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On the bookshelf: poolside paperbacks

On the bookshelf: poolside paperbacks

BY MEL PETERSON With the lazy days of summer ahead, the to-do list likely includes reading a good book. There is no better time to try out an intriguing poolside paperback. Here are some suggestions: “Room,” by Emma Donoghue For any normal... read more »

 

Lumiére Place’s diverse restaurant list proves a winning bet

Lumiére Place’s diverse restaurant list proves a winning bet

When translated to English, the French word “lumiére” is defined as glow, luminary and spotlight, which also defines Lumiére Casino’s award-winning culinary team and restaurants and makes Lumiére a glittering addition to St. Louis’... read more »

 

Silver Moon Saloon satisfies hunger with affordable favorite

Silver Moon Saloon satisfies hunger with affordable favorite

Vicky Musgrave knows that good things come to those who wait.“I tried to buy the place 10 years ago, but it just didn’t work out – timing was off,” Musgrave said. “Then I got a call asking if I was still interested, and I was. So... read more »

 

FDA unveils final cigarette warning labels

FDA unveils final cigarette warning labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today unveiled the nine graphic health warnings required to appear on every pack of cigarettes sold in the United States and in every cigarette advertisement. This bold measure will help prevent... read more »

 

Germans Voted “Least Funny” Nationality; Americans “Funniest”

Germans Voted “Least Funny” Nationality; Americans “Funniest”

- Spanish Funniest Europeans, Then Italians, French, British - Humour is Key When Meeting New People. The Germans have been voted the world’s “least funny nationality” in a global poll, which ranks Americans the funniest... read more »

 

River City’s five unique restaurants hit the jackpot every time

River City’s five unique restaurants hit the jackpot every time

Hitting the jackpot at River City Casino takes on new meaning, especially when it comes to dining at one of its five distinct restaurants, each uniquely styled with menus that run the gamut from flapjacks to prime steaks. “We have a lot of... read more »

 

Forecast looks bright for Father’s Day

Forecast looks bright for Father’s Day

Consumers will be doling out more dollars on Dad this Father’s Day than they have in years, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Results of the 2011 NRF Father’s Day survey conducted May 3-10 by BIGresearch show that Americans... read more »

 

Wildwood 10-year-old raises $700 for tornado victims

Wildwood 10-year-old raises $700 for tornado victims

Public speaking may be one of the most stressful events for many people, but in the face of the Joplin tornado, one Wildwood girl had no trouble standing in front of the crowd at a graduation ceremony and asking for donations for the victims... read more »

 

Vista Grande offers Mexican food and beyond

Vista Grande offers Mexican food and beyond

If having trouble choosing whether to pick Mexican food or Italian pizza for dinner, consider Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant, the home of Bino’s Pizzeria. Vista Grande added pizza to the menu mix when Brain Bino, who operated Bino’s Pizzeria,... read more »

 

Vintage baseball event to bring nostalgia to Manchester

Vintage baseball event to bring nostalgia to Manchester

Anyone who has wondered how the game of baseball was played more than a century ago will have the chance to witness a vintage version of the game in Manchester this summer. The game of baseball has evolved over time, but 150 years ago, most... read more »

 
 
 
 

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