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The keys to a good time
Thursday, July 2, 2009
When it comes to the concept of dueling pianos, let’s get a few things straight for those who aren’t familiar. First, it’s not the same as dueling banjos, so leave ... Blake Hannon


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Patriotic pizzazz
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Get out your flags, sparklers and cookbooks. The Fourth of July is on a Saturday this year, which means an entire weekend of possibilities for fun and holiday parties. Whether ... Sylvia Anderson


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The substance behind the ‘sweet surprise’
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Maybe you’ve seen the commercials with the popsicle and the punch and the people with no way to back up their beliefs that the high fructose corn syrup in them ... Erin Wisdom


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The cutting
Monday, June 29, 2009
The small utility knife sliced through the cucumber like water, the cheese like melted butter and the bread like air. It’s not that I’m not used to sharp knives (my ... Sylvia Anderson


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The fresh revolution
Sunday, June 28, 2009
A large plastic crate holds dozens of tiny, yellow baby chicks. Not more than a few days old, the fuzzy babies with bright orange beaks look like they’re ready for ... Sylvia Anderson


Fresh revolution — the rest of the story
Sunday, June 28, 2009
You might not be aware of it yet, but there really is a major revolution going on in terms of how our food is produced and what we are eating. ... Sylvia Anderson


More than cut and paste
Sunday, June 28, 2009
For kids wanting to tap into their creativity beyond paper and glue, the Rolling Hills Consolidated Library has the answer. The calendar of free summer crafts at the library branches ... Lacey Storer


Screaming — swimming — saving
Sunday, June 28, 2009
On days when temperatures reach triple digits, most people in St. Joseph would give their left foot to stay indoors and soak in the A/C. But Ryan Van Belkum and ... Shea Conner


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A promise with a capital ‘P’
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Today, they’re just kids with potato chips and pudding cups, taking a break from the heat in an air-conditioned lodge at a campground in Stewartsville, Mo. Erin Wisdom


Religion in brief for June 27, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Religion in brief for June 27, 2009 Erin Wisdom


Michael Jackson: A legacy in question
Friday, June 26, 2009
It's been days since the the death of Michael Jackson, one of the world's most beloved icons in all of music. By the time you read this, there will surely ... Blake Hannon


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A tribute ... to tributes
Friday, June 26, 2009
If you looked up “tribute bands” in the dictionary, it would probably read: “Two words that immediately evoke a chuckle or an eye roll.” They have names like Head Zeppelin, ... Shea Conner


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Playing for the City
Friday, June 26, 2009
Of the many classic songs that soul, R&B and pop music legend Stevie Wonder has created, the most fitting for this area’s music lovers would probably be “I Wish.” That’s ... Blake Hannon


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The Cat is back!
Friday, June 26, 2009
“Look at me! Look at me! Look at me now! It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!” Sylvia Anderson


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A big screen for smaller films
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Plaza 8 will begin its first-run series of independent films with the documentaries “Nelly Don: A Stitch In Time” and “Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in ... Blake Hannon


That game we play: Movin’ on
Friday, June 26, 2009
I’ve dealt with many dating challenges. A year-long dating drought. Painful breakups. Having to re-enter the dating world after years of being part of a couple. Being part of the ... Lacey Storer


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Review: ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’
Friday, June 26, 2009
This film is exactly what you’d expect. It’s a Michael Bay explosion-fest with plenty of giant robot fighting scenes and hot chicks in skimpy clothes. It’s not a mind-bending thriller ... Shea Conner


The Shuffle: The rise of the eccentric female
Friday, June 26, 2009
In Hollywood, the bombshell has long been the quintessential image for women in cinema. Otherwise, Marilyn Monroe wouldn’t be such an icon of old Hollywood. But through the years, audiences ... Blake Hannon


Eats: La Dolce Vita not just for special events
Friday, June 26, 2009
When you want to take someone out for a nice dinner in town, La Dolce Vita at 36th Street usually comes to mind. Now in its 30th year, the restaurant ... Sylvia Anderson


What's in that?: The red drink at Room 107
Friday, June 26, 2009
What's in that?: The red drink at Room 107 Lacey Storer