Stories from Saturday, August 1, 2015

Landscape Arch is one of the thinner arches in Arches National Park and may fall at any time.

Today is Saturday, August 1, the 213th day of 2015. There are 152 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 1, 1975, a 35-nation summit in Finland concluded with the signing of a declaration known as the Helsinki Accords dealing with European security, human rights and East-West contacts...

The space shuttle flight of astronaut Linda Godwin, a native of Oak Ridge, has been delayed for a third time and isn't likely to fly before March; the launch of the shuttle Atlantis was originally scheduled for April. The search continues for a new director of the University Museum on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University; the museum in Memorial Hall has been without a director since June, when James Parker retired...

Susan McClanahan's "Recipe Swap" column appears each Sunday in the Southeast Missourian. Flourish asked Susan to provide some guidance in preparing make-ahead meals for the upcoming busy back-to-school days. I really enjoy freezer planning and cooking. I think one saves money when planning an extensive shopping list and sticking to it. You can set aside a day to do the cooking and, perhaps, do it with a friend or family member...

Katrina Amos-Atkins had never flown in an airplane when she began working at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, but seven years later, she's flown in everything from a historic PT-19 to a Lima Lima aerobatic aircraft...

Before joining Southeast Missouri State University's chapter of Little Black Book: Women in Business, organizational management major Taylor Kirn says she would not have attended a chamber of commerce meeting. But with the launch of Southeast's chapter last January, Kirn says the intimidation factor of going to a meeting, especially without knowing anyone, is no longer a concern...

From couponing to keeping a watchful eye for upcoming sales, parents in the Cape Girardeau area have developed several strategies for saving money while purchasing back-to-school supplies. With students heading back to classrooms this month comes the looming cost of new clothes, pencils, backpacks and other needed materials. For parents with multiple children in school, the amount spent can quickly pile up...

There's a growing market of health supplements, including powders, vitamins, energy bars, shakes and more. But how do you choose which is right for you? We got several local retailers to weigh in on the health supplement craze. Pre-workout powder supplements are among the biggest sellers at Stack'd Supplements, on William Street in front of West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau...

There are 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease today, and the number is growing. By 2050, up to 16 million will have the disease. What does this mean for you, as a woman? Nearly two-thirds of those with Alzheimer's are women, and women also are far more likely to become caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's or other dementia. Women make up 63 percent of unpaid Alzheimer's caregivers in the U.S. -- that's about 13 million women...

While working with clients, I'm often asked about the foundations I use and what some less expensive alternatives would be. So in this article, I've decided to address what the beauty industry refers to as "dupes," or affordable alternatives to high-end counterparts...

Kendra Eads remembers the exact date she started helping groups transport adoptable dogs across the country. It was Sept. 15, 2013, the anniversary of losing her dad. She and her mom decided instead of being sad that day, they would keep busy and help a few dogs in need...

As Paula Haas sorts through her collection of paint swatches, some show more age than others. There are different brands from different stores, with a multitude of tack-holes punched into most of them. Haas is an antique-store owner, genealogist, fine china collector and an amateur seamstress, but it's obvious that her passion lies in decorating...

"Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better To paint a picture, or write a letter, Bake a cake, or plant a seed; Ponder the difference between want and need?" The first stanza of the poem "Dust If You Must" by Rose Milligan provides some enjoyable alternatives to house cleaning. Subsequent stanzas suggest there are books to read and mountains to climb, too. And, for today's busy homeowner, there may be soccer games to cheer, a 40-plus-hour workweek and errands to attend to...

We already know kids love pets, especially dogs, and the feeling seems to be quite mutual. But what happens when there's a problem? I'm a parent and pet owner (the latter much longer than the former), but I made sure that when he was old enough, I instilled in my tiny male human that our pets are important members of the family, not toys or punching bags. ...

Babies are used to being connected with their mothers during their nine months in utero. Now, more and more women are wearing their babies in slings on their bodies during their first years of life, which experts say provides a "transitional womb." Babywearing is hardly a new concept. It's been practiced in many cultures around the world for centuries, but has become more of a trend in the U.S. during the past decade...

In 1983, the first minivan rolled off Chrysler's assembly line. It filled a niche needed by growing families: a vehicle that drove like a car, got good gas mileage and could accommodate five or more passengers comfortably. The minivan quickly became synonymous with 1980s and '90s suburbia. Almost every carmaker offered a model...

Hopefully you've had a chance to try the tips I outlined in the last issue of Flourish about getting your kids to listen in public. I'd love to get your feedback regarding the tips, both successes and failures, along with suggestions you might have for future column topics. Email me anytime at shannona@tenderheartschildtherapycenter.com...

I can remember, as a teenager, when my friends and I would try to trace our conversation back to how it began. Now that I am older, I find myself mentally doing that with relationships. How did I first meet this person? Was it like "When Harry Met Sally," where you meet someone several times before the friendship really "takes?" One of my best friends (and lunchtime walking partner) and I experienced that situation. Was it through a series of pretty special circumstances?...

This edition of Street Style is on summer trends that can carry into the fall season. Three trends in particular are very popular right now and can be seen in the spring/summer collections as well as fall/winter ready-to-wear. Our model is an associate at Rue 21 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. ...

Stephanie Bird knows the frustration of shopping for plus-size clothing in a fashion world that caters to women of smaller sizes. Born and raised in Cape Girardeau, she spends a lot of time shopping in St. Louis or Memphis, where she finds more options in her size. But, she says, "I shouldn't have to drive two hours to find something to wear to an event."...

ST. LOUIS -- A few minor adjustments here and there. That was all it took for Michael Wacha to get back on track. Wacha pitched seven crisp innings, Matt Carpenter homered for the third time in two games and the Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-0 on Friday night...