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11.19.2009 5:24 pm

The Bird watches “New Moon” rising

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The movie sequel based on the “Twilight” books opens at midnight tonight in some theaters and nationwide on Friday.  “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” continues the story of Bella and her vampire boyfriend Edward, with the added tension of a…

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11.16.2009 5:23 pm

What’s the Weatherbird say about Sarah Palin penning her memoirs?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Sarah Palin kicked off a 14-state tour to tout her political memoirs — “Going Rogue” — with an appearance Monday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

Jane Henderson, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s book editor, writes in a front-page story for Tuesday’s paper that…

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10.30.2009 5:08 pm

Does the Weatherbird see dead people?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It’s nigh on Halloween, and talk turns to costumes and candy and goblins and ghosts. In De Soto, a pizza parlor is wondering if it has a real apparition. Weird sightings — including the spirit of a small boy —…

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10.26.2009 5:02 pm

Here’s what the Weatherbird says about Mark McGwire’s return

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
McGwire watches #63 sail off in September 1998

McGwire watches #63 sail off in September 1998

Tony LaRussa announced Monday morning that he’s returning for a 15th season as Cardinals manager — and he’s bringing former home run king Mark McGwire back to baseball as the team’s hitting coach.

“Mark…

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10.01.2009 5:08 pm

Farm Aid is here Sunday! What’s the Weatherbird think of that?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis for the first time will play host on Sunday to Farm Aid, the benefit concert series dedicated to promoting a “vibrant family farm system of agriculture in America.”

The concert, at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, features Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson,…

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05.19.2009 5:28 pm

What should the Weatherbird say about Summer Fun ‘09?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Summer Fun ‘09 guide is out Wednesday, offering more than 130 family-friendly things to do. Pick up Wednesday’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch — and get a head-start on great places to play, people-watch, eat and drink, hike and bike and…

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05.13.2009 5:50 pm

Tourism and St. Louis: What’s the Weatherbird say?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fredbird at the rally

Fredbird at the rally

They threw a pep rally for tourism Wednesday at Keiner Plaza — one of 41 nationally on “U.S. Travel Rally Day.” About 200 local travel industry workers — from Maritz and the Magic House, Six Flags, local…

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04.24.2009 5:21 pm

What’s does the Weatherbird say about the Book Fair?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Thousands of book lovers will help the Greater St. Louis Book Fair celebrate its 60th anniversary this weekend at the West County Center lower-level parking garage near Macy’s.  A listing of the event’s hours is on STLtoday. Admission is free and…

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03.27.2009 6:16 pm

St. Louis without a classical music station: What’s the Bird’s take?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis only classical music radio station — KFUO-FM — is for sale. Most buyers would switch to a more profitable programming format, like sports, country or rock. That would leave St. Louis without a classical music station.

What should the…

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03.23.2009 5:41 pm

The Dow soars 497 points, and the Weatherbird chirps …..

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Dow jumped up nearly 500 points, its biggest percentage gain since October, as investors nodded approval of Monday’s news on banks and housing. The Weatherbird nodded and said:

The Bird’s take on the Dow’s big day?

  • Bull run (67%, 2 Votes)
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