Downtown St. Louis is ranked #3 as Labor Day Weekend destination.
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St. Louis Is #3 in Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), August 15, 2010 - The see-saw battle between U.S. and international cities for Labor Day tourists took another turn this year, as many travelers decided to spend summer's last long holiday weekend (Sept. 4-6) in the States, according to priceline.com's annual list of the Top 50 Labor Day Destinations.
Last year, no fewer than 11 international destinations made the Labor Day list, with travelers jetting off to London, Rome, Berlin, Barcelona and Paris. This year's list was dominated by cities like New York, Chicago, Seattle, St. Louis and Las Vegas.
#1 - New York City, Times Square/Theater District
#2 - Seattle, Downtown/Pike Place
#3 - St. Louis, Downtown Labor Day Weekend Events
#4 - Chicago, Millennium Park/Loop & Grant Park
#5 - Las Vegas, South Strip Vicinity
"Even with very attractive foreign exchange rates, the price of an international airline ticket may have convinced travelers to spend Labor Day closer to home," said priceline.com's Senior Travel Analyst Brian Ek. "Consequently, you're likely to see bigger crowds for the holiday in the major U.S. cities, especially the downtown areas that are home to restaurants, theaters and back-to-school shopping."
Ek continued, "One other positive note is what's happening in destinations affected by the oil spill news. Miami, Key West and New Orleans all made the Labor Day list, and New Orleans' French Quarter climbed from #42 on the list last year to #35 this year."
Eggs in Their Shells May Put Missourians at Risk for Salmonella
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), August 22, 2010 - Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa, has issued two recalls in the last week of shell eggs that it shipped since May 19, 2010. These eggs were shipped to food wholesalers, distribution centers and foodservice companies in eight states, including Missouri.
The recalled eggs were packaged under the following brand names: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph's, Boomsma's, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps. Consumers who bought any of these brands should toss them out or return them to the store where they were purchased.
To date, no cases of Salmonella linked to the eggs have been reported in Missouri. Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause an infection in the lining of the small intestine. But the bacteria can be destroyed by thorough cooking.
Therefore, Missouri health officials recommend that consumers thoroughly cook all eggs until more is known about the source of the contamination. Consumers should avoid eating raw eggs and be sure that both the white and yolk of eggs are fully cooked before eating them.
Symptoms of Salmonella infections typically include diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramping, vomiting, fever, headache, chills and muscle pain. The illness can range from mild to severe.
Symptoms most often appear about 12 to 36 hours after exposure to the bacteria. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment. However, patients should seek medical treatment if symptoms are severe or they become dehydrated. The infection can be life-threatening if it spreads beyond the intestines. An estimated 600 people nationwide die each year from Salmonella infections.
Boeing Gift to Help Reconstruct Haiti's Public Education System
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), August 22, 2010 - A Boeing contribution of $900,000 will help support the reconstruction of Haiti's public education system, Boeing and the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission have announced.
Earlier this year Boeing and its employees, through a company-sponsored appeals program, committed $2.2 million to help the people of Haiti. The American Red Cross received $1.3 million of that amount for immediate relief efforts, and Boeing committed the remaining $900,000 to help Haiti rebuild its infrastructure.
"We hope our contribution will help ease the Haitian government's enormous task of rebuilding schools and training classroom teachers," Boeing chairman, president and CEO Jim McNerney said. "Few things are more important to a country and its people's future success than an accessible public education system."
Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive and former U.S. President Bill Clinton, who co-lead the recovery commission, will work with Boeing to identify specific projects to support the implementation of the Haitian government's education plan, specifically in areas directly affected by the earthquake that devastated the country in January. The innovative partnership with the government will target the development of a universally accessible, high-quality public education system.
"Today's announcement, along with the voting and approval of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of projects for the reconstruction of Haiti, highlights an opportunity for the Haitian people to re-imagine and achieve their vision for a better future," co-chair Clinton said. "We hope that the private sector continues to direct its support in ways that are coordinated with the Government of Haiti and its people."
The infrastructure contribution will be directed to the Haitian government through the William J. Clinton Foundation to support specific education projects. The recovery commission will review the projects. Boeing will select from the ones that are approved; it also will monitor the projects to ensure transparency and accountability for the contribution.
The Interim Haiti Recovery Commission (IHRC) was created by presidential decree on April 21, 2010, in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010. The mission of the IHRC is to undertake the expeditious planning, coordination, and implementation of development projects and priorities, including reviewing and approving projects and programs funded by bilateral and multilateral donors, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. The IHRC is guided by a Board, which includes Haitian and non-Haitian stakeholders in reconstruction efforts.
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