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Table of Experts: Future of the Workforce
Scott Chadwick, PH.D. Chief of Corporate Partnership Acquisitions, Maryville University
MaryvilleWORKS at Maryville University creates tailored workforce development education designed to help companies deliver on their value proposition. Scott began his career as a consultant for Arthur Andersen, after which he became a balance sheet analyst for Firestone, and later designed financial software for Sprint. After earning his PhD in communication and conflict, Scott taught at Oregon State and Iowa…
Mentors, mentees adjust to new workplace realities brought on by The Great Resignation
Maria Angelidou-Smith has worn different hats during her eight years at Meta Platforms Inc., the former Facebook Inc., starting with work for the company’s investment in creator monetization and continuing to her current role as head of communities. While her title has changed, a common thread in her jobs has been to support and inspire a diverse team of colleagues through mentorship opportunities.
“Changes in my roles gave new life to the mentorships because these were new and more senior opportunities…
St. Louis reparations bill runs into trouble at aldermanic panel
A lack of detail in Brandon Bosley’s proposal leaves other aldermen bewildered.
Censr: Alt-Right Twitter Alternative Gettr Bans Posts, Accounts Calling One Of Its Backers A Chinese Spy
As so-called “conservatives” (a decently large number of them appearing to actually be white supremacists and bigots engaged in harassment) complained Big Tech was slanted against them, a host of new services arrived to meet the sudden demand. Gab, Gettr, etc. hit the marketplace of ideas, promising freedom from the “censorship” of “liberal” social media […]
Daily Deal: The Complete Video Production Super Bundle
Aspiring filmmakers, YouTubers, bloggers, and business owners alike can find something to love about the Complete Video Production Super Bundle. Video content is fast changing from the future marketing tool to the present, and in these 10 courses you’ll learn how to make professional videos on any budget. From the absolute basics to the advanced […]
Worse Than a Crime; It’s a Blunder
Anatol Lieven on the meaning and consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the West’s response
Altercation: Social Media and White Supremacist Terrorism
A movement that’s both nationalist and global, and largely uncoordinated
St. Louis agency to take 10% cut of federal funds to cover administrative costs, raising eyebrows
About 10% of $29 million allocated to city economic development arm reserved for administration.
Red Alert in Virginia
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin displays his Trumpist credentials.
Putin’s War on Ukraine
In this episode of Left Anchor (#225), Prospect managing editor Ryan Cooper and Alexi the Greek discuss the context of the invasion with writer David Klion.
St. Louis mayor says plans call for Loop Trolley to restart in summer
But actual date will depend on when Bi-State and other officials are satisfied that the trolley cars and other equipment meet safety requirements.
Money for raises, Medicaid expansion and schools sent to Parson, signed into law
The $4.5 billion spending plan includes money for schools, health care and raises for state employees.
Why It Makes No Sense To Call Websites 'Common Carriers'
There’s been an unfortunate movement in the US over the last few years to try to argue that social media should be considered “common carriers.” Mostly this is coming (somewhat ironically) from the Trumpian wing of grifting victims, who are trying to force websites to carry the speech of trolls and extremists claiming, (against all […]
Missouri politicians, including several top Senate candidates, condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Missouri politicians were reacting to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
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70 Years at the St. Louis Arena
“The Barn,” the loving nickname given to the Arena by St. Louisans, is actually quite appropriate. It opened in 1929 as a proud new home for the National Dairy Show, an annual livestock prize contest. Although it featured the show just once, the name stuck on St. Louis’s huge new entertainment space. For 70 years …
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New Right To Repair Bill Targets Obnoxious Auto Industry Behavior
It’s just no fun being a giant company aspiring to monopolize repair to boost revenues. On both the state and federal level, a flood of new bills are targeting companies’ efforts to monopolize repair by implementing obnoxious DRM, making repair tools and manuals hard to find, bullying independent repair shops (like Apple does), or forcing […]
Christie Tucci of St. Louis, MO
Christie Tucci of St. Louis, MO joined the Real Rock Army today
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