Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s semi-autobiographical drama “Get Rich or Die Tryin”‘ premiered at No. 4 with $12.5 million, though it played in fewer theaters than its competitors. The movie has grossed $18.2 million since opening last Wednesday. Last Friday, 50 Cent said he was saddened by the fatal shooting at a theater where his […]
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Nixon wants the governor’s seat
A day after Democrat Jane Bogetto won the state House district representing Kirkwood, a Republican stronghold, with surprising ease, state Attorney General Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon announced he would file official papers to seek the office of governor. If Nixon wins the Democratic nomination, he would challenge incumbent Gov. Matt Blunt in November 2008. In a […]
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Venus, Serena ready to roll
Venus and Serena Williams are on the mend after having their season derailed by injuries that allowed the sisters to sample life outside tennis. Since losing at a tournament in Beijing in September, Venus has resumed college classes in fashion design and Serena filmed an upcoming episode of the NBC drama ER. They’ve also partied […]
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Seahawks slam Rams, 31-16
The Seattle Seahawks rolled to a 31-16 win over the St. Louis Rams Sunday, led by running back Shaun Alexander’s 165 yards rushing on a season-high 33 carries – highlighted by touchdown runs of 6, 4 and 17 yards. With 17 touchdowns and 102 points, he is on pace to break Paul Hornung’s all-time scoring […]
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City police polarized by web postings
The racial friction between the predominantly white St. Louis Police Officers Association and the all black Ethical Society of Police has again been exposed through blog comments on police websites. Eddie Simmons, president of the Ethical Society of Police told FOX2’s Charles Jaco, “I’ve had white officers come out and use the “N” word, ‘I’m […]
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“Get Rich” shooting reported
Movie pulled from theater The Loews theater chain pulled rapper 50 Cent’s new film “Get Rich or Die Tryin”‘ from a theater near Pittsburgh after a man was shot to death in the lobby Wednesday night. Police said Shelton Flowers, 30, of Wilkinsburg, Pa., was shot at 11:06 p.m. and died later at an area […]
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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Covenant House Missouri is seeking a full-time Development Director. Successful candidate will establish and maintain contact with present and prospective donors; identify, cultivate and secure commitments from major donor prospects; and serve as a proven problem solver, skilled in interpersonal relations, organization and capitol fundraising. Requires Bachelors degree, 5 yrs exp. Send resume and salary […]
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Nixon wants the governor’s seat
A day after Democrat Jane Bogetto won the state House district representing Kirkwood, a Republican stronghold, with surprising ease, state Attorney General Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon announced he would file official papers to seek the office of governor. If Nixon wins the Democratic nomination, he would challenge incumbent Gov. Matt Blunt in November 2008. In a […]
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Carpenter wins NL Cy Young Award
Chris Carpenter was named the National League’s Cy Young Award winner on Thursday, giving the St. Louis Cardinals their first Cy Young winner since 1970. The New Hampshire native edged out Florida’s Dontrelle Willis in the closest vote since 1998. Carpenter received 132 points in the 5-3-1 voting system used by the Baseball Writers Association […]
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MANAGER
Parents as Teachers National Center has an immediate opening for a Manager of Organizational Development and Learning. This position reports directly to the COO and will serve as the in-house resource for human diversity best practices both for organizational development and service delivery. Requirements: Spanish bilingual proficiency, Masters degree, minimum 5-7 years experience building alliances […]