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Col. Davenport House haunted history

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Kick off the spooky season with ghost tales at the Colonel Davenport House! Joining local storytellers is author Gena Schantz, who will be reading from her book “The Trader at Rock Island: George Davenport and the Founding of the Quad Cities.” Learn of Col. Davenport’s history as a businessman and land developer. By the time of Davenport’s murder in 1845, the cities now known today as the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois were in their infancy. Read More...

Dave Leduc itching for a fight in World Lethwei Championship with three opponents in mind

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In just four short years, Dave Leduc has cemented his position as the “King of Lethwei”. This ancient Martial Art is the national sport of Myanmar. It’s the art of nine limbs and virtually anything goes. You can headbutt (the ninth limb), you can suplex, and, crucially, you fight bare-knuckle. The unmistakable 6’2 Canadian, who began his career fighting Muay Thai, opted to switch to Myanmar’s more brutal equivalent and has taken to it like a duck to water. Read More...

We can't resist the Kate Spade Cyber Monday sale there's 30% off! Here's what we're buying

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Forget the mic drop, this is price drop central and you might want to take a seat for this one, because we’ve just had word that the Kate Spade Cyber Monday sale is live after their incredible Black Friday offer! I love a whimsical Kate Spade accessory (who can forget the tennis ball bag or the popcorn crossbody beauty?) and their Cyber Monday deal is pretty impressive – 30% off selected styles with code CYBER plus 50% off special savings. Read More...