how many kids they will need to transport.

My boyfriend and I are planning on getting married on 10/10/10 in our backyard. Nothing fancy, just friends & family. But, we don't have anyone to officiate. Do you know of anyone who offers this service (preferably a judge) since this date is on a Sunday? We live on the Illinois side. Thanks for any help you can offer!

Not sure about a judge showing up on location. You can contact a minister (like if you have any family or friends that attend a church) and see if they will come out and do the service for you.

The Jackson Browne "Stay" the song that comes on before that, is that 2 songs together or why does it come together?

It does come as one song. The best way is to import it from your CD into your computer and split it if you want the songs separate.

Will high pressure washing effectively remove paint and mold from the basement walls before applying a waterproof paint? The leak source has been fixed, now I want to repaint the walls. I'm thinking the water will help contain the airborne mold spores while I wash it wearing a mask and goggles. I can't afford to pay somebody a couple thousand to do a small basement.

The mold has to be killed. Scrubbing with bleach (use gloves and open windows and use fans for ventilation, etc) would be our recommendation. 2 cups of bleach with a gallon of water. Kilz Primer is good to use after cleaning and before painting. TSP is a powder to kill mold that can be used as well mixed with water.

July 23rd, 2010

Here’s a question for Brandy. I recently bought a new computer and even put Office 2010 on it and I can’t open PDF files. I tried associating the file with a program and could not find PDF on the list. I’m starting to get irritated! Please help, I need to be able to open attachments in PDF.

You need to install Adobe Reader which wil let you view the files. You can download it for free here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
One other way around it is if you have Gmail account you can either e-mail it to yourself and then view it using Google Documents or just upload it directly to Google Documents.

In the 1980's there was a movie I loved, we never owned it, and nobody remembers the name. All I have is a vague description. The movie involves a wizard with powerful rings. It starts with the father getting killed by creatures resembling the monkeys from the wizard of oz, the kid embarks on a journey featuring a guy looking like the beastmaster, a white chewbacca looking creature, and a troll. It ends with the evil wizard and the kid fighting with the opposing rings, which shoot triangle shaped rays, the kids is blue and evil wizard red. Sorry I don't have a better description but I'd really appreciate anybody's help.

Another listener remembers it too and says it must but Wizards of the Lost Kingdom.

On the way to Minneapolis on I-35 I saw 3 state troopers on the interstate entrance ramps in different locations many miles apart. Why do State Troopers sit on the Interstate ramps where they can't usually see the traffic coming up to them?

There is most likely a radar somewhere or a plane doing speed checks and the location on the ramps lets them get right on the interstate to catch speeders when they get the call.

Several years ago across from the Village Shopping Center on Kimberly there was a department store, it's some kind of factory now but What was the name of it when it was a department store?

MoreWay and Spartan's Department Stores were both on West Kimberly in that area.

I love the nacho cheese that comes with the nachos that you can get at the fairs but I can't find it in any store. Does someone know where I can buy some?

Try either TPC Cash & Carry or Sam's Club.

On I-80 in Illinois exit 19, there are two wind power units. When I drive by, often one or both are not turning and I know the wind is blowing pretty good. Why do the blades sit idle a lot of time?

They have to turn at a certain speed and if it's too windy or too slow they will shut them down. Anything above a 35 MPH wind is too much for them.

When they have an oversized load what is the third vehicle in the back for? I can understand the car in front and directly behind but why do they have the extra one at the very back?

If a load needs to make a wide turn the rear vehicle is there to block traffic because the truck may need to move to the center of the lane over a narrow bridge or in construction. A listener says that there is a remote control axel on the back and the first rear vehicle is the one who controls that. The last vehicle is the one who blocks traffic.

Is there a way to hook my iPod to my car's stock stereo, without replacing the stereo? Right now I'm using a FM transmitter and I pick up too much static. Please help.

The best way is to get one of those Belkin adaptors that is a cassette tape with a connector that fits into your earbud jack on your iPod. They are like $10 at Walmart. Or check out the options on this site www.replacementradios.com

You know We've had a lot of rain this year and the river is up. The rollers in the lock & Dam are up and there is enough room to take your boat through. Is this okay to do?

There gets to be a lot of debris in the roller mechinisms so they raise the rollers when the river is up. People do go through but it's NOT recommended!

I bought an HDTV but when I play a widescreen movie it still shows the letterbox?

The older DVD's with the widescreen will still show the bars at the top and bottom. It's most likely a difference in aspect ratio between the new TV and the older DVDs.

What's the average salary of an NFL cheerleader?

The lowest paying team is $50 a game (Dallas Cowboys) all the way up to $1,000. They tend to make most of their money doing appearances and calendars.

Where can you get freon for an old pop machine?

You will most likely need to put a conversion kit in it as they won't use the old freon to recharge it.

What is it that makes the rust/orange little spots on white vehicles and how can you remove it?

It's tiny specs of brake dust statically clinging to the body of the car. You can use a claybar that you can get at pretty much any auto parts store which will take it off, then buff and wax.

I decided to try growing "peaches & cream" sweet corn. How do I tell when it's ready to be picked?

It's technically 82 days to maturity but most people don't keep track. You can pull back the very end of the husk to check the size and fullness of the kernels. The best way though is to Wait until the silk turns brown before you start checking the kernel size.

July 16th, 2010

I was on I-15 from Vegas to Anahiem there was a fruit checkpoint at the California border. They looked for any type of fruit, flowers or plants. Is there any other state that does this?

They are so reliant on their fruit crop as part of their state budget that they can't risk any type of insects or disease to be transported into the state. Some other states do have check points, like Arizona checks for certain types of insects.

In the fall when you drive on concrete bridges to the Arsenal from Moline or Rock Island they always spray some type of oil or something on the road. Is this something to protect over the winter and if so what is it?

Linseed oil is what is used and it seals the concrete to protect it from salt damage. It's highly flamable though! Apparently one time some mops that were used to spread it caught fire when they were sitting in one of the trucks and the vehicle was a total loss.

On 7th Ave in Rock Island (just past Augustana) there is a greenhouse on the left hand side of the one-way. I drive by it every day and I was just wondering if it is a public greenhouse, someone's private property or what?

It's a private greenhouse. The building belongs to the Arnell's who live across the street and have a large flower garden.

If a doctor gets sick can they write their own prescription?

Yes, for certain types of medication they can wirte their own!

Do fighter jets have air conditioning?

Yes, they have air conditioning for climate control to keep the pilots comfortable so they can focus on the job at hand.

I just turned 21 this week but look much younger. I have already been called out at a couple bars by cops to ask for my ID even after I have been ID'd at the door. Is this even legal?

Yes, it's their job to enforce the laws and if someone appears to be younger than the legal age then they have a right to check your ID.

It's been really hot all week and the bottled water I am drinking says natural spring water. Is it really from a spring or is that just what they call it?

If there is an actual spring water then it has to have a source that it is bottled at. Regular bottled water is technically just purified tap water.

July 9th, 2010

In Dwyer's neighborhood there is a fire hydrant and they've recently attacted this rig thing with wheels and a hose going to the hydrant. What are they doing or what is it for? It's only on one hydrant in the neighborhood and it's been there about a week.

It may be a flow tester. They sometimes test flow rates in different areas to see where they need to improve things.

I received a TomTom for Fathers day, and it gets me everywhere I want to go except home. The GPS unit has my home address about 1 mile from where my home is actually located. Is there any website I can go to send inquire about a possible correction to the information? When ever a service or delivery person is trying to find my home they always call and say "where are you?" the GPS says you are here but there is nothing here (I live about one mile from town). Who can I contact to get this corrected?

USGS does the official mapping. You can contact them here to report errors:
http://www.usgs.gov/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=33&id=771&artlang=en

There are construction lights and barriers up on HWY 6 in Geneseo over the Geneseo Creek. The bridge is relatively new I think. What's going on?

They are resurfacing the bridge which should take just a few weeks.

The John Deere classic flies some players to the British Open. Do players have to pay for those tickets or who provides that?

It's a leased jet and they actually have 2 of them this year.

On the song Blinded by Light it says "revved up like a deuce". What does that even mean?

Deuce is referring to a 1932 Ford, revving the engine up and getting ready to go.

Are there any new developments with the Drive-In Theater that is being built in west Davenport?

They are working on it right now, apparently there was a lawsuit was filed over whether the drive-in area should be paved so that is their next hurdle.

Who was the "unknown comic" on the Gong Show?

Murray Langston was his name.

Where can I take my ex-wife out for a date? Things weren't working out so we got seperated but now we are both wanting to try again.

Dwyer says to contact The Turning Leaf in Moline at 309-757-1111. They will give you a couples massage in a private room and then you get a catered lunch or dinner from Johnny's Steakhouse.
Another listener called and recommended a weekend in Galena.

I live on the Moline/Rock Island border above the hill and about 2 or 3 weeks ago when all those big storms rolled through I heard a man's voice over the loud speakers after the tornado sirens went off. Did someone actually give an announcement after the all clear? My mom said that she heard the same thing like 3 days later after another storm warning.

It's the Rock Island Arsenal emergency notification system. Depending on the way the wind's blowing and your location in town you may or may not hear it.

June 25th, 2010

I got a question. How come you end the show early some days (before 10) and some days you go beyond 10?

10am is our official end time but it's kinda flexible. The times that we go beyond 10am usually we are caught up in a good topic or interview that we don't want to cut short or if we wrap up just before 10am it's because we don't have enough time to get started onto a new topic and we just hold onto it for the next day.

Is there anywhere in the Quad Cities that rents jet skis? I want to take my family out on some, but can't find anywhere that rents them.

Hawkeye Motorworks (563-391-9009) rents them but you need to get there early (before 7am) 'cause they go quick.

The Friday song is called "Bang the Drum"... now why is there way more bass guitar than drums?

Interesting observation! It's more just an analogy of wanting to relax, do your own thing and just sit around and bang the drum, no cares in the world, that type of thing.

I walk my dog regularly and we pass the intersection of River Drive and Mound by the East Village. In the area they tore a building down they have planted something there and it's really growing with all the rain we've had. Is it flower, vegetables, what did they plant?

They are actually Sunflowers. The owner of the property won't be able to build this year so he decided to get an Agricultural Tax Credit for 2010.

I have a question about construction zone speed limits... Do you have to to obey those speeds on the weekend when there are no workers present?

Yes, the speed limit must be obeyed until you are out of the construction zone. When there are no workers it's just more of a safty thing for you since there may be lane shifts and other things to pay attention to even when workers.

I am looking for Garbage Pail Kids cards or candy. Where can I find these?

You might try Tim's Corner comics shop in Rock Island (309) 794-0333
Target has the new cards up near the checkout lanes where they have baseball cards. Check eBay or go to www.garbagepailkidsworld.com

What happens to cause a woman to have different size breasts?

A good explanation can be found here.

The Iowa DOT has a bunch of black hoses across the roads with boxes on one side. What are they doing?

They are counting traffic in Scott County right now. They use the data collected off those counters to schedule when construction takes place.

How can you still get tickets for the Air Show and if so, where?

You can get them at area Hy-Vee's, Fareway, Northwest Bank and Slagle's Food.

I have been out of town of town all week, is it true that Comedy Sportz has closed?

Technically they are not closed but according to their website and Twitter page they are no longer affliated with Circa 21 and are in search of a new venue. So they will not be performing until they have a new location.

What planes will be parked at the Moline Airports this weekend during the Air Show?

The F-15's will be there for sure.

I am looking for Electric Sparklers with the wooden core, is there any place around here that sells them?

Uncle Norm's in Milan may have them.

We want to go to the Half-mile dirt track race in Cambridge this weekend. What time are the practices and when does the actual race start?

Sunday June 27th in Cambridge, gates open at 7am, sign-up is 8-10am and practice starts at 11am with the race around 2pm
Contact Ron Whipple 309-314-3343 with WFO Promotions for more information

Why do some of the radio stations reduce their power in the mornings?

FM stations don't reduce their power at all but the sun will effect the RF signal strength so it will not be as strong during the day. AM stations actually do lower their signal at night as they carry much further.

I used to go to a little German restaurant called Kaiserhof's in Bradford, IL. They moved their location to the Grand Prairie Mall in Peoria and now they are no longer there. Are they closed or have they moved again?

Unfortunately they have closed.

I just bought a Suburban and I am making it into a 4X4 and I want to take it out. Where around here can I go 4-wheeling?

There are mud bogs out in Morrison, IL or you could call some of the 4X4 places. Dave at DK Four Wheel in Moline 309-736-0056
Mud Bogs out between DeWitt and Eldgridge on Scott County Park Road.
UMRA in Long Grove has information on their website

Is there any truth to the myth to not take a shower during a thunderstorm or you could get electrocuted?

Water is a excellent conductor and according to Myth Busters it is "plausible" that you can be electrocuted using the tub or shower during a storm IF lightening were to strike your house.

June 18th, 2010

The car show this weekend. I am looking for a certain pinstriper. Is there gonna be a guy named Hetz?

Jim himself called in and he WILL be there!

What are your work hours... Obviously you are on-air until 10am and then Goose goes on, but Goose is there answering the phones for you too.

Goose and Beth get here about 4:30am
Bill about 4:30-5am
Dwyer is usually here by the time we start the show at 5:30am
The rest of the day we are normally working in some capacity getting content and guests ready for the next morning's show

On the east side of Walcott there is this big white dome thing. What is that?

That is for salt storage for the winter weather.

Years ago there was this song called Manamana, is that the actual name and who is the artist?

"Mah Nà Mah Nà" was written by Piero Umiliani for a 1968 film soundtrack "Sweden: Heaven & Hell". The lead part was sung by Italian singer/composer Alessandro Alessandroni.

Why do you not see many of those front load cement trucks?

They didn't hold as much capacity as the standard ones so they are not used as widely.

How do you get super glue out of clothes?

You can use acetone and scrub it with a toothbrush. Don't leave it too long though as it can lighten the fabric. And also be very careful using acetone, use gloves so you don't get it on your skin and rinse the clothing out really well after you have removed the glue.

Is there a place that buys wooden shipping pallets?

Hickory Grove Road by Sports specialties there is a guy who buys them for $1.50
H & H Pallet (563) 386-1033
Winstead's Pallet Salvage in Rock Falls, IL pays up to $4 a pallet

When you drive into Iowa on the 74 Bridge, there is something up on the span that looks like an owl. What is it, and why is it there?

It's a fake plastic owl, there is one located at the top of each section of the bridge and they are there to prevent birds from nesting up there.

When someone gets executed by firing squad like last night do they have people watching as well?

Yes, they do. Members of the media and the victim's family members are allowed to be present.

For the execution how many shooters were there and how many rounds did they use?

There are 5 shooters, 4 with live ammo and one with special blank rounds that immitate the kickback of live rounds.

How far away do they stand to shoot?

They stand at 25 feet.

Before an execution do they diaper the criminal?

Yes, they do diaper them to expedite the cleanup process.

In the late 70's we used to go to Lake Canyada on hwy 61. There was a rope swing and a tower to jump off of. Does anyone remember how tall that was?

It wasn't Lake Canyada, it was Lake Harrah's which was right across the highway. The tower was about 50 feet high. There was all kinds of other stuff to play on as well which would probably be considered "unsafe" by today's standards.

In Cedar Rapids they have speeding camera on 380 now, where are they located?

Here is the full list of locations in Cedar Rapids:
http://www.kwwl.com/Global/story.asp?S=11614735
Someone says that one of the 380 cameras is at Diagonal Drive

Last week on the 53rd steet overpass on I-74 there were several contractors that had pieces of log-chain on a handle and they were running over the new surface of the road. What are they doing?

They are looking for imperfections. It might seem a bit primative but the chain will make a different sound if it goes over a hollow or bad spot. So it's part of the inspection process.

Where can you buy USDA Prime meat? There used to be a place in Moline but now I don't know where I can get it.

Anymore you are going to have a problem finding prime meat unless it is around the holidays, there is just not enough call for it to be on the shelves since it is more expensive than choice. You can place an order for it though. Contact Jerry's Market in Moline (309) 764-0612 or you can go directly through Preston Meats in Preston, IA (563) 689-5611, which is where Jerry's get their stock.

What happens if the former governor of IL is found not guilty? Does he get his job back and all his back-pay?

No, he was removed from office so even if he is acquitted he does not get his job back.

June 11th, 2010

There seems to be a growing trend of people using Samurai Swords to commit robberies. Not that I am thinking about being a statistic but Where would even you go to get a Samurai Sword?

Try Exotic Imports or, oddly, the I-80 Truck stop

When were playing cards invented?

The earliest known deck of playing cards was found in China around the ninth century.

How do you get a 6 month old puppy to stop urinating in her kennel? I only kennel her during the day when I’m at work and she roams free at night and after I get home, she is potty trained to go outside but it’s something with the kennel...

The kennel is probably too big, there should only be enough room for the dog to turn around and lay down, dogs do not what to lay in their own urine so maybe get a smaller kennel until the dog grows into the one you have now.

Last year I took my kids to Maquoketa caves but it's closed because of the bat thing. Where else can I take my kids that we can hike around and get muddy?

Wild Cat Den is on 22 between Buffalo and Muscatine.
Starved Rock or Matthiessen State Park by LaSalle, IL
www.caves.org to check local caves

What happened with the voting for the Arsenal Bridge voting thing?

The bridge won! The Quad Cities got the most votes for the poll.

Are there any rodeo schools that you can learn bull-riding around here?

West of Andalusia in Illinois City 309-791-2913
Sankey Rodeo School in Missouri www.sankeyrodeo.com

Which city is cracking down on fireworks this year?

That's pretty hard to target. Closer to the 4th of July it basically comes down to if someone calls in and reports you.

Are there any dog parks locally where I can take my dog to run off-leash?

Hasselroth Dog Park - 4303 24th St, Rock Island, IL
Crow Creek Dog Park - 4800 N Devils Glen Rd Bettendorf, IA
Green Valley Softball complex in Moline behind Farm & Fleet has a dog area
Centennial Park - 315 S Marquette St, Davenport, IA

I have a large container of honey that has started to crystallize. Is there a way to reverse that process so that I can still use it?

If you heat it it will re-liquify. Boil some water and turn off the heat and put the container in until it is liquid again.

Will Slipknot be able to keep going under the band name? I heard there was some type of contract that everyone signed.

That clause was for members leaving the band, not by death.

Why are the Boston Celtics pronounced with a C sound instead of a K sound?

It's just an Americanized version.

Is the I-80 bridge open yet? I heard it's supposed to open sometime today.

Yes! It opened up at 9am this morning. The state patrol is there too though so be sure to observe the 55 MPH construction speed limit.

Around the fountain that's in front of the Rhythm City Casino is a flower bed. What are the orange flowers planted between the palm tree?

They are Cannas (also called Canna Lilies). Cannas are tropical plants so the bulbs must be dug up every fall, stored and then replanted in the spring.

I have a good question for you. I have a Harley and it is suggested to get new tires every 8,000-10,000 miles, why is this. Car tires will last up to 50-60,000 miles? And motorcycle tires don't come cheap and motorcycles are not heavy you would think they would last longer than that. Is it dangerous to put 20,000 miles on a motorcycle tire?

For a car if you have a blowout it's inconvenient but you can still steer the car to the side. If you blowout on a bike you're going down. It's best to keep ahead of the wear and tear and replace sooner. The tires are a bit softer than car tires for better grip on the road and tend to wear down quicker as you are wearing on all the edges from turning. It's more of a safety issue.

June 4th, 2010

Years ago (about 12+) you talked to a gal who wrote a book (maybe) about what kind of diet models go on before a photo shoot. It was something about taking garlic and papaya. I can’t remember how many or when or how often – do you?

We talked to Diane Irons who wrote the book "The World's Best-Kept Diet Secrets". It was published in 1998.

Where is the nearest Krispy Kreme? I want to try this Paula Dean recipe that used a few of their donuts but the one on 53rd is closed.

The closest one to the Quad Cities is in Bloomington, IL
Find others on their store locator.

Where in the Quad Cities can I rent a dunk tank?

K&K Hardware at the rental counter, they have a dunk tank that they rent out.
563-359-4473

What was the book you guys talked about last summer? It was about the best times to go to Disney World like when the lines were shorter and less people.

The book is The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
More information on their site: www.touringplans.com

Has there every been a left handed catcher in the major leagues?

The list is pretty slim for the past 100 years:
Benny Distefano, 1989 - Mike Squires, 1980 - Dale Long, 1958
Homer Hillebrand, 1905 - Jiggs Donahue, 1902 - Joe Wall, 1902
Jiggs Donahue, 1901 - Fred Tenney, 1901 - Joe Wall, 1901
More info here.

What is the huge mound in the cemetary on Rockingham in Davenport?

It is a mass grave for victims of a cholera epidemic in 1873.

I noticed that there is a small plate/sign on the stern of the Rhythm City Casino. It's small print is hard to make out but I'm pretty sure it says "TREBLE CLEF." What is the world does this mean? Is there some sort of history behind, like maybe it has something to do with the boat before it became the Rhythm City?

It's the official name of the actual boat. It was named Treble Clef in Biloxi, MS before it was brought up here.

Those Crown Vics that you can buy (the old police cars) that have the spotlight on the drivers side.... an those be lights removed? Every time I see one I slow down and then it turns out to be just a normal car.

They can be removed but there will be a hole left. They do sell a plug but most people think it's easier to just leave 'em alone.

How did you decide whose name would be first on the show? How come it's not Michaels & Dwyer?

Our show didn't start out as Dwyer & Michaels. Michaels and Dwyer didn't work 'cause all our mail came addressed to "Michael Zandwyer". It was originally called the Rock and Roll Morning Show.

This guy that I work with says that bats are a big problem in the Quad Cities. Some kind of a disease or something?

There is a problem in Iowa and Illinois. Maquoketa Caves is closed right now as there is a bat disease and they are trying to keep it from spreading. It's called White Nose Symdrome, it doesn't effect humans but they believe that humans can spread it from cave to cave so Maquoketa has been closed to protect the bats there.

Where can you find decent sized Bullheads in the Quad Cities?

Any of the drainage ditches around Oquawka, IL or Gladstone, IL. Pond in Milan behinds Casey's General Store you can catch lots of them.

My husband and I used to go to this bakery in downtown Moline called Froehlich Cakes & Pastries and they were supposed to be opening a larger factory. What happened to them?

Their old number has been reassigned and the people that answered said they have closed down.

I've got like 50 chickens that I want to get processed. Where can I take them?

Reason's Locker Services in Buffalo Prairie, IL
Preston Locker in Preston, IA
Jeff's Meat Locker in Durant, IA

Is there any place that teaches bellydance classes locally?

FitTV has a program called Shimmy that teaches bellydance moves. There are also plenty of instructional videos on YouTube.

How do *normal* people get front row tickets to a concert (like the Scorpions) without winning a contest or paying a crazy amount?

Buy a single ticket, you have a better chance of getting a front row seat if you only buy one as there may be gaps. Or wait until the day of the show, there is always a little extra space up front because they don't know the exact configuration of the stage until it is set up and they release some extra tickets.

May 21st, 2010

What is the average number of baseballs they go through in a given game?

60-70 per game. The average lifespan is about 6 pitches and the balls cost $3 per ball.

I heard something about major league umpires having to wear a certain color of underwear, is that really true?

Major league umpires are required to wear black or very dark blue underwear because they have to do a lot of bending and they don't want their tighty whities hanging out.

I have been trying to remember the name of the Bacon Flavored crackers I used to eat when I was a kid. They were around in the mid to late 80's and I think they came in a red box? What was the name and do they still sell them?

They are discontinued but they were called Bacon Thins or Bacon Dippers from Nabisco. Walmart has their own version of bacon flavored crackers and so do some dollar stores.

Is there any place in the QCA that offers hot air balloon rides.

P I Ball Balloons
8217 9th Street West
Rock Island, IL
309-787-0107

What's the story on those 12 foot tall faces on the south side of interstate 80 just East of Iowa City? There are three of them and they must have just put them up.

The faces are the Emoticons series by artist John Cerney.

I was wondering if you know anyone who is into antique stove, or where would be a good place to take one. Any help would be great.

Try calling Ron at River Bend Antiques (563) 323-8622

On the NE corner of 53 and Utica on the ground there is this thing that looks like an RV air conditioner or something. What is it?

There is a fault underground for the Iowa American Water Company full of equipment and the unit keeps everything regulated at the correct temperature.

When you eat corn why doesn't your body digest it?

Your body can't actually digest the outer shell of the kernal, which is composed of materials that enzymes in your body cannot break down. The inside soft part of the corn is mostly starch, which the human body can easily break down. So you are just seeing the outer shell leftover.

My daughter is looking for dark Chocolate Altoids. Has anyone seen them around and what store?

They may be more of a holiday thing in stores. You can order them online though if she needs them now.

How can people stop the Rock Island county officals from getting raises? The sheriff is supposed to get like a $10,000 a year raise!

Go to city council meetings and make sure you vote for people who have your same values. There is not much else you can do about it since it was just voted on.

How tall is that tower over in Bettendorf that you can see from 53rd?

It's 1,381 feet tall and it belongs to KWQC.

What is in the Atomic Fireball candy that makes it so hot?

It's a super concentrated spicy cinnamon.

I wanna know about the "itos"? So many snacks end it this. Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, etc.

They are all made by Frito-Lay (Pepsi) so it might just be their *thing*.

There is a show called Heavy Haulers and they were supposed to be moving a mansion in Muscatine, IA but it didn't air and I can't find anything online about it. When does it air?

They actually moved the house in March. The schedule has been delayed for a few weeks but it should air on TLC sometime in June.

How many non-alcoholic beers would it take to get drunk?

You technically can get drunk but it would take a while and A LOT of drinks. You would have to drink like 40 or 50 to even feel anything and we don't recommend trying that.

I was driving by some fields and I saw these cows and they have these white disc thingson their back. What is that?

It's called a fistula and allows the cattle owner to see inside the stomach for research on digestion and other things. We would post a video but... yeah, you're just gonna have to Google it if you really want to see.

May 7th, 2010

I live in Aledo and I drive to Bettendorf every day for work and along the way I see this purple small box kite looking things in trees. They seem to be about 2 feet long and I see them in the city and in the country. What are they?

They are Emerald Ash Borer traps that the state is tracking. There are a couple on Kirkwood Blvd in Davenport.

Where is the nearest Popeye's Chicken to the Quad Cities?

According to the locator on their website, Peoria and Rockford are the closest.

What shops in the area install aftermarket cruise control?

Try Automotive Innovations or Solar Vision.

What can I clean my flat screen LCD screen with?

Use a lint-free cloth with a light mist of water (on the cloth, not on the screen). They sell sprays specifically for LCD screens but do not use anything with alcohol.
You can use a coffee filter for a lint free cloth.

The cars in the old Chi-Chi's parking lot that were the overflow for Enterprise.... now they are all GONE. Where did the cars go?

They are down by the Col Ballroom in a vacant lot now.

I am looking for a used enclosed trailer, where could I find one for sale?

Try in Milan, Joe's Bargain Barn sells them new. Prices for used do not seem to be much different from new so even if you found a used one there wouldn't be much savings.

I just moved to Davenport and my lawn has patches of viney plants with little purple flowers. What is it, how do I kill it?

It's Creeping Charlie. You can make your own solution using 20 Mule Team Borax - 10 ounces to 2.5 gallons of hot water, use a watering can. The temperature does need to be in the 70's (at night) for it to work the best.
Weed Free Zone that you mix with water works great or other products by Ferti-lome like the granules you can apply with a spreader.

I purchased another vehicle so I want to know where I can donate my old car and do it as a tax write-off.

Visit this site to find the best way to donate your car!

Does anyone out there know how to cure a dog of being afraid of storms/thunder? My dog just can't handle storms and gets really scared anytime there's a little rumbling outside. The odd thing is, he's a hunting dog and gunshots do not frighten him at all. Any ideas?

There are some good tips on this website.

I live in Moline and I keep seeing these city vehicles with magnets on the doors but they are just personal plates, all different kinds of vehicles including an Escalade.

The personal vehicles with the city of Moline logos on them are water department employees. The water department is installing new water meters in homes, it started a few weeks ago.

We have a purple Dodge Neon and my husband just bought purple headlights to go with it but all of our friends have told him that they are illegal. Are they really?

The only shades of headlights that are legal are the standard yellow-white or blue-white Xenon lights.

April 30th, 2010

Is there anyone in the Quad City area that refinishes the old clawfoot bathtubs?

Several places to try:
The Stripping Solution 386-8183
Surface Cure in Muscatine 563-263-2828
Premier Bath in Eldridge IA 563-386-3366
Miracle Method of the Quad Cities 563-271-9327

How do you pronounce the company "Kone" with the big building in Moline? Is it "Ko-Nay" or "Cone"?

The correct way to say it is "Ko-Nay".

My son lives out of state with his momand I am looking for a lawyer who will work with me for out of state with visitation rights. My wife keeps moving with my son so every time I try to get visitation rights I have to start over when she goes to a new state.

F. Jack Nathan is an attourny can most likely deal with this issue, his number is 309-794-1476. There is a website that will help with situations like this too. Just contact them here: www.unitedfathers.org

I leased a home and my lease was up so we bought a home and moved. My landlord is saying I need to repaint the 2 rooms that we painted while we lived there or my deposit is going to be withheld which is $1000. The rooms aren't a crazy color or anything and the painting was done very well. Can he really do this? I already spent a bunch of money on getting the carpets shampooed and patching the walls where we had hung a couple pictures.

Unfortunately as a renter you don't get a lot of say. Make sure he's going to actually give you your full deposit back BEFORE you do the painting. A caller has a cheap solution, she said you can get buckets of paint for free at the Scott County Landfill. If you can find a neutral color you can buy a small can of colored paint and add to it if he wants it a certain color.

Can a person have more than one burial plot?

Yes you can, and a listener shared this story: My brother and I had to buy a second burial plot as a “memorial” for our mother so that she could be honored and remembered with the rest of her family after her dirt bag loser cheating husband changed her headstone to take off our names and so that he would no longer steal the flowers, etc that we put out for her. Although she is not actually buried at this second site, it is the place we go to honor her memory without any thoughts of or hassles from him.

How long have you been playing the Friday song?

We have done it pretty much since the beginning so 1990.

I can't call in but I wondered if there are any carpet cleaning places that specialize in getting cat urine smell out of the carpet?

Pretty much any place will have an extra strength treatment they can do on your carpet. The problem is though is the most of the time the smell is soaked into the carpet pad and also the flooring/wood so you are not really going to get rid of the smell completely unless you tear everything out.

April 23rd, 2010

What is the seating capacity for the Capitol Theatre?

The official number is 1,520.

My wife went to a women's fair back in March and saw a product that had something to do with tightening and firming the skin. She wants this for Mother's Day but I have no idea where to look.

A caller said that it's a wrap by the "It Works" company called the Ultimate Bodywrap.

I drove on the center line just after they painted it and got yellow paint on the underside and bottom of our vehicle. Is there anyway I can get the paint off without destroying my original paint?

This was e-mailed in to us: I work for a highway dept. I have a sheet that is for the removal of paint that sprays up on vehicles. First if possible take it to the car wash.

If that doesn't work let it dry and then spray it with WD-40 let that stand for 1-2 hours then rewash. If there is heavy residue repeat the process.

