STL Literary Award, Pig Poop, and the Flood of '93

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The St. Louis Literary Award

In this edition of Schankman’s St. Louis we take a look at St. Louis Literary Award's rich history. Discover it's humble beginnings dating back to the 1960s, and how it's evolved over time into the prestigious event it is today.
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The Great Flood of '93

In this article HEC's Kelly Maue reflects on the many ways one of the worst natural disasters in modern US history devastated St. Louis, and how current climate conditions make a repeat catastrophe a possibility.

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The Power of Pig Poop

While logic may dictate that nothing good can come from pigs, St. Louis-based Roeslein Alternative Energy, a company exploring sources of renewable natural energy, has devised a way to harness fuel from swine droppings.

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Upstream Theater Review

Gerry Kowarsky calls the performance by the cast of Upstream Theater's Don’t Wait for the Marlboro Man "mesmerizing as flickers of meaning tantalize the audience." Read his review to learn more about this show!

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Brain Cells and Health

In this video by HEC's Kathleen Berger, we meet Shin-ichiro Imai, MD, PhD, whose work in brain cell stimulation has expanded the lives and slowed the physical aging of the mice used in his experiments.

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Missouri Weird & Wonderful

Amanda Doyle, the author of 100 Things To Do In St. Louis Before You Die, is back with another fascinating look at local life with Missouri Weird & Wonderful, which promises to show you the Show-Me state like never before!
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Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week's episode, Washington University researchers develop a cyborg locust that can detect threats, how the eurasian tree sparrow made its way to St. Louis over 150 years ago, learn why the birth of a new ape at the St. Louis Zoo is a really big deal, the reason Ameren is creating pollinator friendly fields near some of its substations, meet an artist working in a unique form of art that is a nod to nature, and a look back at the rich 50-year history of the St. Louis Literary Award and who they will be honoring this year.
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