Celebrating 50 years of Rocky and Bullwinkle: Here's a little trivia

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Hokey smoke! "Rocky and His Friends" (later renamed "The Bullwinkle Show") debuted 50 years ago this week. This wacky Jay Ward creation -- featuring the misadventures of a flying squirrel and a dimwitted moose (as well as features like "Fractured

Dhani Harrison, programmer, gamer, musician, helped develop "Beatles: Rock Band"

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Dhani Harrison is in his right mind. And his left.

At Brown University, he majored in aerodynamics and industrial design and played in a rock band.

After designing sports cars at McLaren Automotive, he spent more than two

50 Cent shows the world a new fragrance: Transformed rapper sells cologne, wears suits, still his street cred

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

CHICAGO -- Curtis Jackson -- better known as 50 Cent, the gangsta rapper who broke onto the scene wearing bulletproof vests and rapping about guns and drug deals -- had one question for me when we met at Macy's.

50-plus crowd is looking for love online

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

DETROIT -- Jerry Reiser married his high-school sweetheart. But that ended after 14 years. A softball umpire introduced him to his second wife. That, too, ended in divorce. Then two years ago, Reiser -- now 58 -- decided he wanted

Team Edward, Team Jacob: 'Twilight' hunks join heartthrob history

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Fifteen-year-old Chloe Bates is in love.

A 10th-grader at an all-girl Catholic school, she lights up when she talks about her handsome 17-year-old honey. Chloe doesn't know too many boys, so she still gets a

Pop culture Q&A: Riskier TV reruns on earlier

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Q: Why or how do the broadcast rules change when a show goes into syndication instead of first runs? Specifically I am talking about "Family Guy," a truly horrible show with definite adult language and content. It's on at or

Horticulture for the holidays: Local displays are taking root

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the botanical gardens around the Quad-Cities.

At Vander Veer Botanical Park and Conservatory, at Central Park Avenue and Brady Street, Davenport, interpretive horticulturist Paula Witt is setting up for the

Beyonce, Paul McCartney in Thanksgiving specials

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

NEW YORK (AP) -- TV network ABC says Paul McCartney and Beyonce will star in back-to-back one-hour specials Thanksgiving night.

The evening will start with a Beyonce concert that was taped over the summer in Las Vegas.

That

Q-C Twinkle Tour: Get your house on the map!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

With the darkest days of the year approaching, it's time to light the night with twinkling lights. Holiday lights cheer up the winter landscape, and the best displays beg passersby to take a long look.

If your home is

Home hints

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Learn to make a fresh holiday centerpiece

You can learn to design and arrange a fresh flower holiday centerpiece from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 15 at Black Hawk College Outreach Center, 301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline.

Airstream wanderers settle in this Texas community

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

When your home has wheels, you can go anywhere. And when your home is an Airstream, you're part of a special club, your smooth silver box of a home attracting attention and affection wherever you go.

Just off the

Season's greenings: Send one-of-a-kind, locally crafted cards

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

ï»¿We all have heard plenty of good reasons why shopping locally benefits our communities as well as the planet. It keeps money flowing in the region while supporting the livelihood of independent retailers; it reduces transportation and energy use; and

Junior Board announces 2010 Mardi Gras master of ceremonies, crownbearers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The ï»¿Junior Board of Rock Island has announced the master of ceremonies and the crown bearers for its 2009 Mardi Gras Ball, "Dancin' in the Moonlight." The event will be Feb. 13 at a new location – the QC Waterfront

Hot trends in the bedroom: mattresses that aid sleep

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

If you've tossed all night because you were hot, restless or uncomfortable, read on.

Manufacturers are developing new ways to combat insomnia, including some technologies introduced at this fall's Las Vegas Furniture Market and High Point Market, two of

Cartier celebrates 100 candles, countless carats

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Famed French jeweler and watchmaker Cartier has dazzled the U.S. for 10 decades. To celebrate, pick up a copy of shutter-master Bruce Weber's glossy new tome, "Cartier I Love You" ($95 from German publisher teNeues).