If you have heavy paint that has dried on for days apply a liberal coat of Vaseline petroleum jelly to the area. Allow it to stay on overnight and then take it to the car wash. This should wash of most of the residue.

DO NOT SCRUB THE FINISH WITH A SOLVENT OR SCOURING CLEANSER!!! (Not yelling, this is just important)

After cleaning wax the vehicle.

If it is in the wheel wells apply Vaseline and let it set for several days and then take it to the car wash.

Should be taken to a car wash because the pressure wash is needed to remove the paint. Driveway hose wash will not work.

I've been wondering this every time I hear Davenport's severe weather sirens....where ARE those sirens? Are they somewhere in the downtown area?

There's one on Northwest Blvd for sure. They are pretty scattered around town so that everyone can hear them. Usually they are up on a pole and look like a megaphone type thing. A listener says that there is one on 53rd and Eastern also.

I’d like to know what is going in at that new construction site near Hobby Lobby?

Supposedly it will be Thomas Place Assisted living

Is there a way to get rid of cat urine smell? Our male cat has started spraying.

Odo-ban is what Dwyer recommends.
You can also clean with White vinegar.

I'm looking for a male strip club. Is there any in the area?

Not that we know of, mostly just the traveling ones like Beth's Men of La Bare or Thunder Down Under.

I’m trying to find a company in QC conducts home energy audits. Similar to Mid American BUT Mid American will not come out because my house is heated by Propane.

Community Action of Eastern Iowa helps eligible families with energy saving programs.

I got blood on my white carpet, how do I remove it?

Spot Shot or Hydrogen Peroxide

Driving on interstates and highways sometimes you'll see these patchwork looking designs on the sides of barns. What are these for?

They are hex signs and they are just for good luck (mostly decoration). Nowadays they are called barn quilts. More information here: www.barnquilts.com or www.hexsigns.org

Since Play It Again Sports is not around anymore is there any other place in the area I can go? I have several kids so they are always outgrowing things. It looks like the closest Play It Again is in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City.

There is a guy on Ave of the Cities by Adolph's in Moline who sells used sporting goods from his home.

Is there a place to get custom airbrushing on a drum kit?

Big River Customs will airbrush pretty much anything you can bring them!

Different kind of question here: I'm being kicked out of where I live (not because of anything I did) but I'm in my early twenties and want to follow my dreams. I need to move either to northern Iowa (5 hours away) or atlanta georgia to attend a trade school. Is anyone moving soon to those areas or anyone moved that distance and have any advice.

Little Five Points in Atlanta is like a college town inside of Atlanta that would be perfect.

My son’s baseball team, the Pirates, have bright yellow shirts this year. All of us Moms have looked everywhere for matching baseball socks for the boys. None of us have had any luck at all. We have searched Temples, just about every department store, sporting stores, and I have spent hours searching the internet for them. Does anyone have any idea where we can find bright yellow baseball socks? The only ‘yellow’ we have found is a golden yellow.

Paul's in Clinton may have them.

March 26th, 2010

What are they doing to the old Skate Ranch in Milan? It looks like they are remodeling.

MVP Collision Repair on Andalusia Road bought it and they are turning it into a bodyshop.

I am looking for a wedge made out of foam rubber type material. I need one for an infant to prop the bed up a little (gas issues).I have checked fabric stores in the area but only found foam for pillows.

Try one of the local home care products store.
Trinity Home Care Products
Kelly's Medical Equipment & Supply

I just moved to Bettendorf and have an 11 year old son. He has always played baseball and I want to get him signed up. I found a website for youth baseball and saw that registration forms needed to be mailed by march 20th, I called and left a message but got no return call. Is there any way I can still get him signed up?

The try outs are this weekend at Crow Creek Park at 9:30am and 1pm. This week is always super busy for baseball so it's not surprising that they haven't gotten back to you. I would just show up with your form filled out and see if they will take you the day of the tryouts. http://www.eteamz.com/BPV/

Is there any type of chewing gum that doesn't stick to your dental work other than Freedent gum?

Try Extra chewing gum or Orbit.

If I pull out my tub and just have a shower in my house does that effect the value of my home if I go to sell it in the future?

Yes, it will have a little effect because it takes your bath from a full bath to a 3/4 bath.

Is there any place that has the Doritos Burn flavored chips? I have found the Pepsi Cease Fire but not the chips!

It has been reported that the gas station on the corner of 53rd and Jersey Ridge has them. BP in Le Claire has all 3 flavors. Hawkeye Gas by the Machine Shed has them.

Does anyone know when and where Alleman's class of 1980 reunion is going to be? It's not on their website.

The reunion is currently being planned. The first meeting was this past Monday and anyone is welcome to help plan. Join the Facebook group "Alleman class of 1980" to stay up to date.

I have noticed a lot of times on Iowa DOT vehicles especially the big plow trucks that there is a yellow thing on the back of the last vehicle that swings down and is attached to the vehicle. It looks like those safety barrels they put around pylons or soemthing. What is it for?

It's a crash barrier, it absorbs the impact in case someone rearends the truck.

On the morning news when they are talking about sending say 450 troops overseas. Are they sending 450 individual people or 450 troops of many soldiers? I guess know what they mean but are they just using the word wrong?

If they say "Troop" then that is referring to a whole group of soldiers. If they say "Troops" that refers to the individuals in the Troop.

Is there anyone in the QCA who works on jet skis?

Here are a few places to call:
JC's ATV's and More - Silvis, IL 309-792-4474
Norris Marine - Rock Island, IL 309-786-5899
Sun Cycle - East Moline, IL 309-496-1408
Jackson Performance - East Moline, IL 309-796-0850

I have a rocking chair that was my mothers and it has been passed down. The seat got worn out and was eventually replaced by just a board. I am refinishing the chair now and I want to get the seat recaned. Where can I take it locally to have that done?

There is a place in Le Claire on Cody Road that does recaning, Dwyer has seen a sign when he's driven by.
Here are a few other places recommended by listeners:
Furniture Medic - Moline, IL 309-797-3738
Best Upholstery - Colona, IL 309-792-0426
Stripping Solution - Bettendorf, IA 563-386-8183

The stations down in Peoria put the name of the song they are playing on your radio display. Why don't they do this in the Quad Cities?

It's an extra piece of equipment which means extra money so not all stations have it.

My 9 year old son was asked to pick a sport and he picked fencing. Does anyone know of any local groups or organizations that teach fencing?

Some YMCA's have classes for fencing, you may check there. This website does not list any place locally but they still have a lot of good information.

I have been driving through Iowa where they have the wind generators along the interstate. There are a couple that have blades that look different (like a honeycomb pattern) from all of the others, are these for something special or why do they look slightly different?

The blades are adjustable pitch, when they are not in use they will rotate the blades so that they do not catch wind. The ones you are seeing that look different are probably the ones that are not being used at the moment.

My dad was in the US Navy in 1946. I know when you graduate from boot camp they pass out a yearbook called the crews book. I wanted to find a photo of him from when he was in the military since both of my boys are in the service now. How can I get ahold of one of the old books?

Try the site: www.togetherweserved.com

March 19th, 2010

Hey Bill, got a question for ya. A long time ago, you mentioned you and your wife had gotten a digital pcture frame for the grandparents. I think you said this was capable of receiving pictures from another location - no card was inserted. I'm trying to find this frame. Is that how it works, and if so, what is the name of it?

It's the CEIVA Frame. You plug it in to an outlet and a phone line or internet connection. You just load the pictures on your computer and send them to the frame or to someone else's frame. You do have to have a subscription, learn more on their website: www.ceiva.com

I am considering getting an iphone and want to know how well the AT&T service works in this area, don't want to sign up for 2 years if the service sucks.

You might want to wait because the AT&T contract is up this summer and the rumor is that iPhones will be available through other providers. Many people have connection issues in the area when they are outside of the immediate QCA.

My driveway is cracked and pitted (so pitted!) and I was wondering if there is anyway to patch it or fix it without tearing the whole thing up and starting over.

Most likely if you want it right you'll have to start from scratch. But before you do that call these guys to make sure:
Freiburger Concrete
3815 West Harbor Drive, Bettendorf, IA
(563) 332-2420

My wife is from MN and I'm from Iowa. We are having a debate about alcohol content in the 2 states. She says that if you buy beer in MN at a liquor store it will have a higher alcohol content than liquor purchased at gas stations in either state.

Not quite. A standard Iowa beer is 5.0% in a bar or if you purchase it at a liquor store or gas station. In MN the beer is 5.0% in bars but if you buy it at a liquor store or gas station it is only 3.2%.

Me and my fiancée like to drink Busch Light beer and on the bottom of the cans there are these dots and they are different colors. What do they mean?

Depending on who you ask, they will say it tells you what vats they came out of, which bottling plant in which they were canned, it's a numbering system or the expiration time... but those are the most popular theories.

On the show NCIS the woman who plays Abby has a spider web tattoo on her neck and shoulder. I am curious to know if that is drawn on for the show or if she actually has that tattoo.

That's Pauley Perrette and she does have a number of tattoos. The spider web on her neck is not real though and neither is the cross on her back.

If you've got a diesel motor in your boat can you legally run farm diesel in it?

You can't run farm diesel fuel in a boat legally. Well, you can try but don't get caught as you'll be looking at a $450 fine!

Can I use my CB antenna with the radio on my boat?

Your CB antenna uses your vehicle as a ground. You'll need to purchase an actual boat antenna to make it work.

I don't have an iPod but I have an MP3 player I want songs for. iTunes doesn't run very well on my computer so what else can I use to get songs for it?

Try either of these sites to find MP3's to download:
www.amazon.com
www.lala.com
One other thing you can do is if you want to put music from CD's you already own onto your MP3 player is to rip the music onto your computer using the free RealPlayer (wwww.real.com) and then copy the tracks you want to your MP3 player.

That section of land on the northeast corner of Southpark Mall that they have been working on forever, what is going up there?

They are not building anything new, they have been working on the sewer in that area.

My brother has had his truck parked over a weekend and he had squirrels or something chew through his hoses. This has happened THREE different times.

There is a product called Shake Away Squirrel repellant that you should be able to find at any hardware store. Another thing you can do is to crush up some mothballs and dissolve them in water, let it sit overnight and then spray it all over the engine compartment.

December 4th, 2009

I am remodeling my two bathrooms and I went to a site called DirectBuy that is supposed to save you loads of money on building supplies. I contacted them and before they sign me up as a member they want me to go to a seminar in Naperville. Has anyone signed up for this, is it real and is it worth it?

Bill has seen these commercials before and he had actually Googled "DirectBuy rip-off" to see what it was all about. Tons of comments about how much it actually costs you. The membership is something like 5 or 6 thousand dollars so if you have a huge expensive project it might be worth it but for a bathroom remodel probably not something you want to do unless the project is going to cost quite a bit to make up for the membership fee.

Back at the beginning of the year you talked to Bill Albracht about a book he wrote about being in the secret service. What was the name of that book?

Bill didn't write the book but he is quoted in it. It's called In The President's Secret Service by Ronald Kessler.

I'm looking for someone to fill in an old well on a property I have. It's one of the big old ones that's 3-4 feet across and very deep. What type of company do I call for this?

You probably need to contact the EPA before you do anything.
Call Tom Kelly at TSK Builders 309-738-8088
Hoyle Well & Pump in Colona 309-792-3007 is another suggestion
Check out the IA DNR page on abandond wells

I want to make my own bath soap for gifts and I was wondering where I can get essential bath oils to make them in different scents?

Vitamin World in Southpark Mall has them.
Your Design LTD in Cumberland Square (Bettendorf) sells beads for jewelry but they also have supplies to make your own soaps and other bath products.
There is a store called the Soap Box in the Village of East Davenport that sells oils.
Greatest Grains or Heritiage Natural Foods also have them.

November 20th, 2009

As you watch the TODAY show and they scan the crowd behind them there is always a black man with large sunglasses on that throws up two fingers when they scan past him. I watch this show everyday and can't remember when I haven't seen him. He is there every day. I was wondering if they have ever acknowledged who he is or what his story is. He obviously never misses a show so he must not work. He is always dressed nice, but always wears big sunglasses that make him look like a black unibomber. Just wondered if the TODAY show ever talked with this guy and I missed it.

His name is Linny Boyette and he's been in the audience nearly every single day since the early 1990's.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/31/arts/television/31lenn.html

I grew up on the Charleston Chew candy bar. I can't seem to find them anymore and I was wondering if anyone knew if they still sell around here.

Apparently they are available pretty much everywhere! Try any convenience store or gas station. They have them at the Dollar Superstore on Locust and Bridge. Most Hy-Vee and Walgreens sell them as well. They even sell them in bite size form in those movie theater size boxes.

Sometimes when I go over the bridge into Bettendorf. Sometimes it's packed with semi trucks and then the next day the lot is totally empty.

They use that lot for an auction every so often so all the auction vehicles will be in the lot and then gone as quick as they arrived.

On a flame, like from a cigarette lighter is the top of the flame hotter or the bottom? My brother and I are having an argument about this when lighting sparklers. He thinks the bottom of the flame is hotter and I think the tip of the flame is. Who is right?

The tip of the blue part on the bottom is the hottest.

What is that red hangy-dealy on a turkey's beak?

The snood hangs off the turkey's beak and the wattle hangs off the neck

Why does Dwyer not agree with what Jenny McCarthy says about Autism?

She claims to have cured her son's Autism by changing his diet. Her child didn't have autism, he had a gluten intolerance. So he basically had a food allergy. Every parent who has a child with Autism has tried these things and they don't cure actual Autism. It gives people false hope.

We watch Supernatural and my son was wondering about one of the actors on the show. The kid named Sam, is he the same kid that played Cody on Less Than Perfect?

Nope. Jared Padalecki plays Sam and he was not in Less Than Perfect. You may be thinking of Zachary Levi who plays Kipp.

On a turkey or a chicken, why is there white meat and dark meat? What's the difference?

It has to do with how the blood is distributed to the muscle. Muscles that get more use have more blood flow to them so those are the dark meat.

Is there a certain type of truck that you have to have to be a food vendor? I want to get into this type of work but I am unsure where to start.

You have to have a vendors license and you'll need to have an inspection by the health department. If it's perishable stuff you'll be transporting then you have to have refrigeration, hot food has to be kept hot.

I live near Rock River Arms and I hear automatic gunfire every day. What are they doing over there? I didn't think automatic weapon fire was allowed?

According to a listener Rock River Arms has a class 3 license that allows them to test and make full auto rifles for the D.E.A.

In the movie School of Rock Jack Black say "don't bogart the microphone". I know it means don't hog the mic but where does the bogart part come from?

Wikipedia says: The slang term "bogarting" refers to taking an unfairly long time with a cigarette, drink, et cetera, that is supposed to be shared. It derives from Bogart's style of cigarette smoking, with which he left his cigarette dangling from his mouth rather than withdrawing it between puffs.

I am wanting to make a vanilla bean cheesecake but I can't find out how to use the bean! Any help would be great.

To use vanilla beans (which look like brown string beans, but dried), you split them down the center, lengthwise, with a sharp knife, then use the knife to scrape the seeds inside out and that seeds are what you put in the cheesecake. If she's using a recipe, it should indicate how many beans to use.
Another caller says to use the vanilla bean you have to put it through a coffee grinder, you can put the whole bean pod through.

November 6th, 2009

Where is the closest lighthouse to the Quad Cities? I heard there was one some place around here that you can take a tour.

Most of them will be around Lake Michigan. There is one in Clinton that you can look at but they are not open for tours.
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/il.htm
http://lighthouse-news.com/2009/05/12/iowa-has-a-lighthouse/

I was driving through Viola and saw this handmade sign that said Midget Wrestling November 8th. Is this serious?

Yep, it's real! Micro Madness will be held at City Limits in Viola Sunday November 8th at 6pm, there's a $12.50 cover.

Are there any indoor tennis courts in the Quad Cities? I am looking to play this winter.

Bettendorf Life Fitness has indoor courts.

The parking lot of the old Chi Chi's on Brady Street is always packed, what's going on over there?

It was in the paper that they are leasing it out to Enterprise Car Rental for storage of their extra cars.

I'm looking to find a covered snowmobile trailer, does any place in the QCA sell them?

Dwyer saw one on I-88 just before you come to old Rt 2, there was a covered snow mobile trailer for sale.

I want to know where I can go to do striptease workouts. I used to go to them when I lived in Chicago but I haven't found any around here yet.

There is a Burlesque Class offered in downtown East Moline at Blank Canvas
822 1/2 15th Ave., Suite 203, just above Herold's Printing

At age 20 can I take a gun safety course? I want to get a gun when I turn 21. I live with my mom and my grandma and we don't live in the best neighborhood so I want to be able to protect them if need be.

Contact Shooting Sports Unlimited in Moline 797-2222
They have a gun safety course scheduled for November 19th

In watching the World Series I noticed the pitchers fom both teams were wearing these cloth or rope thick necklaces, like a twisted up bandana with their teams color. Do thes have some kind of significance?

They are those Titanium Necklaces that are supposed to relieve pain
http://www.phitenusa.com/

On NFL jerseys the captains have a C and 5 stars. Some are yellow and some are white but none of them are the same.

The stars indicate the number of years they were captain.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/02/AR2007100202457.html

I caught my wife exchanging explicit emails with another man about two months ago. I confronted her and she said they were friends and promised to stop. Since then she has changed the password for her email account. Is there a website where I can obtain her password without her knowledge so I can put an end to this once and for all?

You need a keylogger program that records keystrokes, try this one:
www.pctattletale.com

October 2nd, 2009

If you are driving into IL over the Centennial Bridge on the right hand side they have added a ton of dirt and fill along there. What are they doing over there?

What they are doing is dredging the river down stream. They have a couple barges that they load everything on and bring it up there to dump it.

Why is there not a channel 1 on television?

The short answer is that channel 1 is used for radio. Long answer here.

Former Scott County Attorney Bill Davis was in trouble for stealing money from clients. What happened to him?

Davis’ law license was suspended in July 2008 for failing to comply with an Iowa Supreme Court Commission order to turn over trust account records from his private practice. He was publicly reprimanded in June by the state’s attorney discipline board for improper handling of the estate of Joe Takes. A second reprimand came in August for failure to file documents on time in other estate cases.
More on the QC Times website.

Does anyone know why John Beard on Fox 18 news is bald now? Does he have cancer or is that just a fashion statement?

Yes, he does have cancer. You can learn about it on his blog:

I need to find a 38 Special concert t-shirt from the Iowa Jam in1982. Any ideas where I could find one? Lover Boy played, Iron Maiden was there.

Check on the Concert Tee website.
Or you could maybe find one on eBay.

My question is about train tracks. It always seems like when you see a set of 2 tracks the train is always driving on the wrong side of the tracks?

That used to be true. About 10 years ago they changed everything over to the Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) system. Now you can go both ways... if you know what we mean! The Union Pacific originally was owned by a British Company and since cars over there drive on the "wrong side" of the road the trains were set up that same way in the beginning.

I am in Fox Lake, IL and I am driving back to my hometown of Davenport today. Any shortcuts I should take to get home?

Head towards Belvidere and catch 39 at Rockford and go south to 88.

What album is the Nazareth song Dream On included on?

Their 2XS album:
http://www.amazon.com/2XS-Nazareth/dp/B00005UO4R

Why do painters wear white?

There are lots of theories on this:
White is professional, stands for cleanliness, costs less than dyed fabrics.
More theories here.

I have a 1981 Camaro Z28 and I've got T-tops on it. I am looking to get replacements but the only place I can find is down in Texas. Is there any place locally I can get any or am I stuck doing mail order?

Eagle's Classic Auto Parts in Knoxville, IL
www.eaglesclassicparts.com
Year One website:
www.yearone.com

I have a 1972 Benelli Italian Motorbike. I got it from a relative and it has only ONE MILE on it, but it needs some work since it has basically never been driven at all. Is there anyone who can go through it and get it working correctly?

Jeff Dietz lives in Davenport and works on Italian cycles
www.classicitaliancycles.com
Hoberts Cycle Rock Island 309-788-1413
Brenny's may have someone who knows about them.

The house in Henry Country where they were hoarding dogs. I drive by it pretty often and I see they are now putting new windows in it. I thought they were going to tear it down?

Last we heard they were evaluating whether or not to level the house. There are things that can be done to strip the home for restoration so this must be what was decided.

September 4th, 2009

Do you know any web sites that I could look on for a late model 60’s or 70’s classic car. I am looking for a cheap fixer upper. Any information will be helpful.

Dwyer recommends: www.countryclassiccars.com
They are having an auction there on the 19th, check this site for more information:
www.vanderbrinkauctions.com

Does anyone know where to get the Bud Light Hawkeye cans??? Goin' to the game and would like to drink in style!

Hy-Vee still has them. Some colleges has protested it and you may not be able to get the cans in certain cities.

Hey Dwyer! Who does the wraps on your trucks? Like the new flames on Truck Norris.

Edwards Creative Services
www.edwardsideas.com

My bathroom wall and door is covered with hair spray. I've tried washing the walls with Pine Sol, and some other soaps, but it doesn't remove all of it. What other methods of cleaning will work?

Fabric softener, just a little bit on a wet sponge and just wash like you are washing your car.
A spray bottle with rubing alcohol will work too.
Awesome Cleaner is supposed to work. You can find it at the Dollar Tree.
www.awesome-cleaner.com

I am looking for some go karts or mini bike parts. Any place around the area I can get parts?

JC's ATV's in Silvis
Brenny's
Triple E in Orion

A bunch of oil leaked out of a tranformer when a tree knocked down the power line. The electric company doesn't seem to care so I was wondering if there was any place I can send a soil sample to see what exactly leaked out. They already took up all the sod. But how do I know if the soil is clean underneath.

QC Metallurgical Labs in Mt. Joy and they can do testing on soil.
(563) 386-7827

When you take medicine how does it know where in your body to go to fix what part of the body it needs to effected?

It doesn't only effect just the one part of your body, it goes everywhere. That's what side-effects are because it does effect other parts of your body.

What is the spelling website that Bill was talking about earlier in the week? I NEED it for my daughter.

www.spellingcity.com

I have a DVD/CD player combo and it will play CD's fine but when I put a DVD in I get an error that just says incorrect disc.

It may be set on the wrong region. Try finding the model on this site:
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks

I have several old whiskey bottles that have never been opened. One of my Jim Beam bottles from the 1940's is broken and I want to know where I can take a porcelain top and get a new cork put in.

www.jimbeamclub.com

Is there a cutoff date as far as year for entering your car in the car calendar?

Nope, anyone can enter their car but it will be up to the listener votes after we post the top 100 that get voted on.

How was the tennis scoring system invented?

Started out based on a clock face, with 15, 30, 40 and "love" is from a French word meaning zero or O.

What time is the parade in Rock Island on Monday?

Starts at 09:30 AM

I heard there are some Grand Prix races going on in Rock Island this weekend. When is that?

Here is the schedule:
http://www.rockislandgrandprix.com/newsletter/schedule2009.html

I have some coins from Mexico and Canada and I want exchange them for US money. I can't find anyplace that will do it! With exchange rates I have about $150 just sitting here.

Wells Fargo in Davenport will exchange them.
Walmart in Moline, check in the service center where they do the check cashing. You might want to call them first the check before you show up with your bag of coins though.

Why doesn't the Wildman do sports for you guys anymore?

Dan is getting close to completing his physical therapy degree and is doing an intership so he's not around enough right now.

Hey guys, I have a cutlery set I would like to have professionaly sharpened but can't find any place that does it. Any ideas, I don't want to mail them off to have it done I want someplace local.

Quad City Sharpening in Moline, IL 309-755-1798
There is a knife sharpening place in Davenport.
K&K does it
Trever's True Value on 16th Street in Moline
Hancock Fabric store also has a knife sharpener who come in on certain days.

They keep talking about the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. I am 40 years old and apparently I was born during Woodstock. My birthday is August 17th, 1969. What dates did it actually take place?

It took place August 15 -17 1969

How come every NFL team has a logo on both sides of their helmet except for the Steelers?

Here is an explanation from their website.
http://news.steelers.com/tradition/logohistory/

August 21st, 2009

What are those extra letters that you sometimes see on the side of license plates? I noticed an MFR on the side of one lately.

MFR is for link for sales reps who drive the cars.
Here's a list of the ones you can get in Illinois: CyberDriveIllinois

A while back my ex and I split up, well she was a little upset and she took my t-shirts from all the rock concerts from the lst 20 years and got rid of them. Where can I find shirts to replace these?

Try looking on either of these sites:
www.concerttee.com or www.rockmerch.com

Is there a web-site or somewhere to go to get an old yearbook from your high school?

Besides the local antique shops you can check: www.old-yearbooks.com

When is the Halloween Costume Ball this year? I work odd hours so I need to submit a vacation day in advance to make sure I can go.

Saturday October 31st this year and it'll be at the Fifth Season Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn) by the Moline Airport.

August 7th, 2009

How deep is the deepest place in the ocean?

10,920 meters deep which is about 6.78 miles.

What is the difference between a chili dog and a cooney dog?

The cooney sauce is the difference, it's beanless chili with beefhearts.
A&W Cooney Dog recipe on copycat

Since John O'Donnel is an affliate of the Cardinals, but why are they sponsored by Miller instead of Budweiser?

The minor leagues are allowed to make their own deals so they are not held to using the same sponsors.

I'm planning a trip to canada, we've got the passport cards that you have to have now. But I have been reading on the border control website, and apparently Canada does not take kindly to those with prior DUI's on their records. I am wondering if anyone out there has actually been turned away for this? Hubby's DUI is like 8 years old, fines paid and all taken care of but Canada sees it as a felony, and I am a little worried we won't get in, which is a big deal because I got some really expensive tickets to Pearl Jam.

You can apply for what's called a Queen's Pardon in Canada
http://www.canlaw.com/legalforms/pardon.htm

Is Overtime closed or what's going on with them?

They are closed but they will be reopening soon.

I heard of someone who made teddy bears out of the clothes of a loved one who passed away. How do I get in contact with someone who does this?

A caller said to try contacting Bear Essentials in Annawan, IL
Otherwise there are plenty of websites to visit:
http://www.memorybears.com
http://www.memorybears.net
http://www.memorybearsinc.com

If you are driving to Alaska and you are an American Citizen do you have to have a passport while driving through Canada?

Yes, since you are going to cross the border you must have a passport.

They are setting up a bunch of tents and stuff down by John O'Donnell, what's going on down there?

Rock The River is going on this Saturday in Centennial Park.

Is there any place in the QC that you can go 4-wheeling with your truck?

There are some mud bogs happening on August 15th near Long Grove, IA. Go to their website for all the information:
http://www.geocities.com/umra_mudbog/schedule.html

I have an old phone and the dog chewed through the cord. I've repaired the I have an old 2-prong plug but I can only find 4-prong plugs.

Quad City Phone Services
1717 Washington St
Davenport, IA 52804-3615
(563) 326-0764

When is the I-80 bridge going to be open again for traffic both ways?

On August 14th it will open for ONE lane in each direction. If it rains on the 14th it will opened on the 15th instead.

I am looking for an old R-12 hose for an AC recharge kit? I have a couple of the old bottles I want to use to recharge my car.

You can't recharge the R-134 system with the R-12 as the 2 different types do not react well together.

What distance is a "klick" in military terms?

It's actually referring to a kilometer so a klick is equal to .62 miles

Why do they get rid of all the baseballs all the time. I see them tossing them to the ump and then he checks them over and sometimes replaces them with a fresh one. They seem to go through so many!

They look at the cover of the ball to see if it's scuffed or cut and if there is any damage then the ball is tossed out.

What was that site you guys talked about a while back that showed how to back up the music on your iPod?

It's in our Recent Junk section:
http://www.2dorks.com/junk/20090408-ipods.shtml

Who's the girl in the photo on the Derek and the Dominos album?

Most likely it is Patty, George Harrison's wife.

June 19th, 2009

Bill wants to know if anyone has a MagicJack? Does it work and is it worth it?

It DOES work! But they don't have a 563 area code yet so depending on where you live you might have to choose a number that's not actually in the city that you live in. So some people might have to call long distance to dial your number.

On the flip side one listener said that since you can choose ANY available number that family several states away got a MagicJack and picked a local number back here so they can talk for free all the time.

With Magic Jack, can you use it as your fax line if you have one of those all-in-one printer/scanner/faxes?

Yep, another listener has his fax hooked up and also said that he doesn't get any of the telemarketers calling either!

Beth was watching this show the other night on A&E. A guy was murdered, stabbed like 40 times on this show and the police said with the intensity of the attack it had to be a "crime of passion". She didn't get to see the end of the program though to find out what happened or who killed him!

It was on Crime Scene 360. The guy who said did it said that the victim tried to kiss him, so a crime of passion it might have been!

I was wondering about those radio towers that you see on the Iowa side, north of Lowden and north of Massillon. They are concrete and there are like 5 or 6 towers with cables strung between them.

They are old AT&T microwave relay towers that have been decommissioned.

Why do they still use those big metal boxes by traffic lights? With modern technology couldn't there be just a small box be placed ON the traffic lights?

That makes sense but the fact that the old style ones are still working would actually cost most to replace them all. Any new ones are put up using newer technology.

What radio frequencies will the pilots be using at the air show this weekend?

They personally don't like to make it public knowledge just in case someone on the ground wanted to use a jamming device. Another listener said he was able to pick them up on his Nascar scanner, just flip through and hit lock when you hear 'em.
These might work:
http://www.milaircomms.com/blue_angels_frequencies.html

What are those signs in people's front yards that have 339 and some guns crossed? I've seen them around town and wondered what they are for.

That is for the 339 MP's out of Davenport.

What happened with that Osbourne Variety Show? They hyped it up, but I watched the first episode and it was terrible!

It was canceled right away. Only one episode aired.

What happened to Corpsman Dave?

He got a full time gig at a local lumber yard.

What happened to the competition for Sgt Peterson for the Most Wanted All Stars that we voted for?

He did get a ton of votes but didn't make it to the top.

I live out in the country and we do get mice occasionally. I've tried those ultrasonic repellents that you plug into each room of your house but they don't seem to work. I've seen ads for a new type called Riddex that is supposed to take care of one whole floor of your house with just one outlet. Anybody tried them?

Amazon does not give it very good review.

June 5th, 2009

I haven't been able to find Grandma Buddy's barbeque sauce anywhere lately. Do they still sell it anywhere?

They have quit mass production and only do small runs if you happen to know the family who ran the company.

I have a TON of baseball cards. Is there a shop locally I can take them to that will tell me how much they are worth?

Try either of these:
Baseball Card Collectors - 102 4th St W, Milan, IL (309) 787-0168
Midwest Collectibles - 3451 N Fairmount St, Davenport, IA (563) 823-1975

I was up by Napperville last weekend and I heard that all the other Joe's Crab Shack locations are closed except the one in Gurnee, is that true?

They sold off about 120 of them and they only have like 23 locations across the country now. Joe's Crab Shack location search

My dad passed away recently due to complications from cancer. As you can imagine, he was on several prescriptions during his illness. I know have about half a plastic grocery bag full of his old prescriptions. What is the correct way to dispose of these?

The Main & Locust Pharmacy will dispose of your old prescription pills.
Otherwise to throw them in your regular trash it is recommended that you crush them and mix them in with used coffee grounds or cat litter.

What is the best way to remove mascara?

