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St. Louis author shares tips on ‘How to Pet a Cat’
Angela Staehling, an artist based in Wildwood, scored a deal for a book titled “How to Pet a Cat.” It’s available now at retailers across the U.S. She shares the idea behind it and a few petting techniques, including how not to pet.
COVID hospitalizations in Missouri dip below 1,000 patients for first time in 4 months
The number of people being treated for COVID-19 in Missouri hospitals has dropped below 1,000 for the first time since Nov. 14, 2021.
Brentwood-based company opens new lab, eyes growth in senior health care business
EmpowerMe Wellness provides medical services for 76 St. Louis-area senior living communities, and has plans for rapid growth.
City-funded homeless camp project hits a dead end — for now
Community resistance has stalled the $900,000 project to establish St. Louis’ first city-funded intentional encampment. The project’s sponsor, St. Patrick Center, talks about what’s next.
SIUE School of Engineering Honors Academic Excellence, Outstanding Service and Leadership
EDWARDSVILLE – Academic excellence, dedicated service and outstanding leadership were celebrated during the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) 16th Annual Awards Banquet held Tuesday, March 1 via Zoom. “The advancement of the SIUE School of Engineering is propelled by the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni,” said Dean Cem Karacal, PhD. “We are proud to celebrate their incredible work, and realize the significant potential our engineering community has for future achievement.” Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, joined the celebration, which aligned with his first official day as the University’s senior leader. He shared his great ambition for the University’s advancement and underscored his belief in the transformative power of higher education. “Higher education has the power to transform your lives, and because of what you’ll do, it has
SIUE's Rambsy Honored for Historic Academic Achievement
EDWARDSVILLE – The sound of rigorous applause and cheering filled Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Goshen Lounge on Thursday, March 3 as Distinguished Research Professor Howard Rambsy II, PhD, made his way into a surprise celebration in his honor. Rambsy is the first Black faculty member to be honored with the University’s highest academic rank for scholarly excellence. While this historic achievement launched the community gathering, his tremendous impact on students, mentorship and friendship to colleagues, and acts of advocacy and accountability were also highlighted. “It is my great fortune to witness your talents and gifts up close,” shared Earleen Patterson, PhD, associate vice chancellor for Student Opportunities, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. “Not only are you an innovative scholar, illustrious educator, culturally-based researcher and creative teacher, author of several books, and recipient of more than $1 million in grant
Lunchtime Photo
Is this cheating? Am I getting a bonus catblogging day by putting up a picture of a random cat that I took a picture of last week? Probably. This particular cat was up on a roof in a section of town called Orange Park Acres, a little chunk of unincorporated land surrounded by the city ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Man charged for defacing Wash U mural with white supremacist messages
CLAYTON, Mo. - A 24-year-old man has been charged for defacing an African-American mural at Washington University by spraypainting messages from a white supremacist group, according to St. Louis County. Mitchell Wagner was arrested in January. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged him last week for the property damage. He was issued a [...]
Haine Appeals Subcircuit Law Ruling
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that the county has filed a Notice of Appeal on Illinois’ Seventh Judicial Circuit’s ruling on the recently-passed judicial subcircuit legislation. “This subcircuit law is unjust, unconstitutional, and riddled with problems,” Haine said. “We can discern no legitimate reason why it needs to be implemented on such a rushed timeframe in Madison County but not elsewhere in the state. This sudden, unexplained rush has forced Madison County into court, where a bipartisan and overwhelming majority of the County Board resolved to defend our fundamental commitment to a fair and equal justice system. That legal fight continues with this appeal.” Madison County is joined on this appeal by all plaintiffs, Christina Wiley, Daniel McConchie, and Judges Amy Sholar and Christopher Threlkeld. On January 21, Haine filed a lawsuit on behalf of the citizens of Madison County challenging
When workers moved to Denver during the pandemic, this St. Louis architecture firm brought an office to them
St. Louis police union upset after officer cited in alderman stop
ST. LOUIS--There's more fallout from a February traffic stop involving a St. Louis alderman that has parties on both sides calling for an apology. The St. Louis Police Officer's Association Tuesday said the officer who pulled over St. Louis Alderman Joe Vaccaro on February 10 on Interstate 44 near Jefferson Avenue has been cited for [...]
City Foundry adds locally-owned women's clothing boutique to retail lineup
Female-focused St. Louis coworking business 'unwinding,' puts nonprofit at helm
As UK Government Is Still Interested In Banning Tor, BBC Uses Tor To Get Around Russian Information Blockade
As Russia increasingly looks to cut itself off from the internet to avoid having any bit of reality reach its citizenry, others are working to get around the information blockade. The BBC on Friday reminded people that BBC News is available on the dark web in Ukrainian and Russian via Tor. As the BBC explained […]
1st MidAmerica Credit Union Saves Members $9.3 Million in 2021
BETHALTO – 1 st MidAmerica Credit Union is always looking for ways to help members improve their financial health and reach their financial goals. In 2016, the Savings Tracker Program was instituted to track the amount of money members saved just by doing their business at the credit union. Since the program’s inception in 2016, members have saved over $33,000,000. In 2021, members saved over $9.3 million. Over 870 savings stories were submitted by team members. Success stories ranged from a car loan refinance that led to $6,872 in savings, to a debt consolidation through a home equity loan that saved a member $3,649. Tracking is already in full swing for 2022. In January alone, members saved $244,069 through refinancing their car loans, debt consolidation, high rate credit card balance transfers and more. 1 st MidAmerica Credit Union has a mission of exceeding member expectations. Additional information can be found at www.1stMidAmerica.org.
Old Lesson Learned Anew: Cross-Border Capitalism Doesn’t Deter Wars
Today on TAP: As Bob Kuttner has frequently noted (including today), the myths of capitalist globalization have been shattered.
Old Lesson Learned Anew: Cross-Border Capitalism Doesn’t Deter Wars
Today on TAP: As Bob Kuttner has frequently noted (including today), the myths of capitalist globalization have been shattered.
Stevie Nicks, Green Day headlining 2022 Sea.Hear.Now festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Stevie Nicks and Green Day are set to headline the 2022 Sea.Hear.Now festival, taking place September 17-18 is Asbury Park, New Jersey. The Fleetwood Mac singer will top the bill…
Man found fatally shot in truck in north St. Louis
Police were called around 11:30 p.m. to the 3900 block of North 25th Street where they found a man in a car with a gunshot wound.