Best products from r/StLouis
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1. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis: Including Sullivan, Potosi, and Farmington
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2. Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City (Politics and Culture in Modern America)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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3. Rexing V1-4K Ultra HD Car Dash Cam 2.4" LCD Screen, Wi-Fi, 170° Wide Angle Dashboard Camera Recorder with G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording, Supercapacitor, Mobile App, 256GB Supported
- ULTRA HD DISCREET DESIGN DASH CAM: Top image sensor captures beautiful 2160p video even while driving fast. Signature low-profile design allows the V1 to be a well-hidden witness to the road ahead. Supports high-endurance micro SD memory cards up to 256GB in memory size.
- 170 DEGREE ULTRA WIDE ANGLE LENS & WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE: The 7 layer glass lens opens up to capture a sweeping view of your surroundings. The superior WDR technology allows the camera to perform optimally in any lighting situation by adjusting the exposure to create balanced images and footage.
- SUPERCAPACITOR & PARKING MONITOR: The dash cam uses a supercapacitor which can withstand extreme temperatures from -20 to 176°F, that prevents the risk of overheating, extends the life span and reliability of the camera. With the parking monitor feature, the dash camera will automatically turn on and record a 20 second video when the car camera detects vibration OR select to record 24/7 by capturing frames to make a 24/7 time lapse video. Need smart hardwire kit to activate the parking mode.
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- LOOP RECORDING AND G-SENSOR: Video can be recorded in 1,2 or 3 minute intervals. When the storage limit is reached on the memory card, new recordings will automatically overwrite the oldest recordings. When the built-in gravity sensor detects a collision, the current video is locked, ensuring important footage is kept protected. Locked videos will be kept safe from being overwritten.
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4. lebogner Car License Plates Shields and Frames Combo, 2 Pack Tinted Bubble Design Novelty Plate Covers to Fit Any Standard US Plates, Unbreakable Frame & Covers to Protect Plates, Screws Included
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5. Stainless Steel License Plate Screws - Anti Theft License Plate Frame Screws Tamper Resistant Fasteners | 1/4"(M6) Security Machine Screws | Qty 8 | for Protection License Plates on Cars Trucks
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6. Brick By Chance and Fortune
- Orders are despatched from our UK warehouse next working day.
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7. Tea Tins Canister Set with Airtight Double Lids for Loose Tea - Small Kitchen Canisters for Tea Coffee Sugar Storage, Loose Leaf Tea Tin Containers by SilverOnyx - Tea Canisters - 4 pc
- Airtight Tea Canister: Our double lid airtight tea tins for loose tea are the perfect container for loose leaf tea storage, tea bags, and anything else you need to keep air tight
- Multipurpose Tea Tin: Great for storing your favorite everyday tea, like herbal or green tea, packaging gifts and candy, using for home organization or decor
- Perfect Size: Our tea tins measure 2.9 x 2.9 x 4.5 inches and are 12 fluid ounces or 355 milliliters
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8. House Again 4-pack Extra Fine Mesh Tea Infuser with Drip Tray - 18/8 Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Tea Cup with BPA-Free Silicone Lid - Perfect Tea Balls Tea Strainers
- More Practical: Designed to be practical not just beautiful or attractive. Truly fine mesh helps you to filter all types of tea, including super fine tea that get through other tea balls or tea diffusers.
- Better Taste and Faster: More holes & won’t float. Tea leaves will expand and bloom fully in the water. You can get a better flavor faster every time.
- Easy to Use: Unique HANGING DESIGN makes it possible to hang on cups & mugs of different sizes. Simply fill tea, twist to close, steep with hot water and then get a cup of fresh full flavored tea. Perfect for working or travelling.
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10. OEM Upgraded Trane American Standard 1/6 HP 230v Condenser Fan Motor MOT10478
12. Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days
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13. D-Link DCH-S150 mydlink Wi-Fi Smart Motion Sensor
- Detect motion up to 26 feet with a sensor angle of: horizontal 100 degree, vertical 80 degree
- Operating temperature: -10 to +40°C (14 to 104°F ) for land use, Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) for underwater use.Connect with mydlink smart plugs and cameras to turn on/off devices or start video recording
- Receive push notifications via mobile app
- Connects to existing network with 24GHz Wi-Fi
- Mydlink iOS and Android mobile app & one button setup (WPS) for easy setup
- IFTTT compatible - Pair with any IFTTT enabled product or app to connect your Wi-Fi Motion Sensor in fun and useful ways Please refer the User Manual before use
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14. GE SH50246 Personal Security Door Stop Alarm,black
Works as a door stop to prevent door from opening, 120dB alarm sounds when alarm is activatedAnti-skid base helps prevent door from opening, pressure on doorstop activates alarmEasy access on-off switch activates and deactivates alarmLow-battery indicator light, requires 9V battery (not included)Ide...
15. Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City (Politics and Culture in Modern America)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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16. Autel AutoLink AL319 OBD2 Scanner Automotive Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Scan Tool
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17. Bamboo Travel Utensils - To-Go Ware Utensil Set with Carrying Case (Avocado) (705105479308)
- Holder made of RPET, recycled plastic bottles and includes a handy carabiner
- Heat and stain-resistant, won't impart or absorb flavors
- Lightweight, strong and long lasting
- Finished with a top grade, food safe wood oil
- Dishwasher safe, though we recommend hand-washing for longer life
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18. TP-LINK N300 Long Range 11n 2.4G Wireless Outdoor Access Point, IP65 Waterproof, Ideal for Garden Wireless, w/Passive PoE Injector, Flexible Installation, Free EAP Controller Software (EAP110-Outdoor)
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19. TP-Link Smart Hub & Whole Home WiFi Mesh System
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20. Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator, Standard
- Great for homemade jerky and dehydrating nutritious fruits and vegetables. Even makes healthy pet treats.
- This particular model is 06300-05.
- Top-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent air flow for optimum drying.
- No tray rotation needed; no mixed flavors.
- Includes 4 drying trays; expands up to 8 trays. Additional trays sold separately.
- Drying trays nest when not in use for a 22% reduction in storage space.
- Cord wraps around cover for compact storage
- Ideal for drying jerky made from beef, venison, and other meats.
- Dries healthy fruits and vegetables with no additives or preservatives. Maintains natural vitamins and minerals.
- Drying trays and base are fully immersible for easy cleaning.
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The architecture in STL is pretty special. You can have really interesting time just driving around and looking at buildings, decorative brickwork and fancy cornices everywhere. If you really want to dig in and do homework, you can watch "Brick by Chance and Fortune" on Amazon prime. It isn't thrill a minute viewing, but interesting.
You'll get a kick out of Washington Ave, Lafayette Square, Cherokee, Grand, and Lindell, Soulard, among quite a few others.
I really like the bike trails in the region, might be worth renting or bringing bikes, and riding the Riverfront Trail. (if you really like bikes I can go on at some length)
The Soulard Market is a fun Saturday morning day-drinking/cured-meats/petting chickens occasion.
The City Museum is the thing you'll tell your friends about when you get home. I recommend going Friday or Saturday night, after 5pm. The CM is open till midnight, and the crowds get older/less crowded after dinner. Watching sunset with some beers from the roof is also a nice thing to do.
As far as food goes, you'll find something you like on South Grand, which is the international food street, excellent filipino fusion at Guerilla Street Food, good cheap shawarma at The Vine, char siu bau at Wei Hong Bakery, turkish, moroccan, ethiopian, persian, vegetarian, etc. etc.
The Delmar Loop is another good place for walking, people watching, and food. College kids, tattoo shops, art galleries, restaurants, book stores, etc.
Forest Park is one of the nicest urban parks in the country, with an excellent free art museum, an excellent free zoo, a pretty good free science center, and a pretty good free history museum.
Tower Grove Park is also lovely and worth driving through (unless you can bike it, if you can bike it, do that).
Saint Louis born and raised! I'll give you everything I've got. Sorry if I repeat what has already been said.
I grew up in the Saint Louis metropolitan area myself. (As a matter of fact, lived in Ferguson until I was 18!) As a young child, my fondest memories were visiting the [Zoo] (http://www.stlzoo.org/), [Science Center] (http://www.slsc.org/), [Art Museum] (http://www.slam.org/), [Lone Elk Park] (http://www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages/LoneElk), all of which boast free admission. Saint Louis also has fairs, celebrations and events of some sort or other almost constantly (see [here] (http://explorestlouis.com/visit-explore/events/events-calendar/) for St Louis general events calendar.) The [Missouri Botanical Garden] (http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/) hosts a showcase every year about sustainable living, which might be relevant to you and your family. There are also 10+ local farmers' markets, including the famous and longstanding [Soulard Farmer's Market] (http://www.soulardmarket.com/). As yet, the Farmer's Markets are relatively small compared to what I've seen in other cities. But they are growing every year.
