ST. LOUIS . The South comes north here . rolling up the muddy waters of the Mississippi River, bringing a dollop of its easy lifestyle to soften the sterner Midwestern mien. Here, the mellow blues of the Delta region mate with energetic rock 'n' roll, producing an invigorating offspring, rhythm and blues. Likewise, East and West hook up here . the love of gracious living characteristic ...PINEHURST — Joyce White will have her welcome mat out Thursday. It’s her first housewarming, and the part-time Pinehurst resident is expecting, oh, several hundred people, or so.Come September 28, Star theatre will hold one-hour theatre shows, 10am to 11am, at the main hall before the Sunday morning film screening.NARRAGANSETT — With chandeliers and antique furniture and aisles named after local streets, the Belmont Market at Narragansett Pier was supposed to provide anything but a ho-hum grocery experience.The Video Music Awards may have taken over Paramount Studio's lot, but that doesn't mean Hollywood gets the week off.Crystal chandeliers are perhaps the best embellishments you can ever decorate your homes with. Because they are hanged up high in the ceiling, they can be easily appreciated by visitors coming in your house. And because they are crystal made, they shine like no other ornamental piece in your home.The newly redesigned Mondrian Los Angeles hosted its launch event yesterday evening, September 4, 2008, allowing guests to experience first hand the renovations to this landmark Los Angeles property. Acclaimed designer Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz was commissioned to reinstate the beloved destination, building upon the original vision for the property. During the event, Noriega-Ortiz hosted an ...ENVER — Sitting at the bar on the rooftop patio of a swanky nightclub here as the moonlight shrouded the mountains, a 20-something woman leaned close to her friend. Hung on a lanyard around her neck, a floor credential for the Democratic National Convention dangled over her black dress. “I’m not making out with him,” she hissed. “I’m not doing it. I’m sorry.” LOS ANGELES----The newly redesigned Mondrian Los Angeles hosted its launch event yesterday evening, September 4, 2008, allowing guests to experience first hand the renovations to this landmark Los Angeles property.Traditional Chinese women's paintings bought by the shop owner in Shanghai. (Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily) A large wooden dining table. (Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily)