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Walt Crocker grew up in historic Lafayette Square, near downtown St. Louis. He is now semi-retired after years in the restaurant and entertainment industry. His poetry has appeared in two published works: Stepping Stones in 1980 and At Day's End in 1994. In 1994 he also won Education/Experience: Some college Interests: Books, movies, restaurants, medicine, science, music Affiliations: Freelance Writer, author of two published books, fiction and nonfiction URL |
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Ever since 1886 Anheuser Busch has had some of the most recognizable and iconic advertising of any American corporation. Will the boys from Brazil be able to follow suit?
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The new plasma screen TVs can now be incorporated into the decor of practically any room and many companies offer solutions to that mess of wires behind your equipment.
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With the higher costs paid for recyclable materials and the poor economy, stealing trash has become a big business....
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First there was the Gold Rush of 1848, then the uranium rush of the 1970's, now a rush to buy land for solar power plants could have environmental consequences for the area....
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Each summer the St. Louis area abounds with fairs and festivals. Here are a few of the favorites......
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Time was about the only beer you could get in St. Louis was Lager. Now with more and more craft bers and imports, beer has been elevated to the status of fine wine......
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The new business model of this decade certainly has a "green" tinge to it.....
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A Clayton company called Metaphase Design Group has invented a new ergonomic grill and a new type of charcoal that keeps smoke out of your face and is less polluting.....
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Overall teenage drinking across the country has decreased somewhat, but studies show that most alcohol is obtained from friends and family......
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Larry Harmon, who protrayed Bozo the Clown, has passed away at the age of 83. He was one of my favorites along with.......
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Green zebra is a new kind of coupon book that features information on "green" lifestyles and coupons for environmentally sound companies ion the St. Louis area....
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Fors ceased production of mini vans some time ago, GM has only one left and will stop production next year, and now it looks like Chrysler is following suit.... Soon the iconic mini-van will be no mor...
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In 2006 there were 100,000 lawn mower accidents in the U.S. It CAN happen to you.....
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the new gas grills this summer have many useful features like halogen lighting and infrared. Some even combine the convenience of gas with the flavor of real wood......
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Over the past few years the Missouri botanical garden in St. Louis has featured sculptures by some of the top artists in the world. this year......
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Floodwaters can wreck havoc, take lives, and destroy homes, but they can also pose health risks when they recede.....
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Having a pet first-aid kit and being prepared for a medical emergency may just save your pet's life.....
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the St. Louis Zoo has grown to be one of the most popular zoos in the country. their latest exhibit opened June 18th.....
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With the poor economy and the unemployment numbers high, more higher level workers are seeking lower paying jobs, but the trend is usually cyclical.....
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Recently Missouri secretary of State Robin Carnahan sent out a letter detailing top threats to Missouri investors.......
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Sometimes you have to sit next to an annoying co-worker for eight hours a day.......How can you make life bearable?
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the biggest story in St. Louis these days is the takeover bid for Anheuser Busch by the beverage giant InBev.....
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In some areas around St. Louis drive-offs at the pump has nearly doubled in just a few months. Some municipalities are proposing laws that require stations to have prepay.....
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A lost pet can be like a missing family member. You want to locate them as quickly as possible......
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The Alexa mixed use project downtown will have the area's first atomated parking garage....
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Belgian brewer In Bev has launched a hostile takeover bid for St. Louis brewer Anheuser Busch....
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A salmonella outbreak in several states is causing stores and restaurants to stop selling and serving tomatoes. the FDA isn't sure where the outbreak started......
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Some 24 percent of all employees have lied about why they were late to work......
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Most fireworks displays across the country will go on as planned this year, but port closings in China may affect the supply in 2009....
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Worried about the dangers of getting skin cancer, many people are limiting their exposure to the sun to the extent that their vitamin D levels are too low......
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It is much more dangerous to talk on the phone while driving than to talk tro a person sitting next to you............
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Near the site of the original Woodstock music festival a museum opened today to commemorate the 1968 happening that was attended by a half a million people....
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Time was, keeping a hard copy of the family photos was the only option. Now with the newer electronic media there are a number of options. But which is the best?