Mary Kay sells a really great eye makeup remover and it's oil free
Call Brenda 563-508-7335 or Ellen 563-388-5275
Baby oil will take it off just use a little on a cotton ball and then wash your face like normal. Or try Johnson and Johnson's baby shampoo.

What did they ever figure out that porn star Marylin Chambers died from?

Wikipedia says: The Coroner's autopsy revealed that Chambers died of a cerebral hemorrhage and aneurysm related to heart disease. Pain killer hydrocodone (Vicodin, etc) and anti-depressant Citalopram were found in her blood stream but not enough to cause death.

May 29th, 2009

Where can I find a stage pocket/floor box.... like today?

http://www.floorboxsystems.com has same day shipping
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot a get a standard box and then go to Radio shack and get a XLR panel mount radio connector
Check with Grainger, they may have something and they are local. http://www.grainger.com

Where are you guys having the party before the Led Zeppelin thing tomorrow?

The directions are "the parking lot behind the Adler on Brady between 3rd & 4th Streets". So check there first but it might actually be the larger parking lot, just look for Dorkasaurus is probably the easiest thing.

Back in the 80's they used to run ths aerobics show on TV and it was pretty much borderline porn when you were a little kid and had a sick day from school. What was that program?

The name of it was 20 Minute Workout. It was a white room and rotating stage and like 3 girls crammed on there. There are videos a plenty if you search YouTube!

You mentioned Gilad I used to get up to work out with him every morning on Discovery Health, then one day, he was gone. What channel & time is he on now?

He is on Fit TV. Check here for times:
http://www.bodiesinmotionwithgilad.com/TV-show.html

I was wondering if I can use a brass check valve in a pool application. Or will the chlorine pit the brass and eventually ruin it? I want to put one between my heater and automatic chlorinator to keep the chlorine from backing up into the heater when the pool is not running.

It will corrode the brass, do NOT use it. Stainless steel is the way to go.

A couple of weeks ago you described a trick that you could do with a straw wrapper. I tried that trick while at Applebee's several days later but couldn't do it. When I tried to pull the straw into an accordian shape, the wrapper would constrict itself around the straw making it impossible to pull the wrapper free. Could you describe the trick one more time? I looked like an idiot in front of my grandkids at Applebee's.

Slide the paper wrapper towards the middle of the straw from both sides , then hold the wrapper tight and slide it off, put a few drops of water on the wrapper. It's not gonna work if you tear the sides though.

How do you keep birds out of a lean-to in a building? Nothing seems to work, I've tried the plastic owl, the snakes, the noise generator but nothing keeps them out.

You can get those nail up strips and put where they are nesting. Roost No More, spray or paste.
Hang some Garlic Cloves up in the rafters. Use a bag and poke some holes in it and hang them in there.
Nixalite has all kinds of products (East Moline on 16th Ave) 309-755-8771

Is Funky Moe's closed?

Yes, Dave says he found out they closed during Bike Night on Wednesday. They closed on Sunday, May 24th.

I keep seeing these 4 inch holes being drilled in the highway by the state workers. What are they? They are like a quarter mile from the intersections.

They are core samples to check the thickness of the pavement.

Why can't they do that work on I-74 at night?

Most likely it's a safety thing so that they are not working in the dark.

Are you still going to crush the old Dorkasaurus at the monster truck show since you have the new vehicle now?

The timing didn't work out 'cause Truck Norris is not quite ready and we kinda need to use Dorkasaurus this weekend.

Way does it still say Davenport 5 miles on NW blvd when you are already in Davenport?

The distance to a city is normally measured by the distance to the City Hall or Court House.

With the AC turned on do you use more fuel when you are driving? My RPM's don't change when I turn my AC on while on the road.

We had a big debate about this and we think it's really negligible. A caller also reminded us that Myth Buster's did it and they didn't find really any difference.

I am staying at a hotel (Hilton) in downtown St Louis and the hotel charges you $25 a day to park. Are there any places that I can park that aren't so expensive?

Dwyer says that for the safety and the convenience he would just suck it up and pay.
A listener says to park at the casino, they never check there! The new fancy casino!
Or another option is go just south of the capital and there is a city parking garage where they charge $5 or $6 a day and they have their own security. Cost might be a little more as it was a couple years ago.

May 22nd, 2009

Where can I get a statue of a Morel Mushroom?

Gander Mountain
Kickapoo, IL there is a roadside store that sells them.
Kramer's Concrete Lawn Ornaments in Tipton, IA

Where can I exchange currency locally?

Most airports will exchange currency
Wells Fargo also has a currency exchange service for its customers

My son asked me a question the other day that I cannot answer so I figured I would send it your way... If there are 3rd world countries... we would be considered a 1st world country right? Then are there 2nd world countries? If so what are they? If there are no 2nd world countries, why are the 3rd world countries called 3rd world?

Here is some information from Nations Online:
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm

I have a frog problem. We put in a pond and every night this frog croaks so loud that we can hear it in the house with the windows shut. I don't mind but my husband is ready to do something not to kind to this little reptile. How do I relocate it so that no harm comes to it?

If you shine a flashlight in their eyes it will kind of stun them and you can catch them easier.

I live in an apartment complex and the garbage truck comes in at like 4:30am in the morning to empty the dumpsters each Tuesday. How can I get them to do this at a different time, like during normal hours?

Best thing to do is to check with your complex manager to see if they have it scheduled at that certain time or if they can change it.

You were talking about a fuel stablizer for snowmobiles in the summer what kind is that?

Seafoam is the name of it.

I was wondering if you guys are going to be coming to Polo Town & Country Days this year?

June 20th - we will be there in the beer tent starting at 8pm!

May 15th, 2009

What are those big white X's painted on the road in between Clinton and Camanche. There is also plastic sheeting in the fields in the shape of X's as well, what are they for?'

They are survey points for aerial photos.

I have a new car and I want to take good car of it. I heard that using the cars parking brake takes the pressure off the transmission or something.

It does take the pressure off but it doesn't really do enough to say that it keeps your car in better condition or anything.

Is there an antique dealer locally that deals with pewter plates? I have one that dates back to the 1880's.

Check with River Bend Antiques.
Look on eBay to see if you can find similar plates to see the price they sold for.
PBS's Antique Roadshow is going to be up in Madison, WI in July.

For the last week we have been seeing a Kewanee Police car in Milan driving south on 67. Why is he in this area?

They are doing some training locally.

Earlier you were talking about the Monster Truck show coming up. Which monster trucks will be there?

It's the Thunder Slam Monster Truck Show at the iWireless Center

I make nachos all the time, and occasionally I'll toss some banana peppers on top of the cheese before I nuke them in the microwave. Why do I see the occasional spark off the banana peppers? It doesn't happen all the time, but it really got me wondering if I should be eating something that has sparks coming off of them. These are banana peppers from the store not homegrown. And no, I didn't leave a fork in with them.

It's most likely because the peppers were most likely grown in soil with high iron content.

What was that moving you were talking about with the soldier bringing another fallen soldier home?

It's called Taking Chance and here is a link to more about it:
http://www.hbo.com/films/takingchance/

Those car warranty scammers who keep calling you on your cell phones, how come you can't call them back on the number they call from?

They are "spoofing" the number so the number that's showing on your caller ID is actually just masking their real number.

I had Windows XP and I upgraded to Vista, well I want to go back! How do I change it back to XP?

Reformat your computer and install XP as the operating system. If that sounds too tough just give Computer Evolution a call at 563-344-9685

Last week Beth said she had vertigo and I have the same problem. I am constantly dizzy and my doctor gave me a couple OTC meds to try but I really just want to get to the root of the problem!

Go to the chiro and they will be able to help you. What happens is the fluid in your ear gets trapped where it shouldn't be and they have to redistribute it. You lay with your head off the table and they will adjust your head. It is not comfortable and you will feel pretty dizzy but then you lay on your side for a couple hours and you feel so much better.

On your Iowa license what do the 2 letters mean in the middle of your drivers license number?

They are just random letters that are just added to allow more combinations of numbers for the licenses.

I got latex paint overspray on my garage floor, the garage floor is sealed and I would like to find out how to get the paint off without damaging the sealer.

For latex paint you should be able to use a common household cleaner. Or take some gasoline and that should clean it.

There was an old song about the sinking of the Titanic. Who recorded that and how do I get a copy?

it's actually called Legend of the USS Titanic by Jaime Brockett and you can get it on his on his album called Remember the Wind and the Rain
Here are the lyrics.

The I-80 bridge and I-74 how long are they going to be closed and under construction?

The I-80 bridge (east bound) was closed after they found a crack during inspections. It will take at least 6 weeks to repair according to the news.
The I-74 east bound construction is supposed to be done today and any upcoming put on hold until the I-80 bridge is open again.

Is there anywhere around that teaches pastry classes without having to actually go to culinary school?

Scott Community offers it through their house & garden programs. The classes for this season are already started or over but check on their website for upcoming courses.

May 8th, 2009

What has Beth heard about the P90X workout?

Beth has been hypnotized by that guy! It's an awesome theory but it is a really hard workout. The program is pretty pricy though. If you want something similar try the book called the 5 Factor Diet by Harley Pasternak.

Next weekend we are going to Vegas for our anniversary. We are not big gamblers but we'd like to know what the must see spots are while we are there.

Fountains at the Belagio
Walk through Caesars Palace even if you don't gamble there
Hard Rock Cafe

We have had a animal go number two in the same spot about every other night. I think it is a raccoon (I had no idea a raccoons feces was that big). I clean it up and then it appears again in the same spot. The weird part is it is right by our front door in a flower bed type landscaped area with Hostas. How do I stop that animal from going in the same spot over and over again and how do I determine what it is. I am a little freaked out with a raccoon that close to my door if that is what it is.

Take Epsom Salt and sprinkle it around the border of where you don't want the racoons to go and that should keep them away. Don't put it directly on the plants/roots though.

I am trying to find a mMovie from the late 60's or early 70's about all these hippie kids. They put all the people over 30 years old in this concentration camp thing and took over the government. Has anyone seen it or remember the name?

It was called Wild In the Streets (1968).

I watch Hell's Kitchen and there was a dish called the Beef Wellington. It looked so good that I would like to try it but I am not sure what restaurant to go to. Any suggestions?

Jeremy at Duck City should be able to make it or try Stevensons
Bass Street Chop House in Burlington

I'm going to NYC for the next week and I have a couple days I am going to try to go to the Today Show. I know you guys give away money if you do certain things, what do you have to do to get cash?

Here are the rules for the Today Show Challenge.

Recently I noticed on my way to work, there are a couple of places where there are two strips of rubber that lay across the road and are connected to some sort of electronic device on the side of the road. I assume that this is to monitor something, but I’m wondering what it is for exactly.

It counts the traffic for different purposes. If there's 2 of them they can also measure speed and sometimes they will set up a speed trap or one of those

I am die hard Cubs fan, but am going to my first Cardinals with three Cardinal fans in a week, what are some bars to hit while down there, we staying at Millennium Hotel, whatever/wherever the hell that is... just going to root for a Cardinals loss. Go Cubs, Hawks Suck!

Go down to Sundeckers Bar & Grill on Laclede's Landing.

How long can you keep Morel Mushrooms in salt water after they are picked?

With the salt water just leave them in for maybe an hour and then rinse with clear water. You can keep them in a sealed container in the fridge after you've cleaned and split them, just rinse them and drain the water every couple days to keep them moist and fresh. Another way to stoe them is to leave them in a brown paper bag in your crisper and they will last for up to 3 weeks. They will dry up a little bit but soaking them in salt water for a short time will bring them right back out.

I live in Bettendorf off River Drive between 4th and 6th streets. Now that it's spring and we have the windows open we have been hearing the Reveille at 6:30am, Assembly around 9pm and Taps at 9:25pm. I'd like to know where this is coming from?

It's from the Rock Island Arsenal. Part of it is for when they raise and lower the colors.

May 1st, 2009

I live in Iowa and I am looking for a community garden. Are there any places like that were I could grow a bunch of tomato plants or something? I don't have enough space where I live.

Check with the folks at Vanderveer as they would probably have some contact information.

The work they are doing on the Lincoln Road overpass above I-74... How are they tearing that out without closing the road and not letting the chunks of cement fall on vehicles?

They are closing it to one lane at night (like from 10pm-6am) and doing most of the demolition at night.

That Chicken and Waffles place I kept hearing about around here, where is that?

Too late, it's already closed!

Where can you find TV listings for the Quad Cities. I don't have internet and I just have cable without the programming guide.

The Argus Dispatch has TV listings in their newspaper.
The Quad City times did stop putting the TV listings in their daily paper but if you call them they will get you hooked up with a third party service that will deliver a weekly listings guide.

Is it illegal to bury your pet in your yard?

It is not illegal in Scott County but you ned to call Julie BEFORE you dig so that they can make sure you aren't digging through any buried lines.

When is the next Colona Fire Dept blood drive?

There is a Colona community blood drive May 9th. The last Fire Department was in November 2008.

The car in the movie Bullet, is that a Shelby or a stock Mustang?

It's a plain GT Fastback.

When driving on the interstate and when I brake my steering wheel shakes really bad. What do I need to get fixed to make it stop?

Sounds like warped rooters.

I bought a '02 Toyota Celica with aftermarket exhaust and I have been stoped a few times for it and I've gotten some warnings for having loud exhaust and too big of pipes. What are the laws?

It's basically illegal to have anything louder or larger than stock.
SEMA website you can find out the state laws www.sema.org

At the old Caterpillar plant in Mt. Joy they have a bunch of windmill parts. Are they going to be putting those up around here or are they just being stored?

We think they are just being stored there until they are transfered. There is a generating plant going up in Colorado but the land is not ready yet so they are being stored until the land is fully prepared.

Someone told me that a Saleen Mustang not really a Ford, is that true?

Nope, it's still a Ford. Saleen just modifies the mass produced Mustang.

I'm looking for a used limo in the Quad City area. Is there any certain place I could look? I have found some but they are a couple hundred miles a way.

There is one sitting out by Riverside, Iowa and there is a white Caddy sitting out for sale right now.

April 24th, 2009

What are the sources of all the "Good bye" audio clips you play at the end of your show?

"I gotta go, I gotta git outta here" - that was from an interview with a guy accused of greasing the stairs in his apartment building so his roommate would fall.
The "Buh-bye's" come from an SNL skit with David Spade (Total Bastard Airlines)
Willy Wonka is last with the "Good Day Sir"

I recently got my hands on a whole bunch of records (78's) and I was wondering about how to find out if I have any really rare ones.

Try calling or actually taking them to the people at Ragged Records (right by Trash Can Annie's and River Bend Antiques) 421 Brady St. - Davenport, IA 52801 (563) 324-3579
You can also check the completed listings on eBay and search the titles you have to see what prices they went for.

Those spiral light bulbs, how do you get rid of them? Besides throwing them in the trash so they go into landfill.

You can take CFL blubs to Home Depot for recycling.

What can I put down on creeping charlie to get rid of it besides using dynamite?

A caller said that John Deere Landscapes on Black Hawk Road (2706 46th Ave in Rock Island) sells this stuff called Momentum, you can get a container of it for like $75 and it works wonders. Their number is (309) 794-1615.

When are you guys giving away the WWE tickets and the Wii?

A little closer to the event we'll be doing contests. We're giving tickets away starting next week.

My brother owns a company who cleans hog pits and they can't ever get the smell of their skin and hair. My sister-in-law won't let my brother sleep in the same bed! Help!

The most common answer was to get a different job! If you keep working in it you're never going to get rid of it. Try Tamy Hog Cream or wash your hands with toothpaste also as it's kind of gritty and will get down in your pores.

I just bought a Kenmore front loader washer, it's on my main floor and it's level as far as we can tell (using a multi-point level) yet when it spins it walks all over, shakes the whole house, probably a 4.5 on the Richter scale! Does anyone have any suggestions to rein in my wild washer?

On a new washing machine there are some plastic bolts that are on the back to keep it secure while shipping. If they are still on there the whole machine will shake like crazy. Check and make sure those bolts have been removed.

I have a question about potty training dogs. I have a 3 month old Boxer puppy and I am having an afwul time trying to get him trained but he just goes everywhere. What are some tips to work with him to train him?

Keep them in a small crate with just enough room to turn around and take them outside every hour to let it do its thing.
www.dailypuppy.com has some tips for Boxers

I saw a plane flying really low over Moline yesterday and they did about 3 passes around. Looked like a military cargo plane. Why do they fly that low or what were they doing?

They were probably doing practice runs and navigation from the military base up in Waukegan or from Peoria.

April 17th, 2009

The flowering baskets along the streets in downtown Davenport, I've heard that they use something in the soil so that they don't have to water them as much. Do you know what that is?

Sphagnum peat or vermiculite will hold water and keep the planters
Green Thumbers makes the baskets and they will be put out around May 20th. They put in a product called Osmacoat which is a susainted release fertilizer and it also holds water.

What did Marilyn Chambers die of?

The autopsy reports are inconclusive so far.

If a fat guy and a skinny guy jumped out of a plane who will fall faster?

They will both fall at the same rate once reaching terminal velocity.

When they post traffic backups and the lengths of time it takes to get to certain intersections or locations how do they figure out the times?

They time the cars using the e-pass from gate to gate.

The the Honda Civic commercial that they drive over grooves in the road and it plays a song. What song is that?

It's the William Tell Overture

After you deep fat fry something can you save and reuse the oil?

The food particles are what makes the food go bad. You have to filter or strain it and you can keep using it for maybe even a week. Use peanut oil, it lasts longer and you can use it at least 6 times.

Is there anyone around the QCA or Galesburg area that privately teaches Greco Roman freestyle wrestling?

Garvin Smith is a chiropractor in Moline who used to wrestle for the university of Iowa. He works with Pat Miletich. Call him at 309-764-3900
or try contacting Eric Juergens at www.younggunswrestling.com

We are planning a no-kids trip next year for our anniversary and we are looking for some suggestions. Where would you go?

Beth says Riviera Maya
Michaels is sold on the Dominican Republic
Dwyer says Riviera Maya as well or another resort in Mexico

I have a bunch of old cans and bottles and I was wondering how I can find out the value of them?

You can contact a local antique shop but the easiest thing is to just to eBay and log in, then search in the completed auctions and you can find out how much they have sold for previously to get an idea of what people are paying for them.

I have been trying to contact AOL to change my credit card but it's impossible to get an actual person on the phone. I have tried online and I can see the log in page but when I log in it goes straight to Mapquest so I can't get into my account to change anything.

It sounds like you have some kind of a virus on your computer that's redirecting things in your browser. Try to log into your account from another machine at a friend's house and see if you can access your account.

I remember a DJ from the QC that went national and now he seems to have fallen off the face of the earth. What was his name?

Spike O'Dell or Ian Punnett are the biggest ones to have come out of the area

Does a 3-year old need a passport? My fiance and I are going to be going into Canada on a trip and taking his 3 year old son with us.

Yes, children that are 6 months are older need a passport now. You may also need a signed and noterized note from the boy's mother that she knows he is going out of the country. You will also need a birth certificate or some other identification.
http://www.state.gov/travel/

My friend needs to make a mask for a costume, what's the best type of material to use?

Paper mache is good option as it's pretty light weight.

April 3rd, 2009

I bought a used car and I would like to remove the dealer sticker from the back of the car. How can I remove it without damaging the paint?

Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the vinyl and you can pull or pick the vinyl off. Then use Goo Gone to remove any old adhesive that is left on the paint.

What does the G mean when the cellphone companies are saying 3G network and stuff?

The 3G means third generation. More information here.

Is Aisha Tyler as hot in person as she is on TV?

Definitely! And if you want to see for yourself you can still get tickets to see her at Penguins this weekend. www.penguinscomedyclub.com

Last week you were speaking about a book or series that were about a vampire and also kind of a love story. My wife's birthday is tomorrow and this sounds like a book or series she would love.

Twilight is the series and it's by Stephenie Meyer

Do you have a date for this years D&M car show yet?

It will be on Saturday, June 20th during the Sturgis On The River weekend.

On Harrison/Welcome Way what are all those cars in the corner of the mall parking lot by Sears? There is like at least 100 cars there of all types and they've been there for a couple weeks at least.

It's an overflow area for one of the local car rental agencies.

What happened to Tambrey Laine from Channel 4?

She left WHBF in February but we don't know the reason yet.

My wife and I are traveling outside the US for the first time. I know you said something about declaring stuff when you return. What is that all about?

There are certain things you can't bring back into the country and certain things they limit like alcohol. On your flight there ask them for one of the customs forms so that you can check it over and make sure you don't end up with something that's on the restricted list or that you have to pay taxes on. Mostly you just have to declare any souvenirs and their value.

The song Take It To The Limit by the Eagles. Who sang the original version? We heard them at the concert and it didn't sound quite right.

Randy Misner is no longer with the band but he wrote it and sang it on the album so that's who you are remembering.

What is an electronic signature? On Facebook I had one of my videos removed and I filed a complaint they are now asking for an electronic signature.

A caller said there should be a little box at the bottom that you check that you certify that you are electronically signing the form.

I am a deer hunter and I was wondering if I shoot a deer and it runs onto private property before it dies can I go and retrieve it?

In Illinois you MUST have the landowners permission first
In Iowa you have the right to retrieve but you MUST be unarmed.

There is a flea market in Hillsdale along 88, when is that open?

It's open on weekends from 8am-5pm.

March 27th, 2009

What are those tarps that are over the water tower in Bettendorf?

They are going to be painting it and before painting they use silica sand to sandblast and the tarp is used to contain the silica.

I am a woman and I just joined the Navy. My question is for Corpsman Dave... are there any attractive girls in the Navy? When I see the women in the brochures and stuff it's really kind of scary!

Corpsman Dave says that in boot camp the women don't get to wear makeup and if you wear glasses you have to wear the thick black ones. After you make it through boot camp you get all your beauty products back though!

There's this song that I can't figure out what they are saying. Something like Doctor Castle but I can't really tell.

The song is by the Clash and it's called Rock The Casbah

How do I get a deer shotgun permit for Illinois?

Get one online here: https://www4.wildlifelicense.com/il/start.php

My fiance wants to know how he can get involved in a co-ed softball team for the summer? We live in Coal Valley.

There is a league at Green Valley Park in Moline

You've been together for over 20 years, how do you handle your creative disputes?

There really aren't a lot of disputes. Dwyer says that he can't think of anyone else that he could have worked with this long who would give him this much creative freedom. Most of the disputes happen after a show idea doesn't go as planned.

Does Jane Lynch (from 40 Year Old Virgin and Talladega Nights) do the voiceovers for one of the diet Pepsi monologues commercials?

Good ear, that is Jane Lynch.

When crossing the I-80 bridge into Iowa, the sign welcoming you to Iowa has a fire extenguisher attached to it. Why? It is waaay up in the air, doing nothing for anyone.

It's actually a red light beacon, for low flying aircraft and for river traffic as a marker. If you go over at night you can see it lit up.

I am looking to move back to the Quad Cities and I was wondering, where is a good place to meet women that is not a bar for like a one-night stand. I am looking for long term not just a quick fling.

Beth says the gym, grocery store or Border's bookstore.

Last fall you guys did an interview with a guy who has a Mustang that gets like 100 MPG. He was in some big contest but I never heard anything mentioned about him again.

They haven't done much news coverage since we talked to him. We'll have to look him up and see if there is an update. This is his MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/dpelmear

March 20th, 2009

I want to know if they still make Ruby Red Squirt and if they do where can I get it and also I wanna know if these still make cheese balls in a can made by Cheetos (they use to be in a like a tin can almost like Pringles).

Beth has seen the cheese balls at Hy-Vee.
A listener says that a few of the Hy-Vee's in the area still stock the Ruby Red but you would have to check and see which locations.

I am getting married in less than a month and I have been looking everywhere to find a place who will release a pair of doves for us after the wedding.

Contact Heavenly Heights on their website.
Or call White Dove Releasing - Jim O'Connor - Donahue, IA - 563-282-4267

I am in middle school and I have been taking a poll for class of everyone that I know about what their favorite colors are... So what are yours?

Beth: blue
Greg: black
Bill: red
Dave: yellow
Goose: blue

Recently you had a PV grad on the air who is in a band up in Minneapolis. My son went to PV and I just wondered the name of the guy with the band.

He goes by Longhair but his real name is Michael Annis. You can check out their band's MySpace here.

In college basketball why do the women only have a 30 second clock and the men have a 35 second shot clock?

Women get less time because they don't get a 10 second violation to get the ball past half court.

I live in a small town and there is this stretch of highway that is wide open and always deserted and me and the guys sometimes go out there and see how fast our cars can go... so I was wondering what the fine is for going like 160 in a 55?

A caller just was involved in a case. Her client was going about 120 in a 55 and got charged with wreckless driving and a misdemeanor (which you get if you are going more than 30 over). They dropped the wreckless driving but he still got a $1000 fine, 2 days in jail and lost his license. Her number is 1-888-909-AMES in case they guy who asked the question needs her services in the future.

In the song As I Lay Me Down What is the background noise in the song? My husband and I think it sounds like people saying "I like tacos"!

The song is by Sophie B Hawkins and this is from a listener: Fans of Sophie have often wondered what the background vocals are saying in "As I Lay Me Down". According to Sophie, the background vocals in the song are saying, "'...ooh la kah koh', which is an indigenous language of the Ballantine tribe. It means, 'wash your feet before you sleep',..."
http://sophiebhawkins.com/asksophie_december2004.php

Who is the lead singer of the Wallflowers and is he the son of someone famous?

Jakob Dylan is Bob Dylan's son.

On Dog the Bounty Hunter who sings the theme song?

It is Ozzy singing and Corpsman Dave says that Jack Osborn wrote it.

I just had LASIK surgery and I have all my old glasses and stuff and I would like to donate them somewhere. Any suggestions?

Contact the Lion's Club, they collect glasses for people who can't afford them.

Concerts around town. The Eagles show, was it really better that last time they were here? I heard that Heart is going to be at Riverside Casino, where is that located?

Yes, the Eagles concert was excellent.
Riverside Casino is in Iowa City.

What was the name of the resort you went to in Punta Cana? We are looking for an all-inclusive for our honeymoon.

We stayed at the Iberostar Dominicana Resort & Casino

I am getting married soon and I would like to know what is a good gift for my husband-to-be to get for his groomsmen? I am looking in the $30 or under category.

Things Remembered has a lot of things you can get engraved. It really depends on what type of guys they are.
A listener's son went to Hat World and got Hawkeye hats and had the wedding date embroidered on the side.
Shares of stocks were suggested by another caller and they'd be pretty cheap with the market like it is!
If they are big drinkers you can always get a flask or mug with engraving and include some alcohol too!

At the iWireless Center when they bring in a large band how much does the band actually make and how much goes to the venue?

The Eagles have a certain cost to begin with for them to even show up. The promoter takes that number and then does the figures with the tickets and figures out what the tickets have to sell for to cover the cost of the band and to make their take. The iWireless charges a rental fee and that comes out of the promoters take. If the iWireless center is the promoter then the figures are a little different. The venue has a set rental price regardless of the price of ticket sales. $5,000 usually for the iWireless. The promoter normally makes $175,000 - $250,000 depending on the actual ticket sales. If tickets don't sell then the promotor takes a loss.

Are you going to do any pool parties this year?

We'd love to do it again this summer. Stay tuned.

Last year in the paper they were going to build a Drive In Theater out in west Davenport. Are they still planning to do it? I haven't heard anything for a while.

It looks like they moved their location a little and they still plan to be open sometime this summer.
www.davenportdrivein.com

March 6th, 2009

Burlington Coat Factory that was going in at the old Jovan Foods, is that not going in now? The sign is gone and there is a new on that says rental space available.

The contractors put it on hold because of the economy and not wanting to lose any money.

I have a new GM vehicle. If I buy a new vehicle and they go bankrupt what happens to my warranty?

If they file bankruptcy that just means they will file chapter 11 not that they will be out of business. They will still honor warrenties and such.

I am hoping to get married this summer or early this fall and my fiancee' and I would like a 1950s Corvette convertible as our "getaway" car. Do you know of any place or person (even private individuals) that would rent one? They can drive it, our budget on this is pretty flexible because its something we really want. Any info would be appreciated!

Contact Veit's Vettes.

How do you get rid of bats in your attic? I have been hearing all kinds of noises of them up there. Is there anythings I can do myself or do I have to call someone?

Christman's Wildlife Service

Sit outside at night and watch where they are coming and going from. They take some of that expandable foam and plug up every single whole you can find in that area. Just remember that the Brown Bat is an endangered species so you can get into some trouble if you kill them

Where do you guys go when you're in the mood for a good steak? What are the best places in the area?

Dwyer recommends Stevenson's

Beth's husband loves Johnny's Italian Steakhouse also at Osaka you can get the filet mignon on the side for like $8

Goose says go to Tappas

A listener suggested to check out the Fireman's Steak Dinner at the Cordova Civic Center on April 4th 4-7pm. Just $13 for a whole meal.

Comeback Bar & Grill
113 W Main St, West Branch, IA (319) 643-5081
there is a huge charcoal pit and you can grill your own on Friday and Saturday

You guys were reviewing some gadgets after Christmas and you talked about something that sharpens your razors so that you can get more life out of them. Does anyone have one of these and do they work?

It's called Save-A-Blade.

I have an 1981 Skylark and I need to get the engine rebuilt. Is there anyone in town that I can take it too?

Abrahams Machine Services Inc
940 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA (563) 324-1067
There's a shop in DeWitt called Track Tramer Engines (563) 659-5780

I keep seeing these signs and billboards that change as you head towards LeClaire from Davenport on. I have asked some people but they have just told me to go to a website and order one. I want someone local that can just come over and install the signs for me. It's for a couple gas stations.

Try Randy Andresen at A & Y Sign Inc.
29464 230th Ave, Long Grove, IA (563) 391-5099

Nesper Sign Advertising sells and installs the signs
4620 J St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA (319) 366-5312

call Barry at Turnroth's Sign Company in Rock Falls (815) 625-1155

When you were on your listener trip is the resort that you went to an all-inclusive? I take a trip every year but I have never been to the Dominican Republic.

Yes, it is all-inclusive. We wouldn't recommend leaving the resort though!

On Brady & Locust there is a red light on the oposite side of the stop light what is that for? I noticed it in my rearview mirror the other day otherwise you would only see it if you were going the wrong way on Brady.

There are a few other ones like that too if you look around town. The red lights are for traffic enforcement. If the cop is sitting watching the intersection they can see if the light is red or not if someone runs it.

Wednesday on the news there were talking about some big news from Michael Jackson but I missed it. What was the news?

He announced that he will be kicking off his last tour called "This Is It".

How can I get rid of some old gas tanks from my grill?

The places that refill them will usually take them.

Why is there Braille on a driveup ATM?

The touch panels are all standard so instead of making 2 different sets they just make them all the same for the ones inside banks and for the drive ups.

Do you guys tip the kids that work at Whitey's? I have seen people give some of the workers tips and I just wondered about it.

It's propably just a nice thing that some people decide to do. Or maybe they made a shake a special way for a regular customer or something.

Do they still make Rice Crispy Treats cereal and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Mint candy bars? If they do where can I get them?

Rice Crispy Treats cereal is being made again, a listener saw them on the shelves at Walmart and you can kind the closest store to you with their locator.

Hershey's no longer makes the Cookies N Mint bar but they have a locator too for other products.

