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CONTENTS 3 LETTER RIP 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 4 ANDY SINGER / SUDOKU 5 HEALTH / OMAR VIENGAR 6 TECHNOLOGY 7 FAKE ASTROLOGY 8 NEWS 9 PERSONAL FINANCE 10 COVER STORY 11 READERS CHOICE BALLOT 13 LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS 14 FOOD 15 FILM

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LETTER RIP

BULLYING & WHITE PRIVILEGE Mike Brown, the young man from Ferguson, was not shot because he was I have developed a keen sense of being black. He was shot because he assaulted able to smell bull crap miles away. I can an officer of the law and was hellbent on smell it when I see news reports about continuing that assault.

BlackLivesMatter, Benghazi, Global Mr. Brown lived in subsidized housing Warming/Cooling (take because that is the way his group lived. your pick), Ferguson, As harsh as it sounds, the Mike Brown as well as the race saga could have ended peaceably had he problems that sprung just laid down his guard and let the natural out of the University of path of respect for authority run its course.

Missouri (aka Mizzou).

The former occupant of the Oval Office It all boils down to one did not do much for race relations in this thing. Bullying. country as he tended to turn his eyes away We had an occupant from anything that does not fulfill his narin the Oval Office rative. Bully pulpit masters dictate things like, ‘Trayvon Martin could be my son.’

Ken Petty for eight years who continued to provoke Really? After all the evidence came in citizens to take up arms against police, showing that ‘your son’ beat the crap out for no reason other than perceived ‘white of a civilian just trying to watch over his privilege.’ The crap that went on at neighborhood after reports of residents beMizzou is over this same delusion. What ing robbed? Please sir, your time is done, ‘white privilege’? I personally would love sit down. to see this thing called ‘white privilege’ People, let love rule your hearts. No because it sure as heck didn’t visit me all more women battering on men, because the years I’ve been white. What I have, they know that they can. No more knockI have worked my ass off to achieve. I out games just because. No more police wasn’t handed a college degree, or gotten choke holds on folks you already have a a hall pass because I was white. I had to handle on. No more marches and protests work through college, taking out those because of class envy. No more walking now overdue student loans that, in the cur- out on interstate freeways to block traffic. rent economy, are still hard to repay. But No more of this “No Justice, No Peace’ they will be repaid. I’m not going to call crap. Even if justice was handed down my Congressman and bemoan that I did it was not what you wanted. You wanted not get my share of ‘white privilege’, so I revenge, not justice. Get a grip America. shouldn’t have to pay what I owe. That is You are losing your national soul over this. bull crap. I work hard to pay my due and Don’t let the domestic enemy tell you what then work even harder to be able to have to do. Love everyone and treat others as something to leave to my kids as a legacy. you would have them treat you. Do what is It’s called integrity. It’s called character. right, and you will live well. Trust me.

And these hard times will make you do one of two things, man up or start pushing Letters to the editor can be emailed to us at: editor@stlouispublicnews.com your weight around and make people do or snail mailed to us at: things for you.

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THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL LAW The United States has created a reputation for itself as a country that backs out of treaties and goes back on its word. If an environment of chaos continues to define the international system, then the system becomes hard to govern and therefore more prone to war. Look at what we are witnessing right now. Saudi Arabia is threatening to develop nuclear weapons if Iran goes nuclear - something the Iran Nuclear Deal was designed to prevent - and the European Union is building up its defenses to counter Russia. In addition, Japan is building up its defenses to counter China and China is building up its defenses to counter its competitors.

Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, kept a copy of the writings of Hugo Grotius in his library and worried that our first form of government, the Articles of Confederation, was not strong enough for treaties, or international law.

Grotius was an early theorist of the idea of international law, or the idea that nations and establish and follow law.

The diplomatic accomplishments kept coming in the early 20th century. President Theodore Roosevelt became the first President to win the Nobel Peace Prize for ending the Russo-Japanese War via arbitration in 1907. In 1899,

Nicholas II, the czar of Russia, convened a peace conference at The Hague with our country in attendance. TR proposed a second and similar conference which met in 1907

have a non-smoking policy for the restaurant and I’ve seen them escort people who came in with cigarettes.

I’m sorry to read that your experience was different.

In looking at politics in our Trumpian age, one was to ask a question. Where are the ideas of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, the Robert Lansing, FDR, TR, William Jennings Bryan, James Blaine, and Richard Onley?

Are you talking about Slingers in Fenton? I quit going there years ago because of their smoking policy and would be curious if this has changed.

It’s my understanding that there is open smoking in Jefferson County.

Jason Sibert, Peace Economy Project

Yes, it was the Slingers in Fenton and I gave them a real quick call asking them about their smoking policy. They said they used to allow smoking but not anymore. And that was a recent change.

