Nick Franke
Two Daughters, one Son. Always looking for new tea, beer and Scotch. Enjoy writing, running, travel and movies, although not all at the same time. Two-time Jeopardy candidate. Have scuba dived with sharks, sea lions and a very flatulent tourist.
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Missouri Senate Primary Just a Warm-Up for BluntRoy Blunt has no real challengers in the Missouri Republican primary. But standing between him and the U.S. Senate is strong voter unrest and an experienced Democratic opponent with equal name recognition. -
Selling the Right to Assign Leases in BankruptcyRetail bankruptcies create a unique opportunity for outsiders to profit from taking control of the debtor's retail locations and leasing them to new tenants. Lessors are left with little input and no share in the profits. -
Five Great Gifts for Mother's DayGift buying requires all of your creativity and knowledge about your mother. But if you haven't come up with that perfect gift, here are a few ideas.
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Lost Comes Down to the Last Four EpisodesABC's hit series, Lost, comes to its last four episodes with many of the questions raised over six years still to be answered. But Jack and Desmond are pulling out of the herd to be the central characters in this perplexing drama.
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The Top Three Missouri Microbrewed BeersWhich are the best beers coming out of the small brewers popping up all over the Show-Me State? No need to try them all. These are the three best beers being brewed by the smallest Missouri commercial breweries.
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The Best Three Bars in St. LouisMany St. Louis bars capitalize on the City's great beer tradition. But the best bars work an alchemy of drink, food, people and atmosphere that pulls you off the couch, into the pub and always looking forward to the next time. -
How to Brew Low Alcohol Beer at Home -- Part 2Part 1 of this article considered the different methods for brewing low alcohol beer and described the general process. This second part looks at the science behind low alcohol beer and tastes the final product. -
How to Brew Low Alcohol Beer at Home -- Part 1Commercial low and no alcohol beers have bad reputations for poor taste and no body. You can make low alcohol beer you like to drink by brewing it yourself. The first part of this two-part series describes the process for brewing low alcohol beers.
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Lost? So Am I, Hurley, Jack, Kate, Sawyer ...ABC's Lost has been taking viewers on a twisting, turning ride for nearly six years, but it's time to end the mysteries, answer the questions and let the survivors of Flight 815 -- and viewers -- get back to their lives.
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The Three Best Burger Joints in St. LouisThree pubs serve up St. Louis' best hamburgers along with a solid line-up of side items, beer and atmosphere. Whether it's lunch during the game or for dinner you can pick up with your hands, each of these "joints" do justice to the ground patty. -
The Three Best Places for a First Date in St. LouisSt. Louis has many great things to do, but which venues are best for a first date? These three perfect first dates are sure to supercharge your love life in the Gateway City.
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Top Ten Songs by Tom Petty & the HeartbreakersFinding the ten best songs from a catalogue of 16 CDs of original material produced over 34 years isn't easy. But this fan, who is set to see Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert for the 25th time this summer, has done it.
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Wilson's Creek Visitors Can Walk in the Footsteps of Civil War SoldiersMuseums sterilize history behind glass cases. But at Wilson's Creek you walk where Civil War soldiers marched, look up the hill at the cannon batteries pointed at you, and understand the bravery required to fight against brother and neighbor. -
Aziz Ansari Rails Against "Fake" Imax TheatersAziz Ansari, appearing in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, called for a boycott of small Imax theater screens after seeing Star Trek. -
How to Make the Perfect Bowl of OatmealMany people turn their noses up at oatmeal. But when prepared well, cooked oats can be flavorful as well as nutritious and healthy. -
The Five Best Movie Theaters in St. LouisWhether you feel like dinner and a movie, a movie and a drink, or a movie and bowling, St. Louis has a theater for you. -
Community College Choices in St. Louis Make the GradeSt. Louis community colleges are an excellent value for those wanting skills training, an associate's degree or to stick their big toe in the shallow end before heading to a four-year college. -
The Best Kids' Birthday Parties in St. LouisThe strong commitment to families in St. Louis has created many opportunities for exciting birthday parties for children. These are just a few of the many choices.
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What Happened to the Funny Steve Martin?Steve Martin burst onto the comedy scene in the late 1970s as an outlandishly funny performer. Incredible comedy movies followed. And then he was abducted by aliens and replaced with a serious artist. -
Ten Great Gifts for the Law School GraduateWith the best intentions, but little knowledge of what law firm life is really like, too many people buy the same boring gifts for law school graduates. These ten gifts will stand out and be enjoyed.
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Ordinary People Stands Out Because of Extraordinary Ensemble ActingThe emotional intensity of Ordinary People comes from the actors' incredibly powerful performances. Rather than one or two driving performances, each member of this ensemble delivers moving portraits of the perfect family thrown into crisis. -
When the Bank Won't Let You Withdraw Your MoneyBanks often delay their customers' withdrawals of deposited funds. Know your rights and a few simple strategies can get the money out of your bank and into your pocket much sooner.
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Becoming a U.S. Senator Requires More Than Getting ElectedMost of us assume U.S. Senators are elected and that's the end of it. But the recent examples of Al Franken and Roland Burris have focused attention on the constitutional intricacies of becoming a senator. The election is just the beginning. -
What Makes Scotch "Scotch"?The growing popularity of Scotch Whisky has made a multitude of new bottlings available. But most drinkers of the spirit know very little about the differences the choices that are available. How many malts in a single malt? -
Tensions Build Around Anniversary of Dalai Lama's Exile from TibetMarch 17 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan spiritual leader's flee from the Chinese to asylum in India. China has taken strong measures to prevent violence similar to the riots that marked this anniversary last year. -
Bankruptcy Offers Options to Resolve Delinquent Credit, Past-Due MortgagesSeveral bankruptcy options are available to consumers facing foreclosure of their homes and excessive debt. But the failing of each option was its inability to modify the main terms of the mortgage. That may soon change.
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Album Review of Paradise Theater by StyxWhile a solid album, Paradise Theater signaled Styx' move into concept work and more pop-oriented sounds that would bring about the band's demise.
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The Timeless Themes of The Verdict Live on After Its Star and DirectorThe universal themes of 1982's The Verdict remain relevant even now. Redemption, loyalty and integrity present different challenges to the actors in this courtroom drama.