February 20th, 2009
What are they putting in by the Gordmans in Moline?
Buffalo Wild Wings and Chipotle's will be there.

Also is Steve and Berry’s closing?

Yep, they are closing.

Has it ever been explained why Michael hates Toby so much on The Office?

It's never really been explained but Michael did quote this about his feelings about Toby "You take things that are fun and make them not that way."

The movie Rock Star is that about Judas Priest?

It's a story loosely based on that, yes. But the same thing has happened in more than just that band so it applies to more that just Judas Priest.

Since the digital changeover I can get a bunch of new channels but now I can't get channel 6 anymore. I thought they switched over at channel 6 but I still can't get it in.

They are only at half power currently. June is when they will be at full power so you may have to wait until then to watch.

If I get LASIK does that increase my odds of getting farsighted earlier down the road?

Pretty much everyone needs reading glasses as they get older. It's different for everyone but normally it is between 40-50 years old that people start needing reading glasses.

Watching Shawshank Redemption Outside the prison there ar the gravesites of the inmates who had no family. In today's world what do they do with inmates who die with no family?

Soylent Green is a movie Dwyer recommends. It would make sense if they were cremated to save space if they have no family to claim them.

I have had a song in my head for like two months and I can't figure it out. I just have the tune but not the words so I can't Google it or anything.

The song is Little Bitty Pretty One. It's been used on some commercial including Lipton's Green Iced Tea so you might have heard it on TV rather than the radio.

I'm looking for a movie I saw back when I was a kid. It was two guys with a Willys Coupe, they'd drag race and make money to travel across the US.

The movie is either Hot Rod (1979) or Two Lane Blacktop (1971)

We are having a bet at work about what Corpsman Dave scored on his ACT. Somebody stands to win something so what was the score?

A week before he took his ACT hesigned up for the Navy so he said he didn't study as much as he should have but he still got a 21.

I found a purple heart in my garage when I was cleaning. How do I go about finding out who it belongs to and getting it back to the family?

If you have any information about previous owners of the house that would be a place to start. They are not numbered or anything so if there is no name. They come in a box and they come with a certificate so if you don't have that then there is no way to know if the certificate is gone. One thing you can do is contact Phil Hare's office as they can track it through housing and urban development if you provide the address of the house.

In the 60's there was a band called the Crying Shames who played a song that I am trying to find. Some of the lyrics are: "we walk along the sand at night". I have tried Googling them but I can't find them so maybe I have the spelling wrong. Do you have any information?

It's the Cryan' Shames and their song is called Please Stay. They are from Hinsdale, IL and you can read some of their history here: www.cryanshames.com

I keep getting this e-mail from my friends that says you can get a bunch of money from Bill Gates if you forward the e-mail and Microsoft is tracking it and they will pay you depending on how many people you send it to.

Not legitimate and there is no money. Some form of this e-mail has been circulating on the internet since like 1997. More info here: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/microsoft-aol.asp

February 6th, 2009
Are you having a Prom From Hell this year? When will it be?
Yes! And we have a date. Mark May 15th on your calendar and stay tuned for more details!

I had one of those magnetic support the (whatever) magnets on my car. When I went to remove it there is some of the magnet that is completely stuck to the car.

Try Goo Gone first to try to loosen it. If that doesn't help use a heat gun to soften it and scrap it off little by little.

Can we bring our own weapons to the Guns N Roses event this weekendat Shooting Sports Unlimited?

You can't use them for the contest as everyone will be using the same gun for that but you can bring your own weapons to use at their indoor range.

Is there a difference in amount between liquid and dry measurements? My girlfriend and are having a debate about this, I don't think there is a difference but she thinks there is.

If you need a cup of water or a cup of bread crumbs you use the same measuring cup. http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/2007/02/differnece_betw.html

How do they figure wind chill factor? How do they asign an exact number to the way it feels outside vs what the actual temperature is?

There is a calculation for it with a lot of factors. The simplified version is that it is an equation of the actual temperature and the current windspeed. There are many charts available.
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/windchill/

My friend is looking for someone to work on a 1953 Cushman golfcar. QC Golf Cars said they don't want to work on it since parts aren't readily available. The man who has the golfcar has access to the parts though. Is there anyone else in the area we can contact?

Out at Hidden Hills there is a mechanic you can check with. And seriously if you have access to the parts you might want to try back to QC Golf Cars.

I got a ticket yesterday for pulling into my son' school parking lot the wrong way. After I got the ticket I noticed the officer had the wrong make and model of my car on the ticket. Do I still have to pay if it's the wrong vehicle?

Yes, as long as they've got your license plate number on it they've got you.

January 30th, 2009

Referees for the NFL, is that their only job and how much do they get paid?

During the week they definitely have another regular job. You must have a professional job to be considered for a referee. Average salary is between $25,000 and $70,000.

What happened with the Children of the Corn movie that was filmed locally?

It's listed as still being in post-production but hasn't been updated since October 2008. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1290135/

Who sang the song Living Next Door To Alice? It was from the 70's.

The band's name was Smokie.

Did that girl Crissy from Silvis make it to the Real World?

Nope, she made it to the top 10 but she didn't get into the finals.

My friends have thrown parties and after I get a little booze in my system I have been known to do a little bit of dancing. I am trying to pay for school and was thinking maybe I could make some money off of it. So... how do you become a male stripper?

Best place to start is to find some place that has male amature night and see what kind fo response you get from that.

I am looking for an internet service and I see the commercials for NetZero. I live a bit out of town so I don't have a lot of choices. Has anyone used them for internet?

We got a lot people complaining about them on the e-mail so we wouldn't recommend them. Depending on your location AT&T has DSL for $10 a month for the first 12 months for new highspeed internet customers. Other options are satellite or many people recommend theVerizon Wireless Air Card.

Who can I contact in the area for a hot air balloon ride?

Ascension Ballooning up in Clinton 563-357-6285 and talk to Jim
Jeff Holmes from American Food Services is a hot air balloon pilot on the side 563-323-2200

Whatever happened to that Mr. Terrific show that was on in the 70's?

It was canceled. It was on for only one season in 1967 with just 17 episodes.

What car was Dwyer after in that Barrett-Jackson Auction?

It was Eddie Van Halen's 1956 Nomad

How do I keep my gun barrels from rusting?

There is a product called Slicker that you can clean them with.

I need to find a Dalmation calendar for a relative who loves dalmations, any ideas? I have been to all the pet stores and everything and can't find one.

You may have to buy online to get one. calendars.com is a good place to start. Another idea is to get pictures of their pet dalmations and take them to Kinko's and they can make a calendar.

January 16th, 2009

What does BCS stand for?

Bowl Championship Series.

Does anyone know anything about the Teen Night Club Diesel that went into the old Lonestar building?

7pm Friday & Saturday Grand opening Friday open house from 5-7pm parents, 7-11:30 for teens $10 cover for teens 1000 sq ft multi-level dance floor, local and guest DJs, 4 pool tables and bar area with plenty of seating

What can you clean MP3 player screens with? Mine has scratches on it.

Just to clean it you can use those little microfiber towels but it won't get the scratches out. To remove the scratches get some Trewax paste and rub a very small amount on the screen to polish it. After you polish it get one of those little protective covers for it.

I'm making a DVD of pictures of my daughter from newborn to graduation. I need a song to put behind the pictures. Do you have any suggestions?

Strawberry Wine
Ready Set, Don't Go - Billy Ray Cyrus
In My Daughter's Eyes - Martina McBride

Along State Street in Bettendorf there are a bunch of numbered entrance signs at a the intersections along the river, they are not for Alcoa because they are before you get down that far. What do they mean?

They are for all of the different businesses (shipping and receivieng docks) along the industrial corridor along the river.

North of Davenport along 61, I think in Hurstville, what's the big concrete wall on the east side (right side) of the road?

They are old lime kilns. Here is a little more information.

I just got a laptop, What type of router to I need to get? what's the difference between a G router and an N router?

The range and speed are the difference. G-router is current but the N-router will conform to more future upgrades if you plan to expand.

What is the liquid that they are dumping on the roads instead of salt?

A brine solution, so basically salt.

The weather has been so cold lately and it got me thinking. What keeps the water from freezing in the water towers?

The water is constantly moving and that keeps it from freezing.

What's the difference between regular diesel and no 1 diesel?

Has lower sulpher than conventional diesel and has some emissions benefits.

Bill you have a fishtank... we just inherited a 75 gallon freshwater fish tank. Can we reuse the gravel that was in it? It looks pretty dirty but if we could clean it that would save us some money.

A caller said they do gravel vac every month. They have a business called Total Aquarium Maintenance and you can call him at 563-579-8709.
To clean the gravel yourselfput 2-3 cups of bleach in a 5 gallon bucket and soak the gravel over night. Rinse VERY well to get all the bleach washed off.

Can handicapped people park in regular spots? I was just at the store. It was soooooo cold!!! There were four handicap spots I couldn't park in and the rest opf the normal spots were full. One of the regular spots had a handicap plate on their car though?????? I was so mad!!!!

One thing you have to remember is the just because the license plate has the handicap symbol on it doesn't mean the driver is handicapped just that they have a potential driver or passanger who is handicapped. Many times they have an extra hang tag that they will put around the rearview mirror when that person is actually in the vehicle.

November 14, 2008

When and where is the Burlington Coat Factory going to be open in the Quad Cities?

It will be in the old Jovan Foods across from Duck Creek, opening date is scheduled for March but that could change.

Are there really Tunnels from the Underground Railroad in the East Village in the McClellan Heights addition?

The only one we know for sure is that octagon house in downtown Davenport. A called said that there are tunnels under many of the homes along the river in Le Claire but that most of the tunnels have been bricked over so you can't get in them.

I am serving Thanksgiving dinner for 25 people and I have been looking everywhere for inexpensive but nice dinner plates salad plates and bowls with no luck. I'd like to be able to buy them a la carte and I am looking for a classic white that will go with anything. Does anyone know where I can find these at the best price? I'd like to keep the cost around a dollar a piece as with 25 people the total will add up quickly!!

Seventh Avenue Direct in Northpark Mall
Super Dollar (Locust & Bridge, Davenport)
Super Dollar (Ave of the Cities & 31st Street, Moline)
IKEA (Bolingbrook, IL)

What's the best way to insure that a 4-wheel drive will actually work before you get into a situation where you actually need it?

The best way test is to get on a bunch of gravel and do a few neutral drops.

The slide at Wacky Waters is gone. Who ended up winning it and where is it going?

It's going down to Alabama to a housing complex. It took about 3 weeks to dismantle.

November 7, 2008

I just bought a new home and now there are all these ladybugs all over the place. How do I get rid of them?

Home Defense from Home Hardware on Division & 37th Street
Enforcer from Ace Hardware

If the President elect were to be assasinated or pass away before the inauguration then who becomes President?

It would be handled just as if the President had already taken office and the VP would take over.

October 17, 2008

Where can you buy army blankets?

They sell them at the Arsenal or try online at www.cheaperthandirt.com

I have a washer & dryer set that's 4-5 years old. The dryer does not dry in one cycle anymore, I have aleady cleaned out the lint filter and everything from inside the lint hatch, what else can I try?

Go to www.repairclinic.com and enter your make and model

My grandfather wants to put all of his 35 mm slides on a CD. Where can I take them?

try Camera Corner, Various Video or Walgreen's
Also, alistener bought one of the slide converters, used it for all their slides and then sold it on ebay for more than they bought it for.

I got a speeding ticket up in WI for 17 over and I was wondering how to get out of it.

Alex Carroll is the author and he wrote these two books:
"Beat the Cops: The Guide to Fighting Your Traffic Ticket and Winning"
"Speeding Excuses That Work: The Cleverest Copouts and Ticket Victories Ever"

When does Guitar Hero Metallica come out?

It should be released by March 2009

All summer there was this huge storage tank in a ditch on 92 east of Joslin, like 75 feet long and15 high and looks like it fell off a truck 'cause there were gouges in the road. It's gone now but what was it and why was it sitting there for so long?

It was a tank for the ADM plant in Cedar Rapids and it was there for so long 'cause they had to find a large enough crain and actually build a special trailer to move it.

I can't find any of those full size Oscar Mayer Smokie Links any more, do they still make them and where can I buy them?

A lot of stores have stopped carrying them but they have them at Walmart

I have a house for rent listed in the online classifieds and someone e-mailed me with what sounds like a scam. Is there someone I can report this to?

First place to try is your local police, call the non-emergency number or stop by the station with a copy of the e-mails.

September 26, 2008

I'm trying to find a new "dealer". Milan Hy-Vee stopped selling Garlic Tabasco Sauce and I really need a fix. Anyone know where I can buy some in the QC area?

If they still make it you can have them order it at Hy-Vee
Jewel at Cityline Plaza in Moline has it on the shelf right now

I can't seem to find any info on the Halloween party...when will that be available?

Information will be announced soon! It will be one October 31st though if you need to get a babysitter lined up.

Years ago on NBC there was a show called The Bravest about fire departments and real calls they went on. Did that ever come out on video or DVD?

You can buy it on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Bravest/dp/B00006409F

A while ago you had that guy on from Rhino Music about the RMATs, what was that website?

http://www.rhino.com/rmat/

Where did the myth come from that Renaissance swords were so heavy?

Most likely Hollywood is the culprit

When they intentionally walk someone in baseball how come no one backs up the catcher?

The catcher is the only player allowed to be in foul territory when the ball is in play.

What type of company is Katun? I always pass this building on the way to work and I have no idea what they do!

They make parts for copy machines.

What happened to Marathon Candy Bars and who made them?

They were made up until 1981 in the USA by the Mars company. A similar candy bar is made by Cadbury called Curly-Wurly that you can buy online: http://www.oldtimecandy.com/curly-wurly.htm

Where can I buy a24oz can of Mickey's Malt Liquor with Tito Ortiz on the side?

Liquor stores inNorth Aurora, IL are the closest place.

How do you sign up for the Do Not Call list so that telemarketers will stop calling?

You can sign up online at https://www.donotcall.gov/
or you can call 1-888-382-1222

Fountain pop machines... where can you get one to actually buy? I can only find ones to rent.

eBay has some auctions for them but they usually go for a pretty high amount.
EquipCo in Monmoth, IL 309-734-8637

My daughter wants to plan her husband's 50th birthday party and he had mentioned a Brazilian barbeque restaurant near Chicago. We can't seem to find anything online though, any ideas?

These both come highly recommended by listeners:
Alprimo in Central Avenue in Chicago
Fogo de Chão http://www.fogodechao.com/dining.htm

What's with those palm trees in Chicago and how do they survive?

They put them inside Navy Pier for the winter

What happened to the guy who called a couple months ago who was driving from Arizona with his kids to get away from his wife after she attacked him.

We have tried to call him but his phone is never answered and he never returned any of our messages.

What happens to the extra money when you invest in the stockmarket? Like if you buy a stock that is valued at $25 and the value goes down to $22 where does that $3 go?

The stock is just worth less, you don't actually have $25 in there, you have stock that was valued at $25 and now the value is only $22.

You guys had a merinade recipe that you talked about and I was wondering if that's on your site somewhere?

It's under Recent Junk

Back in the 80's they had Cherry Slice along with Orange Slice and the other more popular flavors, what happened to the Slice soda brand?

It was replace by Sierra Mist, made by Pepsi

I heard that 400 houses can be powered by a wind generator, is that true?

Those big wind generators that you see along the interstates can power about 150 houses.

September 19, 2008

The Brew Ha Ha this weekend. Where do you get tickets and what does the price cover?

WQPT has all the information
Tickets are available at Old Chicago in Bettendorf or CO-OP Records in Moline and Davenport. Admission price includes a commemorative tasting glass & program.

What does a pitchers WHIP statistic mean?

Walks plus hits divided by innings pitched

I need to find some old railroad ties to build a retaining wall, who sells those? I mean the real ones, not the smaller ones you can find at garden centers.

There is a place on Route 30 & 136 east of Clinton/Fulton called Bramm's Tree Service that sells them.

You guys advertise a BP commercial where they are singing , what are they saying at the beginning of it? My daughter thinks they are saying buffet but that makes no sense for a gasoline commercial.

"Say hey, make the day a little better."

How do I get the video off my camcorder and into my computers to put it on YouTube or make a DVD?

Pinnacle has a great product called Dazzle that will do all that.
You can also purchase video cards which have a/v inputs.
If you have a DVD player/recorder you can just plug your camcorder into that and just record like you would any normal TV program.

I am going to Rams game coming up and I am trying to find the best seats so I can pick where to sit. Some of the sections seem to have the same numbers so I'm not sure where to go.

Go to the Edward Jones Dome events on Ticket Master and you can view the Rams' seating chart and the different pricing levels to see what's available.

I am trying to put up a towel rack but the instructions call for a 3/32 masonry drill bit. I can't find one anywhere, does anyone know of a local place that carries them?

Alter & Sons, Inc. in Davenport has them

Where can I buy an old Nintento system?

M&M Pawn shop on Harrison has old game systems
Video Games Etc
Goodwill and other thrift stores in the area
ebay or local classifieds (qconline.com or qctimes.com)
play them online at: www.nintendo8.com/

How can I get tickets to Rumble on the River in Clinton?

Jason is fighting in the rumble and he has tickets available give him a call and get $5 off. Leave a message on his cell: 563-503-0248

I am looking to move to the Quad City area and I wondered if there is a list of foreclosed home or repos?

www.foreclosurefreesearch.com has some information
http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/sheriff/sales.php

I am going to Puerto Vallarta soon. Can I bring my own Mt. Dew down there? I have seen Coke at the resorts but never Mt. Dew.

When you are on the bus/taxi going to the resort have your driver stop at a convience store along the way and pick some up. Be sure to give him a good tip. They have it in the stores but not at the resorts.

The phrase "Give 'em the whole 9 yards". I know what it means but where is the saying from?

WWII machine gun belts were 27 feet (9 yards)

July 25, 2008

Where is the Puddle of Mud concert tonight that got moved from the Guaranty Bank Lot in Cedar Rapids?

The Puddle of Mudd concert on July 25, 2008 will be at the Marion Airport which is located off of Highway 151 approximately 1/2 mile east of Highway 13. Gates open at 4 pm, concert starts at 5 pm. Tickets are $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the gate. There will be a $5.00 per car parking fee. For more info on this concert, you can call 319-377-0457

The big radio towers that are painted red and white, how far away are the stripes? My girlfriend and I are having a debate about it. They look like they are about 100 feet apart.

The FFA has them painted like that for airplane pilots and it is 100 feet for each stripe.

I've got a 1983 F-250 diesel and I am using old transmission fuild instead of diesel for fuel. I've saved a bunch of money doing it so far but I was wondering if it is breaking any laws. I don't want to save all the money just to get fined for it.

People are getting prosecuted for not paying taxes on fuel, there was an article in the paper about someone using peanut oil they bought at Sam's Club

Vacation is coming up and I need that Disney guidebook information you guys talked about before. What's the book called again?

The book is awesome, The Unofficial Guide to Disney World by Bob Sehlinger
About $14 on Amazon or check your local library for copies

I know what "hat trick" means in hockey, but where did the term come from?

It used to be an incentive for the players. Whoever scored 3 goals in a row got a new hat.

On a regular radio you have the AM, FM and FM stereo, what's the difference between the two FM choices?

FM broadcasts two signals at once (right and left channel) it either combines the two signals into one or if you have it in stereo you'll get both channels.

How do outdoor soda machines regulate their temperature during the winter?

They actually have a heating element in them which is mostly to keep the refrigeration unit from freezing.

Is it illegal to do tattoos in your house?

In most states the artist must at least be certified in bloodborne pathogens. If you plan to do it for a party, like a one time thing I wouldn't worry but if you plan to run your tattoo business out of your house you'll have to have inspections and things tobe up to code with your city.

July 18, 2008

Beth's mom at some point unhooked the chain on her garage door. Beth helped her get it hooked back on but now the garage door will stop halfway down. It will go all the way to the top but only close halfway.

Check along the rail closest to the end of the garage for a little slide sensor and slide it all the way back down.

I replaced my fridge and the new one says that it uses like $51 a year in energy on the little tag. Now if I take my old fridge and put it in the garage for beer is there a way I can find out how much energy the old fridge uses?

Find out here:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=refrig.calculator&screen=1
http://www.kouba-cavallo.com/refmods.htm

My nephew is having a benefit and he wants to rent a dunk tank. Where would I go for one of those?

Credit Island Bait Shop has one that they rent out (563) 326-3370
Check with your Lions Club and Elks Club
A listener rented one from AAA Rents in Moline

What does the Nuclear Plant out in Cordova do with their waste?

You can read about it on their site here and here.

My (military) father died a year ago and I am looking for one of those triangle frames to put his flag in. I want a really nice one that is solid wood, not anything cheap.

Locally try calling Gary's Custom Cut (563) 388-6200
6510 Northwest Blvd
Davenport, IA

Or you can try this site http://www.framesbymail.com/flag/

Can I still get tickets to the Mississippi Valley Fair?

You can still buy them $40 at Hy-Vee, Taco Bell, Wells Fargo or the Fair office.

I donate plasma and I was just wondering if it can have any long term effects on your body if you do it really often?

There are no long term side effects but they recommend waiting at least 7 days so that your body can replenish in between donations

Driving with open container is illegal but is it illegal to drive with non-alcoholic beer?

Yes, it is still illegal. There is still a trace amount of alcohol in NA beer.

I have got hundreds of bees on the side of my house. They look like honeybees. Is there someone who I could call who would want these bees? Or what should I do about them?

They are most likley swarming (splitting the hive) so leave them alone and keep any kids or pets away, they should be gone in just a few days.
http://www.abuzzaboutbees.com/
http://urban-ipm.blogspot.com/2008/03/honey-bee-swarms-and-hives-whats.html

What's the name of the pizza place around Stickney, IL that Dwyer talks about?

Villa Nova Pizzeria is at 6821 Pershing Rd, Berwyn, IL and has the thinest crispiest crust pizza... mmmmm

June 27, 2008

You know earbuds or even earphones have the L and the R for the ear they go in. Is there any purpose for this? I have noticed that they aren't curved or anything to fit better in one ear better than the other so is there something I don't know?

The little earbuds are normally the exact same shape but if your music is in stereo you will have a different mix in each ear which combines for the fuller effect of the music when you have them in the correct ears. You can experiment by listening only with one and then the other and you should be able to hear the difference. Crimson and Clover is a good one to try and also Stairway to Heaven.

What happened to Cheddar's restaurant on Kimberly in Davenport? I went there last weekend and it was closed down with just a sheet of paper taped to the door saying thanks for 17 years of business.

We heard that the owner died and that no one bought the franchise. Not sure what's going to happen to the building in the future though.

June 13, 2008

What happened to Terry Swails from channel 6?

His contract ran out and they couldn't come to terms so he left. You haven't seen the last of him though.

I am looking at a '66 Chevy Malibu. It's really in excellent condition with a solid bosy and they are asking $7500 for it. Is that a good deal?

If you love it then buy it. Saying it's a good price or bad price is really a diffucult thing to determine by someone else. Depends on if you are going to keep it, show it, drive it, sell it or whatever.

I see that work was being done on the old Halftime Sports Bar building, what's going in there?

The Handicap Development Center

The Soprano's star that got in the shoot out with the off duty officer, what happened to him?

It was Lillo Brancato Jr. He has been in the city's Riker's Island jail for almost two years awaiting trial for the 2005 shooting of off-duty officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was trying to stop a burglary at the house next door to his.

Last year you guys posted some links to websites on how to beat carnival games. What were those sites?

They are still on our Links page but here are the direct links for them:
Blifaloo and RetroCRUSH

What is the difference between a tornado and a cyclone?

A tornado is extreme low pressure area and a cylone is any low pressure system.

In Davenport there are now two different sounding sirens that go off. One is the old traditional siren sounding tone, and last year I started hearing a second one that sounds like a horn in two second blasts. We have been trying to figure out the meaning of these two alarms. I understand the old siren sounding alarm is for tornadoes but I have heard conflicting opinions on the other that sounds like horn blasts. Is it a flood warning or thunderstorm warning?

Siren = Tornado
Horn = Severe tstorm

I've always wanted to know why the truckers never turn their trucks off when the stop and sleep. ( like in a rest area ) I've heard it's because they are hard to start up. I just returned from Albuquerque and in all the rest areas, the trucks were still left running. The weather was great so I don't think it is to run the heater or air conditioner. Is it because they are difficult to restart? And, if so how come? There are diesel pickups without any issues. I would think today's gas prices would make this impractical.

Many of them keep their truck on for heat/air and any TV or entertainment. One of the reasons is a lot of trailers are left running is that they are refrigerator trucks and they have to keep running to stay at the specific temperature.

How do you get into doing voice-over work on radio/television for commercials or anything related?

Listen to everyone you hear on TV and imitate them. Record your own voice and perfect it. You can take acting classes. Create a website for yourself with samples

Did Bob Barker pass away?

Nope, alive and kicking. He retired from The Price Is Right but he's still active in animal rights.

Why are 97X call letters WXLP Moline when you guys arereally in Davenport?

97X's transmitter is actually on the Illinois side so it's licensed to Moline and that's where it gets its call letters.

June 6, 2008

What is your record for White Castle comsumption? How many have you eaten in one sitting?

Bill ate 10 in one sitting but he said that wasn't really *trying*
Dwyer bought 20 while in Chicago and ate them while driving home

My boyfriend has 2 children (ages 6 & 8) from a previous relationship and they are with us Thurs-Sun. It seems like we always do the same old stuff (zoo, family museums, etc) and we were looking for something fun and different to do with them. We don’t want to travel because of gas prices and are looking for something closer to home. Any suggestions??

Dwyer says to take them to a ballgame
Bill suggests to set up a drive in theater movie in your backyard. Might sound a bit expensive but you really can do it with some white sheets and a regular projector hooked up to your DVD player.

Can the police give you a ticket on private property for running a stop sign?

If you are on private property like in a parking lot and have a fender bender the police usually won't get involved. On private property you also can't get a ticket for running a stop sign or not wearing your seatbelt. OWI, hit and run, wreakless driving can get you ticketed on private property though.

Is there a way to get a contact number for the telemarketing companies that call and leave those messages on your machine? Some Warranty Specialists company calls all the time.

For a buck or two you can have your phone company put a block on numbers that hide their caller ID that why they will either not get through or they'll have to unblock their number to reach you.

A bird keeps flying into our window every morning by our deck. What can I do to keep it away from the window?

They sell these long thin twisted pieces of plastic that you can hang in your windows that will reflect as they spin and keep the birds away.
A plastic owl on your deck will help for a while but they get used to it.
Static cling decals or stickers on your window. Non-reflective window tint was also recomended. Sonic or ultrasonic repellers emit sounds that will keep birds away.

I have snakes in my yard and all around my house. Some are small and they don't bother me but some are 5 or 6 feet long! How do I get them to leave?

There is a granule (Snake Away) that you can sprinkle in your garden that will keep the snakes from coming back. If they are getting inside your house you can put out those glue traps for mice and the snakes will stick to them, although for 5 foot snakes this probably won't work....

Does anyone have an idea on how to get rid of moth ball odor? I had squirrels in my attic, and while I was waiting for the roofer to repair the damage, they suggested that I throw mothballs in the attic to keep them out. Well, that worked pretty well, however it is going to keep us out as well. What can I do to at least lesson the odor, short of burning down the house?

Odo-Ban can be found at Menard's, Sam's Club, etc. and it works great to remove all kinds of smells.

My girlfriend and I are going to Vegas in a couple of weeks for our birthdays. Around here the casinos give you a free meal during your birthday month as long as you have a player’s club card. I am wondering if any of the casinos do that in Vegas?

Yahoo!Answers has a long list of restauarnts
Las Vegas Advisor has forums for asking about free stuff

You hear about those Free Laptop things on TV and the radio. Do people actually get free laptops?

The way those things work is you go to their website and you fill out a ton of surveys and you basically give all of your personal information out to all kinds of companies. Takes forever and you get put on all kinds of mailing and calling lists.
A listener's mother got a *free* laptop... which ended up costing about $4200 by the time she finished signing up for all the different services and things that you had to try.

May 30, 2008

Can you actually get killed/struck by lightning while in the shower or talking on the phone?
Yes, it's true! Lightning strikes can send power flares through wiring, phone lines and water pipes. More info on Snopes.

I got a seat belt violation this week. The ticket is $85. The fees are broken down and there are $50 in court costs. Now if I don't want to fight this in court can I just pay $35 instead? And then I got a second ticket from the same cop later in the week! If I have to pay the court costs can I just pay one of the court costs to cover both tickets.

The easy answer is to wear your seat belt! And yes, you do have to pay for each one, full price.

Is diet soda bad for a pregnant women to drink?

The BabyCenter website says this about diet soda:
Diet sodas often contain both caffeine and an artificial sweetener. Aspartame (NutraSweet) — the most common sweetener — seems to be okay when consumed in moderation (the amount found in one or two 12-oz servings of soda per day). Certain other sweeteners, such as saccharin, have actually been found to cause birth defects when consumed in very high amounts by laboratory rats. Because the safety of this product in smaller amounts is hard to prove, I would advise avoiding it. Sucralose (Splenda), a modification of regular table sugar appears to be safe, but because this new sweetener hasn't been extensively studied, it's best used in moderation.

My wife and I watch Hell's Kitchen all the time but lately we missed some of the episodes. We tried watching them on the Fox website but the certain parts of videos go fuzzy and then back to normal. We are on a high speed connection, not dial up and our computer's not real old or anything.

If the video gets blurry at the same point when rewatching it's probably something within the video itself and not anything with your computer. If it's random, meaning if you rewatch it will not happen in the same place you probably need to check for updates on your browser and Adobe Flash player
www.hulu.com is also a site for complete episodes

Those fuel pellets that you can put into your gas tank to act as a catalyst, do they actually work?

Basically what they do is absorb the water in your fuel tank. The expense of the pellets seems to be more money that you would save on the gas.

The growth hormones used in cows that gets into the milk and beef, does that have an effect on kids during adolescence?

The best answer is here.

Is there a website I can go to for a home recording studio? I need to know what materials I need to get everything set up.

Homerecording.com has a forum with a lot of good advice
Free software download at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

I have some stamps that say FOREVER on them. Are these the stamps that will work no matter what the current stamp price gets raised up to?

Yes, these are the "forever stamps".

What happened to the Smashing Pumpkins guy from Dwyer's Ditch Day trip who was left up in Chicago?

After he finally figured out that he'd been left behind he went to a few bars. When the bars closed he asked for directions to the nearest bus station, camped out at the station, and then caught the bus back home in the morning. Apparently he has done this type of things "a few" times before.

May 23, 2008

I have a question about Sturgis on the River, how much does it cost to get into Sturgis and the D&M Car Show for people not on bikes and not entering a car.

Admission to get in is $5 for Sturgis and the carshow

Country music George Strait has 56 number one hits. Is he the record holder for number one hits or if it's not him who had topped that in any genre of music?

We think it's him! Elvis had 30 and The Beatles had 27 so he's way past them.

Hey guys, ran into you going into the RUSH show the other night. I have heard that they haven't played the song Fly By Night in concert since the 70's. I was wondering why, because that's my favorite song by them. The concert was amazing but just not quite complete.

They kind of vote on each song and there are some songs that they have agreed to never play live. The drummer wrote the lyrics and thinks that they are too hooky.