LENNON’S BEST SOLO ALBUM? I beg to differ on your selection of 1975’s Shaved Fish as John Lennon’s best solo album (Public News Vol. 1, Ed. 1). In my opinion, Imagine is, without a doubt, John Lennon’s best work as a solo artist.

SLINGERS & SMOKERS You published a photo in page 14 (Public News Vol. 1, Ed. 5) of what looked like a delicious omelet. However, to get to the omelet you have to sit in a tiny room and smell the last million people’s smoke. I can’t even go into Slingers without getting sick. Please find a better critic for food column.

Michael W.

Thanks. They had great breakfast food and I will try again. I am not a trained journalist but would be happy to critique eateries for your paper. I eat at Mi Lupitas in Fenton and that is where I picked up your throw.

Thanks Micheal.

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HEALTH

3 COMMON DIABETES MYTHS DEBUNKED ence gestational diabetes (diabetes developed during pregnancy) are more likely to develop prediabetes. Additionally, if your baby weighed more than nine pounds at birth, you’re at greater risk, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Men, aren’t off the hook.

This increased risk extends to the children of women who had gestational diabetes.

Fact: Generally speaking, individuals with diabetes can follow the same healthy diet recommended for the general public and can even enjoy sweet treats in small portions on special occasions.

Carbs are a necessary part of a healthy meal plan. Just pay attention to portions.

Optimal carbohydrate counts will vary by person, but the American Diabetes Association recommends starting with 45-60 grams per meal, and tweaking depending on how your body responds.

Some good carbs to consider? Whole grain breads, pastas, rice and cereals, plus starchy vegetables like potatoes, peas and corn. Fruits, beans, milk and yogurt also count toward daily carbohydrates. On the Nutrisystem D plan, which is designed for people living with type 2 diabetes, milk and yogurt are considered “PowerFuels,” even though they provide some carbohydrates. Many people are advised to enjoy these foods with fruit to prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia.

• Inadequate sleep: Certain conditions causing sleep dis(StatePoint) November is American Diaberuptions can be a recipe for insulin resistance. It’s important to have a good understanding tes Month, and a good time to sort fact from stage development of type 2 diabetes, and its of the risks, causes and precautions associfiction regarding this serious disease.

Myth: People develop diabetes because they ated with diabetes. Although preventative risk factors (other than weight) include: Here are three common diabetes myths eat too much sugar. measures can’t be taken against type 1 dia-- debunked, with the help of Nutrisystem betes, according to the American Diabetes • Polycystic ovary syndrome: Fairly common Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) and Association, research suggests that you can in women, stay attuned to symptoms such as Fact: Although consuming excess calories Courtney McCormick, dietitian for Nutrican contribute to being overweight, which is lower your risk for type 2 diabetes by 58 increased hair growth, weight gain and an system. associated with type 2 diabetes, sugar is not percent by: inconsistent menstrual cycle. the singular cause of diabetes. Type 1 diaMyth: I’m a healthy weight -- I can’t get betes is the result of genetics and additional • Losing seven percent of your body weight • Older age: Prediabetes risk increases after diabetes. unknown factors and type 2 diabetes is age 45, according to the Mayo Clinic. the result of a combination of genetics and • Exercising moderately 30 minutes a day, Fact: Although there’s a clear connection lifestyle factors. five days a week • Family medical history: A family history between being overweight or obese and de- of blood sugar-related health complications veloping type 2 diabetes, genetics and other increases prediabetes risk.

Myth: If I have diabetes, I can’t have carbs Eat well, be well and know your risk factors lifestyle factors can also play a role. or dessert. for diabetes, this month, and every month Prediabetes can sometimes be an earlyof the year!

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THE EVOLUTION OF BIRTHDAY PARTIES

by Omar Viengar, the stand up encourager I am a believer in birthdays and birthday parties. For a budding narcissists every day may be your birthday but for the humble it’s almost exhausting to have a day dedicated to just you. Some may hide under the bed or some may have confetti drop down on their beds when they awake on their special day. For me I am somewhere in between the humble and the narcissist, the HUMBLE NARCISSIST, not a great super power. Even as a kid birthdays were very complicated for me. When my little sister was born we had very close birthdays. Mom tried one awful time to throw a joint birthday. Half the cake was G.I. Joe and the other Barbie. That would be the anthem of my future parties I am a father of 3 little girls and the pres-

sure is for real. When birthday season arrives; I will have little mini panic attacks that include shortness of breath, thinning of the wallet and weight gain due to stressinduced eating. I myself am cheap and want to do this 80s style, book a room at the finest Chick-fil-A and let the chickens nuggets roll! My wife is more considerate than I am, she wants to include the friends who have invited us and have special gift bags for the kids who attend.

