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RiverBender Blog: Glory on Ice

10 months 1 week ago
It turns out I am not an Olympic ice skater. I went ice skating this weekend, and I spent most of my time clinging to the wall. I wanted to gracefully glide across the ice, whirling in circles, looking for all the world like a true ice wizard. Instead, I scooted my way around the rink a few times and called it good, relieved beyond measure that I managed to do this without falling down. I am not a graceful person, generally speaking. I’m actually very clumsy. Whether I fall down while rollerblading , dancing or — on occasion — ice skating, I spend a considerable amount of time either on the ground or very close to being on the ground. It’s humbling. I can hit the floor like no one’s business. Despite my doubts, I decided to give ice skating the old college try. This particular skating party was at the Centene Ice Center, where the St. Louis Blues practice. I’m sure the rink’s employees were a little let down, as they’re

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Jersey County Criminal Charges: Walmart Thefts, Stolen Vehicle

10 months 1 week ago
JERSEYVILLE - Three Illinois residents face a range of criminal charges filed recently in Jersey County, including one stolen vehicle case and two cases involving thefts from the Jerseyville Walmart. Aaron E. Anderson, 36, of Jerseyville, was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of theft. Anderson allegedly entered the Jerseyville Walmart without authority on two occasions, once on April 1, 2024 and again on April 6, 2024, with the intent to commit a theft. Descriptions of the charges list multiple items reportedly stolen by Anderson, including four boxes of Boost protein shakes, three electric razors of various brands and types, and “an Xbox fridge,” with a total value over $300. Anderson faces three Class 3 felony counts for each charge described, and was released with a summons to appear in court on Sept. 17, 2024. In a similar but separate case, Aaron M. Rubio, 50, of Waukegan, Ill., was charged with retail theft, a Class 3 felony, and criminal

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How’s the eviction crisis coming along?

10 months 1 week ago
From the Wall Street Journal today: Why Philadelphia Is Bucking a Nationwide Surge in Evictions In a nutshell, Philadelphia's success is chalked up to its mandatory eviction diversion program: "After a trial period [starting in 2020], the city in June made it a permanent requirement for landlords to go through out-of-court negotiations with tenants before ...continue reading "How’s the eviction crisis coming along?"
Kevin Drum

Durov’s Arrest Details Released, Leaving More Questions Than Answers

10 months 1 week ago
Is the arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, a justified move to combat illegal activities, or is it a case of dangerous overreach that threatens privacy and free speech online? We had hoped that when French law enforcement released the details of the charges we’d have a better picture of what happened. Instead, we’re […]
Mike Masnick