I have heard you talk about old albums (from the late 60's through the early 80's) that people buy..... but what if they are "used"? I have 2 or 3 boxes of old albums, don't have a turntable to listen to them on any more, and would like to get rid of them. Is there any place that buys them if they aren't sealed? I am not looking to get rich, but don't want to just throw them away. They're all rock & roll, no country or elevator music!

Try taking them to one of these stores to sell them:
Fred & Ethel's in Rock Island
The Source Bookstore in downtown Davenport
Rock Island Sports, Music & Collectables

Fuel prices around the world are all different and we complain about the prices here going up but how much does everyone else pay?

England is around $11 per gallon if you convert the amount and cost. It's pretty cheap in some other countries though.

During the Cardinals vs Padres game Chris Young hit a linedrive back at the pitcher, what happened to him?

He broke his nose, and during the same inning he also broke the catcher's (Josh Bard) ankle sliding into home.

Is Dean Banowitz still involved with American Idol doing the contestants' hair?

He was in the Quad City are recently and no, he's no longer doing the hair of the Idol contestants. He still does Ryan Seacrest's hair though.

How many gallons are a barrel of oil?

31 gallons

I saw something on the internet about something called the Alameda-Weehawken Burrito Tunnel that goes from San Francisco to New Jersey. And that there is an access point in Cedar Rapids, is any of this true and if so where is the access point located?

There does not seem to be very many "true" sources for information on this. The link you probably saw online is from the Idle Words website which mentions Cedar Rapids but we have our doubts (big ones). Most articles that mention it online go back to that same website too.

Which artist has put out the most record albums of all time?

Elvis put out the most as far as we know at 81 albums.

May 16, 2008

Is it true that Nickelback is really Metallica after they cut their hair?

No, not true.

On the cable show Most Shocking why do they block out the faces of the person commiting the crime and then they say the person is still at large. Why don't they show the faces, you would think that they would want someone to recognize them if they have not been caught?

It's done for jury purposes. If potential jurors have already seen the face of the person on trial they could be biased.

My husband and I are disagreeing about use of the parking brake. He thinks that you should only use it on a hill and I think you should use it all the time. Who is right?

It is recommended that you always use your parking brake. The gear that actually stops your car from rolling is so small that it is possible to shear it off.

I've got a bunch of that Creeping Charlie in my backyard and I can't get rid of it with the weed & feed. It turns brown and then it just comes back. Any suggestions?

Ortho makes a product called Weed-B-Gone that should work. Once the weeds turn brown go back and spray it again and it will kill it off.
Farm & Fleet has a product called Tardon (white bottle) that is recommended
20 Mule Team Borax - 10 ounces to 2.5 gallons of hot water, use a watering can. The temperature does need to be in the 70's (at night) for it to work the best.

What's the difference between Miller Lite and Miller High Life Lite?

Miller Lite has its own separate recipe for lite beer, not a "watered down" beer recipe that they already had.

Who's opening up for Rush at their concert on Tuesday night?

No opening act, it's a full evening with Rush. There will be an intermission though.

What is the price of admission to get into Six Flags?

$54.99 each, but go to www.sixflags.com and you can get tickets for $39.99 with their print-n-go tickets

I have a number of bird feeders and the squirrels are always getting in them. How can I keep the squirrels from eating all the bird seed?

Get one of those cone things to put on the pole, or one of those bells for above the feeder if it's a hanging feeder. Be sure to keep the feeder away from trees and buildings 'cause squirrels can jump pretty far to get on the feeder.
Another listener said to mix Cheyenne Pepper in with the bird seed, the birds don't care about it but the squirrels will take the hint pretty quick.

How do you tell if your pet snake is male or female? And by pet snake I really do mean pet snake!

Male snakes have a thicker and longer tail than the females and the end does not taper as evenly. Females have thinner, shorter and very tapered tails. This is not very helpful if you don't have one of each to compare though. The best thing if you really want to know is to call a vet and have them sex the snake so that you don't hurt it.

Bottles of water come in 20 ounces but the Propel or Koolaid single drink mix says to mix with 16.9 ounces of water. Are you supposed to take a couple sips and then mix it or what?

There are 16.9 water bottles but they are normally sold in the multipacks like 12 or 24 bottles. The 20 ounce bottle are the singles that you buy right up by the checkout.

I was looking for ways to increase my gas mileage and performance. I am stuck on this gadget and I just can’t figure out how it helps. I understand that it spins the air, but I don’t understand how that helps. Dwyer’s a car buff, help me out.

Seems like it's pretty much a scam. As gas keeps going you'll see more and more of these type of things being sold.

May 9, 2008

I have quite a few videos on YouTube and I got a notice about copyright infrigement from BMG, is that something I need to worry about?

YouTube has a new Video Identification tool which can recognize background music as well. If your copyright notice has "allow" as the policy then you are okay. Here is more information.

I got an email that I am part of a class-action lawsuit and they are asking for checking account numbers and a bunch of stuff that makes it sounds pretty shady. Can I report this to anyone?

That sounds like a major scam and you can report it here:
http://www.fraudwatchinternational.com/report_fraud/report-fraud/

I'm trying to find out where my husband works so that I can get child support. I have called all of the obvious places, courthouse, etc but no one seems to be able to help me. How can I find out where he works? I have his social security number.

IA Dept of Human Services deals with child support recovery services. If she has a court ordered child support that she is owed then she can call the Division of Child Support Enforcement 1-800-447-4278
more information at www.ilchildsupport.com

Travelling Wilburys came out with 2 CD's, the first CD was Volume 1 and the second was Volume 3... what happened to Volume 2?

They just named them that way, there was no Volume 2. There is a bootleg called "Volume 2" available on the internet but it's not an officially produced CD.

I was somehow "bought" on MySpace and there is a little pig icon on my comments. What is this?

Just a little new feature on MySpace where people can say how much they think you're worth and then buy you. Kinda creepy, huh?

I was messing around on my PS3 and I found a place that there is a section to install an operating system. What kind and how do I get the software? Does that mean I can install Windows or something?

Yellowdog Linux is the actual OS that can be installed on a PS3.It can be placed on a thumb drive that installed onto PS3.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_for_PlayStation_3

What happened to all those kids that were in the first Willy Wonka movie?

We could tell you but it's all pretty much explained here:
http://www.cinemaroll.com/Fantasy/Where-are-the-Willy-Wonka-Children.29518

What has Front Row Jimmy been up to? He made some appearences on the show last year but I haven't heard you mention his name in quite a while. Where did he go?

Jimmy kind of appears when we need him, which is usually in the summer, so you'll probably be seeing him sometime soon.

I remember an interview you did with a person dedicated to fighting speeding tickets and was wondering if that information may be somewhere on the website?

Alex Carroll is the author and he wrote these two books:
"Beat the Cops: The Guide to Fighting Your Traffic Ticket and Winning"
"Speeding Excuses That Work: The Cleverest Copouts and Ticket Victories Ever"

May 2, 2008

How do Morel mushrooms grow and where can I hunt for them?

Most Morel people aren't gonna give out any of their secrets but you can learn some great information here: http://www.thegreatmorel.com

Years ago I used to drink Lemon Ice Gatorade, I can't find it anywhere now. Did they quit making that flavor or is it just not available in this area?

It's been gone for years now. They cycle through flavors every few years so it's doubtful that it will be made again.

Can laminate speakers be refinished to another color?

You can't sand or restain them, but you can paint over it or laminate them again with another color of laminate.

I would like to hire Lynn Allen, how do I get a hold of them?

Through their MySpace is the best way to catch them:
http://www.myspace.com/lynnallen1

We are going to be in Kansas City and want to visit some casinos, which are the best?

Try AmeriStar or they also have an Isle of Capri there.

Remember that Orbitz soda dink they had out in the mid 1990's? Why did they quit making it?

A listener said that Rosie O'Donnell had it on her show and it had great sales from that but never really made it off the ground after the initial rush from the show. ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbitz_(soft_drink)

There was heavy, heavy rain last Friday in Cedar Falls and the sewer backed up into our basement. I had my PlayStation 2 and about 30 games down there and they were all floating in the muck. Is there a way to clean or dry these games and still use them? The game system is shot for sure so I can't test them right now.

If the surface laminate on the disc has separated then you're probably out of luck. Use Windex with a soft (non-scratching) cloth for the tops of the games to clean them. Video Games, Etc. has a machine that repairs them also for $2.99 a disk.

Is there a way to bring a cell phone back to life after it has been submerged in water?

Possibly. You take everything apart and let it air out for like a week, then reassemble and test. Do NOT use a hair dryer, no heat, just let it air dry.
Food dehydrator on the lowest setting worked for one caller but they didn't say how long to use it for.

Once you are convicted of a felony can you ever own a shotgun legally? I have a "friend" who is a convicted felon but would like to be able to hunt game.

It can be done, you have to write to the govenor of your state and get a pardon letter. If it's a non-violent felony you can also go to: http://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/Iowa-app-clemency.pdf
You can also work with a lawyer to have it expunged from your record

April 25, 2008

Beth was talking about Raynaud's disease and her hands and feet being so cold. What happens to your toes or fingers if you don't have a way to get them warm?

They just stay cold and dead until you are able to warm them up. In very severe cases there can be a risk of gangrene and you would need medical attention for that.

If you throw out an orange peel or banana peel when you are driving is it considered littering?

Yes, even though it is a food item and will degrade it is still considered littering and you can be fined for it. Cheapest thing to do is keep a trash bag in your car.

I read about that dragster that crashed at 280 mph and the driver walked away so I was wondering, could you drive a dragster out of a plane and live?

Well, people have died in 280 mile per hour crashes so we'd say 50/50 chance! Let us know if you try it.

Who does Beth's cousin play guitar for?

She has two cousins actually, one plays with Vince Gill and the other is with Wynonna right now.

We keep getting shocked by our car when we get out and touch the doors, summertime, winter doesn't matter, what can we look for that might be causing this?

Probably just static from sliding across the seat before you get out. You can buy a shock strip at pretty much any automotive store to discharge to electricity. You can also spray the seats with Static Guard. It can also mean there is some kind of short in the car, check battery cables, wiring, etc and make sure everything is tight.

Who is that tool Tannrr that you let talk on the radio?

He is an avid e-mailer of the show and was always sending us tons of rock info so we decided instead of just reading it on the air we'd let him do it each week.

Can you recycle that thick plastic that Little Tykes toys are made of?

Most of them have the type of plastic stamped on the bottom and you should be able to take it to a recycling facility. Just check the phonebook for the one closest to you. A listener e-mailed that City Carton Recycling takes plastic 1-7

I just bought an HDTV, and I am trying to record programs on my DVD recorder but they only record in regular analog TV not HD.

You may need the converter box for the dvd burner.
Get the government rebate here
http://hometheater.about.com/od/dvdrecorderfaqs/f/dvdrecgfaq14.htm

Alpha Dogs movie is based off a true story. What is the story Jesse James Hollywood now, is he in prison?

The latest information is from April 1, 2008 which shows him in court. Here's the case summary:
And some history:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Dog
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_James_Hollywood

I am trying to burn a DVD of some video that I downloaded from my camcorder.

Nero is the program that Bill uses and it works great.
Windows Movie Maker comes on newer versions of Windows so if you have that try it first and you may not need anything else.

Is there a site where I can look up how much dealerships pay for vehicles?

NADAguides.com will tell you but you have to pick all the options.
Most dealerships will show you invoices but they have Hold Back (HB). HB minus invoice is the true cost that the dealership paid.
Car-buying-strategies.com also has some info.

April 18, 2008

What are those big stars that people put on the side of their house? Are they just decoration or do they have a specific meaning?

Nowadays Americana decor is a big thing so it is most likely just a decoration. During WWII having a blue star in your window meant a mother was waiting for the safe return of her son who was at war. Some people still use them but for the most part the blue stars have been replaced with the yellow Support the Troops ribbon you see today.

What is the Wildman doing now? I don't see him on any of the local channels doing the sports report, just on your station.

He left TV sports to go back to school to become a physical therapist after taking care of his father.

A while back you had a guest who gave a trashcan party drink recipe, is that on the site somewhere?

http://www.2dorks.com/junk/20071016-partyjuice.shtml

With Transformers doing so well in the box office and Speed Racer next month and GI Joe coming next year are there any other 80's cartoons that will be made into live action films?

They've already done Alvin & Chipmunks buta few others you can look forward to are Thundercats, Atroboy, Voltron and He-Man.

Someone was telling me I should use this question for trivia. Steve Winwood and Huey Lewis are brothers?

No, not related in any way.

Where can you get a passport and how long does it take?

You can get it done at the Post office. Yuo may need an appointment and you'll have to go when you have a few minutes to spare as they'll have to 6-8 weeks later you should get your passport
www.americanpassport.com if you need it real fast

Do they still make Nesbitt's soda?

Yes, but you'll probably have to buy it online.
http://www.beveragesdirect.com/products/nestbitt/
http://www.sodaking.com

Why does everyone end their call with my truck is on fire, or my whatever is on fire?

That's our way of getting off the phone with a caller who is boring and listeners now use it on us!

I was watching the Rob and Big show and Big ate 5 regular size powdered donuts in 5 minutes. Do you know if there isa record for eating powdered donuts? 'Cause I want to beat it!

We found a record made by Eric ‘Badlands’ Booker who ate 49 glazed doughnuts in 8 minutes.

My girlfriend and I want to do some travelling but I can't get a passport because I did some dumb stuff a long time ago and have a record as a felon back in 1992.

It's up to the discretion of the passport agency to approve each individual. Many people with "backgrounds" have called in and have had no problems getting their passports. Unless you committed an act of terrorism you should be able to get a passport since it's just a document that certifies a person's citizenship. It's not a guarantee of character or anything else; it is basically an
identity document.

How does posi-traction work?

The same amount of power is sent to both tires. There are 1-way bearings in the differential that locks that allows both wheels to spin at the same time.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential3.htm

I had heard many years ago that Rene Sandoval with the Illinois State Police (who you see in the news a lot now) is married to Paula Sands. Is this true?

Nope... Paula's husband is David. (It's his voice that you hear on the opening of Paula Sands Live). The officer may be of relation on her husband's side but we don't have any confirmation of that.

April 11, 2008

I see this in the newspaper from time to time and I always wonder what it means. It's usually in a letter or a quote and a word will be followed by [sic]. What does it mean?

It's used to indicate that a quoted passage, especially one containing an error or unconventional spelling, has been printed word for word as it was originally.

Where is the Sears Centre Arena?

It's near Chicago in Hoffman Estates.
http://www.searscentre.com

I heard a term on talk radio the other day and I was not sure what it meant. The term was "helicopter parents".

It basically means parents who hover too much over their children.

A while back you guys talked about websites that you visit for fun and Beth had mentioned a cute clothing site. What was the site?

www.pinupgirlclothing.com

The other day you guys were talking about shoe stores that x-rayed your feet. Where those real or something you were just talking about that was funny?

Back in the 50's shoe stores actually had x-ray machines to get an exact fit on your feet. They were called fluoroscopes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoroscopy
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_414a.html

How do I find out when my Economic Stimulus Payment check will arrive?

http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html

April 4, 2008

What are all the names to the McDonald's characters?

Ronald McDonald, Mayor McCheese, The Hamburglar, Grimace,
Birdie the Early Bird, The Fry Kids
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonaldland

What country is the character Fez from That 70's Show supposed to be from?

They don't ever actually say the country on the show. Fez is supposed to be an abbreviation for Foreign Exchange Student. A caller said that when he said his full name he was actually reciting all the names of the characters on the show.

I have a GPS and I have a satellite radio. They both use satellite but when I pull into the garage the radio won't work but the GPS does.

The GPS uses multiple satellite signals so as long as it can pick up a signal from somewhere it will be able to show your location, it only needs 3 to make the calculations. Satellite radio only uses one satellite so if you pull into the garage the signal will be too weak.

How do you get entered into the Sausage Race during the sixth inning at the Brewers home games?

Unfortunately they don't allow fans to be in the race. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sausage_Race

On that Lockup show there was an episode about a guy who was in prison and he was gonna have a sex change when he got out. So if he went through with the sex change and got arrested again which prison would be go to, one for men or women?

If he had the sex change he would legally be considered a woman and be put into a female prison.

I heard that they are changing the cookie monster's name to the veggie monster, is this real?

Nope, it's just a rumor: http://www.snopes.com/radiotv/tv/veggie.asp

A few weeks ago Beth was talking about an energy drink powder that you mix in your water, what is it called and where can I get it?

Kellogg's protein water mix from Hy-Vee in the Health Market section, there is also a South Beach mix as well. Strawberry-Banana is really good.

The Ashley Judd movie Double Jeopardy got me thinking. If you get convicted of a murder and you serve your time. If they find that the person faked their death can you kill that person since you've already done the time for it?

You can kill them but you WILL be tried for it, the movie kind of takes the Double Jeopardy out of context. Double jeopardy only applies to a single set of facts (a single incident). Just as it would be two separate offenses (and two separate permissible prosecutions) to steal from someone on two separate occasions, so it would be two separate offenses to murder someone twice.
More on Wikipedia

Whatever happened to Corkie from Life Goes On?

He now tours in a folk band called the Chris Burke band

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 collection 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" at 4740 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 (or just away from the house). When the house sells you dig up the statue up and place it in your new house. If you want to buy one online, here are two sites to check out:
www.st-josephstatue.com
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.

You guys were at the Walnut Festival a while back - when are you going to be there again?

The short story is that we won't; the long story is that they want something more "family friendly".

During the Lakers game last night Byrant's number changed from 8 to 24, what's with that?

His number was 24 in high school so he wanted to go back to it.

I have seen a Red Bull Mini Cooper driving around in the Quad Cities. Who owns it and how do I get one?

The Red Bull cars are part of the Mobile Energy Team. You can't own the car but you can apply to be on the team here: www.redbullmet.com There is a team located in Iowa City.

April 20, 2007

We have a daughter who will be 3 in Sept. When she was born we lived in a 1-bedroom house so her crib was in our bedroom with us but we have since moved to a bigger house and she has her own room. The problem is that she refuses to sleep in it by herself. How do I get her to stay in her bed all night?

These books are both recommended:
1,2,3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan
Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children by Jo Frost

How did Hilter die, was it really suicide?

There are many theories but the most widely accepted is that he and his wife both took cyanide pills and then he shot himself.

I have an Apple computer and I keep getting an error in my Safari browser when I try to play the streaming live audio on your website, how can I listen to you guys?

Try a different browser like FireFox or one of these downloads may help as well:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/29459
http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_download.htm
This site may also be helpful as it has links to many Mac browsers:
http://darrel.knutson.com/mac/www/browsers.html

What's the best tattoo parlor around?

Listeners suggest:
O'Tool Design - Rock Island
Zodiac - Davenport
Endorphinden Tattoo - Iowa City
Crossroads (Steve) - Iowa City
Hardcore Tattoo (Hank) - Cedar Rapids
Pearl City Tattoo - Muscatine
Neon Dragon - Cedar Rapids

I am getting married this summer but I have a tattoo on my arm that I need to cover up for my wedding. What is the best concealer to use to cover it up?

Beth says that the very best thing to use is called Disappear™ camouflage cream from Jane Iredale. You may need a couple shades to blend and match your exact skin color but it is excellent.
http://www.janeiredale.com/products/concealers.html

April 13, 2007

What are the odds of winning the Party In Paradise tickets?

Somewhere between 1 in 50 and 1 in 200.... we think!

What's the song/bumper you guys play when coming back from a break?

We found the song but we don't know the name! It's either Beautiful Way by Beck or Mr E's Beautiful Blues by Eels.

I've heard you talk about Schwetty Balls on the air what is that from?

It's from a Saturday Night Live sketch from 1998. You can watch it on our site here.

I have a 2004 Nissan Altima rims with 2 bent rims, can anyone locally fix them?

Keystone Automotive in Davenport can straighten them out.

Where did paper come from? My girlfriend and I are arguing about whether it came from China or Baghdad.

Ancient Egyptions used papyrus for writing but paper closer to what we use today originated in China. Another source says that the first paper was used in Baghdad by Muslims.

I have been searching for a valve body for an excavator (Liebherr 942), any suggestions for finding one?

Call CSI in Elwood, Indiana. www.csiparts.com

I heard you talking about Bon Jovi figurines on the air yesterday. My friend would LOVE these, how do I get them?

Spawn toys will be producing them and they will be released in August: http://actionfigureinsider.com/main/?p=165

We are going to your Prom From Hell. Is there a place to go after the prom is over that we can keep the party going?

People from previous proms have taken a cab/limo down to The District in Rock Island for some bar hopping.

April 6, 2007
One of my relatives sweats excessively, is there anything I can do to help remedy this?
Over the counter solutions Certain-dry (available at Walgreen's) or Maxim were suggested or Botox is also used for excessive sweating.

We need a bar that we can hang out in that's not gonna have all the "kids" any suggestions?

5th Gear in Cedar Rapids is a great place without the younger crowd.

I have a new house with a new lawn, does the soil have to be a certain temperature for the grass to grow?

Soil should be at least 50-55 degrees for several days for grass seed to sprout.

Why is penetrating oil called "panther piss"?

A listener called in and told us this: During WWII the Panzer tanks required oil and the German word for oil is pithe, hence "Panzer Pithe". The American soldiers modified it to something slighlty easier "Panther Piss".

My grandma passed away and I have her ashes. We are traveling from Idaho and will be stopping in Iowa en route to have her ashes buried next to her husband and we are going to take her out to eat. How should we dress up the box?

Dwyer says put her ashes into one of those styrofoam take-out containers and set her on the table so she fits in.

What's the airspeed velocity of an unladen sparrow?

European swallow flies at 11 meters per second (24 mph)

On I-80 we always drive past Hunt's Cedar River Campgrounds (near Tipton, IA) and all times of year we see campers there. Do people live there year round or they just leave their campers there?

It's not open all year (April - Oct) but there are people who live out there year round who have a membership.

I am looking for a job! Is there any place in Cedar Rapids that's hiring?

Try www.corridorcareers.com

March 30, 2007
Who is that country gal in the red shirt singing in the new Hy-Vee commerical?
We talked to Barbara from Hy-Vee corporate and she told us that it is Beverly Staunton. Beverly has a website if you want to learn more: www.beverleystaunton.com

Someone told me that one of the flavors in Dr. Pepper is prunes, is this true?

No! Dr. Pepper is a blend of 23 flavors, none of which are prunes.

I have some Iraqi Dinars and I've heard that they will go way up in value in the future. Is this a good investment?

Maybe, it all depends on the Iraqi government. This website has some good information: www.iraqidinar.org

What's the difference between a spiderweb and a cobweb?

For the most part they are pretty much the same. The word cobweb is more commonly used when talking about webs inside homes, spiderweb is used more for outdoor webs. The type of spider that spun the web also makes a difference. More information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_web

I totally missed why you guys started saying "Good Day Sir", where does that come from?

It's a polite way to tell someone F-Off. We took it from the original Willy Wonka movie near the end of the show where Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) tells Grandpa Joe and Charlie to leave.

Is Vic's vapor rub bad for kids? I heard it can cause pneumonia.

Vic's can cause pneumonia if you get it into your lungs so ONLY use it as directed.

I have the 1993 Playboy magazine in which Anna Nicole Smith is announced as playmate of the year. How much is this worth?

There seem to be quite a few on eBay right now you might want to hang onto it and it should go up in value.

I bought a Wii and I wanted to know if there a way to make copies of the games? Only for my own personal backups of course....

We found a really good tutorial for making backups here:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/471073

March 23, 2007
I have piece of clothing and they didn't take off the big plastic security sensor. I don't have to receipt anymore and if I take it back to the store they may think that I stole it. How do I just take it off at home?
Best listener idea: Put it in the freezer overnight and freeze the ink, then you can pry it off without worrying about the ink getting all over.

Your recent interview with the March 2007 playmate made me wonder if there was ever an Iowa playmate. I know a couple of years back Playboy had discovered that for its size, Iowa had the largest readership of any state, and yet there had never been a centerfold from Iowa. Have they had a centerfold from Iowa anytime since then?

Bill knew right away! Miss Oct 2006 was Jordan Monroe from Dennison IA.

I remember you guys tried some Colon Blow on the air one time... how long does it stay in effect? I don't want to try some on Friday and still be *under the effect* on Monday.

I wouldn't plan on going anywhere for about 24 to 48 hours. It's not gonna hurt you though so if you really want to try then go for it!

Why is the steering wheel on a boat on the right side?

Boat propellers turn clockwise, and hulls used to be designed in such a way that when there was torque on the prop, the right side of the boat would rise up. So the wheel was put on the right, so the weight of these "healthy sized" fishermen would counteract that. As long as they didn't put the beer cooler on the left, which would throw everything off.
We have a correction from a listener: The boat helm is put on Starboard side because of traditional standards but is not required. Maritme tradition is you pass an oncoming vessel driver to driver. That way when two vessels are heading at each other both captains know which side of the other vessel to approach. Most countries in the world steering is on the right side, like in cars, they put the helm on the same side. Since vessels commonly travel in international water all ships conform to Maritme standards so when a ship from Portugal passes a ship from the USA they still can pass operator to operator.

I have a question about Harry Potter. Do you think the ending will be that it was all a dream?

No clue... but there are entire websites devoted to the ending of Harry Potter.

If you loose your wallet and you have no form of ID how do you go about replacing them?

A caller said you can go to where ever you are registered to vote and get your voters registration card and then get your other cards from there. Another caller took his father with him when he lost his expired drivers license and he signed papers confirming that he was who he said he was.

Beth lost her passport and recently got her new one in the mail. She's getting married in July so will she have to pay again to update her passport to get a new one with her married name?

It doesn't cost anything if you do it within a year:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/ChangeName/ChangeName_851.html

March 16, 2007
What is the background music that you use in Today In Rock History?
It's "O Forunta" by Carl Orff

We installed an update to our virus software recently and now we are getting an error and can't connect to the internet.

You need to take your computer back to before you installed the update:

In WinXP go to your Start Menu - Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore

How much does a lot lizard cost at the I-80 Trucker Jamboree?

An educated caller told us it's usually about $10 for a happy ending, $50 - $100 for *everything*

Why is urine yellow? And if I drink a lot of green beer on St. Patrick's Day will my urine turn green?

Urine is made of mostly uric acid and water. Uric acid is a yellow color. If you are dehydrated your urine will be darker because there is less water.

There used to be a place in downtown Cedar Rapids on Blairs Ferry Road that sold bunkbeds that were really well made. They aren't there any longer, did they move or are they out of business?

It was Bunkmates and the only other address we can find is:
321 7th Street Southeast
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 364-1115

Where is the nearest White Castle?

Joilet, IL (I-80) and Aurora, IL (I-88) are about equal distance from Cedar Rapids (3.5 hours) but we recommend the Joliet location since I-80 is not a toll road like I-88.

I have heard people talk about a place in the Quad Cities (Moline on 4th Ave.) that there used to be a cave with a tunnel that went all the way to Silvis. Is this true or is it an urban legend?

It's true! A caller was down there about 5 years ago before they filled it in When they were down there there was a tunnel but it was filled with water so it wans't possible to go through.

March 9, 2007
What happened to that little Dijon mustard packets that they used to have in the Oscar Meyer lunchables? They don't include it any more. Why not or where can I buy the same mustard?
We didn't get a definite answer on this but a caller said that Grey Poupon Dijon mustard is similar in taste.

If for legal reasons you can't answer this on the air I understand. I read some comments on your blog that said this summer you will be back on the air in the Quad Cities, is this true?

Yes, after the non-compete is over in July we will be on the air back in the Quad Cities.

Okay, so Black History month is every February but why don't we have a White History month?

Uh... pretty much the rest of the year is white. If you want a special month you're gonna have to state contacting some senators or something.

Where can I find the story that Beth read earlier about the parent giving cocaine to their 20 month old child?

Here's a link to the story: http://www.ottumwacourier.com/local/local_story_066231445.html

Why doesn't your webcast include the commercials that you hear on the radio?

We can't play commercials on the internet because of copyright restriction. The commercials can't be rebroadcast and we would be using them twice if we had them both on the air and on the web.

How many times have you said "Good day sir" this week?!?

Only about.... once! Good day!

As a child I used to go to the candy store and get taffy. It was super thin and about 3 inches wide by about 6 inches long and kind of marble looking. What kind is this and where can I get it? I live in Alaska.

Beth says they sell it at the I-80 Truck Stop! We looked it up and it's McCraw's giant old fashioned taffy. If you can't find it in Alaska then you can order it online: http://www.mckandy.com/items/2978

Back when you were kids what did you guys want to be when you grew up?

Bill: When he was in 7th grade he knew he wanted to be a DJ. He had to do a project where he had to be a broadcaster or a radio DJ, so he chose DJ and did really well. So it was either this or an architect.

Greg: He really had no idea about it. Being a DJ is the only thing he hasn't failed at so he stuck to it! When he was real little he wanted to be a cop.

Beth: She was going to be a psychologist.

If Hillary Clinton was to be elected president what would Bill Clinton's title be? Are they Mr. & Mrs. President then?

Bill will always have the Mr. President title but he will be referred to as the First Gentleman when in relation to Hillary.

Back in like 1985 there was a Japanese movie (animation) with robots and insects and I can't figure out what it was called, any ideas?

Sultan says that is was most likely Star Blazers.

March 3, 2007
No Ask Us Anything today.

February 23, 2007
I have a document that I need to scan but I want to be able to change the text after it's in the computer, how do I do this?
Well, you're either gonna have to get busy typing or you can use OCR software that will convert the document to editable text. A free program is SimpleOCR which you can download at: http://www.simpleocr.com/Info.asp
You'll still need to doublecheck the text once you use the OCR software though as it's only 99% accurate.

I am going on a long road trip to Texas and I need some suggestions for music to listen to on my trip?

Bill & Greg offered the first three suggestions but then we got a bunch from listeners calling in: Holy Diver (Dio), Radar Love (Golden Earring), Power Slave (Iron Maiden), I Can't Drive 55 (Sammy Hagar), Runnin' Down a Dream (Tom Petty), Texas Flood (stevie Ray Vaughan), Bad Motor Scooter (Montrose), Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen), Down This Road Again (Great White), So Into You (Atlanta Rhythm Section), No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn (Beastie Boyz), Copperhead Road (Steve Earl), Blackfoot (Molly Hatchet), Turbo Lover (Judas Priest), and The Audience Is Listening (Steve Vai).

You used to have a link to a website that would predict who would go home on American Idol, what is that site?

http://www.dialidol.com/

What's the status of Ozzfest this year?

Sharon Osbourne wants to make Ozzfest free, read more here: http://www.ozzfest.com/news_2007.html

What temperature would it have to be for you to pee ice cubes?

We don't recommend it as you might have a few other problems. Someone e-mailed in and told us that urine will freeze at -5 C (23 degrees) if you want to go outside and try it.

How long has leap year been in existance? And won't we get ahead eventually?

The Gregorian calendar, which now serves as the standard calendar for civil use throughout the world, has both common years and leap years. A common year has 365 days and a leap year 366 days, with the extra, or intercalary, day designated as February 29. A leap year occurs every four years to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year, or the length of time it takes the earth to complete its orbit about the sun, which is about 365¼ days. The length of the solar year, however, is slightly less than 365¼ days—by about 11 minutes. To compensate for this discrepancy, the leap year is omitted three times every four hundred years. In other words, a century year cannot be a leap year unless it is divisible by 400. Thus 1700, 1800, and 1900 were not leap years, but 1600, 2000, and 2400 are leap years

When you were back at Q106.5 I heard you talking about some kind of shot that will season your game, what the heck was that?

