Summer is peak season for one of nature's deadliest phenomena, lightning.  In fact, 22 out of last year's 34 lightning fatalities in the US occurred in June and July.  The National Weather Service has designated June 20 - 26 as Lightning Safety Week.

Though they can be exciting, festive and fun, two staples of summer – fireworks and barbeque grills – are also dangerous.  The majority of fireworks injuries (60%) occur in the month surrounding the July 4th holiday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is encouraging the public to remember important safety tips during their holiday celebrations. . .  

Talking often to your children at an early age can make a big difference, according to a University of Missouri Extension human development specialist. . .

As you wade through the wreckage of the American economy, know that those responsible for this mess are already positioning themselves to profit from your misery again.  

     The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global investment banking firm linked to financial disasters occurring in numerous countries. . .  

The twenty fourth edition of the monthly Art Walk in Ste Genevieve, Missouri, is slated to commence at 6 PM on Friday, June 26 in the downtown's charming historic, colonial district.  The backdrop of the colonial French creole houses and the later early American houses is perfect for the one dozen art spaces which invite visitors each month.  Refreshments are found at many of these art openings. . .