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Psychopath in Chief

2 years 9 months ago
Today’s ‘smoking gun’ testimony: Trump was fine with smoking guns as long as they weren’t aimed at him.
Harold Meyerson

AHM Presents Vision for Downtown West

2 years 9 months ago

AHM Group principal Brian Pratt presented at the LCRA Board meeting June 28th and shared details of their vision (read preliminary, subject to change) for the area around 2101 Locust in Downtown West. The vision includes five projects including rehab of existing structures and new construction. The $200M plan includes 475-500 apartments, 25-30,000 square feet […]

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Richard Bose

1905 Antique Car Once Owned By August Busch, Sr., On Display At Grant's Farm

2 years 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS – A historic automobile that was originally owned by August Busch, Sr., has made its way back to the Busch family home at Grant’s Farm for a brief stay. Visitors to Grant’s Farm can see the 1905 Fiat through July 4 th . The five-seat touring car is one of only 20 made by the Italian carmaker that year, and is the only remaining one in the world. The car has had only six caretakers over 117 years, and experts say it is in excellent condition . The 60-horsepower vehicle is considered the world’s first “cost-no-object” elite automobile, with a price tag over $18,000, making it the world’s most expensive car at that time. It is said to be worth over $1 million today. Busch owned the car from 1905 until his death in 1934. The car features the original wood framing, floorboards, red leather seats, mohair floor mats, brass lighting, a wicker basket on the rear trunk rack, and red exterior. The paint color is significant as red was the

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Antione E. Williams Installed As New President Of Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON - The Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club installed Antione E. Williams as the new president as it begins its 102nd year of service on July 1, 2022. The theme for the new Rotary year is Imagine Rotary, which comes at this unique time when Antione becomes the first African American to be elected president of the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club. At the same time, Rotary International has chosen Jennifer E. Jones from Canada to be the organization’s president, becoming the first woman to hold that position, and the theme is her choice. This year, at the club’s new officer installation meeting, Williams received the gavel from club president, Steve Schwartz, installing Antione as president of the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club. Antione’s vision for the year includes continuing the community service the club has been doing, remaining strong and becoming stronger, and to expand diversity within the local club. In addition, Antione plans to increase membership, complete the park on Third

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Not Even Your ‘Smart’ Jacuzzi Is Safe From The Internet Of Broken Things

2 years 9 months ago
The Internet of things — aka the tendency to bring Internet connectivity to devices whether they need them or not — has provided no shortage of both tragedy and comedy. “Smart” locks that are easy to bypass, “smart” fridges that leak your email credentials, or even “smart” barbies that spy on toddlers are all pretty […]
Karl Bode