Has Your Computer Ever Crashed? - 07/31/08 08:39 AM
I know mine has. Boy! What a disaster when that happens! I've lost so much information in the past that I've been looking for ways to protect myself.
Have you ever heard of Carbonite.com? Well, it's a site that automatically saves your information for you so that you don't have to … (33 comments)
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Why is Richard Simmons in St. Louis? - 07/30/08 09:32 AM
Of course, he's promoting his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" DVD, but he is also here in St. Louis for another reason. He is concerned about the lack of physical exercise offered to kids in school.
He said that 40% of today's schools offer no physical education or recess. He remembers that … (13 comments)
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Grants Farm in St. Louis to be Open Fewer Hours! - 07/29/08 09:40 AM
I am sad to hear that Grants Farm, in St. Louis, will not be as easily accessed as it used to be.
Grants Farm is a place for young and old to go and see animals, birds-of-prey, and the famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses. In the past, it was open Wednesday through … (13 comments)
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Sales Tax Holiday in Missouri! - 07/29/08 08:16 AM
Missouri is having a sales tax holiday this weekend for school related items. It starts this Friday, 8/1/08 through Sunday, 8/3/08. This means that state taxes will not be charged; however, each jurisdiction has the option to waive the local taxes.
The sales tax exemption is limited to:
Clothing - any … (8 comments)
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More on Rush and the St. Louis Rams... - 07/28/08 06:51 PM
I heard more about Rush Limbaugh and his "desire to purchase the Rams". He was interviewed on KMOX this morning. He said that he, of course, has a desire to own an NFL team, but he's not a part of the "billionaire club".
He also said that he doesn't owe on anything other … (2 comments)
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Comparison of Sold Homes in Warren County, MO, in the First Half of 2008 to 2006 & 2007. - 07/28/08 05:46 PM
Residential homes sold in Warren County, MO 1/1/06 - 6/30/06:
This information courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
106 fewer homes were sold this year, but the average sale price went up almost $5,000.
The average days on market went up 37 days, and the … (2 comments)
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Comparison of Sold Homes in Lincoln County, MO, in the First Half of 2008 to 2006 & 2007. - 07/28/08 05:27 PM
Residential homes sold in Lincoln County, MO 1/1/06 - 6/30/06:
This information courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
There were 123 fewer homes sold this year, and the average sale price was just under $20,000 lower.
It took an average of 11 days longer to sell a home … (0 comments)
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Rush and the St. Louis Rams? - 07/27/08 07:00 PM
I heard an interesting tidbid recently. I was listening to the news and somebody said that rumor has it that Rush Limbaugh was thinking about buying the St. Louis Rams!
Is this true? I don't know. If he did, would they stay in St. Louis? I don't know.
I'll keep my … (12 comments)
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Sold Homes in Lincoln County, MO, in the First Half of July 2008 Compared to 2006 & 2007. - 07/27/08 07:52 AM
Residential Homes in Lincoln County, MO Sold 7/1/06 - 7/15/06:
Information courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The number of homes sold stayed basically the same, but the days on market went down 59 days.
The average sale price went down almost $65,000, but the sale … (2 comments)
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Sold Homes in Warren County, MO, in the First Half of July 2008 Compared to 2006 & 2007. - 07/27/08 07:52 AM
Residential Homes Sold in Warren County, MO 7/1/06 - 7/15/06:
Information Courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The number of homes sold stayed basically the same, but the sale price went down over $64,000.
The average days on market went up 41 days, but the sale … (3 comments)
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St. Charles County Fair Tuesday, July 22 - Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 07/23/08 08:01 PM
Yesterday was the 1st day of the St. Charles County Fair. There are many different things for people of all ages to enjoy.
If you like carnival rides and carnival booths, there are several.
If you like chickens, pigs, turkeys, and cattle, they are there, too.
Above: Exotic hens
If … (14 comments)
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St. Charles County Home Sales in the 1st 3 Weeks of July 2008 Compared to '06 and '07 - 07/22/08 10:33 AM
7/01/06 - 7/21/06 St. Charles County MO Residential Home Sales:
This information is courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The average days on market went up 26 days, and the sale price compared to list price was down a little over 2%.
There were 131 … (6 comments)
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St. Charles County Home Sales in 3rd Week of July 2008 - 07/22/08 10:15 AM
St. Charles County, MO July 15, 2008 - July 21, 2008 Residential Homes Sales Report:
This information is courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
A total of 59 residential homes sold this week. The average price was $206,657, and the average days on market was 91. … (3 comments)
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Kenny Hulshof vs. Sarah Steelman! - 07/22/08 08:52 AM
Not sure who to support for Missouri Governor in this year's race? Well, 2 Republican candidates will be debating today, July 22nd, at 2 - 3 p.m. Central Standard Time.
