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Pitch recognition training proves beneficial for Southeast Missouri State baseball team
(College Sports ~ 05/12/16)
A "bang!" comes across the phone line from Dr. Peter Fadde, an associate professor of Learning Systems, Design & Technology at Southern Illinois University. The exclamation he uses to indicate the split-second of time that baseball players have to react when using one of his video training tools for pitch recognition sounds about like what he heard at Capaha Field when Southeast Missouri State's Chris Osborne blasted a three-run, walk-off home run earlier this season...
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Southeast Missouri State University, the Southeast Regional Professional Development Center and Local School District Partner with Jacksonville State University to Expand CORE to National Level
(Submitted Story ~ 05/12/16)
JSU has selected seven regional university partners to assist in expanding the Collaborative Regional Education (CORE) Initiative nationally. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, CORE is aimed at transforming K12 and higher education through innovative technology and teaching methods...
- Sun-drenched rose petals (Submitted Story ~ 05/12/16)
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Members of Cape Girardeau Sheriff's Department receive awards
(Submitted Story ~ 05/12/16)
Sheriff John Jordan presented awards today to members of the Sheriff's Office for outstanding achievements for the year 2015. The Timothy J. Ruopp Award presented since 1984 was given to Deputy Cody Windbigler for his outstanding work in the community as a school resource officer and trainer in Active Shooter and A.L.I.C.E. ...
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Cape Business featured in national magazine
(Submitted Story ~ 05/12/16)
Hansel and Gretel Boutique is featured in current issue of Earnshaws magazine-- a national trade publication for the childrens wear industry. It can be seen online on page 78-79 of current issue at Earnshaws.com Several pictures are shown including the building on north...
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Cape Girardeau ranks as third-most generous town in Missouri
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
The city of Cape Girardeau ranks as Missouri's third-most generous town, according to a study by Philanthropy.com. That's great news to Ward 6 Councilman Wayne Bowen, who celebrated the ranking with a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday. "There is a civic-mindedness in Cape Girardeau," Bowen said, adding he is gratified to see the community recognized for its giving spirit...
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Flying high: Bad weather breaks to give thousands at Cape Air Show an eyeful
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
The first two planes went looping up into the sky to open the 2016 Cape Girardeau Air Show at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. They curled and dove in unison as thousands watched from several locations in and around Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. But while the RedLine Aerobatic team was impressive, the sight of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds cruising in out of the distance was awe-inspiring...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 05/12/16)
Today is Thursday, May 12, the 133rd day of 2016. There are 233 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union lifted the Berlin Blockade, which the Western powers had succeeded in circumventing with their Berlin Airlift...
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Closure of records not in the public interest
(Editorial ~ 05/12/16)
As the Missouri Legislature begins to wrap up its session May 13, it is apparent several bills won't win passage in time. This is normal, as there are so many pieces of legislation on the docket for consideration. One such bill that likely will not see passage this term is House Bill 2473, which would prohibit law enforcement from releasing records "containing personally identifable health information, unless such information is redacted or a court orders disclosure." Reports of suicide or attempted suicide would be closed records.. ...
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Traveling prom dress sisterhood honors cancer victim
(Community ~ 05/12/16)
ARLINGTON, Mass. -- "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" now has a real-life version: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Prom Dress. The last time many of Catherine Malatesta's friends saw her, she was wearing a huge smile and the deep blue, shimmery dress at her junior prom...
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When Zika hits, a push for birth control and abortion?
(National News ~ 05/12/16)
NEW YORK -- There's little doubt: Zika is coming to the continental United States, bringing frightening birth defects -- and, most likely, newly urgent discussions about abortion and contraception. Fearful they might bear children who suffer from brain-damaging birth defects caused by Zika, more women are expected to look for ways to prevent or end pregnancies. ...
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Too much folic acid may be linked to autism
(National News ~ 05/12/16)
NEW YORK -- For decades, pregnant women and women who may become pregnant have been advised to take folic acid to help prevent certain birth defects. But a new study suggests it may be possible to get too much of a good thing -- very high levels of the vitamin in mothers' blood at the time of childbirth was linked to higher risk of their children developing autism years later...
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Out of the past: May 12
(Out of the Past ~ 05/12/16)
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Southeast Missouri State University's Otahkian softball team earns its first-ever Final Four berth, when the Otahks knock off Florida Southern, 3-1, in the NCAA Division II South Regional final. Peter Hilty, 69, is one of 14 faculty members who will retire from Southeast Missouri State University this year; while some are taking early retirement, Hilty said he's only retiring because state law requires state employees to retire by age 70; he has taught English at the university 29 years.. ...