The big 40 was coming and my beautiful wife was to plan my birthday party. I was thinking beer, bourbon and heart stopping food. But as my wife pointed out that our friends all have small children so that turned to a inflatable water bouncy house,

juice pouches and cartoons. Did I mention that it rained that day and we hung out in my dank garage while the kids enjoyed AC and cartoons. Shortest 40th birthday party known to man Recently we were invited to a kid’s birthday and I noticed something very odd about this party. We went to a kid’s venue and then were ushered into a kid’s party room. In the center was a long table with chairs and carefully placed party favors the kind Mr. Wonka would be proud of. Being a comedian I see things in a slightly off slanted lens. I went from being a dad in his finest Saturday cargo shorts to patron of a kid zoo. The kids were seated at a table and the hosts were circling the table giving them sandwiches of PUBLIC NEWS

pb&j and assorted chips and juice pouches.

Then they came back around after noticing the little darlings slowing down on their prey and it was time for the main course, the cake. All the while the parents were sitting in plastic chairs that surrounded the room looking at their kids eating their lunches. No interaction at all just mutual strangers sitting in chairs watching.

I sincerely hope when it’s party season at the Viengar casa we will hold it down with economically practical birthdays and cultural appropriate parties of adult interaction and of course the main course, cake.

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Aries 3/21 - 4/19 People read horoscopes to make some sort of sense out of their love life. You don’t have that problem.

You don’t really have a love life and the person you want is probably reading their horoscope for the exact same reason. Some day, dear heart, your paths may cross but not today.

Taurus 4/20 - 5/20 Do you ever think that you had lived a prior lifetime?

Perhaps as a Duke or Duchess or some other important person? Why do those who claim past lives never come clean about being the dung master, or the janitor, or the king’s taster? Certainly takes the fun out of being able to show someone important in real life with your pretend former life.

Gemini 5/21 - 6/20 Your internet fling is about to become more real than you think. Don’t be surprised to learn that your interest is not free of entanglements. And one of those are prime to pay you a visit at work. Those fake glasses, teeth and moustache are going to be your go-to disguise, unless you’re female.

Then your MO is to run.

Cancer 6/21 - 7/22 There was this guy who decided to get real about losing weight long before January 1st. And for a while he was successful.

He exercised and ate a lot of Subway. Now he’s about to start a 13-year prison sentence for pandering to younger fare.

Don’t be like that guy. Be more like Richard Simmons.

Libra 9/23 - 10/22 You’ll meet some new friends. Some of which are experiencing life on the outside for the first time in a while. If they ask you to drive them to the bank, you would be wise to admit that you never got your drivers license. If your new friends press you on the matter, start babbling incoherently, slobber a lot and then start running away waving your hands in the air.

Capricorn 12/22 - 1/19 You’re a spiritually inclined person, but you tend to read these fake astrologies as if they were the real McCoy. Be advised, these are for entertainment purposes only.

If I were to jump of the top of Busch Stadium flapping my arms in the air, would you do the same? Then stop taking these things literal.

Leo 7/23 - 8/22 People dig your taste in music and you have no qualms sharing what you like. However you need to not share your love for the avant-guard country that no one ever bought when it was new, nor streams that crap anywhere. You would do well to embrace the tried and true like the Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin and possibly Enya.

Scorpio 10/23 - 11/21 The possibility of a new career has got your attention.

The temptation of staying where you are in order to make $15 per hour is intoxicating. That was until you saw that your replacement was a robot that does not require Medicare, Food Stamps, or time off.

Aquarius 1/20 - 2/18 Someone important is about to ask you for a favor. Do your best to look good while dodging this request. Remember, not everyone should be more important that yourself.

Love and pamper yourself often. Now, get the image of diapers out of your mind.

Virgo 8/23 - 9/22 Ok, I’ve got good news and bad news. First, you are about to embark on a group adventure that you were never really invited to go. The bad news is that the retreat is for the weekend and no one knew that you got locked in the trunk of your bosses car.

Sagitarius 11/22 - 12/21 Getting your crap together with others might stimulate your intellect, imagination, and spirit. No one has the same agenda as yours, but are willing to put up with your BS as much as you put up with theirs. At the end of the week, you will have discovered your soul mate. And it will be in the form of a Google app.

Pisces 2/19 - 3/20 Because you are special, today you might try to secure the perfect job. The one you went to college to prepare for as a career.

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sion of effective leadership and his belief that “we’ve lost track of what it means to be a leader.” Small quips and pokes at the President were peppered throughout Comey’s speech, describing Donald Trump as the “worst listener in leadership I have ever seen,” (the ability to listen being an essential part of his model of leadership) when compared to George W. Bush, and Barrack Obama, of which the Director stated were “two people I suspect the American people have an appreciation for that they didn’t two years ago.”

