This is why you don't talk about shoe bombs on airplanes. Michael Shafermeyer, aka DJ Helias of the local music collective The Frozen Food Section, was reportedly leaving Lambert Field on Monday to attend his wedding in Maryland when he made a joke about having a shoe bomb to a United Airlines stewardess.From Fox 2's coverage:
"Shafermeyer's friends say he is a nervous flier who had a few drinks before boarding the flight Saturday afternoon. "Out came an inappropriate joke
This just in from the media arm of Mansion Theatre, home of "Branson's biggest shows."A junket of Branson-based singers and a few Branson favorites (i.e. Tony Orlando) just returned from a trip to Iraq and Germany to visit and entertain U.S. troops. The group also handed out Crocs sandals to the Iraqis. (Seriously.)Continue reading to witness the breathless media release yourself (complete with loads and loads of tortured PR adjectives). Or just sit back and enjoy this video of Tony Orlando sing
metalsucks.netVirgin America is the only way to fly to London. A few years ago when I traveled overseas, the amenities I received -- from the free booze and gourmet-ish dinners to the cute little facemask for sleeping -- blew my mind. And that wasn't even taking into account the music and movie selections on the hours-long flight -- selections heavy on British goodness.But judging by the press release I just received, things just got a little less safe for those looking to fly Virgin:
The late singer and actor, Robert Goulet.The St. Louis-based American Mustache Institute is soliciting nominations for its second-annual Goulet Award -- an honor bestowed upon a mustachioed individual whose acts and reputation glorify upper-lip hair. Last year's award went to Tim Galvin, a former New York City cop who retired from service with three medals of valor (after being shot twice in the line of duty) and who has proudly sported a mustache for three decades. Among some of the people b
Sheila Lukins, co-author of "The Silver Palate" cookbooks, has died. (Epicurious.com)Velveeta thief charged with DWI. (Buffalo News)New York's Major League Baseball stadiums add fresh fruit to their concession stands. (New York Times)Brain sandwich wins Indiana bar "Manliest Restaurant in America" award. (WBBH)American Airlines joins ReCORK America. (Earth911)
Robin WheelerThe Rotten Apple's Jerad GardnerJust because it was a short work week doesn't mean we weren't busy. Gut Check debuted two new features this week: Chef's Choice, this week featuring Jerad Gardner of the Rotten Apple in Grafton, Illinois, and the calorie-loving Stuck to My Ribs. Plus, we showed you the top ten raw foods that can actually sustain you.What else did we do this week?Throwback of the House was hungry enough to eat Reuben chowder.The Noble Writ told you to stop blaming s
Brendan Ryan reacts to news that he's a finalist.The St. Louis-based American Mustache Institute has just released the finalists for its annual Robert Goulet Memorial Award, honoring the man (or woman) who's done the most this year to promote and uphold the mustache as a lifestyle/fashion statement. Among the eighteen nominees are Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Airways pilot Sully Sullenberger and this mayor from Murray City, Utah. Other nominees are
