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Maplewood History: The Tiffany Diner and Before

2 years 5 months ago
From frequent contributor, Ed Notter: This is easy for me to do, suggesting a new topic knowing you have to do the work.  Still, any interest in doing a story on what is now called Tiffany’s Diner? (Sure.) At 72 I have many memories of the place but I suspect other old time MRH folks, […]
Doug Houser

Taxes in California haven’t gone up recently

2 years 5 months ago
The Wall Street Journal reports on a ballot initiative here in the Golden State that would make it harder to raise taxes: The businesses have gathered enough signatures to put a measure on November’s ballot that would require two-thirds of voters to approve most local tax increases and roll back some recently enacted ones.... Backers ...continue reading "Taxes in California haven’t gone up recently"
Kevin Drum

Ohio State University Challenges Trademark App For Vodka Brand ‘VOHIO”

2 years 5 months ago
We’ve had a couple of posts about Ohio State University’s theories on trademark law over the past couple of years, with all of them centering on the school’s application, ultimately somehow granted by the USPTO, to trademark the word “the.” The whole thing was so absurd that even noted college football cheerleader Kirk Herbstreit thought […]
Dark Helmet

Adam Wainwright to play a concert to usher in eclipse

2 years 5 months ago
Cardinal Adam Wainwright will kick off Monday's eclipse festivities with a concert near Cape Girardeau, situated directly in the path of totality. Wainwright, accompanied by his band and other performers, will take the stage at the rock-n-roll Drive-In.
Liz Dowell

STL Cardinals fan celebrate opening day come from behind win

2 years 5 months ago
St. Louis Cardinals fans left a chilly Busch Stadium Thursday night, celebrating the team’s first home victory of the year and bringing their overall record to 4-4 on the season.   The home team defeated the Miami Marlins by a score of 8-5. 
Jeff Bernthal