We've had some great acts come to the Missouri State Fair over the years. I can think of quite a few from all sorts of different types of music. Rock, bluegrass, country, soul, gospel, you name it - it might have been here.
I know when a lot of us think of the Missouri State Fair, we think of live music, carnival rides, food and fun. But, part of that fun is sometimes overlooked: the hard work and dedication of the groups, organizations, and people in all the buildings and exhibits.
One of the things that makes a huge difference during our Missouri State Fair fun is the weather. Of course in the summertime we expect a little heat, a little humidity, and that's fine. We're tough, we can take it.
Every day here on our stations, I'm thinking about different ways to interact with you. I know this whole radio thing isn't just me out there talking to myself. So it's very important to me that I get your input on stuff! That's what the weekly Enquiring Minds surveys are all about, picking your brain and seeing what you think about stuff.
With the Missouri State Fair here, a lot of you will be going out and enjoying some adult time on the grounds. Hangovers are the scourge of anyone who’s ever had too much to drink. And yet, people don’t seem to learn their lesson even during the workweek.
Can't get an annoying song out of your head? Researchers at the University of London discovered potential "cures" for what they refer to as involuntary musical imagery, otherwise known as earworms.