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Friday Cat Blogging – 15 July 2022

3 years 3 months ago
Here is Hilbert looking entranced by . . . Charlie, of course. Charlie was chasing a moth around and Hilbert was pondering whether to join him. Sometimes he does, but this time he just watched.
Kevin Drum

$1,000 reward offered for missing Dellwood woman

3 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A $1,000 reward is being offered for the safe return of a woman who was reported missing from her Dellwood home on Thursday, June 30. The North County Police Cooperative (NCPC) is asking for the public's help finding Jaylyn Brown, 22. She was last seen walking in the 1700 block [...]
Monica Ryan

Quote of the day: “I’m just a social democrat, man.”

3 years 3 months ago
From Ruy Teixeira, a longtime progressive scholar, on why he's gotten tired of the relentless identity politics among the left: I’m just a social democrat, man. Trying to make the world a better place. I don't know if Teixeira is right about conditions at the Center for American Progress, where he worked for the past ...continue reading "Quote of the day: “I’m just a social democrat, man.”"
Kevin Drum

Microsoft Mapped Broadband Affordability Gaps Because The U.S. Government Couldn’t Be Bothered To

3 years 3 months ago
We’ve long noted how U.S. broadband maps are a bit of a dumpster fire. U.S. taxpayers have spent more than $350 million for FCC broadband maps that overstate broadband availability and speeds, downplay widespread monopolization and consolidation, and can’t even be bothered to measure affordability, one of the biggest obstacles to widespread adoption. You only […]
Karl Bode

Daily Deal: 6-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with Time Clock And Alarm

3 years 3 months ago
Charge your device or illuminate your desk with this innovative 6-in-1 Wireless Charger. It’s easy to use with its touch buttons and Qi wireless charging for Qi-enabled devices. Beautifully made with a modern look, it can quickly charge your device and is touch-sensitive allowing you to show the digital clock and calendar. For your convenience, […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Mehlville band teacher wins Jeopardy! twice

3 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A Mehlville School District band teacher is a two-day Jeopardy! Champion! Mrs. Emily Fiasco, an assistant band director at Buerkle Middle Bobcats and Washington Middle School Mehlville, won Wednesday's episode and Thursday's episode. On Wednesday, she wagered it all on the Final Jeopardy question and was the only contestant to deliver the [...]
Monica Ryan