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82 percent of all Americans still prefer reading books in print versions......
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The Hi-Pointe was the last of the single screen movie theaters in St. Louis. But new and innovative concepts in movie theaters may show some promise.....
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There's almost something primordial about eating outside. Here are a few of my favorite places....
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Comic books are enjoying a new surge in popularity. Sometimes you just can't help but to relive some facets of your childhood......
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Depending on how you want it to look, repainting your car can be as simple as doing it yourself with a roller, renting power equipment, or taking it to a shop....
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backyard games can be a great way to pass the time or entertain the kids while waiting for the barbecue this summer....
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First MetroLink loses a 426 million lawsuit last year and then goes through three different security companies....
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The St. Louis Renaissance Faire takes you back to a time in 16th century France. The organizers decided to .....
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Missouri has some of the finest catfish fishing in the country and a lot of other species as well...
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St. Louis ranked next to last in women's heart health. Study cites factors such as smoking, diet, and lack of exercise.....
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With the high cost of food and world wide food shortages, more and more people are either picking their own or growing their own....
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Six Flags is a great amusement park, but when the weather won't cooperate consider this inside alternatives.
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eating, talking on the phone, fiddling with the knobs, even reading while driving can increase your chance of getting in an accident.....
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Every part of the country has its own style of BBQ, but in St. Louis the pork steak is king. Here are a few of the region's pork steak competitions.....
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The combination of music, fireworks, and the Mississippi River is always a great combination. This year will be no different....
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A recent survey in Britain has shown that 1 in 3 office workers have reported to work with a hangover and 40 percent have worked while under the influence....
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There are three main ways that you can help conserve water and reduce energy consumption in your bathroom...
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Big oil is launching a multi year multi-million dollar ad campaign to convince the public that the high gas prices are not their fault....
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St. Louis has a rich and varied beer brewing heritage besides being first in volume. The St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival......
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The ancient practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu predates both acupuncture and acupressure, but still uses the same principles of "chi"...
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The problem with hip replacement surgery for younger patients is that the artificial hip may wear out after 20 or 30 years.....
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"The Moving Wall" is a half size replica of the granite wall in Washington D.C. bearing the names of soldiers killed during the Vietnam War....
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Each year around this time, workers unload box after box of books for the St. Louis Book Fair.....
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Recently comic book themes have changed to reflect what's currently going on in the news....
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We all have our favorite TV doctor but what about the ones that we rely on in real life? How do you choose.....
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From time to time you see news reports about how you can find some pretty disgusting things at restaurants. Here are some tips on how to avoid...
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recently, a group of writers from a health magazine ranked the top ten healthy restaurants in the U.S. they were lauded for their low fat and grilled menus but is that really the key to a healthy diet...
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A number of LASIK patients testified before government health officials Friday about complications they had.....
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Suicide is always a senseless tragedy. When it involves a young girl and soap.....
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The town of Pacific, Missouri must choose between building a levee or tearing down flood prone parts of town....
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PETa has offered $1 million to any individual who can perfect the growing of in vitro meat. In vitro meat is cultured from stem cells....
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Humans have a tendency to assign personalities to animate as well as inanimate objects. Some times we even see faces.....
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Overall the city of St. Louis has had some successes over the years as far as revitalization efforts go, but recently there have been some failures...
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Higher food and labor costs, the recession, and competition from supermarkets have caused area restaurants to experience tough times....
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Time was you had to change your motor every 3,000 miles to maximize engine life. Now it depends on who you ask.....
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Predatory practices by the credit card companies include raising rates even when bills are paid on time, when your credit card score changes, and if you are behind in other bills....
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Because of the immigration debate in congress the number of guest worker visas have been cut in half this year....
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In October of 2005 sweeping reform of the bankruptcy laws made it harder and more expensive to declare. Now, with the current economic troubles, rates are rising again...
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What do you do when you are living with a neat freak or a slob. There are ways that both of you can be happy....
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As home health test and mobile health screenings become more widespread doctors worry that false positives may result in expensive additional testing and unnecessary medical procedures.....