A classmate at WU who has lived in several large metropolis areas around the US reported that Saint Louis is by far the best place for him and his family of wife and 2 small children. He cited the numerous green spaces, free museums and parks, kid-friendly events, and low cost of living as the main reasons.
I'll tell you the same thing I tell friends that visit and new transplants: Saint Louis has a lot to offer, but it is not going to hit you over the head with it the way a large city like LA or NYC will. You have to go out and explore. Case in point, just yesterday I was walking through my own neighborhood and stumbled across a 2 acre quaint Seminary campus that I had no idea existed but was filled with beautiful architecture and green space.
Some great places to go hiking are [Castlewood] (http://mostateparks.com/park/castlewood-state-park) [Babler] (http://mostateparks.com/park/dr-edmund-babler-memorial-state-park), and [Shaw Nature Reserve] (http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/shaw-nature-reserve.aspx), to start. These and many other hiking spots can be found within a 60 minute drive from metropolitan St. Louis. For a more extensive hiking/outdoor destinations I recommend the book [60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of St. Louis] (http://www.amazon.com/Hikes-Within-Miles-Including-Farmington/dp/0897328833).
As far as the organic living goes, there is room for development in that arena. We are not Portland or Oakland, so to imagine something like that would be setting your expectations too high. However, we have 2 Whole Foods with another one on the way, which indicates to me that there is interest in patronizing 'holistic' and sustainable agriculture. I learned from a cashier at the Brentwood Whole Foods that the traffic at the Brentwood location has blown the minds of Whole Foods executives because originally the Whole Foods execs insisted the "demographics of the city are wrong, the store will fail in Saint Louis." It is now one of the best performing stores in the midwest. That says something about where this city is going, I think (I hope).
If you want to be active with other children in the community, I would tentatively suggest looking into Clayton. Very good schools, many families with young children, very safe area. Just last night I attended the Shaw Park Food Truck Sunday (in Clayton), and almost every family in attendance had a child between the ages of 1 and 12. The city is one of the most walkable in Saint Louis, has biking trails/bike friendly streets, and is very close to Forest Park and other downtown area attractions.
Good luck in your quest! I hope you find your dream town, wherever it might be.
Irish Breakfast is a good strong one that a lot of coffee drinkers might enjoy but I'd also say the London Tea Room English Breakfast or the Keemun would be very good, all very good with a splash of cream/sugar if that's the coffee style, but also very good black. The boldest choice is the Assam if that's why she likes coffee. A genmaicha (iron goddess) would be good but might lean a little more into the green tea camp, though my husband likes it and he isn't as into greens.
Similar to a Chai is the Rooibos from LTR (their nutcracker at Christmas is fantastic) but I'd also try the Big Heart Cup of Sunshine (from Soulard but I've seen it at Bowood Farms or even Anthropologie now). Teatopia has a nice vanilla chai.
Definitely go for loose teas. If you buy from LTR their 4 ounce teas are resealable but their smaller teas need a dark canister to go into. I use these from Amazon but I know Teatopia has their own style. I brew my tea using these.
The Bataan Death Mall has always seemed dead to me. I used to go there when it was the only theater I could get to without a bus transfer, but seriously, it's a piece of real estate development that breaks every rule of real estate development. (See Joel Garreau's excellent, and fun to read, book on the subject, Edge City.)
The developers were trying to do something interesting and experimental. Since anchor stores are dying, they tried to replace anchor stores with sports-themed family entertainment attractions, like the Nascar area and the ice skating rink, hoping they'd attract as much foot traffic to the smaller stores as Famous Barr and Sears used to. Not so much. In no small part because, contrary to their early predictions, nobody lives near there or works near there, it's not anybody's "nearby mall."
Also, the need to set aside as much horizontal space as they did for the sports attractions meant breaking the most important rule of real estate development in America: no American will voluntarily walk farther than 660 feet from their car. Mall developers learned ages ago that you can trick them into walking 1,000 feet, but only if it's in a visually stimulating environment (which the Mills isn't) and, more importantly, not in a straight line so they can't see how far they'll have to walk.
The Mills is laid out as two long corridors that only connect at the ends; if you're trying to get from a store on one side to a store on the opposite side, it's every bit of what, half a mile? More? Mall developers learned the hard way, over 50 years ago, that if an American looks at a map of the mall and concludes that they have to walk farther than 660 feet to get to the next store they want to go to, they'll double back to their car and drive around to the nearest entrance. Except that they won't; once they're in their car, half of them decide to just go home instead. (They also won't go down, or up, more than one escalator, which is why every successful mall is three stories tall with the entrance on the 2nd floor.)
tl;dr: If anything was going to save the Mills from its horrible layout, it would have been for the sports- and exercise-themed attractions to become so popular that they attracted huge permanent crowds. That didn't happen.