The audience refused to hold any punches during the question and answer portion, diving straight into the Director’s reopening of the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s e-mail server and its effect on the outcome of the election. “I couldn’t find a way out of it,” explained Comey stating how the two options of announcing the reopening or hiding it were both “doors to hell.” It was inquired if he felt responsible for the election of the President to which he replied “I hope I’m not responsible. I secretly hope some political scientist will prove I didn’t,” but that he couldn’t have taken swaying the election into consideration for it would have been “the death of the FBI.”

The election of 2016 had many characters each with their own plunges into the dramatic, the controversial and at times foolishness. Republican candidate for president Jeb Bush blundered by asking his audience to clap during a speech, Bernie Sanders captured audiences on a massive scale with rhetoric against the top 1% of wage earners in the country, and Ben Carson stunned the country when he expressed his belief in the Egyptian pyramids being grain silos built

by Joseph. Despite the excitement, none of these characters was more criticized than that of former Director of the FBI James Comey.

and relationship with past and the current president, and his vision of the skills needed of an effective leader. Comey, calling himself a “kind of unemployed celebrity,” stated that he wanted his talk to be about politics but “not in the way we are used to talking about [it].”

wouldn’t notice, and he never did.

Then the speech shifted towards the meat which consisted largely of the moments leading up to his firing as Director and how the uncertainty of the moment led him to begin speaking on his view of leadership. “I got fired and it was a He began with an amusing anecdote over complete surprise to me,” he explained, continuing to touch on how President his height, towering above the audience at 6’8”, and how in one meeting with President Donald Trump didn’t seem to like him, George W. Bush, he rushed to be early and, and their relationship was a constant push and pull. Comey recounted how he in his hastiness, hit his head on the doorwas informed of his dismissal during one way though he was already ducking in the of his outreach events to recruit candilow ceilings of the White House basement. dates for a more diverse FBI where the Partway into the meeting, the Director felt The Director had the fortune of being the something wet creeping down his face, real- three televisions behind the group he was addressing were reporting on his resignaopening speaker for Maryville University’s izing that the impact had made him bleed.

St. Louis Speakers Series at Powell Hall A situation that would have made the aver- tion. “I was numb. It was like a vertigo where he delivered a lecture, which ended age individual panic, Comey wished to not experience,” the Director described. with a standing ovation, over his life in poli- interrupt the proceedings and tactfully tilted Comey proceeded to describe his vitics including the details of his termination his head to the side so that the President 8

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The next question that tested the Director’s integrity was about when he began to take notes during presidential meetings, a reference to his leaked memo where Trump had allegedly asked Comey for a pledge of loyalty. “The man lies a lot,” spoke Comey on the President stating that he “was never concerned [Bush & Obama] would lie about me.”

He then went into intimate detail of the events leading up to the infamous dinner with the president, relaying the story almost like a crime novella. This response seemed to especially resonate with the audience that were eagerly drinking in the recollection.

It was certainly an exciting commencement to what looks to be an immeasurably successful speaker series. Upcoming guests include author of “Still Alice” Lisa Genova, former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush, feminist activist Gloria Steinem and comedian Jay Leno.

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(StatePoint) Shopping for some music lovers this holiday season? Here are some great gift ideas to help your favorite musicians play and compose music.

Music Composition Tools Assist both aspiring and accomplished songwriters in their efforts with music composition tools. You can choose to go analog or digital, depending on the style of your gift recipient. For traditionalists, consider a beautiful leatherbound music composition book. For a modern music maker, consider composition software that assists in the creation and sharing of music notation.

Instruments

(StatePoint) Looking for the “perfect gifts,” paired with enticing retail discounts and deals, can pressure holiday shoppers to spend more than they can afford. As a result, consumers may max out credit card limits or miss payments, negatively affecting credit scores. In addition, store credit cards may offer instant discounts that are tempting at the register -- but that new application could decrease your credit score.

Not having enough money for presents and the strain holiday shopping puts on their finances are big causes of anxiety for many consumers, according to a recent Experian survey. However, many of these same consumers seem to be on the right track: in the survey, respondents listed several smart financial resolutions, including 28 percent who want to improve their credit scores, while almost 50 percent said saving more was a New Year’s resolution.

roughly a third of your credit score, paying loans on time is crucial; too many late payments can decrease your score.

• Balance: You never want your credit card balance to be higher than 30 percent of your credit limit -- on a single card and across all of them. Keep balances low to keep your score high.

• Credit history: Those who’ve never used credit before will likely have a low score, or no score at all, while credit accounts that have been active for a long time reflect positively on your score, as does a healthy mix of accounts, such as having a mortgage, a few credit cards and auto loans.

• Staying out of hot water: Many people believe that financial transactions like rent, utility and telecommunications payments impact credit scores, but in fact, these are not factored in by many scoring companies. However, if you But understanding how your credit score don’t pay bills and they get turned over is calculated is critical. With this mind, to a collection agency, this could affect here are some key factors: your credit score. Severely delinquent accounts are often reported to the credit • Payment history: Accounting for bureaus.

