St Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) articles from July 2011

St Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) archives from July 2011

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bill McClellan column.(Column)
July 31, 2011... Byline: Bill McClellan July 31--When smart people make something difficult to understand, it is usually because they don't want us to understand it. Consider the Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Co. The company was established by state...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bernie Miklasz column.(Column)
July 31, 2011... Byline: Bernie Miklasz July 31--If you're a new baseball fan and wanted to know why the Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908, just slide in a DVD copy of Saturday's bottom of the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. And there it...

OPINION: The game-changer.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Kevin Horrigan July 31--If Sunday was London and Wednesday was Malawi, then Monday and Tuesday must be Maplewood, which was when and where Mark Manary visited the world headquarters of his $2 million-a-year international organization...

25 years in, Habitat raises roofs, fulfills dreams.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Doyle July 31--ST. LOUIS -- Brandy Irwin, a single mother who lives with her two young daughters in a downtown apartment, can't wait to move into her new home Aug. 22 in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. "Where we live now,...

Cardinals rebound in a rout of Cubs.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Joe Strauss July 31--A special brand of bizarre was on display Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Even in full meltdown the Chicago Cubs proved entertaining. Down five runs before taking their first swing, the Cardinals...

Water Patrol helps keep floaters and boaters safe.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Susan Weich July 31--CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. -- From his vantage point in the woods near the confluence of the Meramec River and Huzzah Creek, Cpl. Robert May peered through binoculars to get a better view of the floaters headed his way....

A Look Back: High-flying pair break record in air over St. Louis.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Tim O'Neil July 31--BRIDGETON -- Dale Jackson and Forest O'Brine took off in the St. Louis Robin at 7:17 a.m. on July 13, 1929. They said they just wanted to check out a new motor, but the airplane had odd-looking catwalks. When...

Science center tops pay in district.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Matthew Hathaway July 31--The St. Louis Science Center last year spent more on compensation for its top executives, and took up a larger share of its payroll for them, than any other tax-supported cultural institution in the...

Nixon's tie to insurer draws legal question.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Doyle and Virginia Young July 31--Since taking office in 2009, Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed three members of the board of directors of the Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Co. -- in apparent violation of the state law that...

Faulk's pro football journey.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Bryan Burwell July 31--NEW ORLEANS -- The streets of this robust old town are full of stories. From the narrow streets of the French Quarter and neighboring Treme, the tales were always of decadence and cultural cool. Along the...

Rams make roster moves at a dizzying pace.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 31--A day after the Rams agreed to terms with four veteran players, the personnel wheels were still turning at a rapid pace Saturday. The Rams agreed to terms with defensive tackle Justin Bannan, agreed to terms...

Greco gone...Goldberg back?
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 31--League sources confirmed Satuday night that offensive guard John Greco was traded to the Cleveland Browns. Trade terms were undisclosed. Greco was a third-round draft pick by the Rams in 2008, and a high...

BRIEF: Bannan agrees; Bell shows up.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 31--The Rams have added a third probable starter in free agency, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Justin Bannan, most recently with the Denver Broncos. Bannan, 32, agreed to a three-year deal and was en route...

Mizzou football focuses on defense.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Vahe Gregorian July 31--Out of nowhere, it seemed, Mizzou's defense enjoyed such a revival in 2010 that MU remade its identity as the 10-3 season went along. So stout was the defense that an offense conceived as a passing circus...

Family carries Dorial Green-Beckham to the top.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Ben Frederickson July 31--SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The numbers can measure size, speed and statistics. Six-feet-six inches and 220 pounds. 4.37 seconds to run 40 yards. 181 receptions, 4,120 yards. 51 touchdowns. The numbers show why...

Cardinals seal deal for Furcal.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Joe Strauss July 31--The Cardinals on Saturday acquired shortstop Rafael Furcal and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a minor-league outfielder the teams have yet to identify. The deal became final when Furcal,...

Eager Rams get back on field.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Bill Coats July 31--The practice fields at Rams Park, which lay dormant for nearly seven months, were abuzz with activity Saturday as 79 players took part in a pair of workouts on the first day of a training camp that was pushed back...

Van Slyke critical of Rasmus.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Mlb Insider July 31--In each of the last four decades, the Cardinals have used a high draft pick -- three first-rounders and one third-rounder -- on a lefthanded-hitting outfielder who would rise to big-league prominence at various...