Weber's high-fashion images are

Photo of the Week: Peek-a-BOO!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Terry Herbig of Moline, former chief photographer for The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus, took this photo of a chipmunk peeking out of a pumpkin carved for Halloween.

Have a photo taken by a Quad-Cities area photographer to

'Entourage' Emmy: Kevin Dillon is OK with or without

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

CHICAGO -- Like Rainn Wilson of "The Office" and Neil Patrick Harris of "How I Met Your Mother," Kevin Dillon has been nominated for a best supporting actor Emmy the past three years and each time has gone home empty

What are you thankful for this year?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

With Thanksgiving coming next week, we gave some Quad-Cities teens the chance to give thanks by asking: "What are you thankful for this year?"

-- "I'm really thankful for my family and friends. I have had some losses of

Your Space: Nov. 21, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Share your photos in Your Space! Go to QCOnline.com and click on the link to QC Capturel Follow the instructions to upload your photo to the South of 20 category. Or e-mail your photo to southof20@qconline.com.

OMG! Teens lead effort to ban texting while driving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

These days, it's rare to see a teenager who isn't carrying a cell phone. But six teens in Parkland, Fla., are urging their peers, as well as everyone else, to put the phones down while they're driving.

The teens,

Cool Stuff: Bella's jacket, helping hands, Web site, Thanksgiving snack, turkey luminarias

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Bella of the ball

Edward Cullen loves Bella Swan -- and while it likely has nothing to do with the jacket she wears in the "Twilight" movie, copying her style couldn't hurt your chances. (If you don't know who

'Glee' creator uses his high school for inspiration

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The darkly ironic, hour-long comedy "Glee" (8 p.m. Wednesdays) -- in its first season this fall on Fox -- centers on a group of teen misfits who sing and dance in a much-maligned high school glee club.

The

Speak, boy! A distracted discussion with Dug the Dog

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Last summer, moviegoers joined a 78-year-old grouch and a cheerful Boy Scout on a high-flying adventure in Disney/Pixar's "Up." Now, audiences can relive the amazing journey on DVD.

"Up" tells the story of Carl Fredricksen, who ties thousands of

Done Good: Colona students fulfill their Quest

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Do you have a story about a hometown hero to share? South of 20 wants to hear about kids who are 'good-deed doers.' Send your stories to southof20@qconline.com. Include a photo if you like (a high-res JPEG, please), and we'll

Dear Babs: Is college life best in a big city or a small town?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Dear Babs,

I'm looking at schools to apply to this winter, and I wanted to know where college life is better: a small college town or a big city? Some of my friends really want a small town (I'm

Larson-McAdams Wedding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Lois Tollefson Larson and Ben McAdams were married on Aug. 8, 2009, at the Community of Christ Church, Moline, with immediate family members attending. The Rev. Daniel Witkowski, pastor of First Lutheran Church, Moline, presided at the double-ring ceremony. A

Dean and Diane DePauw Anniversary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Dean and Diane DePauw, Geneseo, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

Diane VanBell and Mr. DePauw were married Nov. 28, 1959, at Concordia Lutheran, Geneseo.

Their children are Martin, Cynthia, Julie, Deann and Bradley.

Marjorie Maeltzer Birthday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Marjorie Maeltzer, Geneseo, will be honored at an open house, given in love by her family, Nov. 28 in observance of her 90th birthday.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Geneseo

Spivey-Whitehead Engagement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Announcement is made of the engagement of Ashley Spivey and Ryan Whitehead, both of Macomb, Ill. She is the daughter of Angela Spivey, Alpha, and Randy and Deanna Spivey, Alpha. He is the son of Jeff and Sharon Whitehead, Woodhull.