For both beginner or seasoned musicians, consider the gift of a portable keyboard to help hone their skills at home or on-the-go. Wherever your gift recipients are on their musical journey, and no matter what budget you have to work with, you shouldn’t have to compromise on sound quality. For instance, for a modest sum, you can gift the CT-X700 from Casio, which “While it’s fun to give to others during features the AiX Sound Source, 600 the holidays, make sure to give yourself the gift of not getting into debt,” says Rod life-like instrument tones, hundreds of built-in rhythms and effects for a full Griffin, director of Public Education at band sound, and a lesson system that Experian. “Stick to a shopping budget.

Only use credit cards for an amount you displays proper fingering and notation.

A six-track recorder allows musicians can pay off and pay the bill in full on time. You’ll lose your cheer quickly after to capture their inspiration, a great feature for songwriters. the New Year if you face a mountain of debt.”

Rehearsal Time A positive credit profile and history of Know someone in a band? A soundusing credit smartly can open up fiproofed rehearsal space can be a nancial opportunities, like getting a car dream come true for musicians (and loan or home mortgage. There are clear benefits to building your credit file, but if their neighbors). Gift your recipient you don’t build it responsibly those gains a rehearsal space rental. Whether you won’t be felt. To plan for the holidays and pay for one session or several months’ worth of rehearsal time, this is a 2019, visit experian.com/education for thoughtful way to support a musician’s information about credit scores, as well efforts. as personal finance tips.

“Credit is a tool to be used wisely,” adds Griffin. “If you check your credit score regularly and make strategic decisions on when and how much credit to use in the short-term, it will benefit you when you absolutely need credit to make a large purchase or for an emergency expense.”

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By gifting the instruments, tools and space needed to learn, write and practice music, you can show a musician you care this holiday season.

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ST. LOUIS’ BEST COFFEE SHOPS THAT ARE NOT STAR*UCKS I’ve been on a search for the perfect cup of joe (coffee, for the uninitiated) that was not from M*Donalds (watery, bitter), D*nny’s (just bland), Star*ucks (tastes syrupy) and Qui* Trip (is that really coffee)?

In my recent travels around the area distributing copies of the Public News, I’ve asked relative strangers (and new readers of the PN) where one would get a really great cup of coffee that was not corporate, like the aforementioned.

I was given about three dozen or so coffeeshop recommendations and from that trimmed the field to the best two dozen coffeeshops worth checking out.

Here are my findings. Check them out for yourself and let me know what you think!

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Balance Coffee & Tea 732 S Illinois St Belleville IL 62220 (618) 641-9900 Cloud 9 Cafe Lounge 5205 N Illinois St Fairview Heights IL 62208 (618) 416-7767 Coffeehouse Co 1333 Central Park Dr # 127 O Fallon IL 62269 (618) 624-6343 Rileys Coffee & Fudge 1900 Lebanon Ave Belleville IL 62221 (618) 310-1363

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Sacred Grounds Cafe 233 N Main St Edwardsville IL 62025 (618) 692-4150 Alaska Klondike Coffee Co 3200 N Highway 67 Florissant MO 63033 (314) 830-3488 Benton Park Coffee Bar 2901 Salena St Saint Louis MO 63118 (314) 771-7200 Blueprint Coffee 6225 Delmar Blvd Saint Louis MO 63130 (314) 266-6808

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Chris’s Jeffco Diner 3874 Jeffco Blvd Arnold MO 63010 (636) 467-9300 Cool Beans Java Cafe 316 Locust St Hillsboro MO 63050 (636) 797-8092 Crave Coffee House 3504 Caroline St Saint Louis MO 63104 (314) 771-3299 Crooked Tree Coffee House 559 1st Capitol Dr Saint Charles MO 63301 (636) 669-0537 Deer Creek Coffee 9820 Clayton Rd Saint Louis MO 63124 (314) 262-8494 Java Plus 8000 Maryland Ave Saint Louis MO 63105 (314) 725-2428 Kick Start Cafe 3537 Chouteau Ave Saint Louis MO 63103 (314) 772-5758 Little Ireland Coffee 125 N 1st St Pacific MO 63069 (636) 352-1398 Lone Wolf Coffee House 15480 Clayton Rd # 220 Ballwin MO 63011 (636) 527-7027 Mokabe’s Coffee House 3606 Arsenal St Saint Louis MO 63116 (314) 865-2009 Perk It Up 5526 Telegraph Rd Saint Louis MO 63129 (314) 845-6613 Scooter’s Coffeehouse 322 Mid Rivers Mall Dr Saint Peters MO 63376 (636) 387-5012 Soulard Coffee Garden 910 Geyer Ave Saint Louis MO 63104 (314) 241-1464 Toasted 3015 High Ridge Blvd High Ridge MO 63049 (636) 671-9141 Urban Cafe & Coffee Shop 2700 Union Blvd Saint Louis MO 63113 (314) 381-5211

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MUSIC BEST PLACE TO BUY A GUITAR

Write in your choice under each category heading.