Trade talk can be a barometer on players in the system.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Minor League Insider July 31--While most of it proves to be din and not deals, all of the chatter leading up to Sunday's nonwaiver trade deadline has an ulterior benefit to teams beyond the obvious acquisition of players. It's a...

Actor-director looks at rise and fall of A Tribe Called Quest.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Kevin C. Johnson July 31--Michael Rapaport boasts a long list of TV and film credits as an actor, including "Friends," "ER," "Boston Public," "The Basketball Diaries," "Higher Learning," "True Romance" and "Zebrahead." But he directed...

Rapper Phife Dawg surprised at plans for Tribe Called Quest doc.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Kevin C. Johnson July 31--A Tribe Called Quest rapper Phife Dawg was a bit taken aback when Michael Rapaport approached him with the idea of filming a documentary about his group. "My first reaction was like, 'Are you for real? Are...

Union Avenue Opera presents an uneven 'La Cenerentola'.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Sarah Bryan Miller July 31--GIOACHINO ROSSINI'S "LA CENERENTOLA" -- his take on the Cinderella story -- is among the best of his comedies, with a delightful story, sparkling music and an aria for the heroine that is to die for. ...

When the leaves start to fall, the stars come out in Toronto.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Joe Williams July 31--If you're a follower of film, Christmas comes in September. That's when the world's largest and arguably most important film festival unspools in Canada's biggest city. And unlike Cannes, which is the only...

Missouri truck stop is a reality-TV star.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Andie Hutner July 31--If you've driven west on Interstate 70 near Columbia, Mo., you may be familiar with the Midway Truck Stop, the subject of the Travel Channel's new show, "Truck Stop Missouri." Midway is more than gasoline pumps...

BRIEF: Keeping our children safe for national night out at People's Health Centers Delmar Boulevard site.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Harry Jackson Jr. July 31----What -- For National Night out, Kerr People's Health Centers main site hosts an event to promote health as well as safety. The event will health and dental screenings, behavioral health counseling, male...

BRIEF: App we love: Disney World wait times.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Andie Hutner July 31--Disney World Wait Times Free by Undercover Travelers -- Walt Disney World calls itself one of the happiest places on Earth, but we all know how frustrating it can be when we're hot, hungry and have to wait hours...

Made in St. Louis: Bob Foster.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Karen Deer July 31---- What inspired you to make this fishing ruler? I've been fishing and walking streams for years. When I fish and catch the keepers, I used to mark off my fishing pole with a marker. I decided there had to be a...

In defense of a crowded closet.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Aisha Sultan July 31--My ambitious clothing audit began with an impulse to purge. It was getting harder to pull garments in and out of a packed closet, in which tops pressed up against dress shirts, which nudged jackets into a dark...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Life Sherpa column.(Column)
July 31, 2011... Byline: Joe Holleman July 31--Regular readers know I love hearing the far ends of the political spectrum rail about the evils of the other side, as if every bad national situation has been the exclusive work of only one political party. ...

Hundreds of vehicle buyers charged wrong sales tax by state.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Mark Schlinkmann July 31--ST. CHARLES COUNTY -- When Patricia Van Thull of Lake Saint Louis bought a Toyota Camry in January 2007, she went to a state license agency in nearby O'Fallon, Mo., to get plates and pay sales tax on her new...

Despite efforts to help, woman never left life on the streets.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Marlon A. Walker July 31--ST. LOUIS -- When Felicia Ann Horton would disappear from his home for a few days, Henry Harris knew it meant the streets had pulled her back. Horton spent most of her life selling her body and doing...

Fifth drowning in three weeks in Meramec River.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jennifer Mann July 31--SULLIVAN -- An Overland man is the fifth man to drown in the Meramec River in three weeks. Nicholas N. Spangler, 25, drowned about 6 p.m. Friday while rope swinging on the Meramec at the Arapaho Campground in...

Museums, zoo pad leaders' salaries with plenty of perks.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Matthew Hathaway July 31--Free use of cars, housing allowances, memberships at private clubs, performance bonuses and trips for a spouse -- they are among the fringe benefits that chief executives of St. Louis' tax-supported cultural...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jim Gallagher column.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Gallagher July 31--Millions of Americans are curious enough about their credit score to pay for it. Now comes word that consumers are being suckered. They fork over $1 billion a year to the credit agencies and credit monitoring...