Senior Voice holiday celebration

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by City of Davenport

The Senior Voice holiday celebration is scheduled for December 3; 6-8 PM at the Starlite Ballroom; Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Seniors, families, friends and caregivers are all invited to enjoy this spectacular

Dolores Crisel Birthday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Dolores Crisel will celebrate her 80th birthday with a family gathering today at P.K. Dugan's.

She was born Nov. 24, 1929, in Rock Island.

Her children are Judy Wiener, Rock Island; John Fuller, Rock Island; Ricky Fuller, San

Larson-McAdams Wedding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Dean and Diane DePauw Anniversary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Marjorie Maeltzer Birthday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Helen Haverback Birthday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Helen Haverback, 410 S. East St., Annawan, IL 61234, will observe her 95th birthday Nov. 28. Her family will be celebrating with her at her granddaughter's wedding. If you would care to send her a card, I'm sure she would

Contribute to "Life on the Mississippi: The New Millennium"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Narveen Aryaputri

Continuation: Entries in the manuscript "Life on the Mississippi: The New Millennium"

Due to the extensive time required to make entries, we are extending opportunities for entries to

Wright-Harrison Wedding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Rebecca Michelle Wright, Troy, Ohio, and Dirk Benjamin Harrison, Wooster, Ohio, were married June 20 at First Lutheran Church, Troy. The Rev. Ric Barnes officiated the 1:30 p.m. ceremony. The reception was held at The Crystal Room, Troy.

The

Jerold and Vivian Downing Anniversary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Jerold and Vivian Downing, Geneseo, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner reception Nov. 28 at TPC Deere Run, Silvis.

Vivian Hanson, Faribault, Minn., and Mr. Downing, Kenyon, Minn., were married Sept. 26, 1959, at Assembly of

Steve and Kathi Thompson Anniversary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Steve and Kathi Thompson, 1223 21st St., Rock Island will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a private family dinner.

Kathryn Sajak and Mr. Thompson, both of Rock Island, were married Nov. 24, 1984 at St. Pius X Catholic

Kautz-Andrus Wedding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Sarah Ann Kautz and Eric Robert Andrus, both of Moline, were married July 11 at Sacred Heart Church, Moline. The Rev. Douglas Grandon officiated the 1 p.m. ceremony. The reception was held at the Waterfront Convention Center.

The bride

Lawrence and Marlis Beechamp Anniversary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Lawrence and Marlis Beechamp, Moline, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today.

Marlis Reimers, Moline, and Mr. Beechamp, Green Rock, were married Nov. 22, 1969, in Rock Island.

Their daughter is Kim, Milan. Their grandchildren are Annette, Alexis

Wiley-Sandoval Wedding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

After a 19-year courtship, Lea Wiley and Tony Sandoval, both of Bettendorf, finally decided to tie the knot. They were married May 16 at Tanglewood Hills, Outdoor Gazebo, Bettendorf. The Rev. Jim Welp officiated. The bride was given in marriage

Fiedler-Schwigen Wedding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Rochelle N. Fiedler and Patrick R. Schwigen, both of Portland, Ore., were married Oct. 16 at Prospect Park, Moline. Jim Terrye officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony. The reception was held at the Holiday Inn, Rock Island.

The bride is

Edith Viviani Birthday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Edith Beck Viviani, 7420 E. Mariola Ct., Gold Canyon, Ariz., will celebrate her 85th birthday Jan. 23 with a card shower.

Edith Beck was born Jan. 23, 1925 in Preston, Iowa. She married Jack E. Viviani, East Moline, Dec.

