Share Thoughts, Prayers, Reaction for Boston; Area Businesses React

A look at how our community is showing support via social media.

Share your prayers, thoughts, concerns for those who were at the Boston Marathon today when two explosions rocked the finish line, killing two and injuring scores. See the reaction of area businesses and community organizations here and please add any of yours to the comments below. The following comes from our Facebook News Feed: Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Kirkwood: What a horrible occurrence in Boston. Thoughts and Prayers with those injured and everyone else in Boston. St. John Vianney High School: The @vianneygriffins community prays for Boston in light of today's horrific news #prayforboston Kirkwood Family YMCA: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those at the Boston Marathon and the entire city. Greentree Community Church: We are…

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Can "Liking" A Company on Facebook Help Your Job Search?

Starbucks, which has a handful of locations in the Ballwin and Ellisville area, is pioneering a new way to attract employees.

Starbucks is planning to expand and open 1,300 new stores next year, but if you'd like to get a job with the coffee giant, first log on to Facebook.  The national chain has unveiled a new system called Branch Out that will let potential applicants search for jobs using their social networks, according to a report in the St. Louis Business Journal. The system takes the form of an app on the Starbucks Facebook page that lets users browse open positions by location, but it's also a promotional effort with videos about what it's like to work at Starbucks and links to info about the company's benefits.  The journal cites a Seattle-based tech blog from one of its sister publications called TechFlash, which talked to Sara Parker, a member of …

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PHOTOS: Autumn in Ballwin and Ellisville

Share your photos of Fall with Patch! Post on our Facebook page, mention us on Twitter or Instagram, or upload to our Pics & Clips gallery.

PHOTOS: Parkway West vs. University City, Blaine Gabbert Jersey Retirement

Check out these photos on our Facebook Page from the game Friday night.

Chevys, Book Signings and 5Ks: Feedback Friday

Catch up with what you've been saying on Patch, Facebook and Twitter this week!

While Ballwin-Ellisville Patch is the hub for local news, events and discussions, the reach expands to what Patch users like you have to say in the Comments section on stories, but also on Facebook and Twitter! Here's the place to look at highlights from what users shared this week. The Fresh Mex chain closed its location in Ellisville this week, but got social media buzzing with disappointment and other Mexican restaurant suggestions. ON FACEBOOK... Jon Hubach: "Boo. That gives me a big sad. Loved it living in St. Louis." Tami Gallagher: "This makes me sad :-(" Gary Deutschmann: "Just got a coupon from them today...Oh well guess we'll have to go to Olivette for Fajitas." Cristine McNear Metts and Suzanne Gundlach recommended El Maguey, …

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PHOTOS: 6 North Cafe Book Signing Anniversary

The Cafe celebrated one year of book signings with local authors this month.

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How to Reverse Facebook's Attempt to Change Your Email Address

Facebook changed your email address on your profile. We'll help you change it back.

Facebook changed your profile without telling you.  In 2010, Facebook gave all its users an "@facebook.com" email address. Some people used it, most people didn't, but it was always there if you wanted it. Until now. Sometime this month, Facebook changed everyone's default emails to their @facebook.com accounts. Your personal and work email accounts are still in the system, but only the Facebook account is listed. If you are like most of us and never use your Facebook email account, you'll want to add your regular email addresses to your account's profile page. Here's how: (Click through the pictures on this article to see the above steps illustrated.) If you do want to use your Facebook email address, you still can. Those emails will be …

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Lindsay Toler

9:36 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Oh I was being sarcastic, Mary! Sarcasm doesn't really come through in online comments though. I think it's ridiculous they thought they could make the change without telling us. That's why I wrote the article! I agree with you!   more ›

Local Voices: The Cost Dropping Out, Mind-Blowing Lanterns and Patchy Fun

"Patch" rounds up seven standout blog posts published by Local Voices bloggers this week.

I’ll admit it. I’m a Local Voices blog-aholic. I find myself reading Patch blogs every day, and I always find something interesting. But this is Missouri—so I won’t just tell you, I’ll show you. This week, the Patch bloggers were abuzz with valuable advice, Patchy fun and intriguing questions. Here are just a few of my favorites from the week. Which were your favorite blog posts this week? Share your favorites in the comments section, below. Got something to say? Consider starting a blog using the free Patch Local Voices blogging platform. You’ll have a built-in, local audience, and we’ll help you promote your posts. It’s simple and easy to set up your blog, and you can start blogging right away.

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