Chubb Trail is good for hiking or biking. Nowhere close to the amount of traffic you see at Castlewood. In fact, I was there last Saturday - with pitch perfect weather and only three other people in about 2 hours of hiking.
Here's a good map of the area (and yes it is for trail riders):
https://gorctrails.com/sites/default/files/media/Media%20Root/chubb_0.pdf
I like to park where Allen Rd ends at the train tracks, this gives you easy access to either the southern part of the trail (hilly, rocky trail) and the northern part of the trail, which follows along the Meramec river. The northern part can be muddy and overgrown with poison ivy, but it wasn't too bad last weekend.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in hiking near the St. Louis area:
https://www.amazon.com/Hikes-Within-Miles-Including-Farmington/dp/0897328833
Great information and gives you a list to explore when you get tired of hitting the same locations. I've probably done about 75% of the hikes in the book and like to note the ones I've completed and who went with me.
Shaw Nature Reserve (near Six Flags) has many great hiking trails, but is a bit farther out and usually has a bigger draw than Chubb, with lots of public events planned. Still a nice option if you like to see lots of native, wild flora.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll try to answer as best I can.
That helps. First, it would be remiss of me not to tell you to be really, really careful with those capacitors. You've already replaced one so you're confident and competent enough to break into your appliances so that's good, but that big bastard can kill you. I don't mean to sound condescending or hyperbolic, but caps are nasty devices. I toy around with tube amps and I've been zapped by some of the smaller ones and it THAT hurt. I can't even imagine what one of these things would do, if it didn't kill you that is. Just double triple check that the breaker is off whenever you tear into this thing in addition to taking caution around the caps.
End disclaimer.
When you replaced the cap, did it have all the same characteristics and did you make absolutely sure you put all the wires on the proper terminals? The two main specs to look at will be voltage and capacitance but tolerance and environmental requirements should be similar. If everything you've already done is in order, it sounds like you probably just need a new motor which unfortunately looks to be kinda pricey for that model. The internet tells me the motor model is MOT10478 but you might be able to find a more generic part if you dig around a bit. Either way, $2xx is far cheaper than a new condenser or the cost of a motor plus professional installation.
I'd like to tell you a better way to make doubly sure your motor is actually the problem, but I can't think of a way to do so safely. It sounds like it's the motor, but I'm damn sure not going to be responsible for telling you to spend $250+ to ultimately get nothing. To get at it you'll have to remove the hex bolts along the outside top edge of the condenser shroud so you can pull the top off and get at the motor. I WILL say that there might be a chance that there's a problem with the controller or the voltage going to the fan. You could probably hook a volt meter up to the input leads of the fan (the ones that go from the starter cap to the fan) and make sure it's getting 240 but again, if you're not comfortable around a digital multi meter or aren't familiar with electrical safety I'd advise you not to try it while the machine is on. Best of luck.
Edit: This is a pretty legit walk through for motor replacement. If you do go through with it, make sure the wires are all tucked away before you test. No sense in slicing your fresh work.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Change-Ac-Condenser-Fan-Motor/
Hi there! The Admiral had a tough go of it at the end, after having tried and failed to be revived as a casino. At the end of July in 2011, it was towed to Luhr Brothers River Terminal on the Illinois side of the Mississippi and was scrapped down to the hull. In October 2011, the hull was ultimately sold to scrap as well and towed to the Tennessee River for that purpose.
If you're interested in learning more about the Admiral, there are three books I'd recommend:
The Steamer Admiral and Streckfus Steamers: A Personal View by Annie Amantea Blum, who worked on the Admiral as a teenager and whose husband piloted the Admiral (among many other boats)
The Steamer Admiral, from the Images of America series, also by Annie Amantea Blum. This one is a photographic collection and includes pictures of the scrapping in process, down to the hull.
Admiral: A History by J. Thomas Dunn, who originally worked for Streckfus Steamers and is now associated with the Gateway Tours boats. This book contains the most recent photograph I think I've seen of the Admiral, in 2011, scrapped down to the hull at St. Louis and on it's way to Tennessee.
