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Did you know that people tend to spend up to 40% more time at the dining table when the setting is thoughtfully designed? The way a table is arranged can transform an ordinary meal into a memorable event, influencing mood, conversation, and even appetite. When hosting dinner parties, especially those with a fall theme, the tablescape becomes a powerful tool to engage guests and elevate the experience. Creating an inviting and cohesive fall-themed tablescape requires a blend of creativity, attention to detail, and an understanding of the elements that evoke the essence of autumn without resorting to clichés. Setting the Foundation: Choosing the Right Base The foundation of any tablescape is its base layers—tablecloths, runners, and placemats. For a fall-themed dinner party, think beyond traditional orange and brown hues to create a sophisticated palette that still reflects the season’s richness. Colors: Deep greens, mustard yellows, burnt sienna, and cranberry

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September 4th stands as a date marked by events that have shaped history across the globe. Arguably the most impactful event associated with September 4th is the tragic Munich Massacre of 1972. During the Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September took eleven members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage. The crisis unfolded over nearly a day, culminating in a disastrous rescue attempt at the Fürstenfeldbruck airbase. Sadly, all the hostages, along with five terrorists and one German police officer, lost their lives. This grim event exposed the vulnerabilities of international sporting events to terrorism and cast a long shadow over Olympic security protocols. The Munich Massacre not only affected international politics, leading to increased counterterrorism efforts worldwide, but also deeply impacted the Olympic movement and public consciousness about global conflict and violence. Moving backward in time, on September 4, 1888,

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Two fire-resistant houses have been built in Buena Vista, Colorado, using 3D printed concrete walls rated at the highest level of fire safety. Each 1,100-square-foot property was developed by VeroTouch, a construction technology company founded in Colorado in 2023, in collaboration with COBOD International, a Danish supplier of industrial-scale 3D printers for construction. The concrete used carries […]

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Robert Plant and the band Saving Grace have released another track off their debut album, Saving Grace, which is due out Sept. 26.The latest is the album’s opening track, "Chevrolet," which is the band’s take on Donovan’s…

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LAWRENCE, Kansas — Freedom’s Frontier has received the half-million dollars the federal government held hostage for six months, ensuring the organization can continue for another year to preserve the story of the struggle for freedom through historic sites across Kansas and Missouri. Freedom’s Frontier is among 62 National Heritage Areas that recognize historic, cultural and […]

Custom Engineering, a consulting firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, commissioning, and sustainable design, announced the acquisition of Technology Integration Engineering: TIE Consulting, LLC (TIE) a provider of low-voltage systems engineering based in St. Louis. For the immediate future, TIE will continue to operate as “TIE Consulting, LLC – A Custom Engineering Company.” A […]

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Police said Beverly Nelson shot her husband on the couch after an argument.

Justice Democrats today endorsed Angela Gonzales-Torres, who is challenging incumbent Jimmy Gomez for his seat in California’s 34th District.

Mary West, a St. Charles councilwoman, is cousins with Chris McKee, president of CRG, the developer behind the data center plan known as CRG Cumulus.

Accident Reconstruction is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on September 1, 2025 at Gravois & South Compton Avenues.

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I generally try not to engage in “I told you so,” but I told you so. The Trump administration’s long-percolating plan to use Dish Network as flimsy cover for harmful wireless consolidation is dead, just as I predicted five years earlier. Dish will lumber forward as another lazy MVNO for a while longer, but the […]

Police in St. Francois County, Missouri made two significant drug busts last week, uncovering suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine, with the suspects awaiting charges pending the results of crime lab analysis.