Marshall Faulk's run to daylight.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Bryan Burwell July 31--NEW ORLEANS -- The streets of this robust old town are full of stories. From the narrow streets of the French Quarter and neighboring Treme, the tales were always of decadence and cultural cool. Along the...

Colby Rasmus takes his talent to Toronto.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Cardinals Insider July 31--Upon learning of Wednesday's trade to the Toronto Blue Jays, Colby Rasmus' first impulse was to tell his father, "I'm outta here," followed by a less printable exclamation. His second was to return to...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Brian Thevenot column.(Column)
July 31, 2011... Byline: Brian Thevenot July 31--China boasts one of the world's fastest growing economies, energized by expanding market freedoms and a rising middle class. Yet ongoing authoritarian rule there may hold the key to economic development here,...

Area police investigating violent crimes that leave 3 dead, one critical.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jeremy Kohler July 31--Police across the area are busy this morning investigating violent crimes that left three dead and one in critical condition. -- Byron White, 34, of the 4100 block of Hayes Lane, died Saturday after being...

BRIEF: 2 killed in Collinsville motorcycle crash.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jeremy Kohler July 31--Two people were killed early this morning in a motorcycle crash in Collinsville. Police said Brandon W. King, 25, of Collinsville, was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson westbound in the 800 block of St. Louis...

BRIEF: 1st-rounder Quinn practices.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 31--First-round draft pick Robert Quinn is signed, sealed, and was on the field Sunday morning for the Rams' walk-through session. The defensive end from North Carolina is wearing jersey No. 94. Two of the Rams'...

Book now for Harry Potter celebration in Orlando.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Amy Bertrand July 31--Last October I wrote about Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park within a theme park. It was magical and wonderful and everything you'd expect from the world of Harry Potter. Starting...

BRIEF: Rams add another DT, Indy's Dan Muir.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 31--The Rams continue to wheel and deal in free agency, adding their second starting-quality defensive tackle in the past two days. Indianapolis DT Dan Muir agreed to terms on a free-agent deal with the Rams on Sunday,...

Violent incidents Sunday leave 3 dead, 1 injured.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jeremy Kohler July 31--Police across the area were busy Sunday investigating violent crimes that left three dead and one in critical condition. -- Byron White, 34, of the 4100 block of Hayes Lane, died Saturday after being shot...

Ballroom gutted by fire in Benld hosted big names in heyday.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Tim Barker July 31--BENLD -- The Coliseum Ballroom served the town of Benld for nearly nine decades before being gutted by a weekend fire. The Route 66 landmark, built in 1923, played host to some of the biggest names in music...

Durbin, McCain spar in Senate on debt-deficit deal.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Bill Lambrecht July 31--WASHINGTON -- It was about the closest you get to a real debate in Congress. Senators and House members of Congress typically take to the floor with scripted talking points, seldom talking directly to each...

Cardinals rebound to win in a rout over Cubs.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Joe Strauss ST. LOUIS _ A special brand of bizarre was on display Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Even in full meltdown the Chicago Cubs proved entertaining. Down five runs before taking their first swing, the St. Louis...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Consumer Central column.(Column)
July 31, 2011... Byline: Kavita Kumar July 31--With all of the buzz about food trucks and local foods, it might be easy to overlook one of the fastest-growing restaurant trends these days. Burgers. That's right: Burgers, the quintessential American...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jim Gallagher column.
July 31, 2011... Byline: Jim Gallagher July 31--If Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling, it may well launch investors on a scary roller coaster ride this week. So, investment pros are giving advice fit for coaster riders: Hang on tight. Scream if you...

Rams talking to Miami RB Brown.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 30--After a hectic Friday in which the Rams agreed to terms with four veteran free agents, the St. Louis Rams haven't put down the phone on Saturday. The team is expanding its search for a backup running back...

BRIEF: Rams talking to Miami RB Ronnie Brown.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 30--After a hectic Friday in which the Rams agreed to terms with four veteran free agents, the St. Louis Rams haven't put down the phone on Saturday. The team is expanding its search for a backup running back...

Union Avenue Opera presents an uneven 'La Cenerentola'.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Sarah Bryan Miller July 30--GIOACHINO ROSSINI'S "LA CENERENTOLA" -- his take on the Cinderella story -- is among the best of his comedies, with a delightful story, sparkling music, and an aria for the heroine that is to die for. ...