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Nannie White
(Obituary ~ 05/12/16)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Nannie Clara Johnson White, 98, of Cairo died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Daystar Nursing and Rehab Center in Cairo. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center in Cairo. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be at Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Villa Ridge, Illinois...
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LaVerne Upchurch
(Obituary ~ 05/12/16)
GLENALLEN, Mo. -- LaVerne Alene Upchurch, 94, of Glenallen passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at her home. Born on Oct. 15, 1921, she was the third daughter of Otto and May Lambert Woods. She married Winferd Upchurch on Nov. 9, 1944, in Corning, Arkansas. He passed away March 6, 2012...
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Dolores Lange
(Obituary ~ 05/12/16)
ORAN, Mo. -- Dolores Eleanor Lange, 83, of Oran died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at The Cottages of Capetown in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 27, 1933, in Jay County, Indiana, to Joseph and Anna Jutte Huelskamp. She married Robert Lange on Nov. 17, 1951. He preceded her in death Oct. 21, 2015...
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Jackson fire report 5/12/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/12/16)
The Jackson Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n A medical assist on Oak Street. Saturday n An alarm sounding on East Jackson Boulevard. n An alarm sounding on Lee Avenue. n Emergency medical service on Mansfield Place...
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Jackson police report 5/12/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/12/16)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Alexis A. Wicks, 26, 2619 Hilltop Drive, was arrested on a Jackson warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of failure to register a motor vehicle...
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Defiant Trump brushes off GOP critics on eve of Ryan meeting
(National News ~ 05/12/16)
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump declared Wednesday he doesn't need support from House Speaker Paul Ryan or other leery Republican leaders, brushing off his Capitol Hill critics even as he prepared to sit down with them. His defiant message came amid new signs he might be right, with GOP voters becoming more willing to embrace the New York billionaire...
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Bombings kill 93 in Iraqi capital
(International News ~ 05/12/16)
BAGHDAD -- In the deadliest violence in Baghdad this year, three car bombs claimed by the Islamic State group killed 93 people across the Iraqi capital Wednesday. The bombings, which also wounded 165 people, came at a time of turmoil and deadlock in Iraq's government and parliament...
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Federal charges levied against accused officer
(National News ~ 05/12/16)
CHARLESTON, S.C. --As federal charges were filed against a white former South Carolina police officer who already faced a state murder charge in the shooting death of unarmed black motorist Walter Scott, Scott's lawyer and family praised the federal prosecutors for pressing the case...
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Panama Papers controversy ensnares actress Emma Watson
(Entertainment ~ 05/12/16)
NEW YORK -- A representative for "Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson said she had an offshore company for privacy reasons only. The company, Falling Leaves Ltd., was named in the so-called Panama Papers, a series of leaked documents that revealed how some politicians and celebrities hide money...
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ATF: Intentional fire caused fatal blast at Texas plant
(National News ~ 05/12/16)
DALLAS -- A fire that was set intentionally caused the 2013 explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant that killed 15 people, federal officials said Wednesday, describing the blaze as "a criminal act." Federal and state investigators said no arrests have been made, but authorities were investigating who may have set the fire April 17, 2013 inside the West Fertilizer Co...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 5/12/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/12/16)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Sunday n Medical assists were made at 9:21 a.m. on Linden Street; 10:22 a.m. on North Frederick Street; 8:11 p.m. on South Ellis Street; and 8:59 p.m. on Independence Street...
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Cape Girardeau police report 5/12/16
(Police/Fire Report ~ 05/12/16)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A juvenile was cited into juvenile court on suspicion of disturbing the peace at 1000 S. Silver Springs Road. n A juvenile was cited into juvenile court on suspicion of possession of marijuana at 1000 S. Silver Springs Road...
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Births 5/12/16
(Births ~ 05/12/16)
Son to Jeffrey Clinton and Jazmine Marie Coonts of Cape Girardeau Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:14 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016. Name, Casten Xavier. Weight, 6 pounds, 1 ounce. Fourth child, third son. Mrs. Coonts is the former Jazmine Roberts, daughter of Angela Curey and Robert Boehm Jr. of Cape Girardeau. Coonts is the son of Clint Coonts of Missouri. He is a welder with Manac USA...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 5/12/16
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of the May 2 meeting Communications/ reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business...
