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Inside the McFlurry ruling that is thawing corporate control

1 year 2 months ago
There has been a recent copyright ruling that should satisfy dessert lovers everywhere regarding the general availability of the McFlurry, which is an ice-cream-based dessert offered at McDonald’s restaurants. To the uninitiated, the McFlurry has become a bit of a cultural phenomenon in that it is frequently “off the menu” due to the machine used in its preparation being inoperable. It’s such a bizarre intersection of technology, business, corporate policy, public relations and intellectual…
Jason Schmidt

Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two

1 year 2 months ago
To better understand this post, you should have read Part One first.  If you haven’t, you can here. From the program titled, Maplewood Minstrels, Twelfth Annual Minstrel and Dance, February 3-4-5, 1944, this is page 6. The funeral home that once belonged to Jay B. Smith, the magician, is still in business – a few […]
Doug Houser

Blues fall 8-1 to Capitals

1 year 2 months ago
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues.
WARREN MAYES, Associated Press

Update: Ameren Illinois Says Customers Service Restored, Edwardsville Faced Widespread Power Outage That Impacted Businesses

1 year 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — A power outage impacted multiple businesses, including Target and Home Depot, on Saturday evening, November 9, 2024. The outage began around 5 p.m. and affected approximately 600 customers in the area. Ameren Illinois reported that power was restored to those customers by approximately 8 p.m. Ellie Leonard, a spokesperson for Ameren Illinois, stated that crews are currently assessing the cause of the outage. She noted that power had been rerouted and restored to the affected customers. During the outage, the Edwardsville Police Department reported some accidents in the vicinity, although it remains unclear how many were directly related to the power situation. In the aftermath of the outage, some traffic signals in the affected area were non-operational. The Edwardsville Police Department reminded motorists that, under Illinois state law, drivers are required to come to a complete stop at intersections where traffic signals are not functioning. Ameren Illinois

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