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March 2008
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December 2007 ArchivesMissouri's definition of a riverboat has definitely changed since voters passed riverboat gambling in 1993. But by all accounts, residents aren't unhappy with the changes. Casino gaming is the 7th largest industry in Missouri. Talking with Gambling Commission officials, it's clear the expansion of gambling on land has attracted more people to the past-time. In 1993, gamblers were required to take two hour tours. Today they come and go with... I spotted the perfect gift for diehard Rams fans at Schnucks this week--official St. Louis Rams tissues. These are the facial variety, not toilet. They're a bargain at a dollar a box. They've got the Rams colors and logo. What better way to wipe away your tears during the next painful Rams losing effort. I realize professional sports teams license as much merchandise as possible to rake in the money, but what was ownership thinking with ... It's hard to believe almost a year has passed since 57 year old lawyer Ernest Brasier was killed. He was working at a colleagues computer in his Clayton office when the killer simply walked up behind him and shot him in the back of his head with a small caliber gun at close range. Why? Police seem to have an idea. And until 7pm December 19th 50 thousand dollars is the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Police sa... Youth sports coaches will tell you, after ESPN hit the air, they started seeing kids imitate the celebrations and taunts that they saw the pro players do in the highlights on Sports Center. Parents wonder sometimes of their kids are listening to them, but we do know that they pay attention to the star professional athletes. ...If a company is offering you a loan or claims you won a lottery, but says you need to wire money to Canada or another foreign country as part of the deal, don't do it. ...Taking a pic or having yours taken, is as easy as pushing a button on a cell phone. An Illinois school district thinks that's too easy. Little Austin Alexander is one special boy. I asked him if he was scared while seeing the smoke and fire and trying to wake up his family, and he said no. The recent rash of recalled toys that are tainted with lead, is complicating the efforts by charities to operate toy drives this year. But there is a simple solution. ...You know the image, drop a pebble in a pond and waves move outward to impact other locations. The pebble has already started dropping on Highway 40 and some consequences are already being felt, while others will hit later. Some effects are good and some, not so good. ... |
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