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St. Louis on the Air
6:26 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

New Jobs Initiative Helps At-Risk Youth In St. Louis Help Themselves

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An arial photo of downtown St. Louis. Employment rose in St. Louis this year, but not as much as it did nationally.
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The City of St. Louis and local organizations and businesses are teaming up to try to alleviate the problems of poverty and crime in the community.

The new initiative is called STL Youth Jobs, a summer pilot program aimed at high risk youth between the ages of 16 and 23.

St. Louis Public Radio reported on the initiative when it was first announced.

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St. Louis on the Air
5:52 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Do Companies Have A Responsibility To Give Back To The Community?

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Panera Bread's shared meal of responsiblity, a turkey chili
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It’s not uncommon for companies to have a policy concerning corporate social responsibility.  But, do companies have an obligation to help communities?  If so, is it just certain types of businesses?  Plus, how do you factor in a company’s desire to help and, at the same time, benefit the bottom line?

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Economy
6:31 am
Wed May 15, 2013

Climate Change Prompts Renewed Interest In Native Missouri Grapes

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Vitis Rupestris (Sand Grape) Vitis Riparia (Rock Grape)
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Grape trellises at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Kemper Garden Center)
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If you are a fan of wine, particularly European wines, from France, Italy or Germany, you can be proud of the role Missouri plays in creating that wine.

Ever since the mid-1800s roots from Missouri grapes have been grafted on to European varieties, because of their natural resistance to certain pests.

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