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What a season it's been so far for Rams' fans. The team has yet to win a game and head coach Scott Linehan has been fired. Now everyone is looking towards one man, Interim head coach Jim Haslett. He "sounds off" about what's at stake and why players and fan can never give up. What do you think? Have you given up on the Rams this season? Are you ready to give Coach Haslett a chance? Leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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You might think that mentoring a child is a big time commitment. But that’s not true.   There's a successful program in place that takes just one hour a month of your time. In this “Sound Off” report, the executive director of Mentor St. Louis talks about the need for more volunteers and how it can make a huge difference in the life of a child. What do you think? Are you interested in becoming a mentor?  Were you once mentored as a child?  Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

The hospital of the future could be a lot closer to the present than you'd ever imagine. In Fenton, SSM Healthcare is building St. Clare Health Center, which will replace St. Joseph's in Kirkwood in March of 2009. SSM President, Sister Mary Ryan “Sounds Off” about the hospitals' construction and how the entire focus is on the patient. What do you think?  Do you like hospitals?  Do you like the new design? Leave your comments below.

In this week's Sound Off report, Barbara Washington with the Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club sounds off about young people needing good male role models and about how you can get involved.Have you ever volunteered with Matthews-Dickey? How about Big Brothers and Sisters? How do you feel about being a role model for young people. Leave you comments below.

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Mike Swoboda, the former mayor of Kirkwood who was shot and badly injured during a rampage at City Hall in February, has died. Swoboda died Saturday morning of complications connected to the shooting. He would have turned 70 this month. Swoboda was shot twice in the head. He was hospitalized for weeks but appeared to be recovering before suffering setbacks in recent months.  He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Swoboda family and the city of Kirkwood.

Labor Day was established to salute America’s workforce, so today is a perfect day to think about your career, your job, your future. Are you in the career that fits you? If not, you might consider a career strategist or coach. Anna Navarro with Work Transitions Sounds Off about helping people find satisfaction and fulfillment in their work lives. Are you happy at your present job? Have you thought about making a change? Leave your comments below!

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One in six men will get prostate cancer sometime in his life.

For African Americans, it's one in four, but if found early, the survival rate is nearly one-hundred percent.

From cancer patient - to survivor - to advocate - tonight, one man 'sounds off' on why it's so important to get tested.

  A proposal to ban cell phone use while driving in Town and Country is expected to be read at the board of alderman’s meeting Monday night. If it passes, Town and Country will be the first city in Missouri to outlaw cell phones while driving. Part of the reason for the ordinance here in Town and Country is the recent deadly crash where a tractor trailer smashed into numerous cars.   The driver is believed to have been on his cell phone.

 What do you think? Leave your comments below.

  School districts are having a tough time with funding the three R's: reading, writing, and arithmetic.  In some cases, when the budget is tight, music education is the first to go. But one of St. Louis' up-and-coming performers says music education shouldn’t be cut. Erin Bode Sounds Off about says she's the perfect example of why music programs should be kept in the curriculum. What do you think? Did you benefit from music education classes? Tell us below in the comments section.

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Did you see the accident on Highway 40 Tuesday? Share your story with us below.

Most people in the St. Louis area don't own shares or work for the brewery, but some still tried to have their voices heard with grassroots efforts like rallies and petitions.

For all you nervous and stressed fliers who think a drink will help calm your nerves, be careful how many you put down before takeoff. The feds are clipping the wings of tipsy airline passengers.

How do you feel about cracking down on drunk fliers?

Sheriff Glenn Boyer has found a unique way to reach the residents of Jefferson County. It's not by hitting the streets, but by hitting the airwaves. The Sheriff's report not only informs, but entertains the listeners as well. Just as he does every week on his radio show, Boyer speaks about a variety of topics in this week's Sound Off report.  What do you think of Sheriff Boyer? Do you like his idea of reaching those in his jurisdiction over the radio? Leave your comments here.

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