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Savoring The U.S. Victory Over Brazil

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  • Post published:July 12, 2011
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(July 12, 2011) By Randy Gardner There are several things in life that I enjoy, most of all of course, is my family, but above and beyond that soccer is…

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Dining Divas at Rosalita’s Cantina on Washington Ave.

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June 28, 2011 By Lisa Kampeter First impressions.  They can make or break deals or friendships, and in the case of the Dining Divas, they hugely affect our opinions and…

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Don’t Take LA’s Interest In the Rams to Lightly

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  • Post published:June 23, 2011
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June 23, 2011 By Randy Gardner Are you buying into the whole issue of the Rams maybe being on the block to go back to Los Angeles? It seems like…

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Big Weekend For Fans of Motor Sports

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  • Post published:May 31, 2011
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By Randy Gardner (Posted May 31, 2011) What a weekend it was if you are a race car fan like myself. The Indianapolis 500 and the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR…

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Special Exhibits, Film Festival, to Honor The 100th Birthday of Vincent Price

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By Maggie Scott He went by the nickname of the “Merchant of Menace.”  He was a gourmet chef and author of cookbooks.  He received an art history degree from Yale.…

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Hope Tony Doesn’t Put Albert at 3rd Again; NFL Lockout Getting Old

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(Posted May 19, 2011) By Randy Gardner How about the new look Cardinals defense on Monday night, Albert Pujols played 3rd base. Yes it is something different but in my…

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Dining Divas at One 19 North Tapas and Wine Bar

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  • Post published:May 19, 2011
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Kirkwood Restaurant’s Small Bites Make Big Impression on Dining Divas (Posted May 19, 2011) By Lisa Kampeter Kirkwood is one of those communities that I rarely consider when making dinner…

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Dealing With Stress Can Have Benefits

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  • Post published:May 10, 2011
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By Randy Gardner Have you ever felt like you are just drowning in everyday life, I think everyone feels that way now and then. I was once told that I…

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Should Rams Have Taken A Wideout and Running Back in Rounds 1 & 2?

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  • Post published:May 6, 2011
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By Randy Gardner I sat in amazement and watched the Rams draft everything that they seemed not to need on last week. They really needed a receiver or should I…

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Dining Divas visit Angelo's Taverna

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As Anyone from St. Louis Would Know, There's a Difference in Toasted Raviolis BY LISA KAMPETER I’m being upfront here.  This month’s Dining Divas choice had the odds in its…

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