College Football Bowl Schedule: New Year's Day TV Listings

College football fanatics: Are you looking for TV listings for bowl games on Jan. 1, 2013 and the BCS National Championship? Check out the list of games in January 2013, featuring plenty of players from the St. Louis area.

The University of Missouri may not be going to a postseason bowl game for the first time since 2004, but there are plenty of intriguing football bowl games on the schedule this year. If you're looking for a list of games to watch while celebrating the new year, look no further. We've got your complete list here, along with notes on teams featuring players who played their prep ball in and around the St. Louis area. If we've missed out on any of the local connections, tell us about it in the comment section. (All times CST.) Heart of Dallas Bowl, Purdue vs. Oklahoma State Jan. 1, 11 a.m., ESPNU Parkway Central grad Brandon Sheperd is part of a talented group of wide receivers for the Cowboys. Outback Bowl, Michigan vs. South Carolina Jan. 1…

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10 New Year's Facts: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Before you go celebrate tonight, check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia.

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10 Resolutions to Help You Become a Smarter Consumer

The New Year is a chance to make a fresh start, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a smart alternative to diets or other popular resolutions. Why not resolve to be a smarter consumer?

New Year's Eve 2012 Family-Friendly Events in St. Louis

Check out these ways to ring in the new year together as a family.

New Year's Eve Walk Hike Columbia Bottom Conservation Area on New Year's Eve from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Appropriate for kids ages 10 and older. Families will discover the sounds of the night and will spend a few minutes at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers before heading back. Reservations are required and open Dec. 15, call 314-877-6014 to reserve. Noontime New Year Celebration with the Magic House  Ring in 2013 a little early at The Magic House. Between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. kids are invited to dance to music by Complete Music, make wish wands and noise makers and march in a noisy parade. There will be a special countdown at noon. Cost is free with museum admission.  See Acrobats at First Night  Head to Grand Center on …

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Party Like It's 2012: Good Times on Tap for New Year's Eve

Check out these ides in Clayton and other communities for some fun New Year's ideas.

Clayton BARcelona: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.  BARcelona offers a chef's tasting menu as well as live music. All-you-can-drink wristbands are available for $25. The Crossing: 5 p.m.-midnight at This restaurant's five to six-course meal is priced at $85. Ritz-Carlton Hotel You can party in the Lobby Lounge from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. There will be gourmet food, martinis and music from J. Rob. You can reserve a couch for $500, otherwise, it is on a first come first serve basis. Also, The Grill will serve a six-course meal for $149. At press time, reservations were still available for 5 p.m. Bocci Bar The restaurant offers a four-course dinner menu with several options for $55 per person. Coastal Bistro and Bar In addition to its regular menu, the …

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