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Earlier this year I was doing a little spring cleaning and gave away, among other items, my Nintendo Entertainment System. That video game console was a large part of afterschool and Saturday morning entertainment during my elementary and middle school days.

Friday, August 29

Southeast Missouri State University Women's Soccer vs. Missouri State
7 p.m.
Houck Stadium

Saturday, August 30

28th Annual Cape Youth Tackle Football Sign-Ups for Fall 2008
9 a.m. to noon
Osage Community Center

Tuesday, September 2

CHS Black and Orange Soccer Scrimmage
5 pm
Central High School Soccer Fields

Monday, September 8

March of Dimes benefit ladies golf scramble
11:00 am Registration, 12:30 pm shotgun start
Cape Girardeau Country Club

Tuesday, September 9

Cape Girardeau Little League Wrestling Signups
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Central High School Atrium

Wednesday, September 10

Cape Girardeau Little League Wrestling Signups
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Cape Central High School Atrium

Wednesday, September 17

Cape Girardeau Little League Wrestling Signups
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Cape Central High School Atrium

Sunday, September 28

City of Roses Half Marathon/5K/Youth Fun Run
7:30 a.m.
Southeast Missouri Hospital's HealthPoint Plaza - Cape Girardeau

Saturday, October 4

12th Annual Wiffleball World Series
9 a.m. both days
Sherwood Yards - 2130 Sherwood Dr.

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Nostalgia meets revitalization with the opening of Stevie's Steakburgers, planned for later this week.
CAMERON, Mo. — Six residents of this northwest Missouri town have filed lawsuits against the owners of a long-closed insulation factory that they claim helped cause a rash of brain cancers and other illnesses.
CHICAGO — Today's retirees live in what may be the waning days of retirement's golden age, enjoying the full benefits of Social Security and company pensions in many cases.
GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Crammed on middle linebacker Derek Walker's plate are beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, spinach and a roll.
NEW YORK — Stocks sank in light trading Monday as worries about American International Group Inc. touched off broader concerns that the deterioration of the credit markets will bring more big losses for financial companies.
Nostalgia meets revitalization with the opening of Stevie's Steakburgers, planned for later this week.
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Supreme Court's ruling Friday in a sexual harassment case was believed to be its first on hostile work environments and intolerable job conditions.
Hedging is akin to an insurance policy that companies use to protect themselves from the possibility of higher market prices
Cook joins staff at Antonio's Salon Lindsay Cook has joined the staff at Antonio's Salon, 127 N, New Madrid St., Sikeston, Mo.
Freedom from Smoking program offeredSaint Francis Health and Wellness Center and Services to Business are offering the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking program. The program will be held at the worksite, with classes at a time appropriate for the employer and employees.
WASHINGTON — Boeing Co. is considering bailing out of a politically charged competition for a $35 billion contract to build aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force, if it does not receive an additional four months from the Pentagon to assemble its offer.
BRASILIA, Brazil — The head of Belgian-Brazilian brewer InBev SA said Friday he's confident his company's takeover of Anheuser-Busch will be cleared by U.S. regulators by the end of the year.
HARTFORD, Conn. — For school bus driver Jamille Aine, a cold is more than an inconvenience. His employer does not offer paid sick days, so if he can't shake the bug, he may not be able to pay his bills.
Arch locates in FarmingtonFARMINGTON, Mo. — Arch Air Medical Service moved its base from Cape Girardeau to Farmington in late June.Arch will operate its air ambulance helicopter from a hangar at the Farmington Regional Airport.
An alternative to listing a house for sale with a real estate agency can be selling it at auction. It matters how that auction is handled.
Tom Kelsey of Cape Girardeau followed his father's footsteps into real estate, and has left his indelible mark on the commercial sales aspect of it. In 1994, he formed Lorimont Place, Ltd.
Tuesday | Aug. 19Cape Girardeau: Cape Chamber, Business After Hours, 5 p.m., Show Me Center. Monthly networking event.Jackson: Jackson Farmers' Market, 5 p.m., East side of courthouse on Barton Street.Tuesday | Aug.
Incubating small businessWhen Dennis Roedemeier agreed in 2003 to take on the job of building up Southeast Missouri State University's role as a center for business development and applied research, he made a five-year commitment to the job.
Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Kay Asbell, recorder of deeds, during the month of July are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at (573) 568-3444.
Deep Dish Pizza availableResidents now have a new choice in the selection of pizza places when deciding where to dine. Pizzeria Adagio opened in July and specializes in deep dish (Chicago-style) pizza.
Sterling Bank ups FDIC coveragePOPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Sterling Bank is offering access to up to $20 million in FDIC insurance coverage. Sterling Bank is currently the only bank in the Poplar Bluff area to offer this service.
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