Season Shot: www.seasonshot.com

When are you going to stat running a Best of Dwyer & Michaels on Saturday mornings?

Bill's old boss Murph says as soon as they start talking about something that's actually funny!

February 16, 2007
Dwyer wants to know what the heck is wrong with his microwave. Everything works but it doesn't heat the food no matter how long you cook it for! Can it be fixed?
It's either a burnt coil or a blown fuse.*Update* Dwyer's microwave is saved, it was a blown fuse!

Why is there no grape flavored ice cream?

There actually is but most places don't make it because the part of the grape that contains most of the grape flavor are the skins and they pretty much ruin the texture of the ice cream. The flavor of the rest of the grape is pretty neutral (which is why grape juice is a main ingrediant in so many other juices). We got callers who said that Maggie Moo's and Cold Stone Creamery both serve it, so check them out. Happy Joe's held a contest and served grape ice cream for one day following the contest.

Has anyone ever been killed by a falling icicle?

Yes, it has happened several times! A well known case is a Wisconsin family who settled a $4.5 million lawsuit after a microwave-size chunk of ice fell off the Neiman Marcus building in 2000, crushing the skull and vertebrae of Donald Booth, 48. He was killed instantly.

Is there anywhere around that you can rent snowmobiles? I live in Muscatine, IA.

The state of Iowa is not a good place to rent a snowmobile as we typically don't get enough snow and the liability is so high. Take a look at these numbers we got from one caller: $180 a day, $50 overnight, $1000 deposit, plus $40 for insurance. Fast City in Oxford, Iowa is a good place to check out though web.fastcityusa.com

What is the *intermission music* that is played during the breaks on the live streaming version of the show?

The songs are all by Joe Satriani, he doesn't talk much and the songs are all about 4 minutes long!

I just got a jury summons and they ask if you have every been convicted of a crime. I got arrested for possesion of alcohol as a minor. Would this be a problem?

No, it's not a problem and you're not gonna get in trouble or anything, they just want to know about the people the are selecting to be on the jury.

The yield sign by the on-ramp for the interstate, who is supposed to yield?

It's your responsibility to yield when you are coming onto the interstate from the ramp.

I heard you talking earlier on the show about wondering about why boogers don't freeze and I have the answer.

The reason is because there is so much salt in it, it will dry up before it will freeze.

February 9, 2007
Does the guy who is changing his name to Peyton Manning know that gambling contracts are illegal outside of the state of Nevada? He doesn't have to change his name legally.
We think he's gonna do it anyway to keep his word and show his dedication as a Bears fan.

What does Bill's old boss Murph think of the show now?

Anybody who's listen for more than five minutes knows it's worthless. They failed in Peoria, they failed in the Quad Cities, their path of distruction just continues westward! Maybe when they get to Pacific Ocean they'll keep going and drown. They should know that I think this show is stupid.

What happens to a kid who was born with a hyphenated name when they grow up and get married?

There are really a lot of different ways you can do it, it's really up to you and to the kid when they get older as the name can be changed or shortened. Here's a page with some more info: http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/parents/hyphenated.html

I am going gambling today and I want to know the best way to bet.

Safest bet would be to pick a color instead of a number, red or black.

The Chicken Ranch Brothel in Vegas, how does that work?

There is a catalog and a line up of women, once you pick the one you want then to talk to her about pricing. We'd give you the link but you're probably surfing their website already.

February 2, 2007
Is there a freezing point for mercury?

-38.72 c or -37.7 f

Are we still going to be doing Prom From Hell?
Yes, we are going to have Prom From Hell! It will be in the spring, no details yet.

When I got in my car and put my foot on the brake the pedal was totally hard. What caused this and what can I do to make sure it doesn't happen again?

Dwyer said there could be some water in your brake line. An e-mailer says that your break booster could be bad, get to a shop right away because it will do it again. A caller said common problems in the winter are from moisture, when roads are slushy you can get snow and ice packed in around your brakes and it freezes.

I am hooked on one of the games that I found on your site, Silver Sphere, but I can't get past level 23!

There is a forum to talk to other players but otherwise we have no clue.

Where is Lynn Allen playing this weekend? They haven't updated their website!

Saturday night in Muscatine at the Mississippi Brewing Co (107 Iowa Ave.)

Can I have those ringside tickets for the WWE?

NO!

December 15, 2006
Are there any stores locally that sell games for Mac computers?

American in Davenport sells Mac games.

What bars are Smoke Free in the QCA?

Overtime in Bettendorf, 3rd & 22 in Rock Island, and Front Street Brewery are a few of the smoke free bars in the area. If you are looking for Smoke Free restaurants then check this site for a list: www.tobaccofreeqc.org/smoke_free.php

If you tip your newspaper carrier by mail do they know it was from you?

Yes, it will show up on their pay stub as to who gave the tip.

My male cat has been neutered but still sprays/pees around the house, he does his other business in the litter box but won't pee in it. What can I do about this?

www.feliway.com sells products that might help. Also you could have this local lady talk to your cat and see if there is another problem: www.ispeakanimal.com

Is there a QC Camaro Club?

Yes, and they are looking for members! Call 563-355-6702, email them or you can contact us by mail: Quad City Camaro Club, P.O. Box 717, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0012

What's the best cell phone plan for an emergency ONLY phone?

You don't need a plan. Any phone can dial 911 as long as the battery is charged and you are in a service area. More info at: www.andreas.com/faq-cell911.html

When will they have HD Radio in the Quad Cities?

No date is know yet but you can check out the cities it is available in on their website: www.hdradio.com/stations_on_the_air.php

Is there a way to figure quarterback ratings?

www.primecomputing.com has an online calculator

December 8, 2006

I have an old record that I would like on CD. I don't own a record player myself, is there someplace I can take it to get it transferred?

Locally Sands Media Production can do the transfer for you 563-344-6031 ($10 straight transfer or $50 to have it tracked). You can also do it yourself but you'll need to buy a record player: www.pcabusers.net/vinyllp/vinyllp.htm. Online you can check out www.lp2cd.com

Is that reality show Driving Force still on the air?

The show is currently on hiatus.

Whatever happened to Tiffany Tift on channel 6? She hasn't been on for quite a while.

Tiffany moved back to Florida and is working at WKMG in Orlando.

I want to frame some record albums, where's a place I can buy a frame or get a frame made?

Michael's sells inexpensive frames. Or www.albumframes.com sells a 6-in-1 frame with mats. Stouffer's Woods in Fulton, IL will custom frame them for you, call them at 815-589-2803

Why don't they sell colored toilet paper anymore? I can't find it anywhere.

Jewel Osco sells blue, green and pink.

For drug tests, how far back does it detect anything if they do the test on your hair?

Usually about 3-6 months.

December 1, 2006

Are there any singles events in the area that aren't at bars?

You can try speed dating at 7 Minute Yenta http://www.7minuteyenta.com/where.html

What is the song Silent Lucidity about?

Uh… sounds like a trip, we have no clue.

I've been looking for a tuner shop to super tune my Mitsubishi Galant, are there any in the area?

Midwest Turbo on River Drive www.midwestturbo.com or Try the Illinois Dyno Center out in Port Byron www.illinoisdynocenter.net

Why are snooze alarms 9 minutes long?

When the first snooze alarm was created clocks were gear driven. In adding the snooze function there was a choice of available gears to make a 9+ minute alarm or a 10+ minute but not an exact 10 minute alarm. For marketability they chose the less than 10 minute one and when the first electronic clocks were made they changed it to exactly 9 minutes as the standard.

I just got my computer fixed and now when I try to burn a CD my computer it stops after a couple songs and says "check quality of disc". What's wrong with it?

Removing and then reinstalling the software for your CD burner should fix it.

I bought a DVD from eBay and it said it was used but when I received it it was a burned copy instead. What can I do about this?

First off you need to read the details of the auction for information about returns or refunds. Then contact the seller. Depending on the amount you spent you'll have to decide if shipping it back (you'll have to pay) is worth it for a full refund or you could request a partial refund. If the seller is unwilling to deal with you then you can report them to eBay but please try to contact them and work something out first before resorting to this:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/recordable.html

Always be sure to check the seller's feedback before buying any type of music, movie or video game as these are some of the most troublesome items to get on eBay with all of the bootleg and burned copies. Also check the auction details very carefully, if they don't show an actual picture of the item that should be a red flag right there.

I want to get the fronts of my oak cupboards painted white. Is there anyone in the area who will come and paint them?

In the QCA they need to call Premiere Bath & Kitchen Resurfacing in Eldridge, IA (563) 386-3366

Are there any indoor go-cart tracks in the Quad Cities?

If you want to drive about 80 miles south, Fun City in Burlington, IA has a 25,000 sq ft indoor go-kart track: www.onefuncity.com/zoom/zoom.asp

Where did the saying P.U. come from?

It actually stands for "passed urine" in the medical field. Another answer is that it is just shortened version of the drawn out "peew that stinks".

November 24, 2006

No Ask Us Anything... Happy Thanksgiving!

November 17, 2006

Where can I buy the Jones Soda Thanksgiving drinks?

Target has them and this year they have 2 different sets. The 2006 Holiday Pack contains 5 dinner flavors: green pea soda, sweet potato soda, dinner roll soda, turkey and gravy soda, and antacid soda. The 2006 Dessert Pack features: apple pie soda, key lime pie soda, cherry pie soda, banana cream pie soda, and blueberry pie soda. You can order a custom Turkey & Gravy 12-pack online at www.jonessoda.com

I bought a used van and I believe it used to have a keyless entry remote. How do I find out if it had one and replace it?

A dealership could do a search using the VIN number and see if that model came with one originally. Otherwise you can get a remote start installed.

Why do they wear the same clothing on Trading Spaces for the second day but after they finish then they change to different outfits?

Filming is done out of sequence so they can't have the outfits switching back and forth after the editing is done for the final cut.

I have moss growing on the side of my roof that is very shaded, what can I put on it to get rid of the moss?

Up near the cap you can put zinc strips and as it rains it washes down over the roof. Other options are copper strips, washing the roof with oxygen bleach. More info on this site: Ask The Builder

Did the show The Office jump the shark last night?

Bill says Yes!

I need to know what song has the lyrics "Now then tell me baby, do you need my love? Tell me baby, are you thinking of me? Tell me baby, what it is you need? What kind of satisfaction guaranteed"?

The Firm - Satisfaction Guaranteed

What is the Ask Us Anything theme song?

We have no clue! But if you know you better call and tell us!|
UPDATE: Now we know the answer! The song is called "Young Scene" by Keith Mansfield. It was the title theme for the British TV football (soccer) program The Big Match in 1968.

I heard that Jared from Subway lost most of his weight because he walked 8 miles to get to the Subway each day?

The Subway website states that Jared walked an average of about 1.5 miles per day to his classes instead of taking the bus.

Where can I buy a new QC Dining Tour book?

Walgreen's has them for sale and you can also get them at gift shop at Illini Hospital in Silvis. Jen is also selling them at The Miriam House on the corner of Warren and W 6th in Davenport. Someone also said they got their book at Kimberly Chrysler on Kimberly Road in Davenport. Another listener says Davenport Breakfast Lions club still has many. See Mike Waite at Dittmers Shell.

For a snow fence, where should it be placed to keep snow from blowing across the driveway?

1.5 - 2 times the height of the fence (at least 10 feet away).

What's the name of that table bar game that has dice in it and you try to get the best hand each time they roll?

It's called Quick Poker. The Main Event in Bettendorf apparently still has the game.

November 10, 2006

No Ask Us Anything... Flush The Format Friday!

November 3, 2006

I was wondering where you can still buy Baby Magic products? I can find Johnson & Johnson everywhere but not Baby Magic.

Target still sells them.

Where can you buy unfinished furniture in the Quad Cities?

Flick's by the airport in Moline has unfinished furniture.

If a woman under 18 has a child and she wants to get her child's ears pierced, can she do it? Or does she need to have someone else over 18?

Since the mother (whatever age) is considered the parent or guardian the child can get her ears pierced.

How do you get the smell out of the microwave? I made popcorn, left it in too long and the microwave still smells.

Clean the whole microwave and vacuum out the vents, then fill a small bowl with 50/50 water and vinegar for 5 minutes on high. Coffee grounds left in overnight also absorb the odor (do not cook!).

Is there an internet service that's cheaper than cable modem but still faster than dial-up?

You need DSL! LightEdge Solutions offers it locally, call 736-8000 and ask for Dale or Brad. Verizon and AT&T also offer it in certain areas, check their sites for availability.

What was the LifeFlight helicopter doing in Clinton this week?

There was a burn victim being transported.

October 27, 2006

Where is the best Cardinal-friendly bar in the QCA?

Dwyer recommends Overtime Sports Pub & Grub in Bettendorf, IA (3700 Belmont Rd.), they are smoke free and have tons of screens.

Does that PHOTOBLOCKER spray that you can get online REALLY work?

It works but it yellows after a while. Another option is a shield that can distort your plate.

Where can I purchase the full variety (Granny Smith, Raspberry, Pear, and Amber) of Woodchuck Cider?

Hy-Vee in Moline and Milan sell most flavors. The Bier Stub in Moline has it on tap.

How do you double check to make sure you are registered to vote?

In Iowa call the auditors office or check online: www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/VoterReg/RegToVote/search.aspx
In Illinois call the country clerk.

Is there a website that tells you how to find those hidden features on DVDs?

Check these sites: www.dvdeastereggs.com and www.eeggs.com

October 20, 2006

No Ask Us Anything... Dwyer was trying to get Cardinal's tickets!

October 13, 2006

Will the Rocky Horror Picture Show be shown anywhere in the QCA this October?

It is playing in Iowa City at the Bijou Theater on Oct. 27th & 28th. Tickets are $6.00. Visit their website at:
www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/

Did Dick Blick Art Supplies close or move?

Yes, the QC store is closed. The closest stores now are in Iowa City, IA and Galesburg, IL. Visit their website to shop online or find another location: www.dickblick.com

I read that in the state of Iowa you can't be charged an early termination fee to get out of your cell phone contract. Is this true?

No, in Iowa they CAN legally charge you a cancellation fee but it must be pro-rated.

When is the Prom From Hell next year?

The date has not been set yet for 2007. Most likely next May though.

What is a Red Light Camera? Are they the ones that give you a ticket?

Yes, Red Light Cameras will send you a ticket. The intersections are marked with a sign that states "Red Light Photo Enforced".

July 14, 2006

Can you tailgate at the Tweeter Center?

There is absolutely no tailgating at the Tweeter Center, but Jimmy Buffet requires that his concerts allow it. Still no word on if it will be allowed or not.

Where can you get "Tank's" Potato Salad? I used to buy it at Eagle's before they went out of business.

You can buy it at Tank's Prepared Foods at 1835 25th Street in Moline, IL. You can also buy it at Meatheads in Milan, Rock Island County Market, and at the Cattleman's Meat Markets.

I am driving in a demo derby. Where on a vehicle do you hit it to kill it?

Hit them in the rear, near the drive shaft. Hit it just in front of the driver or passenger-side door, so that you take out the steering. Hit the axle or the a-frame.

How much is it for a day to have a skybox at the JDC?

Single Day Skybox costs $3,300 for 4 people (no food or drink included). It would cost $50,700 for 92 seats for a week. Eating and drinking is an extra charge.

At the Swing game, they play a cartoon called "Peanut Butter Jelly Time." What is it?

The dancing banana was a popular emoticon that originated around 2000. In 2002, FC Poster Bloodlust made a clip of this banana dancing to the song "Peanut Butter Jelly Time" by the Buckwheat Boys. This clip was heavily spread around the internet.

How do I find the 61 Kartway?

1580 Old Highway 61, Delmar, IA. www.61kartway.com

Where do you get the butt shorts, like the ones that the guys were wearing on the cruise?

They are available at a number of costume stores and you can Google "bum shorts" and locate a place that sells them.

June 23, 2006
What does FIFA mean?

Federation Internationale De Football Association

Do you know where I can find the Marathon candy bar?

www.oldtimecandy.com

I have tons of pictures, how do I protect them from fire?

Heat alone would destroy them, so a fire-proof safe.

How do you get a copyright on a song?

You need proof and a hard copy and submit it to www.copyright.gov

Where can you take a dog to train in the water?

Mirror Lake off of Big Island Wildlife Management Area, north of Princeton, Iowa & Blackhawk Park behind John Deere in Illinois

What is the stuff that looks like rocks in those snappers you usually find around the 4th of July?

Crushed flint, sawdust, and gun powder.

Where can you find frozen yogurt (not the grocery store kind)?

Arthur's Garden Deli - Sugar-free frozen yogurt

Who are the original members of Lynn Allen?

Tim Murphy, Billy Pieffer, Bobby Boyd, Tim Compton, and Dale Fischer.

June 16, 2006
Where can you get a sailfish that is mounted?

There is one at Riverbend Antiques in Davenport, IA.

How do you get a tattoo removed?

Advanced Laser Center 563-355-6252.

What happens when your arm falls asleep.. does it do any damage?

When you apply this pressure for a prolonged period of time, you actually cut off communication from your brain to parts of your body. The pressure squeezes nerve pathways so that the nerves can't transmit electrochemical impulses properly. Nerve impulses carry sensation information from nerve endings in the body to the brain, as well as instructions from the brain to the parts of the body. When you interfere with this transfer by squeezing the nerve pathways, you don't have full feeling in that body part, and your brain has trouble telling the body part what to do.
This pressure can also squeeze arteries, stopping them from carrying nutrients to body cells. Without these nutrients, the nerve cells may behave abnormally, which can further interfere with communicating bodily sensations.
Due to both these factors, the information transmitted from the body part becomes somewhat jumbled, and the brain receives strange messages. Some nerve cells don't transmit any information and others start sending impulses erratically. This causes you to feel a strange tingling sensation, which actually serves an important function. Your foot falling asleep for 10 minutes doesn't pose any health threat, but if you were to cut off circulation for an extended period of time -- several hours -- you could suffer serious nerve damage

The traffic light at 59th St. & Brady can take up to 5 minutes to change... How can we get this changed?

The city engineer for Davenport says it was changed to a longer time during construction and it is a little faster than it was, but still longer than the original time.

Can you tell me where I can buy the flagpole that is made out of PVC pipe?

Regalia sells a telescope flagpole or you can make one: http://www.info-res.com/ehill/sxm/flagpole.html

Where can you get discounts for your Six Flags tickets?

You can get a $14 discount for your tickets at the Radio Station at 3535 E. Kimberly Rd. Also at Mississippi Valley Credit Union.

June 2, 2006

If there is a 4-lane road with no median and a school bus stops, do you always have to stop?

According to the IDOT: When you meet an oncoming school bus displaying flashing amber lights, you must slow down to no more than 20 mph and be prepared to stop. If the red lights are flashing or if the stop arm is out, you must come to a complete stop at least 15 feet from the bus. You must remain stopped as long as the red lights flash or the stop arm is out. The only exception to this is where you are approaching the bus from the opposite direction on a road with at least two lanes in each direction. When overtaking a school bus, you may not pass when red or amber warning lights are flashing. After a school bus has stopped to let students off, watch for children on the side of the road.

How do you get rid of birds pooping on a deck?

Outdoor music will keep animals away. Fishing line strung over deck or through the trees. Tie black plastic garbage bags to your tree.

How do you stop a child from using bad behavior in retaliation for punishment?

1,2,3 Magic by Dr. Phelan

What does Rascal Flatts mean? I know it's a band but I want to know if their name means anything.

Rascal Flatts doesn't mean anything. The logo is a dog that's flat and run over, but they were actually in a club, playing at the Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar in Nashville, and were getting ready to sign with Lyric Street and didn't have a name. A buddy of the band said that was the name of his band back in the '60s, so that's how they got it.

I have a felt cowboy hat & I need to attach a strap to keep it on while riding in a parade. Where do I have this done?

Dr. Vinyl at 2505 Devils Glen Rd. in Bettendorf, 563-332-6463.

You are on an interstate and there is a median and there is a car on the opposite side of the highway, do you have to turn off your high beams?

Yes, you have to dim your lights within a thousand feet of a vehicle.

May 5, 2006

When is it appropriate to fly another flag on the same pole above the American flag?

The U.S. flag always flies on top. The only state flag that can be flown alone in the Texas flag. State flags always fly under the U.S. flag.

What are the contents of a lava lamp?

The lamp consists of an illuminating bulb, a glass bottle containing a transparent liquid, translucent wax, and a metallic wire coil. The glass bottle sites on top of the bulb, which heats its contents.

My radar laser detector in my vehicle has been going off intermittently for no reason in the Illinois Quad Cities near Colona. Why does this happen?

Wind shear detectors at the airport could be a possibility. Also some of the Cobra brands have a heat tolerance issue when they sit in the sun. Also, construction equipment and some John Deere tractors set off the laser detectors.

In Illinois, there are black rubber pads bolted into each of the lanes, what are they for?

They are used for traffic count.

What happened to the crane that used to be at Vandeveer?

The piece was put on a pedestal. It did not have a sealer or top coat. Moisture got to it & it was not going to last in the elements. He is going to re-do the piece. On May 20 from 10am - 5pm, the public is welcome to visit. Go straight out NW Blvd. past Farm & Fleet - At 90th and 210th - turn left - head west 4 1/2 miles. Seven people will be carving that day. People can see the old crane and the new one being carved.

April 21, 2006

Did Albert Ingalls die in Little House on the Prairie?

The writers made it seem as though he died with a blood disorder, but later came back as a doctor.

What is the song on the chase credit card commercial?

100 Years by Five For Fighting

What does A.M. and P.M. stand for?

It is latin for Antem Meridiem "Before Noon" and Post Meridiem "After Noon".

What happened to the Mars Bars and Vanilla Coke?

They are both discontinued products.

What is the black diamond on a tape measure?

The black diamond on the top scale starting at 19.2 inches is for truss layouts for 8-foot sheet goods - also referred to as the "black truss" markings. Originally, the 19.2 was used in metric layouts. If you divide five into 96 inches (8 feet), it will give 19.2 inches - in other words, 5 trusses per sheet.

Where do I find a pocket protector?

Boss Office Products in Eldridge

How do you clean the cast iron on old school desks that have rusted?

Try brake cleaner.

Where do I find dark maroon spray paint?

Quad City Automotive Paint on Harrison St. in Davenport.

Where do I find the HD channels?

Channel 4: 4-1 or 58-1
Channel 6: 6-1 & 6-2 or 56-1 & 56-2
Channel 8: 8-1, 8-2 & 8-3 or 38-1, 38-2 & 38-3
Channel 18: 18-1 & 18-2 or 49-1 & 49-2
Channel 24: 24-1 & 24-2 or 23-1 & 23-2

What song is playing in the Pepsi commercial with Jimmy Fallon dancing with the girl?

Streamline by Newton.

April 7, 2006

I have a 46" screen TV and bugs are between the screen (rear projection) - How do I keep them from getting inside?

There are areas on the bottom where they are getting inside that vent it. You may be able to screen it, but you can't block the air from circulating.

What are the sticks tied with twine standing up on end near the construction in Coal Valley?

It is a plant that is rooting and will be used to prevent erosion.

Why is it illegal for car dealers to sell on Sunday?

It is called the blue law. It restricts certain activities on Sundays to accommodate churches.

Where can you get lightweight cabinets for a trailer?

Try SUN-RYS Distributors 1601 W 1st Ave in Coal Valley, IL.

March 24, 2006

In NHRA, there is a song that plays... what is it?

Incubus - Drive

When is the school speed zone in effect?

Any time children are present.

I have a F-350 V10 6.8 liter - How many cubic inches is the engine and what is the horsepower?

Displacement is 61 inches for every cubic meter - so about 400 cubic inches and 362 horsepower.

Why is the word "Nee" listed before a woman's name in a marriage listing and obituary?

Nee is French for "Born As". It is the maiden name.

Where can you buy a used golf cart?

Quad City Golf Cars - 3918 State St. (563) 355-6438

Where can I find a portable climbing wall?

Contact Adventure Qwest in Rapids City, IL www.adventureqwest.com (309) 523-3619.

Where can I buy hay for my horses? I am in the Sherrard Area.

Aledo Hay Exchange 582-7801

March 10, 2006

Where can you get marble cut?

Davenport Stoneworks across from Iowa Machine Shed.

Where are the closest Sonic Drive In restaurants?

Pekin, IL - 87 miles
Keokuk, IA - 92 miles
Ottumwa, IA - 105 miles
Jacksonville, IL - 129 miles
Springfield, IL - 130 miles

Is Beck's beer available in kegs?

A distributor to Theo's World of Spirits says no!

Is there a youth 3-on-3 tournament in the Quad Cities Area for my kids?

Rockridge - March 18 for boys & March 19 for girls
Rock Valley Health Fitness (former Davenport Athletic Center) has 3-on-3 for ages 13 and over on April 1.

Where does the symbol of 2 circles and 2 plus 2 come from?

International Tractor / Datzun 280Z has the same symbol

How do you turn off a buzzer on a 92 Tracer?

Under dash near the steering column

The new car antennas have bumps, what are they?

They are plastic wrapped with wire.

What happened with the show Extreme Makeover?

There are no new episodes but the website says they are coming back soon.

Are the Olympic medals solid metals?

No - There is an alloy base underneath just like with gold coins, if it were solid, it would be too soft.

Where is Guy Perry and when will he be back?

He could be back before the end of the season. He has had surgery on his knee and is not very mobile

Where can you watch the Iowa - Minnesota game tonight? Illinois?

Channel 16 for Iowa & UPN for Illinois

What do you breed a Chocolate Lab with to get Chocolate Lab Pups?

A caller says a chocolate and yellow will breed chocolates. Call a breeder! Also check out this website that is a bit more technical and probably more accurate!

Do you think we are getting an AHL Hockey Team?

Speculation is that the AHL Team could happen within a year.

What is the building on West Locust and Wisconsin that is half underground and surrounded by a fence?

It is a housing for the phone company.

March 3, 2006

Where can you buy a rabbits foot?

Home Hardware in Davenport.

What is the song in Silence of the Lambs that is playing when Buffalo Bill is dancing with the girl in the pit?

Goodbye Horses - Q Lazarus

What bar or club has the most single women ages 29 to 40?

Carriage Haus or Kai's (in the district).

Where can you get the gag gift of the corn cob with the plug in?

It is supposed to be the hillbilly toilet paper.

Where can you get heated socks?

Cabela's, Target, Walmart

How can you transfer from 8mm to DVD?

Rick @ QC Video 332-5883; ECS Tremont Ave @ 322-1525; Walgreen's

Is there a casino around here with Hold 'Em Poker?

Isle of Capri has hold 'em and soon the Mississippi Belle II will have it.

Is there a gluten-free or wheat-free beer?

Try Japanese beer like Kirin or Asahi made from rice.

February 3, 2006

Is consensual sodomy in Iowa illegal?

It is legal since 1978 in Iowa.

How many times in the Police song "Roxanne", do they say "Roxanne"?

25 times

Is that Paula Perez on KLJB FOX 18 doing the weather?

Yes, on Sunday nights.

Where is Mommy's Little Monster playing?

They play a lot at Mound Street in the Village of East Davenport. They are off this weekend.

My dad is retiring and can only make 12,800 a year before it cuts into his Social Security. Does that include IRA or other funds?

It is determined from your salary alone.

Where can you get Fat Jacks Barbeque Sauce?

It is made in Savanna, IL. You can get it at Fulton Meat Market in Illinois too.

Can you buy insurance for your pets?

Yes! AKC Registered Pets: you can buy insurance through them or go to www.petcareinsurance.com or you can go through your veterinarian and get health insurance.

What does the number on a Golf Bar mean? Will a number 1 travel farther then a number 4?

It is a designation to help people purchasing the same brand, to differentiate between them.

January 27, 2006

What are the signs on I-80 that say "Be prepared to stop - drug enforcement zone - all cars subject to search"?

This is usually a decoy. Police wait at the next rest stop & watch for people to try to dispose of drugs and then they can bust them!

What is Dwyer's Recipe for maid rites?

The secret ingredient is Coke or Pepsi.
2 pound ground beef
2 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoon beef bouillon crystals
4 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add onion and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle bouillon over meat mixture and enough water to barely cover meat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, until water has cooked away, about 30 minutes. Stir in mustard and serve hot over hamburger buns.

Near Rapids City on an island, there is a home that must have electricity... How do you get utilities and how do you purchase an island on the Mississippi?

The Kent House on Kent Island. It was purchased during the flood in 1965. It was built before they put in the Lock & Dam. They used a barge to haul supplies to build it. It has electricity by PVC that is welded to haul the wires. It took 5 years to build.

What is the last name of the family in the show "Malcolm In The Middle"?

Wilkerson

What sound does a fox make?

It is referred to as a bark.

What is the cross or antenna across from West High School by the Casey's?

It's a cell phone tower.

Where do you get a breathalyzer for your car?

Ignition Interlock in Davenport. There are authorized places through the DOT and you have to rent them, you can't buy them.

There is a number or date on the bottom of the Pepsi cans at work. What does it stand for? Can you drink it after the date?

Pop should last one year past the date as long as it is refrigerated. Diet pop doesn't last as long as regular pop.

Who was the first person to use the electric guitar in a recording?

Les Paul

January 20, 2006

Where can I find out about wedding planning?

Captain Kirk Marske is heading Weddings 101 - Sunday at the Botanical Center. Admission is free. Doors open at 1pm. Presentations start at 2pm. Questions to follow the presentations. 10 extra people will be on hand to answer questions about their wedding-related business.

Where can I buy Keebler Chachos?

As far as we can find, the item was discontinued.

How do you handle it when you have a family member that has stolen your identity?

Get a hold of a detective. It takes quite a while to collect your credit reports and invest a lot of time. If you know who has used your identity, you have a better chance of resolving it. You will have to get your social security number changed. You will actually be attached to the old SS# and an alert will pop up if you have someone try and use it.

Do you wax or not wax the bottom of a bass boat?

Don't wax it! It will create friction.

Where can you get Planters cheeseballs and cheese curls in the containers?

HyVee carries the Planters cheeseballs and cheese curls in the can. Also Aldi's and Big Lots.

What is the best way to save for kids for college?

Most states have a 529 plan - you can contribute and deduct up to 2500 on your Iowa form. When you take it out to pay for college, you pay no taxes on it, as long as it's used for an eligible expense. It can be transferred if the child doesn't decide to go to college. Malcom Berko states that 529's are a bad investment because your return isn't much better then a savings account.

Is it a good idea to buy the insurance from the water company for the pipe insurance that runs out from the home to the main?

Costs from listeners for the repair have been right around $1500, some more if they live in a historic area where the repairs have to be done to historic standards. Home owners have to determine if the odds of it happening are worth the cost.

January 13, 2006

I have a broken snow globe... where do I get it fixed?

Robert Overholser at www.snowgloberepair.com or Dick Heibel at 507-645-4571.

Do you need to get a passport to get in and out of the Dominican Republic?

No, not until January 1, 2008.

If someone has a co-signer for their vehicle and the vehicle will be paid off, where does the title go?