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BARS & VAPES BEST LGBT FRIENDLY BAR

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LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

1860 Saloon 1860 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 231-1860 Genre: Blues Neighborhood: Soulard www.1860saloon.com Weds. Nov. 07 Blues Jam Session w/Fred Pierce & Co. Thurs. Nov. 08 Everett Dean & the Lonesom Hearts Fri. Nov. 09 Power Play Sat. Nov. 10 Joe Metzka Band Sun. Nov. 11 Michael Thomas & Travlin’ Band Mon. Nov. 12 Dallas Murphy plays Americana Music Tues. Nov. 13 Open Mic Night Hosted by Tim Perry Weds. Nov. 14 Blues Jam Session w/Fred Pierce & Co. Thurs. Nov. 15 Everett Dean & the Lonesom Hearts Fri. Nov. 16 Ross Bell Band Sat. Nov. 17 The Stingers Sun. Nov. 18 Tim Perry Band Mon. Nov. 19 3rd Avenue A Jazz Tues. Nov. 20 Open Mic Night Hosted by Tim Perry Weds. Nov. 21 Blues Jam Session w/Fred Pierce & Co. Thurs. Nov. 22 Everett Dean & the Lonesom Hearts Fri. Nov. 23 Classic Tribute Band Sat. Nov. 24 Marsha Evans & the Coalition Sun. Nov. 25 Fry Brown Band Mon. Nov. 26 Dallas Murphy plays Americana Music Tues. Nov. 27 Open Mic Night Hosted by Tim Perry Weds. Nov. 28 Blues Jam Session w/Fred Pierce & Co. Thurs. Nov. 29 Everett Dean & the Lonesom Hearts Fri. Nov. 30 Patti & the Hitmen Atomic Cowboy 4140 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 775-0775 Genre: Americana, Alt Rock, Folk Rock Neighborhood: The Grove www.atomiccowboystl.com BB’s Jazz Blues & Soups 700 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: (314) 436-5222 Genre: Blues and Jazz Neighborhood: Downtown www.bbsjazzbluessoups.com Beale on Broadway 701 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: (314) 621-7880 Genre: Blues, Soul, R&B, Roots/Rockabilly Neighborhood: Downtown www.bealeonbroadway.com Blueberry Hill 6504 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130 Phone: (314) 727-4444 Genre: Rock, R&B, Rockabilly Neighborhood: The Loop www.blueberryhill.com Blues City Deli 2438 McNair Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 773-8225 Genre: Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass Neighborhood: Benton Park www.bluescitydeli.com Bottleneck Blues Bar One Ameristar Blvd. St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: (636) 940-4387

Genre: Blues, Rock, Country Neighborhood: St. Charles www.bottleneckbluesbar.com Broadway Oyster Bar 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: (314) 621-8811 Genre: Blues, Rock, Reggae, Cajun, R&B, Soul, Funk, Bluegrass Neighborhood: Downtown www.broadwayoysterbar.com Delmar Hall 6133 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112 Phone: (314) 726-6161 Genre: Rock, Country, Folk & R&B Neighborhood: The Delmar Loop www.delmarhall.com Evangeline’s Bistro & Music House 512 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 367-3644 Genre: Jazz, Swing, Americana, Roots Neighborhood: Central West End www.evangelinesstl.com Fubar 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 289-9050 Genre: Heavy Metal, Punk, Rock Neighborhood: Downtown www. fubarstl.com Hammerstones 2028 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 773-5565 Genre: Blues Neighborhood: Soulard www.hammerstones.net The Heavy Anchor 5226 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 Phone: (314) 352-5226 Genre: Original Rock, Punk, Alt Rock Neighborhood: South City www.theheavyanchor.com Helen Fitzgerald’s 3650 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63127 Phone: (314) 984-0026 Genre: Rock, Dance, Tribute Bands Neighborhood: South County www.helenfitzgeralds.com Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 14141 Riverport Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Genre: National Touring Acts Neighborhood: West County www,thehollywoodcasinoamphitheatre.com Howl at the Moon 601 Clark Ave, Unit J (Ballpark Village) St. Louis, MO Phone: (314) 736-4695 Genre: Rock, Pop, Country Neighborhood: Downtown www.howlatthemoon.com