Holliday slide keeps Cubs sliding.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Bernie Miklasz ST. LOUIS _ If you're a new baseball fan and wanted to know why the Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908, just slide in a DVD copy of Saturday's bottom of the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. And there it...

Rams add right guard, three others.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 30--The Rams didn't just add a right guard in free-agent pickup Harvey Dahl. They added some attitude. Dahl, 6-5 and 305 pounds, agreed to a four-year deal -- terms weren't immediately available. "He's a tough...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Brian Thevenot column.(Column)
July 30, 2011... Byline: Brian Thevenot July 30--China's boasts one of the world's fastest growing economies, energized by expanding market freedoms and a rising middle class. Yet ongoing authoritarian rule there may hold the key to economic development here,...

Catholic pursues a non-Roman path.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Jesse Bogan July 30--That the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica sits directly across Lindell Boulevard from his desk is an ironic twist in the winding path of the Rev. Phillip Lichtenwalter. He is the new leader of a small independent...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bernie Miklasz column.(Column)
July 30, 2011... Byline: Bernie Miklasz July 30--The Rams are off to a very good start in their free-agent shopping. I like the signings of safety Quintin Mikell, guard Harvey Dahl, wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker, outside linebacker Zac Diles and...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bernie Miklasz column.(Column)
July 30, 2011... Byline: Bernie Miklasz July 30--The Rams are off to a good start in their free-agent shopping. I like the significant signings of safety Quintin Mikell, guard Harvey Dahl, wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker, outside linebacker Zac Diles and...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Consumer Central column.(Column)
July 30, 2011... Byline: Consumer Central July 30--If you're planning to buy an iPad or a MacBook during Missouri's upcoming sales tax holiday, the best in-store bargain may be found at the MacHeadQuarters store on Manchester Avenue. That's because the city...

$320 million verdict in lead smelter case sends clear message.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Todd C. Frankel July 30--ST. LOUIS -- The mystery Friday afternoon was not whether the jury would punish the Herculaneum lead smelter's former owners for negligently exposing 16 children to harmful lead pollution. The jury had...

Cards win on big night for Pujols, Jackson.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Rick Hummel July 30--On another night, Edwin Jackson's first start for the Cardinals would have been the attention grabber. Jackson, who also has made his pitching debut for five other clubs, held the Chicago Cubs to one run over...

Heat could make fasting more difficult during Ramadan.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Jesse Bogan July 30--ST. LOUIS -- Ramadan, the month when Muslims refrain from eating and drinking during the day, lands during a particularly hot stretch of weather this year, posing challenges for some who work outside. ...

Special day for Chuck Berry at the Delmar Loop.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Margaret Gillerman July 30--UNIVERSITY CITY -- Chuck Berry, the man called the Father of Rock 'n' Roll, blew kisses at the crowd that joined him Friday morning for the dedication of a statue in his honor in the Delmar Loop. "I don't...

Schedule looks better for Illini this season.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Stu Durando July 30--CHICAGO -- Digging into his suit pockets, coach Ron Zook searched for a sheet of paper he felt would illuminate the challenges Illinois faced in nonconference play the last three seasons. Although the numbers were...

Descalso starts at shortstop again.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Rick Hummel July 30--Rookie Daniel Descalso made his seventh start at shortstop for the Cardinals on Friday night. Descalso, who previously had played second base and third base at the major-league level, had very little shortstopping...

Theriot gets a couple hits, Cards talk to Dodgers about Furcal.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Ben Frederickson July 30--It is no secret that Cardinals shortstop Ryan Theriot has been struggling. Coming into Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs he was in a zero-for-14 streak at the plate. Daniel Descalso has been...

Players will quickly learn if they're in good shape.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Bill Coats July 30--The time has come. Finally. Starting this afternoon, the Rams will begin to find out whether the on-their-own conditioning they did while waiting out the 4 1/2 -month NFL lockout was enough to prepare them for...

The Rev. Robert Bergt dies; conductor of 'Bach at the Sem' series.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Sarah Bryan Miller July 30--The Rev. Robert Bergt, who combined his love of great music and his faith in God in his roles as a Lutheran minister and as conductor of the "Bach at the Sem" concert series at Concordia Seminary, died...