It goes to the person who purchased the vehicle, not the co-signer.

Where can you get a keg of green beer?

You can order it at Hy-Vee or any grocery store that sells keg beer. They order it from Wolf Beverage. You will not get the keg deposit back.

What is the video game that keeps count of the number of barrels you jump?

Stunt Cycle - from 1976 and you were using a motorcycle to jump.

Where can you go off-roading with 4-wheelers?

Between Aledo and Viola - call 309-582-4531. On Barstow Road in Carbon Cliff, IL.
7 Hills in Princeton, IA.
Cliff's Insane Terrain in Ottawa, IL.
600 Acres out by Solon, IA.

December 16, 2005

When you are getting gas, super unleaded sounds more expensive, but it really is the least expensive. Why?

Super Unleaded is subsided because of the ethanol, so it is an incentive to get people to use ethanol.

What ever happened with the woman who sold the 3 mystery boxes on the internet?

She disclosed that she sold all 3 boxes, but would not give up names or numbers of the buyers. She did get info from one of the buyers who said it was filled with diamonds and other precious stones.

Where do you sell raw raccoon fur?

Groenwalt Fur Co. - They come to the bowling alley in Prophetstown or the Kwikstar in Clinton. Also, at the Amoco in Mt. Joy. Check the schedule at www.gfwco.com

Is it a legal copyright if you record yourself and send it to yourself?

www.copyright.gov

How do you keep your dog from rolling in poop or dead animals?

Stick his nose in it and tell him "no" & keep doing it. You have to catch the dog in the act and use "no" immediately. Pour Habenero Pepper Water on the feces so when they roll in it, it burns.

Where do you find an hourglass, a large one to sit on a shelf?

There are over 200 listed on eBay, or at Appliances Unlimited in Kewanee, they can order the 17.5" tall hourglass. Call 877-890-1400.

Where can I find vintage rock band shirt?

Try Co-Op. Otherwise you can check websites online at www.buycoolshirts.com

Where can you get pop in the glass bottle?

Mexican Grocery Store 7th & Division St. has bottled pop. La Primavera at 15th St. & 6th Ave. in Moline. La Marketa on 3rd & Pine St. in Davenport.

Where can you get "Yes" detergent?

Family Dollar Stores carry it & the Dollar General in Milan. Also, at Greenpark Pharmacy in Colona.

Where can you get Orange Crush in glass bottles?

You can get it at Moline & Davenport WalMart.

What do you do about Ultimate Electronics extended warranties since they are no longer in business?

Usually warranty companies are separate from Ultimate Electronics, so you may be able to contact the warranty company. Otherwise, contact the corporate office for Ultimate Electronics to find out what to do.

December 9, 2005

At the Carside To Go service at Applebee's, do you have to tip?

Yes, Tip carside service! 3 out of 4 listeners polled, say "yes" to tipping.

Where can you purchase a used pop machine that works? I don't want to pay a ton on eBay.

HVE Inc.
3080 Soffel Ave
Melrose Park 60160
708-343-9522
COST: AROUND $750 EACH

Is there a limo service that does a Christmas Light Tour?

Luxury Limousine 381-3888

What do you buy a guy who is a mopar, mud-bogging, construction worker dude and I don't have tons of cash?

The #1 car gift is floor mats.

Can anyone be buried at the National Cemetery on Rock Island Arsenal Island?

If your spouse was a veteran or you are a dependent of a veteran, you can be buried at the cemetery.

December 2, 2005

How do you fix the defrost that is built into the window?

Autozone has a repair kit.

Where can you buy a reasonable Christmas tree?

Weber’s Tree Farm off I-88 at the Joslin exit.
Voltz tree farm off of Wolfe rd on the way to Geneseo

What is the recipe for the Christmas tree concoction that will keep the tree needles from turning brown and falling off?

1 Gallon warm water
2 cups clear Karo syrup
1/2 cup chlorine bleach
1/2 teaspoon 20 Mule Team Borax
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup Woolite
Cut 1/2 inch off the bottom of tree and place tree trunk in solution for 12 to 24 hours. Then rinse off the trunk and place in water in a standard tree stand. This should be done outside to avoid dripping solution on carpets. Remember there is bleach in it and it will leave spots if it drips. The solution allows the tree to take up far more water than normal, so make sure you keep the reservoir topped off

Where do you get 3-D glasses?

Check with Spencer’s in the mall.

How do you scan a document that you can add text to and make copies of it?

Paper Port program - you could go to Download.com and try a trial of the program. Or you could Scan as a photo and then put text blocks in with Photoshop.

November 18, 2005

Do you know if anyone is broadcasting the UFC championship this weekend?

Fargo in Moline is showing the event, QC Zone in Moline, and Cliff Hangers in Blue Grass, Iowa.

Is there an 800 Do Not Fax Numbers to stop the annoying sales faxes?

Try www.JunkBusters.com/Optout.html

What happened to Fear Factor?

It returns to NBC on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Where do you get a replacement remote start with the brand name Pilot for my car?

Try Automotive Innovations 359-3396 or Upholstery Unlimited in Clinton.

Where is there a shooting range in the QCA?

Princeton, Iowa near the Wapsi, Oak Hill Gun Club in Blue Grass, and Rivoli Rifle & Pistol Club (2 miles NW of New Windsor, IL 309-765-6412 with indoor & outdoor ranges.

Who installs wood-burning stove stacks?

Doug's Heating & Air Conditioning, call 764-2500.

What is the music used for Today In Rock History?

O Fortuna by Carmina Burana - It's also on the Hunt For Red October Soundtrack.

Where did Bon Jovi come up with the title "100,000,000 Fans Can't Be Wrong"?

It is an average of the number of records sold, combined with number of concert attendees.

November 4, 2005

What is the shield that you spray on your license plate from the red light cameras?

www.phantomplate.com

Can you have the same best man for a second marriage?

Yes, you can use the same person, provided they want to attend!

Is the lyric change in the Tom Petty song "You don't know how it feels" from "Roll another joint" to "Hit another joint" part of the FCC crackdown?

It is the FCC cracking down!

Is the prerecorded announcement "This is a paid endorsement" before your live commercials part of the FCC cracking down or does your company make you do it?

This is a new Clear Channel company policy to alert the listener that they are about to hear a commercial.

How can you get "867-5309" ring tone on your cell phone?

For Verizon, obtain a midi under 32kb and email it as an attachment to your number 5630000000@vzwpix.com

Where do you buy bulk spices?

TPC has bulk spices. Oh Nuts is still open in Rock Island on Blackhawk Road.

Last year I bought a computer with Norton Anti-Virus and now there is something popping up that says it is about to expire. Should I find a new virus service, or resign with Norton?

Update Norton for the fee so you have protection against viruses, or go online and download a free anti-virus product.

Where can you get a Cuckoo Clock?

Butterworth Clock in Muscatine, Amana Colonies make grandmother, grandfather, and cuckoo clocks.

What do the echoes say in the song from Toad The Wet Sprocket called "Something is always wrong"?

again (again we fail)
it seems we meet (meet and meant)
in the spaces (spaces safe)
in between ('tween intent)
always say (said too much)
"won't be long" (long been gone)
no, but something's always wrong

October 28, 2005

What is the real horse's name that the movie Dreamer is based on?

Mariah's Storm - she won the Breeder's Cup in 1995 and is actually from Des Moines.

Where do you get a copy of the "Bud, Here's to you" commercials?

Go to www.budweiser.com

Where is a good brunch in the QCA?

Thunderbay Grille, Granite City, Steeplegate

How do spouses avoid getting their insurance rates increased because of a spouse's DUI?

Country Insurance will not penalize the spouse.

How do you get rid of a SVT Mustang Cobra?

www.racejunk.com or www.mustangforsale.com

My daughter's hooded sweatshirt is pink and got brown paint on it - how do you get it off?

Energine - if the paint is water-based - it will take brushing and time with soap & water

October 21, 2005

What happened to the Taco Bell at the corner of Locust & Washington?

They are putting up another Taco Bell.

Where and what is the place called that has a haunted house in Mt. Carroll?

Raven's Grin, Mt. Carroll

What do they ya'll at the beginning and end of the Pink Floyd song "Another Brick in the Wall"?

"You, yes you! Stand Still", then at the end "You! Yes, you behind the bike sheds, stand still lady!"

What is the new hair salon that has tanning, hair extensions, and styling?

Shangri La Day Spa - 1570 36th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265 (309) 764-7444

When will OLN show all of the NHL games?

Mediacom is not authorized right now to show the games but they are working on it.

How do you get swirl scratches out of a car?

It would be advisable to go to Waterpark Car Wash, someone suggested Caesar.

October 14, 2005

Is the Quad City Times paper delivered at home different then the ones you buy in a store or newsstand?

Yes, they are different for home and business delivery. The layout is more colorful for the store copies because they are made to attract buyers.

Are there chartered fishing trips in the Quad Cities?

???? Email Us if you know.

How often do you through away pillows – down pillows?

The average life expectancy of a well-cared for down pillow is 5 years.

For Halloween my husband is going to be the “Wake Up with the King” character from the Burger King…what should I be that will go along with his costume?

Check out our "Video Vault" to see the Ronald McDonald female character now being used in Japan.

What is the alarm clock that is attached to your iPod and where can you get it?

It is called the iHome and you can get it where you buy an iPod like Super Target, JCPenney and online.

I wear contacts and I get haloing with contacts. Will you have the same effect after you have Lasik?

Yes, you will have some of that effect but it is different.

October 7, 2005

What hotel in the Quad Cities has the biggest shower?

Steeplegate Executive Suite

Where is Marty Standish, who used to play with the Mallards?

He ended up in the East Coast League.

When Native Americans are doing traditional dances, can you take pictures of them?

It depends from tribe to tribe. They will usually tell you.

Do you know who can take aerial photographs of 61 Cartway, the new race track in the Quad Cities?

Eric, Photog In The Sky (815) 690-1606

When right turning at Harrison & Kimberly, what lane do you have to stay in when turning?

By law, curb lane to curb lane on turning

Where can you find the video game "Armchair Quarterback"?

Fargo Sports Bar in Moline, Illinois and Sportsfans in Bettendorf.

What was the band on River Drive, east of the Quad City Times building, next to the new java station location?

Al's Lounge with the Volkswagen on the roof and the famous wineburger.

Where is there a place in the QCA that you can go to an indoor climbing wall?

Michael's Fun World

How do you measure the horsepower in a car?

Horsepower = torque X rpm / 5252

What is the most densely populated city in the world?

Bejing, China

What is the white van with tinted windows and a tripod and camera that has been seen around the QCA?

Smile! It's the new portable speed camera!

Will KWQC bump the Notre Dame game on October 15 for the Iowa game?

KWQC will be playing the Iowa game at 11 am and the Notre Dame game at 2:30 pm.

August 26, 2005

Can they match your website visits to your ID number at the public library?

Yes, they can see where you have visited.

What is the law on capital gains when I sell my house?

If you lived in the house 2 of the last 5 years, you can sell it and take that capital gain (up to $250,000 per married couple). A rental property will need to be rolled over into a new property.

Where do we get a male midget stripper?

???? Email Us if you know.

Where do you get haircuts with the ladies in bikinis?

HotCuts on 1916 North Sturdevant St. in Davenport, Iowa.

Where can you get an oil painter to do a picture of a dog?

Allison Neice (563) 543-2037 - 11 x 14 (7 - 12 hours) cost depends on size (around $150)

Are there groups for new mothers to get together to have their children play?

www.mops.com and search for your area - also check with Genesis Health Systems for their program.

Are there some good father-daughter dance songs for weddings that you can suggest?

1. Daddy's Hands by Holly Dunn
2. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
3. Unforgettable by Nat & Natalie Cole
4. Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross
5. Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
6. Daddy's Little Girl by the Mills Brothers
7. Your Heart Will Lead You Home by Kenny Rogers

Where can you purchase railroad ties?

Menard's and Wallace's in Davenport, IA or try Highway 136 & Highway 30 in Fulton, IL.

Why are they pulling out sand from the Illinois sand near the Centennial Bridge?

They dredge to take the sand for the Casino site.

July 22, 2005

How do I find an old High School teacher?

In Illinois, contact www.isbe.org

What causes the panic feeling that Dwyer described the other day?

The panic feeling comes from the release of adrenaline that will cause the "fight or flight" syndrome.

What is the best route to go with for car DVD players, overhead or portable?

Bill says go with factory installed because it has plug-ins for video games as well. Dwyer says he would rather have a removable DVD player.

Where do I get an Elvis impersonator for a 50's theme birthday party?

Les Goodson at www.kingskiss.com

Where do you get the accordion mirrors for the shower?

IKEA

Where can you get used city stoplights?

???? Email Us if you know.

June 24, 2005

What is a good program to download music from on the Internet?

Warez 2P2
WinMx (no Spyware)

Where can you buy all-white wrestling shoes?

Dick's Sporting Goods
also: www.eastbay.com

Where can you find the plastic holders for newspapers?

East Moline Dispatch (100 for $1)
Substitute - Von Maur bags

What is the song on the Playstation 2 Portable commercial?

Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand

Is there a place in the Quad Cities to get a Brazillian bikini wax?

Yes, Judy's Barber Styling
After Image the Looks Salon and Day Spa

Advanced Laser Clinic: 2195 E 53rd St Davenport, IA (563-355-6252)

Zaroobas - LeClaire, IA

June 10, 2005

Who sings the song Black Betty?

Ram Jam

Where can you find Apple Pie Ice Cream?

Edy's has the flavor

Why doesn't the price of an oil change go up and down like gas prices?

You are paying for a service, not a product.

Who fixes neon signs?

Jim Jarvis - Acme Sign in Davenport, IA
Impact Sign - 5422 1st Ave. in Moline, IL
John - Neon Signs in Maquoketa, IA

How does a submarine sink and then resurface?

Subs do all of this by adjusting the amount of water and air in their ballast tanks. When the tanks are full of air, the sub weighs less than the volume of water it displaces and it floats. When the ballast tanks are flooded with water, the sub weighs more than the water it displaces, and it sinks.

Why does my toilet make a bubble appear right before it flushes completely?

The toilet is most likely vented incorrectly and the sewer line could possibly be obstructed down the line by roots.

June 3, 2005

Are they going to rip up I-74 bridge again?

Go to www.dot.state.ia.us/roadcons.htm

How do you get a job as Moe Mallard?

Call the Mallards office at (309) 764-PUCK

Where can you get can wrappers to make a beer can look like a pop can?

www.thatburger.com/beercanwraps.htm

How can you get Sharpie marks out of Oak kitchen cabinets?

Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser; Everclear on a Q-Tip; TSP (which you can get at Menards)

May 27, 2005

What is the Drive In Theater north of the Quad Cities and is it open?

The 61 Drive In is on Highway 61 north of the Quad Cities, and has been open for a month now. Visit their site:
www.maquoketa.com/61drivein/

Where do you find the ball-shaped hanging flower baskets in the Quad Cities?

You can get them at Wallace's and other QC garden centers.

What is the tallest building in Davenport?

The Kahl Building

What are the signs on the interstate that have "NC" with a circle and line through it?

They say "HC" and stands for "No Hazardous Chemicals"; a warning to not travel through an upcoming tunnel carrying them.

What happens with the money stolen from banks that has been colored by the exploding dye?

It is sent back to the National Treasury, shredded, and then new bills are printed out to replace them.

Is it true that once upon a time, Saddam Hussein was presented the key to the City of Detroit?

It was 1980, one of the mayors staff presented Saddam with the key.

Where in the Quad Cities can you get rubber mulch?

Meyer's Landscaping; Tire Environmental in Muscatine manufactures rubber mulch.

Where can you get a watch band made of a motorcycle chain?

Check "Hot Topic" at Northpark or Southpark Mall & "Poopy's" in Savanna, IL.

What vacuum cleaner can you recommend?

Dwyer, who loves to vacuum, says get an Oreck.

May 20, 2005

Why do blackbirds chase hawks?

The blackbirds are territorial and guard their nesting area.

Why don't they sell Hostess blackberry pies in the Quad Cities?

Demand for them is low in the Quad Cities.

Is the Jude Cole on the Production Co. with Keifer Sutherland the same one from the QCA?

Yes, it is the same Jude Cole from the QCA. "Hallowed Ground" is the most popular song from him. It's about Silvis and East Moline.

How do they make a two-way mirror work?

When you are behind it, it has to be darker in the room you are viewing from, then the one you are looking at.

How can you transfer a 51/4 inch floppy disc to a smaller, newer format?

Check out Kinko's.

How does the Subway Diet work?

Jared drank coffee for breakfast, 6 inch sub for lunch (7 grams of fat or less), and a foot long sub for dinner (7 grams of fat or less).

Who will do a hog roast?

Jeff's Market in Durant (563) 785-4767
Dean Shultz (309) 631-1520
Smoke'N'Joes Lazy Dog BBQ (309) 738-4104

How does the insurance co. know about a car that has been wrecked but CarFax doesn't? Is there any reciprocity on getting bad information from CarFax?

From CarFax, you can order a used car history. The car needs to have 5,000 dollars of damage in order to be reported on CarFax. There is a place on their website that you can go to if their information is not accurate.

May 13, 2005

Where can you buy large Arborvitae plants for cover?

Taet's near Coal Valley, IL on Route 6. Also try Lawns Unlimited on Tanglewood Bettendorf.

Where do you find giant outdoor baskets that are made from recycled milk jugs?

HyVee on West Kimberly, and at Forever Basket Company at (740) 754-2433

Where can I find a place to rent a jumping bubble for a kid's birthday party?

QC Family Fun Jump at 355-7758

What artists attended the Summer Jam 1978 concert on Credit Island?

Doobies, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Van Halen, and Journey

Who is the man that played in the old Cola Nut commercial?

Jeffrey Holder

How much is it to get into Conesville?

No dogs, no coolers, no attitude, and 20 dollars a head

Where is there an SCCA club in the Quad Cities?

www.SCCAGRR.com

April 29, 2005

Where can you get replacement canopies for patio swings?

Sears Awning Company (309) 797-7111

Where can you get a CO2 tank filled in the Rock Falls, Illinois area?

Fill at SJ Smith in Rock Falls. In Fulton, you can get them filled at Clinton Fire Equipment.

Where do you go to get antique guns registered?

You will need an Illinois FOID Card from the state police dept.

Is a bottle of Crown Royal still good after 25 years?

Dwyer says Drink It! He says it will be good.

Do morel mushrooms grow slow or just pop up?

The whole process takes about 4 - 14 days

When is the bus trip to St. Louis to see the Cardinals?

It is May 23rd on our Annual Ditch Day. Tickets can be won on the air. Giveaways start the 2nd week of May.

Where do I get Redwood Lumber?

Fullerton Lumber in Clinton, Iowa and United Building Center in Davenport.

What do I do about a colicky baby?

1) Chiropractic Care (Dr. Jason Rannfeldt 324-1514)
2) Heating Pad on the stomach
3) Infant Mylicon Drops
4) Run the vacuum
5) Put the carrier seat on the dryer while it runs
6) Peppermint with warm water or warm decaf pop
7) The football hold
8) Blanket Sling like a hammock & swing carefully
9) Get the book The Happiest Baby on the Block

April 22, 2005

Where so I get the sheet music for Jessica Andrews “Never Be Forgotten”?

Olga.net – type in name and song title

Where do I get steel tubing for a roll bar for a stock car?

Steve Johnson at Sexton Ford, Henschen Manufacturing 1727 West 2nd Davenport, IA (563) 323-1111, Service Steel in East Moline on Morton Drive.

Do you have any Rolling Stones Tour information for 2005?

Boston, August 22

Why are the white cloth crosses on the ground in Clinton, Iowa?

It is a GPS project for mapping.

Where can you get 80’s Smurfs glasses?

1982 - There are 8 Smurf glasses and 1983 there were 6 released. Check eBay for listings.

Where can get Headliner Collector Figurines?

Barnes & Nobles has Headliner collector guides.

Where can you get a case of Mamma Bosso pizzas?

They can only sell to retailers. You can buy them at stores such as Walgreen’s, Walmart, and Hy-Vee. All 14 varieties are available at the Milan Hy-Vee.

February 25, 2005

What was the name of the show with the man that had a suit which detailed his internal organs?

Slim Goodbody

Where can a band get sound and light equipment?

Norris Light & Sound in Galesburg at 309-342-0658 or River Cites Sound in Davenport at 563-323-7398.

Is there a product to help women know when they are most fertile?

There is an over-the-counter product from E.P.T. and a new product called Clear Blue Easy Fertility Monitor. Try Medical Home Products and Yahoo.

Is there anywhere in the Q.C. that sells Snyders salt and vinegar potato chips?

Try the health food section at the local Hy-Vee stores.

What became of the TV show Gigglesnort Hotel?

Go to www.DirtyDragon.com

Is re-felting a pool table something you can do by yourself or should a professional do it?

You can do it by yourself, but it would be better to have it done professionally for about $300. Try Midwest Pocket Billiards on The Avenue Of the Cites or Quad City Bar & Stool in Silvis.

Where is a good place to meet single people in the Quad City Area?

Go to places that interest you like a book store if you like reading, or a gym if you like working out.

What causes a garage door opener to not open up the garage all the way?

There could be a radio wave interference or possibly a bad spring.

Is there anything that can repel skunks?

Try looking for a product called Odor-Ban at Sam's Club to neutralize the odor. A Jack Russell Terrier is a good dog to keep the skunks away.

February 4, 2005

Where do you get Willow Tree figurines?

Genesis gift shops, West Kimberly Market, Iowa Machine Shed

Where do you go in the Quad Cities for scrapbooking?

Keepsake Corner in Cumberland Square in Bettendorf & 16th Street in Moline... Cottage Corner on Rusholme & Arlington... Blue Moon on 15th Ave in East Moline

When and where is the Valentine's Day dance for fathers and daughters?

It is at the Starlight Ballroom on Sunday, Feb. 13th from 4 - 6. Unfortunately it is sold out!

Where do you get barn wood?

Carlson's in Cambridge, IL

Is the a drill bit that goes through glass?

Yes, there are 2 types.
Advantage
Aquatic Eco-Systems

January 28, 2005

Where can you get a full size used pop machine?

Valley Vending

What is the speed limit in a place that is not marked (Milan Beltway)?

55mph would be the limit... the Milan Beltway is 55mph, but is 65mph once you go over the interstate

What's different between Coke & Coke Light... and where can you get Coke Light?

Coke Light is the same thing as Diet, the word "Diet" just doesn't translate good into other languages

What does FDAF mean at the end of Ford Commercials?

Ford Dealer Advertising Fund, most dealerships show this at the end of the commercial so that you know you are going to pay an advertising fee if you purchase a car

Where can you get the honey dijon variety of KC Masterpiece?

It is discontinued, but Wal-Mart in Moline has plenty left

What can you get a guy for Valentine's Day?

Tools, a tattoo, cook him dinner, upgrade cable TV package, a magazine subscription or Netflix, or wireless remote controls for video game console are some ideas.

January 21, 2005

It takes 60 seconds at 60 mph to drive a mile... It takes 30 seconds at 120 mph to drive a mile... Why does it take 45 seconds at 80 mph to drive a mile, instead of 90 mph?

speed = distance / time...
3600 seconds in an hour
60 / 3600 = .01666
60 = 1 / .01666

30 / 3600 = .00833
120 = 1 / .00833

45 / 3600 = .0125
80 = 1 / .0125

Is there a place on Locust Street where topless girls cut your hair?

No

What is the difference between fancy & regular ketchup?

Fancy ketchup has a lower vinegar count

Where does the term "rubber match" come from?

In a sports game, it's called a "rubber match" because the game can go either way. Click here for more info.

Where can you get "wet tobacco" for a hookah?

Hickey Brothers in downtown Rock Island

What is the best way to get tickets for a Bears game?

Jeff from Luxury Limo sells a Bears ticket package, where you get to also ride in a limo to the game, call him for pricing. Also, www.stubhub.com sells tickets.

January 7, 2005

Where can you get Hamm's beer in a bottle?

Hamm's is no longer made in a bottle.

Where can you get quality caviar in the Quad Cities?

Great Midwest Fish Company

Where is the place that restores homes for Habitat For Humanity?

Next to Dahl Ford in Davenport.

How can you un-warp warped vinyl records?

Put the record between 2 pieces of oven-safe glass & 2 pieces of wax paper & heat them at 75 degrees in the oven

What are the lyrics to the Spanish portion of the song "Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys?

Tu que estas en alto cielo, hechame tu bendicion.
[translated from Spanish: you that's in a higher place, send me down a blessing]

When does Fuddruckers open?

January 16

What is the best way to go about getting a patent?

Get it notarized

What is the song that is in the Chevy Cobalt commercial?

"C'mon" by the Von Bondies

Where can you get motocross boots in the Q.C.?

Fun Mart in Moline

Around 1977, there was a man dressed as a vampire in Devil's Glen Park that used to bite people... Is this true?

Yes, this is actually true!

What restaurant had a sign with Fred Flintstone, saying "Yabba Dabba Do, I Love Soul Food?"

???? Email Us if you know.

Where can you get a picture of a cartoon rodeo style bull that would work for a tattoo?

Class Act in Iowa City

December 17, 2004

If someone presses the "unlock" button on the keychain for your car, over a phone, with your phone next to your car, will it unlock your car?

This does not work

Where can you find a NASCAR shirt in a 3x or 4x size?

K-Mart in Rock Island

Why is the water level falling at West Lake?

They drain it from time to time to do work on it

Where can you find a display case for a racing helmet in the Quad Cities?

Michaels Craft Store

Where can you get a prank sticker for your car that looks like your window is broken?

Spencer Gifts

What are the best bars to go to in New Orleans?

Famous Door, Club 506, Cats Meow, The Carry

How do you get eyebrow wax off of a countertop?

Put ice on it, so that it freezes, and then it will break off easily, otherwise Sure Clean will remove it

Was the color orange named after the fruit, or was the fruit named after the color?

The color was named after the fruit... It comes from the word "naranj" which was switched to "orange" due to pronunciation

What book did Dwyer get from Beth for Christmas?

The Complete Book Of Useless Information

Where can you find yard light decorations?

Ben Franklin Crafts, Hobby Lobby

Where can you find a bottle cutter to cut the top off of a bottle?

Letchers, Hobby Lobby

Where does does the Woo Woo clip come from?

It comes from a newsclip with a guy by the name of Bubb Rubb, the video is in Recent Junk

What is the company that sells for you on eBay in the Quad Cites?

SellPro at 355-5995

December 10, 2004

On The Price Is Right, does the audience get shuffled around, since there are 2 shows taped in 1 day?

No, there are 2 completely different audiences for each show.

What is the significance of the woman getting flowers from Allen Kalter at the end of the David Letterman show this week?

The announcer has been giving flowers to the same woman at the end of the show for years.

Where can you get powdered laundry starch?

Argo Powdered Corn Starch, you can get it in any grocery store

Where can you get a Hibachi grill?

Wal-Mart & Walgreens carries a grill that is very similar to the Hibachi

What shows did Bill Cullen host other than The Price Is Right?

Joker's Wild, Tell The Truth, and The $25,000 Pyramid

Is there a legal reason why we can't post audio from interviews on the website?

We can post audio from interviews, just not the music & advertisements

Where can you find a metal chain basketball net?

K&K Hardware

Where can you buy a big overstuffed "C" shaped maternity pillow (snoogle, boppie pillow)?

Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target

What was the helicopter with dishes on the wings doing by Deere Run?

Using a gps system to survey the land OR searching for someone who wandered away from a nursing home

How many times have we been sued?

Enough

How can you increase the flow of water through a shower head?

You need to remove 2 filters... one at the base, by the hose,.. one on the end of the hose, by the wall

Where can you get a photo album for 10 x 13 inch photos?

Creative Memories or De Salvo's or Boyd Fitzgerald

How can you frame a picture and not get the ripples in the poster?

Have someone frame it at a place like Ben Franklin Crafts or The Art Place in the District

Where can you get the Little Bill Cosby dolls?

They are currently sold out in most stores, so you will probably have to use eBay to get one before Christmas

What is the song with the guys in red overalls in the Mitsubishi commercial?

Tommy James - Draggin The Line

December 3, 2004

Where can you get a rock engraved for your yard?

Allen Signs on 59th street in Davenport; otherwise Hanson Monuments on 53rd Street in Davenport & in Dewitt.

Why do the people under the Criminal Disposition section in the newspaper, who possessed drugs, get charged with not having a Federal Tax Stamp?

It is a Federal Tax Stamp violation because marijuana is legal with a license in California.

How much are old playboys worth? Are they worth selling or what should you do with them?

There are only a few that are worth a lot of money, the rest are basically worthless. One listener sent some a playboy to a soldier in Iraq, by hiding it under candy.

Will U2 possibly be coming to The Mark?

The tour has not been announced yet, although U2 usually only plays in arenas.

Does Iowa have a "right to speed" law, where you get a ticket for going 10 miles an hour or less over the speed limit?

Yes, and it only counts as one third of a moving violation.

Has there ever been a pitcher in MLB to use his right and left arm?

Yes, Billy Wagner used to pitch with his right arm, then broke his right arm, and learned how to pitch with his left arm.

How legal is mp3 sharing on the internet?

Sharing of any copyrighted material is illegal, whether or not it is put on a CD or DVD.

Is there a place in the Quad Cites where you can get your haircut & drink at the same time?

The spa at the 5 Star Salon serves wine.

Are any of the Work-At-Home businesses legit?

There are some legit jobs, but most of them you will not find on a telephone pole.

November 19, 2004

How can you get rid of bats that are in an attic & between walls?

Use Bo-Peep Ammonia, watch where the bats come out & spray those areas

Is there a way to boost your cell phone quality in your house?

There are "dead spots" where the cell phone towers will not reach your phone, so you can either move to a different spot, otherwise buy an antenna booster.

What is the correct way to use a roundabout?

Here is everything you need to know about the roundabout in Bettendorf.

How can you calculate your B.A.C.?

Click here to find out

Are yawns really contagious?

About 40% of people are contagious to yawns, but the reason is still unknown.

Why are the Chicago Bears called the "Monsters of the Midway?"

We will post the answer after we talk to Dan Burich.

Where can you get a loan if you have bad credit?

Try First Midwest or Valley Bank, otherwise call Consumer Credit of the Quad Cities at 359-8830.

Where can you get a heater for an old VW Bug?

You are able to get one from the JC Whitney catalog.

What does it mean when a police scanner says "Do not apprehend?"

The offences that they face are not grounds for pulling them over, there needs to be another reason to pull them over.

November 12, 2004

Will a 30x magnification telescope be enough to view the moon and other celestial bodies?

30x magnification should be able to view some details of the moon.

Can you put more than one flag on a pole?

You can but they must go in a certain order with the American flag first, then state flag, then other flags follow. Check out flag protocol at... USA Flag Site or Anchor Flag And Flagpole

How do you get rid of the static that builds up in my car without using static strips?

Grounding straps from the body of the to the frame should help. Also, when you open the car door to step out, be sure to maintain contact with the car when getting out.

Why do geese honk while flying and quiet down when they land?

They honk to encourage the lead goose.

If you were to win the lottery and took the lump sum after tickets. How do you get the money and how could you deposit it a local small town bank?

The lottery doesn’t set you up with a money expert but will stear you in the right direction. You can put as much as you want in a local bank, but would be better off investing most of the money through some broker.

