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Music
November 8, 2012
The Magnetic Fields
8 p.m. Wednesday, November 14. The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Boulevard.
Blogs
April 19, 2010
NYT: Mark Twain Was Gifted Editor, Gaping A-Hole
Image ViaWith a mustache like that, you know Mark Twain meant business.Even if you slept through every single high school English class you already know that Mark Twain is a great American novelist. What you probably don't know -- unless you read this morning's New York Times-- is that the Missou ... More >>
Blogs
April 15, 2009
Cardinals Nickname Poll: Yadier Molina Edition
No, "Yadi" is not a nickname. It's what grammarians would call a "for-short." At least that's what grammarians would call it if grammarians were fourth graders. Unreal has no idea what more-seasoned grammarians would call it.Regardless, the Wheel of Nickname Fortune has spun 'round to Yadier Molina, ... More >>
Blogs
December 23, 2008
The Worst Lyrics of 2008: NCAA-Style Showdown
And now it's time for the "I love you like a fat kid loves cake" memorial Worst Lyrics of 2008, March Madness-style tournament, this year a terrifying mélange of appalling oral-sex requests, bargain-bin philosophies, grammatical atrocities, and cringe-inducing pillow talk. To elevate the drama, I ... More >>
News
December 3, 2008
The Mole Truth: What's the etymological difference between mole and molé?
Music
November 12, 2008
Keith Murray
9 p.m. Wednesday, November 19. Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, University City.
Music
March 12, 2008
Delta Spirit
8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. The Bluebird, 2706 Olive
Music
June 4, 2003
Embarrassment of Riches
If you can't find a show to go to this weekend, it's your own damn fault
News
June 6, 2001
What's Your Favorite Adjective, and How Would You Use It in a Sentence?
Week of June 6, 2001