U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay invites local citizens to share their concerns at a Town Hall Meeting on Social Security to be held Monday, July 11 from 7-9 p.m. at the University of Missouri-St. Louis Millennium Student Center, Century Room A., 8001 Natural Bridge Rd.
Posted inLocal sports
Youth sports camp for the disabled
Approximately 70 children with a variety of physical disabilities recently attended St. Louis Society’s renowned Sports Camp for Youth with Physical Disabilities at the North County Recreation Complex. With the assistance of volunteers and staff, many of whom themselves possess physical disabilities, the children participated in activities including basketball, golf, tennis, t-ball, hockey, bocce ball, […]
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FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Believe in and respect your people And other guidelines for building entrepreneurial spirit By E. Desmond Lee Edited from a speech delivered at UMSL These are my management guidelines for building an entrepreneurial spirit. First, you must have a sincere and genuine belief in and respect for your people – do things through people. Without […]
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Slay must compromise on Civilian Review Board
Guest columnist The mayor’s current involvement with the issue of civilian review raises some hope that a bill will be passed in the near future. Most of the revised Kennedy bill, currently before the Board of Aldermen, has met with his approval. If the mayor is able to bring on board an unresponsive police chief […]
Posted inLiving It
The Woodies turn 12 And that’s a magic number
For the St. Louis American The number 12 turns out to have magical and sacred significance almost every which way we turn in the world. There are 12 months in the year. There are 12 signs in the zodiac. How about those 12 inches that make up a foot? Jesus Christ enlisted 12 apostles, and […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Sin and moderation
The Honorable John Danforth’s editorial was eloquent. His emphasis on the love of God is well-placed. However, even “moderate” Christians think they are right and have the truth. God has chosen to define disobedience to His holy commandments and to call such disobedience sin. The honorable and Reverend Danforth states: “Following a Lord who reached […]
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July 8 deadline for U. City community grants
The City of University City is continuing the Community Partnership Fund, which provides grants of up to $500 to local organizations for community improvement projects within U. City. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, community gardens, façade improvements, neighborhood art, neighborhood signs, neighborhood entrances, preparation of educational materials, public safety items, and other […]
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Take that deal to the banks – and the books
P. Dub makes music history with Warner Bros. deal By Bill Beene Of the St. Louis American St. Louis artists aren’t only making music, they’re making music history. First, Nelly becomes the first rap artist to drop two albums on the same day – and then see them chart at No. 1 (Suit) and No. […]
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Another car financing lawsuit filed
Following similar moves in other parts of the country, 15 Milwaukee residents have filed lawsuits contending auto financing companies discriminate against car buyers based on race. The five suits, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court against the financing companies of Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Nissan, allege that the lenders allow dealerships to inflate […]
Posted inPartyline
That’s the way we like it.
Here’s a little tasty grape from the Hip-Hop Grapevine. DJ Beats did a mix project this weekend with mix master Adam Long, crazy dude with great ears who has worked with everybody in town, and who sat in with my editors Bill Beene and Chris King and DJ Bishop when they reviewed Chingy’s sophomore joint, […]