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Karate for a good cause: iKarate Club hosts fundraiser for tornado victims
SUMMARY: The iKarate Club hosted a fundraiser to support tornado victims, combining self-defense lessons with community giving. The event featured demonstrations of basic karate moves like sidestepping attacks and controlling opponents, emphasizing practical techniques for safety. Upcoming workshops include a free health and fitness session in partnership with Christian Hospital. The club promotes mind, body, and spirit balance to improve quality of life and encourages peaceful conflict resolution, especially when facing potentially dangerous situations. Proceeds from these events go to tornado relief efforts, highlighting a commitment to both community safety and support for those affected by disasters.
ST. LOUIS – Self-defense meets community wellness in an action-packed weekend led by iKarate Club. Fit Agile Aware Health Wellness Expo and Christian Hospital Family Health Festival, both aimed at improving community health, wellness, and safety are raising donations for local tornado victims through the Urban League.
For more information visit www.ikarateclub.com/
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Fraud and manipulation alleged in $2B theme park lawsuit
SUMMARY: Gene Bicknell, a Branson entertainment mogul, filed a federal lawsuit accusing Richard Silanskas Jr., Larry Wilhite, and Stephen Hedrick of defrauding him of over \$60 million in a failed northeast Oklahoma theme park project. The 68-page suit alleges the defendants used psychological manipulation, impersonating “God” through daily devotional texts to coerce Bicknell, then 91, into investing heavily and surrendering majority ownership. Construction halted amid liens for unpaid bills. The defendants reportedly diverted funds to themselves and inflated credentials. Bicknell sold assets, including land and collectibles, to fund the project. The suit claims violations under the RICO Act for racketeering and fraud.
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Joe's Blog: Humidity departs, cool air arrives (WED-7/30)
SUMMARY: Yesterday saw the hottest temperatures so far this year, reaching 96°F at KCI and 99°F downtown Kansas City, marking the longest wait since 2010 to hit 95°F+. Today will be hot but slightly cooler with possible storms. Relief from the heat and humidity is expected as a cool air mass moves in, bringing highs in the 75-80°F range and lower humidity through the weekend. Record low overnight temperatures are possible early August due to this cool transition. Heavy localized rains remain a concern, but storm movement should help reduce flooding risks. This July has been notably wet and humid. Enjoy the upcoming cooler weather!
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Co-founder of whites-only group speaks on previous homestead stabbing
SUMMARY: Return to the Land (RTTL), a whites-only private community expanding to Missouri, is facing controversy. Co-founder Peter Csere, formerly part of an Ecuador vegan community Fruit Haven, was involved in a violent incident with illegal miners, claiming self-defense amid accusations of stabbing and financial misuse. Csere left Ecuador in 2023, citing moral and governmental issues. RTTL requires criminal background checks and denies condoning violence. Local Springfield leaders and the NAACP strongly condemn RTTL’s segregationist stance, calling it divisive and contrary to values of inclusion and racial equality. Officials urge opposition to any efforts promoting racial segregation in the community.
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