This debate will be carried live by KMOX on the Mark Reardon show, and it will be commercial free. From 3 … (4 comments)
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Any Mizzou and Illini Fans? - 07/22/08 08:37 AM
If so, you will want to join the fun at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis this morning at 11:00! This is a party celebrating the rivalry that will continue this football season starting August 30th. There will be live music, lunch, a chance to win tickets, mascots and spirit squads.
The … (6 comments)
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My Missionary Daughter's Coming Home! :) - 07/20/08 04:57 PM
Remember my daughter Alisha? She went to Australia as a summer missionary for one month. Well, she is coming home this evening at 10:45 p.m.! Actually, that's when she will be at the St. Louis airport.
She has to go back to CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) for 4 days for de-briefing. … (29 comments)
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Cards Sweep Padres? - 07/20/08 01:58 PM
The St. Louis Cardinals are on a winning streak. They have won 4 in a row. If they beat the San Diego Padres today, they will have swept the Padres in this series.
Earlier in the week, the Cardinals were 4 games out of first place. Now they are only 2 … (2 comments)
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Hottest Day of the Year? - 07/20/08 01:43 PM
If you're planning on visiting the area today, bring a tall glass of iced tea with you. I found out that today is supposed to be the hottest day of the year, so far for St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. How hot is that? Well, they are saying that we … (8 comments)
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Search for Steve Fossett Continues... - 07/20/08 08:17 AM
Remember Steve Fossett? He is the adventurer who went missing during a solo flight last September. He attended Washington University in St. Louis, and we have been following him for years.
Well, in February of this year, they pronounced him dead, but his body has never been found. They recently started searching … (6 comments)
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Cell Phone Ban in Missouri? - 07/19/08 08:36 AM
I don't know if anyone has heard about the tragic accident that took place in St. Louis, MO on I-64/Hwy 40 recently. A trucker wasn't paying attention and crashed into some cars.
Well, 3 people have died, and several people were injured. It has been mentioned that a cell phone may have contributed … (19 comments)
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Which Starbucks are closing in St. Charles County, MO? - 07/18/08 06:59 AM
I heard that some Starbucks stores are closing down! To all of us coffee lovers, this is not good news. I tried to track down the most updated list of the stores closing in St. Charles county, MO. This is what I have found:
The stores at: 1. Clayton & Baxter, … (7 comments)
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Sold Homes in St. Charles County, MO, in the First Half of July 2008 Compared to 2006 & 2007. - 07/17/08 07:54 PM
Let's go a little further back in time to see just how much the market has changed in St. Charles County, MO.
Homes Sold in St. Charles County, MO in First Half of July 2006:
This information is courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The … (9 comments)
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Remember the chess clubs when you were a kid? - 07/16/08 09:22 AM
Well, St. Louis is trying to bring chess back to kids and adults alike. The Chess Club and Scholastic Center is scheduled to open tomorrow for chess players of all ages!
I think this is a great idea. I have never joined a chess club, but I have always enjoyed playing and think … (12 comments)
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John McCain at Ted Drewes in St. Louis - 07/16/08 09:04 AM
Last night, John McCain was in St. Louis for a fundraiser. He reportedly raised $1.6 million. Later in the evening, he stopped off at a St. Louis favorite hot spot - Ted Drewes' Custard. Ted Drewes is famous for its custard concretes.
Of all the many different flavors to choose from, … (2 comments)
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Comparing the First 6 Months of Sales of 2007 in St. Charles County, MO to 2008. - 07/15/08 09:28 AM
First 6 Months of Sales in St. Charles County, MO in 2007:
This information is courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
500 fewer homes were sold this year, and the average days on market went up 9 days.
The average sale price was down … (4 comments)
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Are the St. Louis Rams For Sale? - 07/15/08 08:53 AM
I was listening to the news this morning. Someone brought up the question: "Are the Rams for sale?" According to Rams' president John Shaw the answer is "no". They are not actively looking to sell the Rams or move them. Someone presented an offer to purchase the team, but they were turned down.
… (2 comments)
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Comparing Winghaven Sales - 07/14/08 08:57 AM
Winghaven is a very popular community in O'Fallon, MO. Let's take a look at June 2007 homes sales compared to June 2008:
June 2007 Home Sales in Winghaven:
This information is courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Seven fewer homes were sold this year, … (5 comments)
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Anheuser-Busch InBev in St. Louis, MO - 07/14/08 08:46 AM
Well, it's official. InBev bought Anheuser-Busch for 52 billion dollars. This is an increase from the earlier offer of 50 billion dollars and translates into $70 per share. The new name is "Anheuser-Busch InBev".
Of course, St. Louisans are anxious to see how this will affect their jobs. InBev is known for … (9 comments)
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O'Fallon, MO Comparison of 1st Week of July Sales in 2008 to 1st Week of July Sales in 2007 - 07/13/08 02:19 PM
This information is courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
14 fewer homes sold this year, but the average sale price was up $56,000.