Frakes-Christner Engagement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Announcement is made of the engagement of Erin Frakes and Tyler Christner, both of North Liberty, Iowa. Erin is the daughter of Kurt and Kelly Frakes, Taylor Ridge. Tyler is the son of Mike and Tammy Christner, Winfield, Iowa, and

Gustafson-Combs Wedding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Laura Ann Gustafson and Earle Martin Combs V, both of Chicago were married June 27 at Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline. The bride's father, the Rev. David Gustafson, officiated the 3 p.m. ceremony. The reception was held at TPC Deere

Ruf-Brown Engagement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Announcement is made of the approaching marriage of Jenny L. Ruf and David C. Brown, both of Moline. She is the daughter of Christine and Leroy Ruf, Elgin, Ill., and granddaughter of Robert and Herminia Ramos, Moline, and Walter and

Marian Goodnight Birthday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Marian Goodnight will be honored at an open house Dec. 5 in observance of her 75th birthday.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend from 2 to 4 p.m. at Orion United Methodist Church. No gifts, please.

She

Holland-Lindell Wedding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Judith A. Holland, Mendota, Ill., and Richard G. Lindell, Geneseo, were married Friday, Oct. 23, at Holy Cross Church, Mendota. The Rev. Gary Blake officiated the 4 p.m. Mass. The bride was given in marriage by her son, Gus Holland,

Howard-Smith Engagement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Announcement is made of the engagement of Rokesha Howard, Rock Island, and Dwight Smith, Dallas, Texas. She is the daughter of Kimberly Howard, Rock Island. She is the granddaughter of Wilma and Leon Howard. He is the son of Pamala

Leander and Mae Gottwalt Anniversary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Leander and Mae Gottwalt, Carbon Cliff, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

Mae Radford, Mulberry, Kan., and Mr. Gottwalt, Rice, Minn., were married Nov. 26, 1949, at St. Mary, Moline.

Their children are LeaAnn

Phillip and Betty Lou Moens Anniversary

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Phillip J. and Betty Lou Moens, Erie, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They will renew their vows and have a family dinner on Thanksgiving Day at their home. They also went on a cruise on Columbia/Snake River in September.

Review: Bad 'Moon' rising: Twilight 2 may leave audience among the undead

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The characters in this movie should be arrested for loitering with intent to moan. Never have teenagers been in greater need of a jump-start. Granted, some of them are more than 100 years old, but still: Their charisma is by

Review: 'Planet 51' turns tables on '50s science fiction

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The 1950s Hollywood tradition was that an alien spaceship landed on Earth and was surrounded fearfully by military troops. "Planet 51" is true to the tradition, but this time the ship comes from Earth, and it lands on a planet

At the movies: Nov. 20, 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

New in theaters

Great Escape Theaters, Moline:

-- "The Blind Side" (PG-13)

-- "Planet 51" (PG)

-- "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" (PG-13)

Showcase Cinemas 53, Davenport:

-- "The Blind Side" (PG-13)

--

Movie mini-reviews for November 20, 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

These are Roger Ebert's mini-reviews (unless otherwise noted) of some of the films currently playing in the Quad-Cities.

"The Blind Side" (PG, 126 minutes). Flirts with terminal cuteness, but wins us over with a lump-in-the-throat real-life story, one of

Two 3-D movies open at IMAX

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The new animated film "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" opens in 3-D today at the Putnam Museum's IMAX Theatre, and the holiday film "The Polar Express" also returns in 3-D for the holidays.

Showtimes for this weekend are:

Paul Simon's son to play at Huckleberry's

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Compared to the likes of Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, and his own father (legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon), Harper Simon is quite late in committing his music to record.

The 37-year-old's self-titled debut disc was released last month on

Anonymous donor brings Wright to Figge

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A new exhibit of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed furnishings is now part of the second-floor permanent gallery at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport.

An anonymous donor has given 10 pieces by the world-renowned architect. The exhibit

Family viewing: 'Planet 51,' 'The Blind Side'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

'Planet 51'

-- Rating: PG, for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor.

-- What it's about: A world enduring the do-wop black-and-white-TV global paranoia of its own "1950s" is visited by an alien -- a

Cloistered conversations: Clinton, historian recorded eight years of secret talks

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

PHILADELPHIA -- He never knew when the White House summons would come: The president wants to talk, and he has some unscheduled time tonight. Can you get down here?