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Man accused of using prosthetic arm to attack officer
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
FENTON, Mo. -- A 28-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly attacking a St. Louis County police officer with his prosthetic arm. Police say Joshua Stockinger became angry Saturday at the Jim Butler Chervolet car dealership. When a St. Louis County officer arrived, Stockinger allegedly pushed the officer, grabbed him by the neck and hit him over the head with his prosthetic arm...
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Missouri hospital proposes $21 million psychiatric facility
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A Missouri hospital that helped quash a competing effort to build a psychiatric hospital two months ago has proposed a $21 million facility to fill the necessity for more inpatient psychiatric services. A hearing is scheduled for July 11 on the application of CenterPointe Hospital's proposed 72-bed psychiatric hospital in north Columbia, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported...
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Journalists arrested in Ferguson settle lawsuit with county
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
ST. LOUIS -- Four journalists arrested during protests that followed the 2014 shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson have settled their lawsuit against St. Louis County police, attorneys for both sides said Wednesday. Details of the settlement were confidential, but a joint statement said the county will adopt policy changes to address issues raised in the lawsuit...
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Legislature passes tax incentives for small businesses
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Legislature has passed a bill reviving a tax break for small businesses that add employees. The bill given final approval Wednesday by the House allows businesses with fewer than 50 employees to claim a $10,000 tax deduction for each job they create that pays at least their county’s average wage. ...
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Legislature tightens schools' anti-bullying policies
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Legislature has voted to tighten the standards for school districts’ anti-bullying policies. The House voted 124-27 Tuesday to set a timeline for school officials to investigate reports of bullying. The Senate passed the bill Monday on a 31-0 vote, and it now goes to the governor. ...
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Legislature votes to allow adoptees to access birth records
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Legislature has voted to give adoptees a way to access their original birth certificates. The House voted 127-28 Wednesday to pass the Adoptee Rights Act. The Senate passed the bill 31-0 Tuesday, and it goes to the governor. An original birth certificate could help an adoptee identify his or her biological parent. ...
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Man charged with capital murder in Kansas detective's death
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A man accused in the fatal shooting of a police detective in Kansas was charged with capital murder Wednesday, a day after Missouri authorities charged him with shooting and wounding a woman during the same crime spree. Curtis Ayers, 28, is accused of fatally shooting Kansas City Police detective Brad Lancaster. ...
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St. Louis County Election Commission considers changes
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
CLAYTON, Mo. -- The St. Louis County Election Commission is set to consider proposals to address missteps that marred recent countywide voting and has announced the retirement of a key official. Republican election director Gary Fuhr on Tuesday said he is retiring May 20, but the decision was not because of issues that plagued voting at more than 60 county polling places in April municipal elections, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Fuhr has been in the position since 2012...
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Missouri Senate debates $40 limit on lobbyist-bought meals
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Lobbyists could each pay for $40 worth of food per lawmaker per day under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by a Missouri senator that would impose the state's first limits on lobbyist gifts. Sen. Dave Schatz's plan would ban most gifts -- such as sports tickets, travel or spa services -- to lawmakers and public officials but would leave them with a healthy limit for meals. ...
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Missouri man put to death for killing deputy, 2 others
(State News ~ 05/12/16)
BONNE TERRE, Mo. -- A man who killed two people in a drug dispute and a sheriff's deputy in a subsequent shootout was put to death Wednesday in what could be Missouri's last execution for some time. Earl Forrest, 66, died by injection for the December 2002 deaths of Harriett Smith, Michael Wells and Dent County sheriff's deputy Joann Barnes. He was pronounced dead at 7:18 p.m., according to the Missouri Department of Corrections...
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Southeast Missouri State track and field sweeps weekly conference honors
(College Sports ~ 05/12/16)
Southeast Missouri State swept the Ohio Valley Conference Male Track & Field Athletes of the Week, announced Wednesday by the university. Junior Marc Maton was tabbed Male Track Athlete of the Week while senior Kevin Farley earned Co-Male Field Athlete of the Week honors, which he shared with Eastern Illinois pole vaulter Eric Gordon...
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Blues advance to Western finals with 6-1 win over Stars
(Professional Sports ~ 05/12/16)
DALLAS -- The captain and the kid are going to the Western Conference finals with the St. Louis Blues. St. Louis did more than survive Game 7 this time. The Blues routed the top-seeded Dallas Stars 6-1 on Wednesday night to advance to their first Western Conference finals since 2001...
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Dexter baseball edges Chaffee
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/16)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Wednesday.