Average days on market came down 30 days, but the sale price compared to list price is down by less than … (5 comments)
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St. Charles County, MO Comparison of 1st Week of July Sales in 2008 to 1st Week of July Sales in 2007 - 07/13/08 01:03 PM
Let's compare residential home sales in the first week of July 2007 to the first week of July 2008...
Homes Sold in St. Charles County, MO in the 1st Week of July 2007:
This information is courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
This year 26 fewer homes were … (0 comments)
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Race For the Rivers - St. Charles, MO - 07/12/08 09:41 AM
Day one of the Race For the Rivers will end at Frontier Park in St. Charles, MO. Never heard of Race For the Rivers? This is a 65-mile race along the Mississippi River for canoes and kayaks.
This year, it will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008, in Washington, Missouri. Day … (11 comments)
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Anhueser-Busch in St. Louis and InBev making a deal? - 07/11/08 01:55 PM
Well, it looks like InBev raised its offer by $5 a share to purchase Anheuser-Busch. That would make the offer $70 a share - or 50 billion dollars. Word has it that Anheuser-Busch will accept the deal sometime this weekend. This would be a "friendly" deal as opposed to the "hostile takeover" … (9 comments)
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Buying Foreclosures in Flooded Areas - 07/10/08 09:20 AM
If you are considering buying a foreclosure, there are some things to consider besides the price. Is the foreclosure in a flooded area? What about an area with heavy rainfall?
Usually, foreclosed homes have their power shut off. Not only does that mean that the lights will not work, the sump … (8 comments)
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St. Charles County, MO Comparison of June Sales in 2008 to Junes Sales in 2007 - 07/09/08 09:29 PM
With all the talk about how bad the market is, I thought I'd compare June sales in St. Charles County, MO in 2007 to June sales in St. Charles County in 2008. Here is what I found...
Homes Sold in St. Charles County, MO in June 2007:
Information courtesy of the … (3 comments)
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Thanks for Praying! :) - 07/09/08 12:47 PM
I want to thank those of you who prayed for my cousin Terry and my Aunt Bonnie. I don't have an update on my aunt, yet, but I wanted to update you on Terry.
Terry had a triple bypass yesterday. He is doing very well, although he is in some pain. … (17 comments)
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InBev takeover? - 07/08/08 05:19 PM
I heard on the news that Anheuser-Busch is suing InBev for an illegal takeover bid.
InBev was asking shareholders to vote on removing the Anheuser-Busch board of directors.
Anheuser-Busch didn't like that idea, so they are suing. They are calling it an "illegal plan and scheme," which "through a course of deceptive conduct" … (2 comments)
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Beware of sneaky parked trucks! - 07/07/08 03:45 PM
I was at the ranch where I board my horse. My sister & I were just finishing up a beautiful day of riding, training our horses, and just enjoying each other's company.
It was time to leave. We said our goodbyes and got into the car. The parking area was full. … (11 comments)
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Beautiful 4th of July! - 07/06/08 12:31 PM
I must say that I have never experienced a more beautiful 4th of July day! In Lake St. Louis, MO, this day is usually filled with heat (in the 90's), humidity, and lots of cold soda. Not this year. It was sooo nice. The temperature was in the upper 70's, the … (6 comments)
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St. Charles County Market Report - June 2008 - 07/05/08 10:49 AM
This report is courtesy of the MLS. It is reliable but not guaranteed.
For more information contact: Debi Ernst 314-640-7061 SelectMyHome.net Ryco Realty Group: 636-978-3912
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I Figured it Out! :) - 07/03/08 08:29 AM
You all probably already know this, but I just wanted to share with my fellow rainers that any (and I mean any) question you may have about Active Rain or real estate or whatever can be found with just a click of the mouse.
Go to the "search" button...click on it...type in the topic that … (17 comments)
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Lotsa Oil found in North Dakota! - 07/02/08 08:16 AM
I just read about all the oil that has been found in western North Dakota. State officials say that North Dakota may set an oil-production record this year. It would surpass the 52.6 million barrels produced in 1984.
I think that is great news. With all of the oil found here … (11 comments)
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What's Happening with the Anheuser-Busch Buyout? - 07/01/08 12:08 PM
InBev's CEO Carlos Brito asks shareholders to override the Anheuser-Busch board. He wants them to approve the buyout.
He thinks that Anheuser-Busch's present plan is too risky. He asks shareholders to look at InBev's previous track record of international expansion and profitablilty even during bad economic times.
I'm not sure if that's going to … (6 comments)
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Lemonade Stand Robbery - Part 2 - 07/01/08 09:15 AM
Remember my story about the lemonade stand being robbed? The thief only stole about $17.50. The little girl who owned the lemonade stand chased after him until he ran into a house. The police caught him...
Well, this robbery reminds me of that one. I believe this happened in Minneapolis (Somebody … (2 comments)
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