Monthly Archives: July 2011

Statue for Chuck Berry erected in St. Louis (omg!)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) – Rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry, spry and smiling at 84 years-old, gave a wave of approval dedicating an eight-foot bronze statue of himself on Friday before a cheering crowd of about 500 people. The statue … Continue reading →

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Boehner, Obama relationship tested in debt fight (AP)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

WASHINGTON – The fight over the debt ceiling has turned into a dramatic leadership test for President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner, opponents in a divided government who’ve gone from negotiating in secret to facing off in public … Continue reading →

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Dems, GOP still at loggerheads as clock ticks (AP)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

WASHINGTON – The GOP-controlled House and the Democratic Senate remain at loggerheads over debt legislation required to avoid a first-ever default on U.S. financial obligations as lawmakers and the White House head into a pressure-packed weekend in search of compromise. … Continue reading →

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British Electric Vehicle Company Coming to St. Louis (ContributorNetwork)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

The British invasion of America is happening again, this time in the middle of the heartland. The St. Louis Business Journal reports that Emerald Automotive, a 3-year-old hybrid car manufacturer, will build a plant in Hazelwood. By 2014, the facility … Continue reading →

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Chavez says Venezuela’s OPEC quota should grow (AP)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

CARACAS, Venezuela – President Hugo Chavez said Friday that Venezuela’s oil production quota within OPEC should increase now that its proven crude reserves have grown. Chavez said in a televised speech that oil production quotas will need to be revised. … Continue reading →

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Debt battle hits business confidence: analysts (AFP)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

WASHINGTON (AFP) – The grinding political fight over US government spending and debt is preventing businesses from pushing ahead with investments and taking a toll on the economy, economists say. While data is limited, they say business and consumer confidence … Continue reading →

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Dems, GOP still at loggerheads as clock ticks

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., right, joined by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 29, 2011. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — The GOP-controlled House and the … Continue reading →

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Garza struggles in Cubs’ 9-2 loss at Cards (AP)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ST. LOUIS – Chicago right-hander Matt Garza is glad July is finally coming to a close. He ended a respectable month with a six-run outing against the Cardinals in the Chicago Cubs’ 9-2 loss on Friday night. Garza finished the … Continue reading →

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Pujols gets 2,000th career hit (AFP)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AFP) – St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols has notched the 2,000th hit of his career, becoming the 263rd Major League Baseball player to reach the milestone. The hit was a double down the third-base line in the … Continue reading →

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Am Law Firms Prepare Clients for the Worst If Debt Ceiling Efforts Fail

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor

July 29, 2011 2:18 PM Am Law Firms Prepare Clients for the Worst If Debt Ceiling Efforts Fail Posted by Brian Baxter With Wall Street worried about the potential ramifications of a historic debt default and downgrade to the nation’s … Continue reading →

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