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Jackson woman hit by car while chasing dog
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
A Jackson woman was hit by a car Tuesday while she was chasing after her dog. The woman was walking her dog near Oak Street and East Lane about 6 p.m., when the dog broke free and ran into the road. As she chased after her pet, a vehicle swerved to miss the dog but hit the woman, Jackson police public information officer Rodney Barnes said...
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Greenville, Mo., may need to file for municipal bankruptcy
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
GREENVILLE, Mo. — The Greenville Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to replace its city police chief and said the town may need to file for municipal bankruptcy. Aldermen voted to not pay the town’s monthly bills, saying the money left in the city coffers would not cover balances owed to community businesses and others...
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Marble Hill addresses may be renumbered
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. — As Bollinger County proceeds with its mapping project, those who are involved with it have found the city of Marble Hill may have to renumber its residential addresses to conform with county coordinates. Bollinger County Assessor Rhonda Elfrink told the Marble Hill Board of Aldermen on Monday night street numbers be changed to four-digit numbers to stay in sequence with the county address numbers. Additionally, some residents may have to change their address depending where their mailboxes and driveways are. ...
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Jackson man dies in accident on Highway 34
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
A Jackson man died after a collision between two pickup trucks Wednesday on Highway 34 west of Jackson. Carl Stinson, 83, driving a Ford Ranger, was turning left onto Highway 34 about 10:30 a.m. from Meier Meadows when his vehicle was struck by a Ford F-250 driving west on Highway 34, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Kevin Malugen...
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Police: Woman killed man after argument; she claimed shooting was accident
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
HAYTI, Mo. — Lisa Hooper, 37, of Hayti was arrested on charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after first claiming her boyfriend died of an accidental shooting...
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Woman dies of injuries in I-55 crash south of Cape Girardeau
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
A woman was killed in a rollover collision on Interstate 55 on Wednesday morning just south of Cape Girardeau.
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High-school commencements begin in earnest this week
(Local News ~ 05/12/16)
With announcements sent and post-graduation plans made, high-school seniors throughout the region are preparing to take the leap into adulthood. While most regional students have yet to don their robes and mortarboards, several local high schools, such as Advance and Chaffee, have already held commencement ceremonies before the end of their semesters. ...
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Garcia shines as Cardinals beat Angels, 5-2
(Professional Sports ~ 05/12/16)
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jaime Garcia allowed just four hits in seven innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Wednesday night. Garcia (3-2) gave up two unearned runs and struck out eight to win his second straight start. He has yet to allow an earned run in 14 innings this month...
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Learning briefs 5/12/16
(Community ~ 05/12/16)
Four area students were awarded scholarships to assist with the cost of attendance at Southeast Missouri State University in the fall. Cheyenne Sander of Jackson was awarded the University Scholarship. She will be a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School and is the daughter of Keith and Martha Sander of Jackson. ...
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Police dog follows in dad's paw prints
(National News ~ 05/12/16)
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- A police officer is following in his retired father's footsteps -- all four of them. A 3-year-old German shepherd, Ranger, is picking up where his father, 11-year-old Jozek, left off. Ranger will be a K-9 officer with the police department in Ellwood City. Jozek retired Monday. He had assisted in 64 apprehensions, 43 building searches, 174 drug searches and dozens of other tasks and demonstrations since joining the police force in 2007. Ranger was born in July 2012...
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Hooked on Science: Milk Bubbles
(Community ~ 05/12/16)
n Two transparent glasses n Skim milk n Whole milk n Two straws n Ruler n STEP 1: Fill one of the transparent glasses one-fourth of the way with skim milk. Fill the other glass one-fourth of the way with whole milk. Is the milk a solid or a liquid, and why? Describe the milk in each glass by using its observable properties...
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The Warsaw Ghetto
(Column ~ 05/12/16)
After the German Army had captured Poland in World War II, one of the first actions was to begin to separate all Jews into an area of the city with a previously high concentration of Jewish residents. On April 1, 1940, construction of a wall was begun to seal off the section of the city. ...
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Prayer 5/12/16
(Prayer ~ 05/12/16)
Lord God, may we be devoted to one another in love, honoring one another above ourselves. Amen.
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A royal performance: Alma Schrader to stage 'The Princess and the Pea' this week
(Community ~ 05/12/16)
In Hans Christian Andersen's original rendition of "The Princess and the Pea," a beautiful young woman shows up at a castle seeking shelter in a storm. She claims she's a princess, so the castle's inhabitants test her identity by placing her in a room with several mattresses piled high...
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