Jazz at the Bistro 3536 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 571-6000 Genre: Jazz, Blues Neighborhood: Grand Center www.jazzstl.org Kirkwood Station Brewing Co. 105 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone: (314) 966-2739 Genre: Rock, Funk, Tribute Bands Neighborhood: Kirkwood www.kirkwoodstationbrewing.com McGurk’s 1200 Russell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 776-8309 Genre: Irish Location: Soulard www.mcgurks.com Sundays: Falling Fences Oct. 30 – Dec. 1: Irish Brigade The Monocle 4510 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 932-7003 Genre: Burlesque Location: The Grove www.themonoclestl.com Nathalie’s 4356 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 533-1580 Genre: Jazz, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Neighborhood: Central West End www.nathaliesstl.com The National Blues Museum 615 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: (314) 925-0016 Genre: Blues Neighborhood: Downtown www.nationalbluesmuseum.org Off Broadway 3509 Lemp Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118 Genre: Original Rock, Alt Rock, Roots Neighborhood: Cherokee www.offbroadwaystl.com Old Rock House 1200 S 7th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 588-0505 Genre: Rock, Folk, Roots, Celtic Rock, Alt Rock, Americana Neighborhood: Downtown www.oldrockhouse.com The Pageant 6161 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112 Phone: (314) 726-6161 Genre: National Touring Acts Neighborhood: The Loop www.thepageant.com Parrot’s 2951 N St Peters Pkwy St. Peters, MO

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Phone: (636) 477-6800 Genre: Local Bands Neighborhood: St. Peters www.parrotsstpeters.com Peabody Opera House 1400 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103 Genre: National Touring Acts Neighborhood: Downtown www.peabodyoperahouse.com Pop’s Blue Moon 5249 Pattison Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 776-4200 Genre: Rock, Alternative, Jam Bands, Rock Neighborhood: The Hill www.popsbluemoon.com The Ready Room 4195 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: (314) 833-3929 Genre: Rock, Alt Rock, Bluegrass, Tributes Neighborhood: The Grove www.thereadyroom.com Red Fish, Blue Fish 7 Hawks Nest Plaza, St Charles, MO 63303 Phone (636) 947-4747 Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Indie Neighborhood: St. Charles www.facebook.com/redfishbar Schlafly Tap Room 2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 241-2337 Genre: Rock, Alt Rock, Folk, Hip Hop Neighborhood: Downtown www.schlafly.com/tap-room Schlafly Bottleworks 7260 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63143 Phone: (314) 241-2337 Genre: Folk, Alt Rock, Bluegrass, Country Neighborhood: Maplewood www.schlafly.com/bottleworks The Sheldon 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 533-9900 Genre: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Americana, Folk Neighborhood: Grand Center www.thesheldon.org Sky Music Lounge 930 Kehrs Mill Rd #201, Ballwin, MO 63011 Phone: (636) 527-6909 Genre: Rock, Alt Rock, Tribute Bands Neighborhood: West County www.skymusiclounge.com The Way Out Club 2525 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: (314) 664-7638 Genre: Punk, Alt Rock, Indie Rock, Urban Neighborhood: South City www.facebook.com/The-Way-Out-Club

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KEEPING YOUR HEALTH ON TRACK DURING THE INDULGENT HOLIDAY SEASON parties.

Remember, water doesn’t need to be the only source of hydration you think about this season.

Soups and purees made from hearty winter vegetables, as well as citrus fruits do the trick, too, and their nutritional properties can help keep you healthy in winter.

(StatePoint) The holiday season can be an indulgent one, full of cookies, candies, heavy meals and eggnog. While no one wants to rein in the fun during the merriest time of year, there are simple ways to keep your health on track during this indulgent holiday season.

mote wellness. Set a bedtime and honor it. Hit the gym. Meditate. Do whatever it is that keeps you grounded and feeling your best.

• Keep Things Organically Sweet.

Staying on track doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the sweetness of the season. Instantly boost the flavor of your favorite meals with organic honey.

• Drink Up. Many people associate de- One great option is Organic Honey hydration with the warmer months. But In The Raw. USDA Organic Certified in winter weather it can be especially and Non-GMO Project Verified, it’s • Stick to Routines. To the best of your easy to forget to stay well-hydrated, made from pure nectar collected from ability during this hectic time of year, especially when you’re indulging in exotic wildflowers found in the remote attempt to stick to routines that proalcoholic beverages at all those holiday Caatinga region of northeast Brazil. The hand-harvested, sustainable honey is raw (never heated above 117 degrees) FOODIE PIC OF THE WEEK and unfiltered, so it retains the benefits of bee pollen.

And just one tablespoon of organic

raw honey provides the right amount of sweetness and flavor for any dish or drink, including year-round staples like oatmeal, yogurt, tea, and more. You can also consider giving a honey makeover to all your favorite holiday recipes, including glazes and sauces for meat and poultry, cocktail recipes, and of course baked treats.