Later, civil-rights historian Taylor Branch, winner of a Pulitzer Prize,

Bullock finds satisfaction with 'Blind Side' character

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

LOS ANGELES -- Despite her lofty Hollywood status, Sandra Bullock says she's ready to take a break from acting. She's had a very busy year with "The Proposal," "All About Steve" and, now, "The Blind Side" hitting theaters.

"I

Review: 'The Blind Side' scores with a selfless story

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

"The Blind Side" flirts with terminal cuteness, but wins us over thanks to a lump-in-the-throat real-life story of selflessness and triumph.

It also helps that Sandra Bullock steps out of her romantic-comedy mode to give one of her better

QCOnline Life News

Best-selling books for Nov. 22, 2009

'Uncharted 2' leads Video Game Award nominations

Celebrating 50 years of Rocky and Bullwinkle: Here's a little trivia

Oak Ridge Boys bring new sound, & Christmas cheer, to Q-C

Dhani Harrison, programmer, gamer, musician, helped develop "Beatles: Rock Band"

50 Cent shows the world a new fragrance: Transformed rapper sells cologne, wears suits, still his street cred

50-plus crowd is looking for love online

Team Edward, Team Jacob: 'Twilight' hunks join heartthrob history

Pop culture Q&A: Riskier TV reruns on earlier

Horticulture for the holidays: Local displays are taking root

Beyonce, Paul McCartney in Thanksgiving specials

Q-C Twinkle Tour: Get your house on the map!

Home hints

Airstream wanderers settle in this Texas community

Season's greenings: Send one-of-a-kind, locally crafted cards

Junior Board announces 2010 Mardi Gras master of ceremonies, crownbearers

Hot trends in the bedroom: mattresses that aid sleep

Cartier celebrates 100 candles, countless carats

Photo of the Week: Peek-a-BOO!

'Entourage' Emmy: Kevin Dillon is OK with or without

What are you thankful for this year?

Your Space: Nov. 21, 2009

OMG! Teens lead effort to ban texting while driving

Cool Stuff: Bella's jacket, helping hands, Web site, Thanksgiving snack, turkey luminarias

'Glee' creator uses his high school for inspiration

Speak, boy! A distracted discussion with Dug the Dog

Done Good: Colona students fulfill their Quest

Dear Babs: Is college life best in a big city or a small town?

Larson-McAdams Wedding

Dean and Diane DePauw Anniversary

Marjorie Maeltzer Birthday

Spivey-Whitehead Engagement

Senior Voice holiday celebration

Dolores Crisel Birthday

Larson-McAdams Wedding

Dean and Diane DePauw Anniversary

Marjorie Maeltzer Birthday

Helen Haverback Birthday

Contribute to "Life on the Mississippi: The New Millennium"

Wright-Harrison Wedding

Jerold and Vivian Downing Anniversary

Steve and Kathi Thompson Anniversary

Kautz-Andrus Wedding

Lawrence and Marlis Beechamp Anniversary

Wiley-Sandoval Wedding

Fiedler-Schwigen Wedding

Edith Viviani Birthday

Frakes-Christner Engagement

Gustafson-Combs Wedding

Ruf-Brown Engagement

Marian Goodnight Birthday

Holland-Lindell Wedding

Howard-Smith Engagement

Leander and Mae Gottwalt Anniversary

Phillip and Betty Lou Moens Anniversary

Review: Bad 'Moon' rising: Twilight 2 may leave audience among the undead

Review: 'Planet 51' turns tables on '50s science fiction

At the movies: Nov. 20, 2009

Movie mini-reviews for November 20, 2009

Two 3-D movies open at IMAX

Paul Simon's son to play at Huckleberry's

Anonymous donor brings Wright to Figge

Family viewing: 'Planet 51,' 'The Blind Side'

Cloistered conversations: Clinton, historian recorded eight years of secret talks

Bullock finds satisfaction with 'Blind Side' character

Review: 'The Blind Side' scores with a selfless story