The St. Louis Mercantile Library houses the Streckfus archival collection and there are many pictures available online here: http://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu/umsl/islandora/object/umsl%3A104330
We have plans to add more, as well as to duplicate these onto Flickr for easier sharing, in the coming months.
Hope that helps! Feel free to reach out to the Pott Library with any additional questions!
You are correct to be paranoid, but thats just a natural reaction. Increase your security, and the paranoia should subside.
Some ways to beef up your urban living security situation
This is super awesome--thank you. I imagine there's a good chance you already read it if you're doing this project, but Mapping Decline by Colin Gordon (U of Iowa guy) is awesome. Highly recommended for a long-term perspective on how St. Louis changed in the 20th century, and the myriad causes.
StL Public libraries has it, and I'm sure WashU does as well. Keep up the good work!
Here's paperwork for all the possible waivers...might you qualify for one?
https://dnr.mo.gov/gatewayvip/v-owner/Forms.htm
Edit to add: you can get a cheap code reader for $30 or less on Amazon or at Harbor Freight Tools.
Example - https://www.amazon.com/Autel-AutoLink-AL319-Scanner-Automotive/dp/B007XE8C74/
with that, you could look up the specific code your self, and then google it and the make and model of your vehicle and see if that suggests a cure. Failing that, you can use the tool to force the CEL off. When you do this, certain of the internal tests that your car does can not be done for a while, until you drive enough that various self-tests are automatically done (which may turn the CEL back on). This tool can also tell you how many sub-systems are in test ready mode. For a 2007, I believe you are allowed to get the emissions test done with one test in not ready mode. See slide 8 of this powerpoint...
https://www.ewgateway.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2015-Oct-GatewayVehicleInspectionPgm.pdf
I have an older car that is always setting the CEL, but I can force it off and then drive it just enough that all systems except one are ready to self-test, at which point I can get it to pass inspection before the CEL comes on again, and I'm good for another two years.
The rules got more relaxed last month...
https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Local-shop-weighs-in-on-new-inspection-law-512616921.html
...but I don't think that does you any good.
Happy motoring.
I love this post! And you're certainly not alone.
I just moved to St. Louis and one of the things I've noticed is that there are not as many avenues for reducing waste as I've seen in other cities. One cool thing I have seen though is that you can recycle cigarette butts in boxes posted downtown through a company called TerraCycle. TerraCycle's thing is to recycle traditionally hard-to-recycle items, including for a lot of major brands (think Procter & Gamble, Tom's of Maine, Solo Cups, L'Oriel and others) and you might decide to look into that.
If you're interested in composting food waste, I know that they just started a drop off for compost at the Ferguson farmers market, and I'm sure there are other places too. Or you can try composting in your own home with vermicomposting (worm castings!) under your kitchen sink. Don't worry, the worms don't escape and it doesn't smell.
Another thing I like to do is carry around reusable bamboo utensils. They come with a carrying pouch, fork, spoon, knife, and chopsticks. I just wash them at the end of the day when I get home and then throw them back in my bag for tomorrow. I got mine at STL Earth Day, but I know places like Larder and Cupboard also sell them. Speaking of, they also sell something called "Bee Wrap," which is an alternative to plastic wrap that can be cleaned and reused.
Like everyone else mentioned, it's not a big deal at all to bring your own bag, coffee mug, or water bottle. Though I did have someone call me a "responsible urbanite" for bringing my own bag, and while that was upsetting to me, it was said in a friendly way, haha.
I have had AT&T Fibre for a year now and have experienced zero issues with the service. The issues I had was the hardware for their PACE modem/router combo. The device has band-steering by default which is supposed to help with congestion on the 2.4Ghz band and move devices, which support 5Ghz to that, but the 5Ghz radio is so underpowered, I would lose it going 20ft from the router in my open kitchen.
I ended up purchasing a TP-Link Deco M9 Plus whole home mesh system basically bypassing the crappy PACE WiFi router for all of my devices. I'm thinking about adding a 3rd M9 plus because of the dedicated 5Ghz Backhauling will only help eliminate all of the deadzones in my 110 year old brick home.
Additionally, since I have exterior cameras I purchased a TP-Link N300 Outdoor Range extender in order to ensure those devices have a good signal strength. I wish it had a 5Ghz radio but the cameras I have don't support that yet and with the PoE setup of the access point hopefully when it comes time to replace them I won't have to much to do.
Oh I live downtown but willing to make a drive. Sure I use this and this, minus the sweetener/honey. Comes out really tasty! I like new mexico style jerky. Pretty simple, not too many ingredients, and comes out pretty dry which I like.. And this recipe sorta fits that. There's other recipes if you google too, but this is the one I use the most. The guy in the video uses his oven, but I use this. Yum.