• Make Substitutions. Other healthful substitutions you can make this holiday season include topping pies with Greek yogurt instead of cream, using apple sauce in place of oil and nut flour instead of white flour in baking, and serving vegetable mash as an alternative to mashed potatoes.

• Be Mindful. The holiday party circuit can be dangerous when it comes to making nutritious choices. When you enter a party with a buffet set-up, it can be tempting to reach for the richest foods first. Before indulging in the canapes and Swedish meatballs, try filling up a plate with crudité first. While you’re doing so, get a good look at all the options available. This way, you’ll be more likely to savor choice items you’ll truly enjoy.

A joyful holiday season doesn’t mean you must pack on pounds or feel under the weather. By keeping your health on track throughout this indulgent time of year, you can start 2019 with your best food forward.

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FILM and commercialization.

Director: Michael Dweck Stars: Marty Berger, Mike Cappiello, Barbara Cromarty, Jim Cromarty

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald The Grinch PG-13 134 min Adventure | Family | Fantasy PG 90 min Animation | Comedy | Family A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the The second installment of the “Fantastic Beasts” series set in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World village of Whoville. featuring the adventures of magizoologist Newt Directors: Yarrow Cheney | Scott Mosier Scamander.

Stars: Rashida Jones, Tristan O’Hare, Scarlett Director: David Yates Estevez, Benedict Cumberbatch Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol The Girl in the Spider’s Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story Instant Family PUBLIC NEWS PICK R 117 min Crime | Drama | Thriller PG-13 Comedy Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and A couple find themselves in over their heads journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and cor- when they adopt three children.

Director: Sean Anders rupt government officials.

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Director: Fede Alvarez Stars: Claire Foy, Sylvia Hoeks, Lakeith Stanfield, Moner, Gustavo Quiroz Stephen Merchant Widows R 129 min Crime | Drama | Thriller Overlord Set in contemporary Chicago, amidst a time of R 109 min Action | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi turmoil, four women with nothing in common The story of two American soldiers behind except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ enemy lines on D Day. criminal activities, take fate into their own Director: Julius Avery Stars: Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ol- hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. livier, Pilou Asbæk Director: Steve McQueen Stars: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth The Front Runner PUBLIC NEWS PICK Debicki R 113 min Biography | Drama American Senator Gary Hart’s presidential campaign in 1988 is derailed when he’s caught in The Last Race 75 min Documentary | Sport a scandalous love affair.

The Last Race is the portrait of a small-town Director: Jason Reitman stock car racetrack and the tribe of blue-collar Stars: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simdrivers that call it home, struggling to hold mons, Mark O’Brien onto an American racing tradition as the world around them is transformed by globalization

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Ralph Breaks the Internet PG 112 min -Animation | Adventure | Comedy Six years after the events of “Wreck-It Ralph”, Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.

Directors: Phil Johnston | Rich Moore Stars: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson Creed II PUBLIC NEWS PICK PG-13 Drama | Sport In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo’s son and current champ Adonis Creed accepts a challenge from Drago’s son -- another dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life -- a date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Now, Creed and Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt each man.

Director: Steven Caple Jr. Stars: Tessa Thompson, Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Dolph Lundgren Robin Hood PG-13 116 min Action | Adventure A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling actionadventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.

Director: Otto Bathurst Stars: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn, Eve Hewson Green Book PG-13 130 min Biography | Comedy | Drama A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

Director: Peter Farrelly Stars: Linda Cardellini, Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Don Stark

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MAN LOOKING FOR LADY COMPANION It seems like most people have paired up for the year except for me. I’m older (45) male, still strong, married once, good job, nice car. I like hiking, fishing and auto facing. I am a moderate St. Louis Cardinals fan and a huge Blues fan. Not very religious but I am getting tired of on-line dating, too many scammers.

I am looking for a female (35-45), no kids (I don’t have any either), a non-smoker, no drama, low maintenance and confidant. I’m not too shallow but please be height/weight proportionate. I thought I would give this a try and see what happens. Respond to M-PN001.

MAN SEEKING FUN WOMAN I’m going to try this old school personals thing.

I am a recently divorced man (37 y.o.) with two teenage boys that I have 50% of the time. I live in West County but travel downtown frequently for business.

Looking for a woman near my age for dating and general hanging out. I like wineries and live music.

On weekends that I do not have my kids, you can find me hanging out on the Delmar Loop. Respond to M-PN002.

MAN LOOKING FOR SPIDERWOMAN Hi. I’m looking for a female that is very active and has time for a guy like me. I’m kinda nerdy in a Big Bang Theory sort of way looking for my female nerdy equivalent. You must know who Dr. Stephen Hawking was and who Dr. Sheldon Cooper is. Anything other than that would be icing on the proverbial comic book store cake. I’m in my twenties and never married! Surprised? Respond to M-PN003.

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