St. Louis construction innovator Fred S. Kummer, founder of HBE Corp., dead at 92
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Fred S. Kummer, a Missouri University of Science and Technology graduate who grew his one-man general-contracting business into the world’s largest design-build firm for health care and financial facilities, died Friday, April 30, 2021, in St. Louis. He was 92.
Starting in the basement of his home, Mr. Kummer opened a nursing home construction business in 1960. But he quickly realized that clients would benefit from an innovative approach that would integrate all phases of building – from planning and cost estimating to architectural, engineering and construction services. That insight enabled him to grow his Hospital Building Equipment Co., later called HBE Corp., into the world’s leading design-build firm for medical and financial facilities, with a construction portfolio of more than 1,100 health care facilities.
Meghan Markle Will Reportedly Not Have a Baby Shower for Her Daughter
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By Emily Lee
Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle are currently expecting their second child together. As their daughter s arrival approaches, the Duke and Duchess have decided to forego having a baby shower. Though there was a shower ahead of Archie s arrival back in 2019, Harry and Meghan feel the circumstances are different this time around.
“Meghan doesn’t feel a big baby shower with gifts is appropriate right now,” a source told
Us Weekly. “There is too much strife in the world. She and Harry have been so involved with humanitarian issues, they both feel their time and resources can be used for a better purpose.”
By Emily Lee
Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle are currently expecting their second child together. As their daughter s arrival approaches, the Duke and Duchess have decided to forego having a baby shower. Though there was a shower ahead of Archie s arrival back in 2019, Harry and Meghan feel the circumstances are different this time around.
“Meghan doesn’t feel a big baby shower with gifts is appropriate right now,” a source told
Us Weekly. “There is too much strife in the world. She and Harry have been so involved with humanitarian issues, they both feel their time and resources can be used for a better purpose.”
A Love of Sea Monsters Was the First Clue
In 2014, Caitlin Kiernan was not interested in dating. But when a close friend suggested that she go out with Kenny Kaplan, their mutual appreciation for a children’s TV show sealed the deal.
Caitlin Kiernan and Kenny Kaplan were married March 20 in New York. Credit.Elizabeth Bick for The New York Times
May 7, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET
Two friends and a sea monster brought Caitlin Kiernan and Kenny Kaplan together. These were not your average friends, nor sea monster. The creature came courtesy of a 1970s children’s TV show about two boys and their briny buddy. The friends were a little more current.
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