From our blog on beer.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Evan S. Benn July 30--St. Louis Craft Beer Week is upon us, and there are literally more events than any one human could attend. And that's a wonderful thing. To help you navigate this beer jungle, here are some events from the...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Joe Holleman column.(Column)
July 30, 2011... Byline: Joe Holleman July 30--QUESTIONS 1. Who directed "Paper Moon" and "The Last Picture Show"? 2. What former teen idol wrote "My Way" and "The Tonight Show" theme? 3. Who were the two members of pop-music duo Gnarls Barkley?...

Barat Academy to move to Chesterfield site.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Shane Anthony July 30--Barat Academy will hold classes this fall at the former Gateway Academy site in Chesterfield, the school's president said Friday. Debby Watson would not say whether the school, locked out of its original...

Barat Academy will move to former Gateway Academy site in Chesterfield.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Shane Anthony July 30--Barat Academy's new home will be the former Gateway Academy site in Chesterfield, school leaders said this evening. School President Debby Watson said Barat will move to 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road. Sports begin...

Missouri delegation split on debt ceiling.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Bill Lambrecht July 30--WASHINGTON -- Todd Akin and William Lacy Clay speak from opposite ends of the political spectrum, but the two congressmen from the St. Louis region agree that reaching a deal on the debt and deficit has grown...

Woman charged in fatal shooting of boyfriend.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Kim Bell July 30--FRANKLIN COUNTY -- A woman from Lonedell has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of her live-in boyfriend, police said. Glenda June Smith, 57, was held Friday morning in the Franklin...

Bell a no-show at Rams camp; Butler on sidelines.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas July 30--Asked to take a pay cut to help give the St. Louis Rams some salary cap relief, offensive guard Jacob Bell was a no-show at the team's walk-through on Saturday morning. The brisk walk-through, which lasted...

Science center tops pay in district.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Matthew Hathaway July 30--The St. Louis Science Center last year spent more on compensation for its top executives, and took up a larger share of its payroll for them, than any other tax-supported cultural institution in the...

Winemaker unmasks marketing acumen.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Georgina Gustin July 30--Here is a tale of savvy branding, chutzpah, bubbles -- and a mask. Tonight, when ABC airs a special edition of its hit show "The Bachelorette," a surreptitious form of advertising will work its way into...

Brentwood withholding firefighter raises over overtime issue.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Paul Hampel July 30--BRENTWOOD -- The city of Brentwood will withhold annual raises totaling 8 percent from the city's firefighters as a means of recouping some of the unwarranted overtime pay that the firefighters collected for more...

Illinois takes a liking to its schedule.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Stu Durando CHICAGO _ Digging into his suit pockets, coach Ron Zook searched for a sheet of paper he felt would illuminate the challenges Illinois faced in nonconference play the last three seasons. Although the numbers were...

Rams stay busy, add right guard Dahl.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Jim Thomas ST. LOUIS _ The Rams didn't just add a right guard in free-agent pickup Harvey Dahl. They added some attitude. Dahl, 6-5 and 305 pounds, agreed to a four-year deal _ terms weren't immediately available. "He's a tough...

Cardinals get a lift from Jackson and Pujols in victory over Cubs.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Rick Hummel ST. LOUIS _ On another night, Edwin Jackson's first start for the Cardinals would have been the attention grabber. Jackson, who also has made his pitching debut for five other clubs, held the Chicago Cubs to one run in...

Van Slyke critical of Rasmus' approach.
July 30, 2011... Byline: Rick Hummel ST. LOUIS _ In each of the last four decades, the Cardinals have used a high draft pick _ three first-rounders and one third-rounder _ on a lefthanded-hitting outfielder who would rise to big-league prominence at various...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Tipsheet column.(Column)
July 29, 2011... Byline: Jeff Gordon July 29--While the injury-plagued Cardinals are miffed about losing two straight games to the lowly Astros, they are still feeling better than the Reds today. The Reds just suffered a four-game sweep on their home...

A/C can be life/death decision in St. Louis area, confirmed area deaths up to 14.
July 29, 2011... Byline: Denise Hollinshed and Tim O Neil July 29--Includes two additional heat deaths confirmed today. Annie Mae Long, 79, died of heatstroke a few feet away from a window air conditioner. It hadn't been turned on. Long worried about...

Kenny Chesney makes welcome return to St. Louis with another strong show.
July 29, 2011... Byline: Amanda St. Amand July 29--There are reasons Kenny Chesney has collected eight entertainer of the year awards from country music during his career. He demonstrated one on Thursday night when the oppressive heat and humidity seemed to...