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Some St. Louis area brewers are creating "Extreme" beers that have a higher alcohol content and unusual flavors. They are also changing the way that they are brewed.
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There are several new models of BMW coming out this year and going to a state-of-the-art dealership is quite an experience.....
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Recently three members of a family in Fairmont City perished in a mobile home fire. Investigators discovered that a rear exit door had been covered with siding, preventing escape.....Tips to make you...
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18 people in Illinois and 10 in Missouri die each week because of lack of health insurance. Nationally 6,100 have died over the past few years...
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During prohibition most of the breweries in the United States went out of business. Anheuser Busch had to think of other ways to sell its products.
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Although you don't hear as much about AIDS in the news anymore, it is still a serious epidemic.......
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Herbs and spices are parts of the plant that are used to add flavor to food without adding substance. Here are some of the best places to stock up....
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An easy way to get your vitamin D without spending a lot of time outside in the sun is to build a sunroom, solarium, or conservatory.......
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A fungus that infected frogs used to determine human pregnancy in the 40's and 50's is now capable of wiping out 50% of the world's amphibian population.
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how you can eat a wide variety of foods and be just as healthy as a vegetarian......
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Pretty soon you will be able to down load movies to your iPod and watch them on any flat surface at a 6 foot size and the picture is as sharp and clear as a DVD....
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MLK Drive runs through one of the most impoverished parts of St. Louis. But recently it has been showing some small signs of revival......
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We all assume a leadership role at some time in our lives. Just because you've worked your way up doesn't mean that you can sit back and relax.
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A company called Navigentics is offering personal DNA scans for $2,500. The test require a swab of saliva.
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Roxana, Illinois has one of the few biker memorials in the country.....
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With a new GM and some new rookies the Cardinals are in a rebuilding phase this year. What they do may just surprise everybody.
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In the beginning the Internet was pretty much a one way street where corporations disseminated information to the public...
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The collection of restaurants, retail shops, condos, and office space called Ballpark Village was supposed to be built right next to the new stadium and revitalize downtown....
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st. Louis is the home of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the largest such group in the world. Performances can be seen at the cabaret at Savoy on Lindell....
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Jill Phillips and Holly Drago are the authors of "Hermann's Haunts-The Wines and Spirits of Hermann, Missouri. They also own a company called Ghostride Tours....
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The UFC is where mixed martial artists pond each other inside of a ring bordered with a chain link fence until one of them submits or is knocked unconscious. Now the sport is attracting participants a...
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Last year immigrants wired nearly $276 billion back home to their families. Most of it to India. Now Western Union is moving its operations overseas....
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In 1968 Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a near impossible 1.12 earned run average. this may have led to the lowering of the pitcher's mound ion major league baseball.....
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Some couple are throwing parties to celebrate their divorce. Some companies cater to these occasions.
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As a recession looms those who make minimum wages suffer the most....
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With designer clothes and gourmet foods for pets, it wasn't long before pets got their own blog sites...
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Buying your next vacuum cleaner at an independent dealer offers the most value as you can trade your old one in and go back for service.
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St. Louis has a wide variety of private and public golf courses. These small courses will let you practice your game without going broke...
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As consumers come up with new ways to watch programming without the commercials, advertisers are coming up wit new ways to trap them.....
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Some areas of the Midwest have gotten over a foot of rain resulting in...
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Work is about to begin on a new recreation complex in the city's south side Carondelet Park....
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Circus Flora is a small, old-fashioned one ringed circus that originated in St. Louis It was named after Flora the elephant who....
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Back in July of 2007, the tram elevator on the south leg of the Arch was closed for repairs. It just reopened Friday, but then broke down again....
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The collapse of the local housing market has left a number of construction companies on the verge of bankruptcy and many home buyers left in the lurch......
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Imagine laying on an operating table, unable to speak or move but still being aware of what's going on during the operation....
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With the opening of the new casino downtown, all 6 area casinos took in less money last year, but they are still optimistic about the future....
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Should psychologists be allowed to prescribe drugs? They are in the drinking water anyway. Solution: drink Budweiser.
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A new puppy or cat can be a handful. Here are a few tips for making those first few days more pleasant......
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