Six Sigma is a detail-orientated crafted set of tools and techniques that help improve processes within an organization. The main goal of the Six Sigma certification is simple: to equip individuals with the skills to recognize errors in a business process and remove them. You will receive an introduction to the tools and methods that […]
Missouri currently uses foster kids’ benefits to pay for their care. That means children who are orphans or have disabilities are paying for their care while in state custody.
After health agencies responded to Trump's executive order deeming there to be only "two sexes" by scrubbing sites of important resources, a judge ordered they have until midnight Tuesday to bring them back online.
Pat Benatar and husband Neil Giraldo have announced dates for a new spring tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame pair, who’ve been married since 1982, will hit the road…
A major soybean research project, which collaborates with the University of Missouri, will shut down April 15 due to President Donald Trump’s dismantling of funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The Soybean Innovation Lab, based at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, formed in 2011 to provide researchers and organizations with the resources needed to advance soybean development. The lab is comprised of over 100 technical soybean experts from 24 countries, each representing…
BETHALTO - Jack Piening, a 6-foot-1 senior guard at Civic Memorial High School, has established himself as a notable athlete in multiple sports. With his team's strong basketball record of 17 wins and 10 losses last season, Piening has played a critical role in the success. He has performed substantially on the varsity basketball team for three years. Piening is a definite team leader for the Eagles. Jack is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete of the Month for the Eagles. According to Head Boys Basketball Coach Lee Green, Piening exemplifies the qualities of a dedicated athlete. "Jack is a great kid. He is so coachable and does everything you ask him to do," Coach Green said. Piening's commitment to the team was evident last year when he played every game as a reserve. In addition to basketball, Piening has also showcased his athleticism in football as a quarterback and in baseball as an infielder and pitcher. His versatility and skill set have made him one of the standout
The Missouri House on Tuesday gave initial approval to legislation that would ban the state from seizing the Social Security benefits of foster children.
COLLINSVILLE - Kevin Young, manager of Ameren Illinois Electric Training and a former line worker, emphasized the evolving landscape of the utility industry during a recent discussion about career opportunities and challenges in the field. Young's visit to Riverbender.com was also especially appropriate with ice and snow conditions predicted for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the region. Young highlighted the importance of rigorous training for new linemen, the increasing participation of women in the workforce, and the significant impact of extreme weather on power restoration efforts. In an interview, Young explained that severe weather conditions, particularly ice storms, pose substantial challenges for utility workers. "Ice is the worst; a quarter to half inch of ice can become insurmountable for some lines in our system," he said. He noted that safety is the first priority when assessing damage and restoring power. "We can restore energy as long as lines stay energized,"
Before the election, Elon Musk declared: “I think that the strong bias with respect to government information should be to make it available to the public. Let’s be as transparent as possible. Fully transparent.” When one of his fanboys tweeted that quote, Elon responded by making an even bigger claim, saying: “There should be no […]
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