How do they get the smells at the Grossology exhibit?

A group of chemists developed the right mixture of scent-producing products to get the odors. Go to www.grossology.com and you can find recipes to make your own gross scents and such.

How do you get fire smell out of the house?

Blaze Restoration – or Serve Pro are two services that can clean out the smell. First wash off the soot. If it’s on the walls, paint them with KILZ. Check for charcoal canisters at local hardware stores. Try 1 Tablespoon Pine Sol, 1 Tablespoon of ammonia and 1 pint of water – spray it.

Why is it that in the summer, the arsenal bridge seem to have a film and smells? It smells like burning French fry grease.

It is a sealant that is sprayed on the road every spring.

The frontage road that the Cracker Barrel is in on I-80 – there used to be a strip mall. What was the restaurant that used to be in the strip mall?

Tootsie’s Mall Shop

Where can you buy a yarmulke?

Go to the Temple Emmanuel or Jewish centers in the QCA.

October 22, 2004

What website checks for plagiarism for free?

???? Email Us if you know.

What is the name of the police officer who always stands with Commissioner Gordon whenever the bat signal is turned on?

Chief O'Hara

What causes a toilet to make a loud humming noise after it is flushed?

the float valve or the water hammer might be the problem

What is the shelf life of booze after is opened?

It will last for a very long time, but might taste a little stronger. Pour it into a glass and see if there are any floaters. If there is any doubt, throw it away.

Who is Miranda's replacement on Channel 8 News?

Barbara Dawson

Who is the girl that dressed like an old woman that would come to birthday parties and do a lap dance?

Class Acts Laugh-a-Grams was the company, and she was a Palmer student named Brenda.

Where can you get the Nintendo version of the plug and play that has Mario Brothers & Donkey Kong?

Farm & Fleet has them, but they are selling fast

Why are there a lot of black and white squirrels around?

Palmer had brought the "exotic" black squirrels from Australia and placed them on Arsenal Island. Email Us if you know anything about the white squirrels.

Is there an honest Toyota mechanic that specializes in Toyotas?

Bastians in Coal Valley at (309) 269-7645

Where can you get a baby bag for a husband to see what it's like to carry a baby?

www.empathybelly.org for the amazing price of only $695

How do you stop squirrels from eating your pumpkins?

spray the pumpkins with hairspray... otherwise bury empty beer bottles almost to the top and fill them with ammonia

How do you preserve a pumpkin that was carved early?

rub vegetable oil on the inside of the pumpkin

How do you get baby oil out of the carpet?

Oreck Dry Cleaning Solution... brush the granules into the carpet, then vacuum them up

How do you fix a sliding pocket door that's not level?

There are 2 trolleys that the door travels on. There is a screw in each trolley. Adjust the screws until it is level.

What would cause a door to close very slowly after it's opened, even though the hinges have been tightened?

You can measure to make sure the door is 100% level OR bend the door hinge just enough to create friction, so that it doesn't move on it's own.

October 15, 2004

What is the name of the slot car track that had a cop car chasing a funny car that says "Catch Me" on the side?

Race & Chase, made by Matchbox.

How do you get hairspray off of a wall?

Miracle Eraser by Mr. Clean, or use baking soda & water, or use laundry detergent.

Where can you get replacement beans for bean bags in the Quad Cities?

Hancock Fabrics on Brady Street or Mattress Outlet.

Where can you buy a shark's tooth necklace?

Try Pacific Sunwear in the mall.

On Utica Ridge Road, in front of Trinity, the power lines have orange balls on them. What are they used for?

It's to show helicopters where the power lines are at.

What are the words to "Ding, Fries Are Done!"?

Listen for yourself.

Where is the movie theatre that was going to be built to the south of the Quad Cities?

It was in Galva, Illinois, but the deal was cancelled.

Where can you get a metal fabricator?

Krause Welding, Pools Welding, otherwise try The Iron Workers Union

I can sail on the water or be filled with it. What am I?

A Schooner.

What is vinegar made of?

Find out here.

October 8, 2004

How long will "eggnog mixed with rum" stay good?

Rum by itself will last forever, but I would have your mother-in-law or someone else you don't like taste the eggnog first.

How long will wine be good for after it's opened?

In 24 hours, the oxygen will start to break it down.

Where can you buy a Coke vending machine in the Quad City Area?

Home Depot & Valley Vending

What is Neuman's full name on Seinfeld?

There was only one episode where he was called something else, which was "Norman." His name could possibly be Norman Neuman, as Cosmo Kramer is just called Kramer.

Is hypnotism legitimate & how do you learn how to do it?

Hypnotism is legitimate if the person wants to be hypnotized. There are various books & videos to show you the exact tricks & techniques. Try your local library.

Why do Jewish people put coins or rocks on gravestones?

It's a way to show remembrance.

Where can you dispose of an old computer?

The Scott County Landfill has a thing called e-waste.

Do carbon monoxide detectors wear out over time?

Smoke Detectors should be changed after 10 years, and Carbon Monoxide Detectors should be changed after 5 years.

What is the song on the Pepsi commercial with the girl & guy in the Hot Dog & Pepsi outfits?

"No Rain" by Blind Melon

How do you get rid of squirrels?

Moth balls or moth crystals

October 1, 2004

Who did the "Beef, It's Whats For Dinner" commercials before Sam Elliot?

Robert Mitchum, then James Garner

What is the outlet mall on I-88 by Aurora?

Chicago Premium Outlet Mall, take the Farnsworth exit

What does "supra" mean in law terminology?

It sites something that has already been noted earlier.

What is Spike O'Dell doing now, as he is heard around the Quad Cities?

He still works at WGN in Chicago, but he is the voice on several commercials. He also has family in the QC that he visits occasionally.

On the "Queue To Call," how many phones are there?

They have multiple lines that they use, and they just hang up on the non-winners. It usually takes about 2 minutes to get the winner.

Where in the Quad Cities can you find "Fat Hair"?

It's available at "In Case Of Needs," but is an imitation version of a Tigi product.

On the new HP commercial where the man takes pictures, what is the song that plays in the background?

"People Take Pictures" by The Kinks

How do you get gum out of the carpet?

Lacquer Thinner

What does "Domo Arigato" mean in the song "Mr. Roboto"?

"Thank You Very Much" in Japanese

Are there any Sperm Banks in the Quad Cities?

???? Email Us if you know.

Where can you get a Leather Dice Box, as used in taverns, in the Quad City Area?

They have been spotted at Spencer Gifts & Toys'R'Us.
www.gammoncity.com

In the Farm & Fleet theme song, "It's our pride in the red white, & blue, it's our _____ that comes shining through."

Commitment

How long can someone's car sit on your property until it's yours, like in a storage shed?

It is a long process to get the rights to the car, and it usually takes a few months.

September 24, 2004

What was Ken Jennings' final question?

This company has a workforce of 17,000 people, whose average working year is only 4 months long.
"Who is H&R Block?"

Who are the "Quad City Police" in East Moline?

They are the Quad City Airport police.

Who do the Cardinals play first in the playoffs?

They will play somebody in the other division, as they can not play the wildcard in their own division.

If a daughter has the same name as the mother, what is she referred to as? Jr, Sr, 2nd, ?

They are referred to as Junior, until they are married.

Are there catfish the size of a car near the rollers in the Mississippi?

No, the biggest catfish caught in Iowa was 81 pounds. The biggest catfish in the world is less than 150 pounds.

If you have used drugs as a child, can you still be a police officer?

It depends on the agency that is hiring them.

How can you propose at a concert?

You must befriend the road crew, so that they will let head of security know, and thus, let the performer know.

How do you follow the Grapefruit Diet?

You shouldn't, it lacks most of the nutrients that you need.

Is there an incinerator in the area to destroy documents?

Document Destruction on Kimmell Dr. at 563-322-0370.
www.shred4you.com

Why do contractors level out the land when building a house?

The roots of a tree can cause problems with the foundation.

Where can you get leather engraved in the Quad City Area?

Oak Creek Laser Engraving in Muscatine at 563-263-7559.

When is the A.B.A.T.E. Toys For Tots ride?

October 3rd, kicking tires starts at 11am & the ride starts at 1pm. Register from November 6th thru December 4th by calling (309) 797-6144.

Where can you get a mural painted in the Quad City Area?

Vicki at Big River Customs
Liz - 563-340-5167
Pat - 563-359-4073

September 17, 2004

Why are there cones around utility vehicles?

So that they don't run over anything when they back up.

Can you sneak alcohol onto a cruise ship?

Yes, but make sure it is in a plastic container, because glass will break easily.

What are they going to put in place of Skateland?

A Gas Station

Why has the stranded guy on Kimberly & I-74 been there for 2 weeks?

Because he is a bum.

Where can you get stamps appraised in the Quad Cities?

Stamp Collection Buying Club at 322-1918.

Where can you get a car that runs on ethanol?

All of the vehicles are specially designed and are usually expensive. Although ethanol is only available at 100 gas stations in America.

What can you use to get candle wax out of your carpet?

You put a towel over the stain and then iron the towel, and the wax will stick to the towel. You can also use a brown paper bag instead of a towel.

How much does the Andalusia / Milan fireworks display cost?

Around $20,000

What is the website for satellite photos from space?

www.globeexplorer.com
www.terraserver.com

Where can you get car seat covers for cars with airbags in the seats?

www.misssideless.com

What is going on with the old Linwood School Building down on Highway 22?

As far as we know, nothing has happened.

Can you donate knee braces or arm slings anywhere?

The D.A.V. on Kimberly Road.

Is there such a thing as 5-flavor sherbet?

???? Email Us if you know.

How much does it cost to get a Justice of the Peace?

$50

September 10, 2004

Where can you get the pink magnetic ribbons for your car?

Walgreens & Hy-Vee

How do you get nail polish off of ceramic tile?

Lacquer Thinner or Model Paint Thinner

Is the Quad Cities having a Fall Parade of Homes?

October 9, 10, 13, 16, 17

How can you preserve a dried snakeskin?

Soak it in water with a handful of borax for 24 hours, dry it and brush on glycerin.

What is the tall pole for on Locust & Brady?

It was an old radio station tower. If our tower goes down, we use that tower.

Why does the left lane on a divided highway always have a yellow line & the right side of the road has a white line?

The yellow line represents oncoming traffic (for when the highway merges back together eventually)

How much electricity does a light bulb use in a month?

6 cents per kilowatt hour
$4.20 for a 100 watt light bulb per month

What was that thing on the football field in last night's game (Patriots & Colts)?

Gillette Stadium Logo

Is there a correct way to wear a fanny pack?

The correct way is to not wear them at all.

Where can you legally ride a pocket rocket motorcycle?

Only on private property with the owner's permission.

What is the giant dragon for in the South Park Mall parking lot?

Indoor Haunted Maze

How long does nicotine stay in your body?

6 months

How often do truckers have to change their oil?

10,000 - 15,000 miles

What does L.L.C. stand for in a company's name?

Limited Liability Company

September 3, 2004

Why do the Olympic swimmers take a shower as soon as they leave the pool?

The shower is hot water that is used to rinse off the cold pool water and neutralize the temperature of their bodies.

Is there any way to predict water levels for a river?

There is a 5-day forecast on the Corp of Engineers website.

What is the best way to get rid of a mildew smell?

Eco Quest will let a customer use an air purifier for a test period to see if they would like to purchase one. Contact Tim at 563-343-1433.

What is the acoustic music in the background of the Geico commercial with the father driving & the sleepy family?

The C.B. Song by The Legendary Shack Shakers.

How do you make the Jack Daniels burger?

Soak the burgers in 3 cans of Labatt Blue & a shot of Jack Daniels for 4 hours in a tupperware container. Be careful when transferring these to the grill, as the burgers will no longer be frozen.

Is there anywhere you can sell mercury or dispose of it?

Scott County Landfill Hazardous Waste Commission

Where can you find Tsing Tao beer in the Quad Cities?

Regal Liquors

Is there a static sticker version of the "Support Our Troops" ribbon?

Regalia or call Annette at 386-0817.

Where can you buy Blue Moon ice cream?

Country Style Ice Cream Shop

Where can you buy old yearbooks?

Try the bookstore of the school that you want the yearbook to. If you can not find it there, try an antique store.

Why are commercials louder than a standard program?

They are produced at different places and the volume levels are different. When music & vocals are combined, they are compressed at a higher rate then a standard vocal-only program, thus making the audio louder.

On an automatic ice maker, the arm that grabs the ice from the tray keeps freezing. How do I prevent this?

The machine is using too much water, which can be adjusted by a valve. Otherwise the seal on the door is loose & is causing humidity.

August 27, 2004

Why is there no penalty for knocking over hurdles?

They slow you down.

What is the best website to do an online search regarding marriage licenses?

unlimited searching for $20 at www.cyberdetective.com
Search for $5 at the State Public Records Website

Where is the Fruitland Days Festival located?

Just south of Muscatine, the festival is on September 11 and starts at 7 a.m.

What is the history of Harrah's Lake?

It was created in the 50s near Lake Canyada. The lake has been relocated and is for fishing only.

What is the concrete barrier in the Mississippi that runs with the water?

It is a lateral dam that is used to divert water to deepen the channel and avoid "rapids."

Why is the bottom of a baseball cap always green?

A listener's little league coach said "it is a motivating color."

August 13, 2004

There is a company that can put whatever you want on a stamp. How does the post office know that they're real?

Stamps have marks on them that are not visible to the human eye, and the company that makes designer stamps just bought a lot of stamp paper.

How do the funds on a debit card get updated instantly after use?

The card just references an account on a supercomputer.

Will your insurance company find out about a speeding ticket in another state?

Only if you switch insurance companies, because the insurance companies have to pay money to look into it.

On The Price Is Right, do the contestants know they are going to be called down?

The contestants are pre-chosen, but the contestants have no idea that they are going to be chosen.

What is the stuff that looks like spider webs, that shows up in trees during the fall?

They are tent caterpillars that will eventually eat the entire tree. The branch containing them will have to be burned to save the tree.

If you sneak through the I-Pass lane without an I-Pass, will you get a ticket?

Not unless you are a habitual offender.

How does Car Fax find out if a car has been in an accident?

They can only find out what has been reported.

How do the talking Coke cans work?

Click here to find out.

Where can you find a product called "Crème Fresh"?

It is available at the Hy-Vee on Locust Street & the Hy-Vee on 53rd Street and it is called Allouette Crème Fresh.

July 23, 2004

Does eating corn have any nutritional effects?

It has carbohydrates & fiber.

Is there any way to make a yahoo mail signature longer than the space allotted?

No.

What is the green spice on Harris Pizza?

Fennel.

Are there any free Basic Skills Practice Tests online?

www.4tests.com

Are there any Off-Road Clubs around the Quad Cities?

Jeepclub in Pittsville, IL & 2Rivers Jeep Club & Rockport Off-Road Park & here's a website.

What was the name of the pizza place that used to be on the corner of Brady Street & 2nd Street?

Tony's Pizza, which is closed... Alfonso's Pizza in Illinois is basically the same thing.

What was the product with the guy sitting in the chair whose hair was blowing back due to the power of the speakers?

Maxell, it was taken from an artwork by Steven Steinem.

Where can you buy red clay bricks?

Milan Surplus carries them.

Who sings the Casey's commercial?

It is done by an advertising agency in Des Moines.

Is there anywhere where you can skydive indoors?

There is one annually in Rantoul, Illinois. The closest permanent location is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Where can you get the John Lennon style eyeglasses frames?

Rock Island Optometric Center at 309-788-0604.
Vision 4 Less also carries the John Lennon line.

Where can you get a luggage rack to put on the top of your car?

At the rental place on Avenue of the Cities.

Why can't dealerships sell cars on Sundays?

Due to contract law, one can not create a legally binding contract on Sunday or any National Holiday.

What are the letters in the Police Alphabet?

Police Alphabet.

Where is the Bix Health & Fitness Expo?

At the River Center.

Where can you get metal lawn darts (aka Jarts)?

The U.S. Government has asked that all jarts be destroyed... luckily a listener has a set of jarts to sell to the person who asked.

July 16, 2004

Who is involved in the production of a record?

Here's a good website to see.

Where can you get shredded paper at?

Banks have it for legitimate reasons & there are huge dumpsters full of it behind Blackhawk College.

Why are storm clouds dark in the distance, but lighter overhead?

The darkness comes from the amount of water contained in the clouds. It looks lighter overhead, due to the light penetrating the cloud.

Where can you transfer 8mm to VHS or DVD?

Emerald Motion, Walgreen's, Camera Corner, Various Video

What is the longest day of the year?

June 21, Summer Solstice

July 2, 2004

How do you get mildew stains out of vinyl seats?

Scrub-Free Mildew & Stain Remover
Mean Green Mildew & Stain Remover for $2 at Dollar General

If you wish to get married by "Justice of the Peace," can you get this done by someone else other than the courthouse in Rock Island or Henry County?

Uncommon Ceremony in Rock Island at 793-5136.

Where can you buy a fresh turkey in the Quad City Area?

In Sherrard, they have living turkeys for $5.
Gaulrapp Coe Turkey Farm in Rock Falls has fresh turkeys at 815-438-2586.

Where can you get Poor Brothers chips in the Quad Cities?

Great Harvest off of Utica Ridge Road & Hy-Vee in Muscatine.

Where can you buy used wheel chairs in the Quad Cities?

At the flee market, just south of Thompson.

Where is Monkey Island?

Monkey Island is no longer at Fejervary Park.

Where can you get chrome plating done on a car?

North Star Chrome Plating on 4th Street in Davenport .
The Chrome Shop in Rock Island at 786-3743.

Where can you get steel for a roll cage for a car?

???? Email Us if you know.

Why do horses stand next to each other in opposite directions?

They use their tails to swat flies off each others faces.

When is the Cordova World Series of Drag Racing?

August 27-29

Where can I find a recording studio in the Quad City Area?

River City Studios at 336-5160.

Where do they serve deep fried tacos like Tasty Tacos in Des Moines?

Obie's in Maquoketa & Dell's Tacos in Eldridge.

How do I get rid of Duck Weed in a farm pond?

Use copper sulfate & put fish in the pond.

Can you make yourself ill by not washing you hands after using the restroom?

Just wash your hands!

June 25, 2004

Where can you find sea monkeys in the Quad Cities?

Spencer Gifts in North Park & Michael's Craft Store.

Where can you find turbo blue racing fuel in the Quad City Area?

Sinclair gas station in Silvis & Mother Hubbard's Cupboard in Colona.

There are some dead trees between Arrowhead & Pinnacle Ranch. Why are only the small trees dead?

They spray the branches so that they don't interfere with the road & signs on the side of the road.

At big industrial businesses, what does ISO-9002 certified mean?

It is the International Standards Organization, and shows that the product has a consistent measure of quality.

Do they make cigars that say "It's Twins"?

Not that we know of, but you can get personalized candy wrappers at Sweet Wrappings in Bettendorf.

Candy Wrapper Store has personalized candy cigars.

Where can you get a dunk tank near Monmouth?

Try the Knox County Fairgrounds or Cox Music in the Quad Cities.

Where can you test out a TV tube?

Go to a music store, they use the same equipment to test out amplifiers.

Where do you get the yellow ribbon magnets?

You can get them on the Arsenal for a $5 donation. Also try the Armory on Brady Street. To order the magnets, call Eric Hall at 285-7510.

Does the power company have to move your neighbor's power lines if they run across your property?

No, but they probably will if you call and ask.

June 18, 2004

What is the official regulation on how long a flag is to be at half-staff when a president dies?

30 Days

In East Moline, there are 2 cabooses that have not moved for years. There is a mailbox on one of the cabooses, so does somebody live there?

No, it's an office for the IC&E railroad.

Where can you get those 55-gallon plastic barrels?

Heinz in Muscatine, Milan Supply in Milan, otherwise try a car wash.

If you have a trailer for a motorcycle, do you have to pay an additional axle charge at the toll way?

No, it's the same price as a car.

What is the shortest route from the Quad Cities to the Lake County Fair?

Take I-88 past Dixon to route 39, take route 20 to Marengo, take route 176 to route 31 to route 120 to the fairgrounds.

Does rubbing butter on your face help acne outbreaks?

No.

There is a 5 foot half circle underneath basketball hoops. What is it used for?

The defender will be charged with an automatic defensive foul inside of this half-circle. They do this so that the defensive player doesn't injure the offensive player that is attempting a lay-up.

Why do hockey players light the end of their sticks on fire?

To curve the end of their stick.

What is the recipe for the Coney Dog sauce used at Dean's A&W?

Dean will take the recipe to the grave

How do they determine what the flood stage is?

The Army Corp of Engineers determines it, based on the level where water level is too high for the lock & dam "pools" to operate.

Why does it feel like you speed up when you get off the I-74 bridge on the Illinois side?

The turn is too tight, and the ground is patchy, which helps you loose control of the steering wheel.

Did Playboy ever release the Girls of Wal-Mart issue?

No, it was only available on www.playboy.com. It is also now available on DVD.

Where can you dispose of old railroad ties?

The Quad City Landfill will take them, but for a charge. Habitat for Humanity will take them for free.

Is there a place where swingers can meet other swingers in the Quad Cities?

www.SwingVillage.com

June 11, 2004

Is Former President Reagan actually in the casket that they show on TV?

We assume so, but we had the same question.

Where is terminal 2 inside of O'Hare Airport?

It's on the side near the hotel.

On Route 150, near Coal Valley, why are there always cop cars sitting there with no cops in them?

They are getting maintenance done on them.

Where is the place that sells long balloons for balloon animals?

Mr. Wong's House of Magic on Brady Street.

Do you have to take an exam when switching licenses from Iowa to Illinois?

You have to take a written test, but not a driving test.

Can you hear Chicken Man anywhere on the radio?

It's on Iowa Public Radio.

What is the snack that was made that looks like a Twinkie, except it was covered in chocolate?

They are called Chocodiles, and they are available at the Hostess Outlet.

How do you get rid of bats from living in or around your house?

Suck them up with a Shop-Vac, otherwise an exterminator can clean them out for you.

Where can you find the value of new hubcaps for an old car?

You will get the true value on www.ebay.com. They are worth what someone will pay for them.

How do you get ducks out of a pool and not come back?

Put an inflatable snake in the pool.

Why do gas prices have the 9/10 cent?

When gas used to be 30 cents, they could use 29 9/10 to make it look cheaper.

Are new episodes of Family Guy supposed to come out?

35 episodes are scheduled for January 2005, but it is not determined whether they are going to air on Fox or Cartoon Network.

June 4, 2004

What do you use, after visiting a strip club, to get glitter off of you?

Baby wipes or alcohol pads

Is there somewhere by the river in Davenport, where "Taps" is played every night at 10 p.m.?

A recording of taps is played on The Arsenal every night at 10 p.m., and is actually played at almost every army base in the world.

What ever happened to Fordzilla 2?

Dwyer sold it on the internet to someone in Buffalo, NY for a parts service business.

Where can you find a used police interceptor?

They are auctioning them off this weekend at Scotty's Auction House on Highway 22 & Interstate 280.

What is that "bing, bong" sound on airplanes used for when the "no smoking" and "fasten seatbelts" lights are not blinking?

The captain is calling attention to the stewardesses.

Is there any law or ordinance on the length of a freight train?

The limit is on the weight of all the cars, not the length.

Is it illegal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk because they are for pedestrians only?

Generally, you are supposed to ride on the road, but the law varies from town to town.

In concert, why are the bass players always on the right side of the stage?

Bass players are not always on the left, it's only a personal preference. Some bass players prefer the right so that they can look at the drummer and stay in rhythm.

Why is it called a "stake truck"?

It has stakes in the bed of the truck so things don't move around.

Why would NASA test out mattresses?

They used the tests to determine what the seats on the aircraft would be made of.

Will the "Playmaker" series be back next season?

The series is cancelled, but the 1st season is out on DVD.

What happened to Ed Lewis from Channel 6 News?

He is still on vacation.

Why did you get a ticket for parking backwards into an angled parking space?

You have to travel against the flow of traffic, whether pulling in or out of the parking space.

After you hit 200,000 miles on an electronic odometer, it just says "ERROR." How do you fix this problem?

This must be reset by a service technician.

On a tape measure at 13 3/16 & 19 inches, why is there a diamond?

The 13 3/16 inch mark is for the space between studs. The 19 inch mark is for laminated I-Beams for Floors.

Do B.B. Parrots still exist?

Try J.T. Cullen in Fulton, IL.

When you cross over the I-80 bridge into Iowa, why is there a question mark on the "Welcome To Iowa" sign?

There is an information center at the 1st exit.

What is the Abby, Julie, and Hope situation on "Days Of Our Lives"?

Hope & Julie are Abby's daughters. After Abby died, Julie married Abby's husband. Therefore Julie is now Hope's sister & stepmother.

May 21, 2004

Where can you rent a Mustang GT in the Quad Cities?

No one knows where you can rent one, but you can always test drive one.

Can a person be hypnotized to exercise?

No, your will to exercise is what makes you exercise.

When did the drinking age in Iowa and Illinois change to 21?

1986 in Iowa, 1978 in Illinois

Why did they call them "bleachers"?

They are not covered, and you get bleached by the sun.

What was the protest about in Downtown Davenport on 5/20?

China

What spider were they showing on "Myth Busters" that they were calling a Daddy Long Legs, but had 2 segments for a body?

It is a "Daddy Long Legs Spider", also known as a Cellar Spider. If there is 1 segment for a body, then it is a real "Daddy Long Legs," which is not a spider, but rather a opilionid.

Why did Wal-Mart quit selling Bobby Brooks clothes?

Bobby Brooks clothes are now under the label "White Stag."

Who is the bald man with glasses who plays tambourine with english musicians such as Eric Clapton, Elton John, and Rod Stewart?

Ray Cooper

Is there a change that will be taking place in Iowa regarding child car seat laws?

Starting July 1, children younger than 1 year and less than 20 pounds will have to be secured in a rear-facing child seat. Children younger than 6 will need to be secured in a booster seat. A seat belt will be required for children under the age of 11.

What flavor is the green tootsie pop?

Watermelon

If electricity goes out to the city, will the railroad gates work?

Yes, Railroad Crossings are run on battery backup.

If lightning strikes a body of water that you are in, will you be electrocuted?

No, the only way water can conduct electricity is by minerals (metallic solids) that are in the water.

Where can you buy a telephone poll?

When telephone polls are replaced, the old ones can be found at the telephone company, railroad yards, construction companies, etc. A new one can be purchased through the telephone company for $900.

May 14, 2004

How does www.subservientchicken.com work?

When you type in a phrase, it uses one word out of the phrase as a "keyword" and plays a specific video clip.

If you cut off a cat's whiskers on one side of it's face, will it walk off balance in a circle?

No, but the whiskers tell the cat where it can and can not fit.

There is an owl on the top of the I-74 Bridge from Iowa to Illinois. Is this real or fake?

It is fake. Someone placed it there when they were cleaning the bridge to keep pigeons away from the bridge.

How many buckets were on the Bozo Show's Grand Prize Game?

Six

How can you seal a signature onto a football, if the autograph was not signed with a permanent marker?

The best method is a plexiglas football case and to keep it out of sunlight.

Where can you duplicate slides?

Camera Corner, on the corner of Eastern Ave. & Kimberly Rd. in Davenport.

How do you keep birds from building a nest in a hanging flower basket?

Mothballs, Plastic Snakes, Cat Hair

Why don't they allow sports betting on the local riverboats?

They only have a license to allow slots and table games.

Where can you rent a margarita machine in the Quad Cities?

TPC Cash & Carry

What is supposed to be inside the briefcase in Pulp Fiction?

You are not supposed to know what it is, but most people agree that it is Marsellus' Soul

How do you remove the head of a tick if it is stuck under your skin?

Use a pair of tweezers, as close to the head as possible, and pull it out. It is O.K. to tear off some skin while pulling out the head.
If it is still alive, light a match & put it out. Then touch the match to the tick's bum. The tick will come out so that you can crush it.

Why are all new clocks set to 10:10?

The symmetric hand position looks better on the clock when photographed. It also draws your eye to the name of the manufacturer. Some say that the positioning resembles a smile.

Did the study that Beth did earlier this week state that a loss of a job or a loss of a spouse was more stressful?

Loss of a job

How do astronauts use the bathroom in space?

They use a tube which is attached to their body and has a slight suction to it.

For Inter-League play, are the American League teams allowed to use designated hitters, or does the home team's league rules apply?

Home team's league rules apply

May 7, 2004

Where do you dispose of an old TV?

The quickest way is to put a FREE sign on the TV & place it at the end of your driveway.

Where is an exercise pool for dogs?

Dogs have been spotted swimming at Potter's Lake by Sunset Park. Here's the two hydrotherapy dog pools in Illinois.

How tall is the Channel 6 Transmitting Tower?

1320 feet, 1383 feet according to FAA.

How long does it take to climb the Channel 6 Transmitting Tower?

There is an elevator inside of the tower that takes 20 minutes to ride to the top. It would take 20 minutes to climb a 300 foot tower.

In Coyne Center, the water tower says "CROPPER." What is Cropper and what does it mean?

The water tower was built to accommodate "Cropper's Addition" of about 100 homes. The developer's last name was Cropper.

If you had to get prosthetic legs, could you specify the height that you would like to be?

Yes

When the final game is played in a sport, what do they do with the pre-made shirts that state that the losing team are the champions?

They are shredded.

Why do trains travel on the left set of tracks if there are 2 sets of tracks?

Northwestern is the only railroad that does this. If a train is on the opposite track, it is on the "passing track."

What is the name of the business that cleans up dog waste?

In Iowa,
Scoops 441-1181
In Illinois,
Doo Doo Patrol 788-1781

In Iowa & Illinois (QC Area),
Doo Dah Dave's 796-3059

Does anyone sell Salt Rising Bread in the Quad Cities?

No, but here's the recipe.

What are you supposed to do when the Sirens go off?

If you have a weather radio, news will be broadcasted over it when the sirens go off.

Can you get a ticket if you run a stop sign at the mall?

Yes

April 30, 2004

Why are the cans always upside-down inside a case of Coors?

When you grab the handle, you could grab a beer tab by accident.

Who won the Cubs / Cardinals Series in 2003?

Cardinals - 9 & Cubs - 8

How do you do online background checks?

Rock Island County & Scott County

Can your workplace force you to find a replacement?

Yes, as far as we know.

Is it legal to drive without shoes?

Yes, In all 50 states, In the District of Columbia, and in territories owned by the U.S.

If there is a grounder to in-field, and the ball is deflected by a fielders glove and hits the runner, is the runner out?

The call is up to the umpire Rule 7.09 (m)

Where do movie "weekend takes" come from?

Estimates come from projections based on a few major theatres (www.boxofficemojo.com)

When is the D&M Car Show?

June 19 at Millertime

Why does fountain pop taste different in different restaurants?

Due to the calibration (mix of water and syrup), the soda providers set calibration guidelines

Why is Cedar Rapids the city of 5 seasons?

The 5th season is "the time to enjoy the other four"

When is the Motorcycle Awareness Ride?

May 1st, registration at 11 a.m., starts at Rock Island County Fairgrounds & goes to West High in Davenport

Who was the guy that we interviewed that was a pen pal with serial killers?

The Last Victim by Jason Moss

Where can you find plastic hard hats?

Party Store on Elmore Avenue

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