Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Young people are falsely posing as students of L’École Culinaire in an effort to get victims to buy phony magazine subscriptions, according to the Better Business Bureau.
The Better Business Bureau released the following alert Tuesday. St. Louis area residents should be alert for a new door-to-door magazine sales scam involving young people posing as students of L’École Culinaire, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns. A homeowner in the 5400 block of Pernod Avenue, in the city’s North Hampton neighborhood, said she was approached by a young man and a woman last week who asked her to buy magazine subscriptions to be sent to servicemen and women overseas. They told her that they were enrolled at the well-known culinary school in St. Louis County and were raising money to further their studies in Italy. The homeowner said she became suspicious when she asked the young woman for the name of the street where …
Safety, job creation and better transportation were cited Monday as reasons Missouri needs funding for better roads, rails and bridges.
The future needs and challenges facing Missouri’s transportation system were the subject of a public forum Monday at the Missouri Department of Transportation in Town and Country. Such forums will be held across the state throughout the spring and summer. The Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on Missouri Transportation Needs is holding the meetings. The committee was appointed by Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, in early March. The 21-member panel consists of of business leaders, contractors and special interest groups from across the state. Members are looking for public input on future transportation needs and solutions. MoDOT, Metro and East-West Gateway all presented upcoming projects and transportation needs for the St…
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A meeting will be held Monday afternoon to address the needs and challenges of Missouri's transportation system. It's a chance for St. Louis area drivers to voice concerns.
The Missouri Department of Transportation's ‘Blue Ribbon’ Committee hopes to hear input from residents Monday on future transportation needs. MoDOT stated in a news release the meeting begins at 1 p.m. Monday at MoDOT's Transportation Management Center, 14301 South Outer Forty Road, in Town and Country. MoDOT released the following information in that press release. The future needs and challenges facing Missouri’s transportation system will be the subject of a series of public forums across the state this spring and summer. The meetings are sponsored by the Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on Missouri Transportation Needs that was appointed by Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, in early March. The Blue Ribbon Committee is …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
MoDOT's St. Louis regional work zone report through May 16.
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be painting bridges, patching potholes and striping roadways throughout the St. Louis region during the next week. Motorists are reminded to slow down when approaching work zones or moving operations on the roadways. Motorists should be aware of the following on-going closures:
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
St. Louis is one of 31 cities nominated for the honor of BeerCity USA 2012. Will you vote?
In honor of the BeerCity, USA contest, Patch wants to know: What's the best beer in St. Louis Patchlandia? Where's the best place to grab some suds? Where do the real beer lovers of your Patch go? Tell us in the comments, or tweet @StLouisLindsay.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Why these immense steam locomotives made their mark on history and how they continue to inspire.
It's hard not to notice the "Big Boy" steam locomotive at 600 tons and 7,000 horse power. Okay, so we never saw the beast in person but the power of the engineering wonder caught our eye on Facebook. The Museum of Transportation says the following of the "Big Boy:" The ultimate in articulated steam locomotive design was reached with the aptly named 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy.” This was a 1941 design also from Alco. During the next three years, 25 of these immense locomotives were constructed, and they were the ...largest successful conventional type steam locomotives ever built. At more than 130 feet in length, and over 16 – ½ feet in height, and along with the tender weighed in at 600 tons, and developing no less than 7,000 hp, the “Big Boy” was an…
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Use this online quiz to match your skills and availability with local organizations that need volunteers.
Volunteering your time is a great way to support your Patch community and give back to those around you. But finding a volunteer opportunity that matches your skills, schedule and passions can be a challenge. That’s why the United Way developed an online quiz that matches applicants to agencies desperately in need of extra hands. Before you take the quiz, take stock of what you’re looking for. So many organizations need extra help that you are sure to find something that matches your needs as well. Once you know what you are looking for, take the United Way’s Volunteer Interests Quiz, and take an important step toward bettering your community. Patch also has resources to connect volunteers with good causes. Just hover over "More Stuff" on …
Sunday, April 15, 2012
A much greater threat for tornadoes exists today, the Weather Channel says.
Kirkwood and the greater St. Louis-area is at the greatest risk to see severe weather, including tornados and large hail, today, The Weather Channel reports. Today's forecast, according to the National Weather Service, calls for a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5 p.m. However, thunderstorms are more likely later into the night and into early Monday. The Weather Channel says strong-to-severe thunderstorms are likely for a boundary that stretches more than 1,000 miles from the Great Lakes region southward into the heart of Texas. For tornado safety tips, CLICK HERE. For the difference between tornado watches and warnings, CLICK HERE. To stay up-to-date on all the latest news, including severe weather updates, sign …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Various lanes of the interstate from Manchester Road to Interstate 44 will be closed nightly through early May.
The Missouri Department of Transportation released the following update about the Interstate 270 Widening Project. The Missouri Department of Transportation will begin construction on the Interstate 270 Widening Project between Manchester Road (Route 100) and Interstate 44 starting Monday. MoDOT will close various lanes on Interstate 270 in this section from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays in April and early May. Lane closures are necessary for crews to perform paving and restriping work to prepare for the widening work on the interstate. Because of the restrictions on the roadway and rock bluffs, MoDOT will permanently narrow all lanes on northbound and southbound I-270 to 11 feet (the same width as I-44 during the I-64 reconstruction in …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Recreate some of the famous dishes in which that first class passengers indulged before the ship went down.
Don’t worry if you couldn’t book passage at this year's Titanic culinary events. Host your own Titanic dinner party instead with the help of Chef Stephen Proctor and Chef Greg Ziegenfuss, who have shared heirloom period recipes along with one from the Campbell House Museum. See related article: Titanic Last Meals Commemorate Centennial The following vintage recipes were featured on the Titanic’s last menu and are updated for home cooks who wish to prepare their own commemorative dinners. Canapés A L’Amiral (Courtesy of Fox Executive Chef Stephen Proctor) Shrimp Butter For the butter: in a sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat, add the shallot and garlic, cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the shrimp, continue cooking…
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