There are at least 2 dozen Micro Breweries you could consider worth a visit. Nearly all offer food which sets us apart from other Micro Brewery cities like Portland or Austin.
Running in the city can be excellent. The street grid and historic neighborhoods/parks provided endless things to checkout as you run. We love it.
The southern part of the state is quite pretty (Ozark Foothills/Mountains). Lots of state parks for hiking. Check out this book: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis: Including Sullivan, Potosi, and Farmington https://www.amazon.com/dp/0897328833/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KJhBDbBEPHJC5
What part of Canada are you coming from? The Wife and I moved here from Alberta 12yrs ago. Day to day life is mostly the same, the social/political situation is the biggest difference. It's generally a great country to be a top income earner.
Missouri is VERY conservative. Look up abortion for an idea of how things are here. The government is secular in theory but not in practice. Very unfortunate. That said, the cities are much less so.
Violence is much more common in American life. The idea is that you should inact your 2nd amendment rights and protect yourself that way. Personal choice is emphasized. Rather than the Crown providing solutions, you find them for yourself. Healthcare is a great example. Hearing gunfire in urban areas is perhaps the saddest example of this approach. It will feel odd at first but eventually you'll adapt. American's just do things differently. You'll love it or hate it.
All in all we have LOVED IT.
Ive been using this one for nearly 3 years now. There are two newer models one that does 4K and another with a rear cam.
I did have a freezing issue at first but that went away when I swapped with a different sd card. I like how it attaches with double sided tape instead of a cheap clip that will break after you hit your third pothole.
/r/dashcam is a great resource as well.
All good suggestions in this thread. I've been giving this book as a gift a lot lately and it's nice to have when deciding where to drive the next day:
Your solution is security license plate bolts + cover. The bolts will prevent almost anyone from removing the plate, unless they carry a security torx bit set, and the cover will deter 99% of people from attempting to remove the sticker. Who's going to try cracking the cover to get to the sticker?
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60 Hikes within 60 Miles of St. Louis is great for exploring parks and beautiful daytime views around STL, especially since it won't get super cold for a month or more.
https://www.amazon.com/Hikes-Within-Miles-Including-Farmington/dp/0897328833
If you're interested in a more extensive body of research, Mapping Decline is fantastic.
There is a book on Amazon does does a good job explaning why the region is so fractured.
Book name is Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City
http://www.amazon.com/Mapping-Decline-American-Politics-Culture/dp/0812220943
I would recommend to read it.
These maps might best explain and his book will give you a detailed history of why. Arguably it's because white flight occurred in North City/North County. It was a way of enforcing restrictive housing covenants and deeds, and it was a way of 'protecting the character of the neighborhood from blight.'
Also these folks have a timeline which will give you the year of incorporation for every municipality. Most were created during the Great Depression and Post WWII white flight.
Federal and state policies influenced the sprawl outward and real estate companies used redlining to demarcate 'preferable' areas. Both factors heavily influenced the proliferation of incorporation in the St. Louis area.
Also covered extensively in a great book called Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City
Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City (Politics and Culture in Modern America) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0812220943/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lfjWCbSFFHR72
Here's a really good book on the topic:
https://www.amazon.com/Mapping-Decline-American-Politics-Culture/dp/0812220943/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522031569&sr=8-1&keywords=mapping+decline
Holy cow, can't believe no one has mentioned this book yet: http://www.amazon.com/Hikes-Within-Miles-Including-Farmington/dp/0897328833
Also, this guy posts videos and blogs about just about every trail within a day's drive of STL.
that's somewhat hyperbole. St Louis has one of the highest rates of manufacturing job loss in the last 50 years and the highest drop in population.
Excellent sources on the topic:
http://www.businessinsider.com/american-cities-in-decline-2013-6
http://mappingdecline.lib.uiowa.edu/map/
http://www.amazon.com/Mapping-Decline-American-Politics-Culture/dp/0812220943#
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0812220943/ref=mp_s_a_14?qid=1301814841&sr=8-14
This is a good read about Saint Louis segregation. The author spoke here a month or so back. Growing up in Arkansas, I'm familiar with segregation, but I wasn't aware that cities were still choking off communities by not incorporating. More than a few in St. Louis were surrounded by industrial parks and until the residents just gave up. Even a local grocery seems out of reach for a lot of these areas.