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Techdirt Podcast Episode 370: Trust & Safety In Wartime

1 year 6 months ago
As you hopefully know, we recently launched (and then released a podcast about) our new game, Trust & Safety Tycoon, which we created in association with the Atlantic Council’s Task Force for a Trustworthy Future Web. This week, we’ve got two people from the Atlantic Council joining us on the podcast: Democracy & Tech Initiative Director […]
Leigh Beadon

Five of the Biggest OSHA Fines of Q3 2023

1 year 6 months ago
From Construction Dive:  As part of efforts to call out offenders and highlight safety best practices, OSHA frequently publicizes cases where inspections or investigations result in hefty fines. The biggest of these cases often involve residential builders that usually have a history of failing to provide workers with adequate protection from hazards — most commonly […]
Kacey Crawley

An Alton Realtor Shares Her Story on the Autism Spectrum

1 year 6 months ago
ALTON - When Angel Clark’s little sister Arian announced she wanted to become a real estate agent, both Angel and their mother admitted they had a few doubts. Arian, a 21-year-old realtor on the autism spectrum, is smart and talented but sometimes struggles with communication, which is, as the sisters’ mother Burrae Rocha points out, an important part of real estate. But Burrae and Angel weren’t worried about Arian’s ability as an agent; they were concerned about the society she’d be up against. “Instead of us learning Arian, Arian has to learn how to deal with us,” Burrae explained. “She’s got to learn how to deal with the outside world, and that’s a real challenge. I think that social cues are very hard for her. I guess, from a mom’s perspective, I would love other people just to know: Don’t judge a book by its cover. You know what I’m saying? She’s a very kind person. She’s just very straightforward

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St. Louis-Based Infrastructure Repair Company Expands in 2 States With Acquisitions

1 year 6 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  Aegion Corp., a Chesterfield-based infrastructure repair company, made two acquisitions this month that expand its reach in New York and Florida. The company acquired 11 Enviro Group, which provides assessment, maintenance and trenchless repair services for water and wastewater pipelines in the New York City area. Terms of the deal […]
Kacey Crawley

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation Plots $22M Food Innovation Center in East St. Louis

1 year 6 months ago
From Hometown Register:  The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation plans to build a new innovation center here that the nonprofit hopes will address food insecurity and inspire young people to pick careers in agtech. The organization, founded by the Olympic athlete and East St. Louis native, is partnering with the Danforth Plant Science Center, University of Illinois […]
Kacey Crawley

Family of Illinois trooper shot in Springfield shares update on recovery

1 year 6 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - The family of Dakotah Chapman-Green, the Illinois State Trooper who was shot multiple times in Springfield one week ago, has shared an update on his recovery. Chapman-Green's mother, Kris, said that her son is going through occupational therapy and physical therapy. He is also able to hold conversations while staying awake. [...]
Danny Connolly

Vatican to review appeals from 2 St. Louis parishes closed under 'All Things New' plan

1 year 6 months ago
The Vatican has agreed to review the appeals made by parishioners of two local parishes that were closed under the St. Louis Archdiocese's "All Things New" restructuring plan and rejected the appeals of two others. The Archdiocese said in a statement Monday that the Dicastery for the Clergy accepted petitions for recourse against decrees related to St. Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist Parish in St. Louis and Sts. Philip and James Parish in River aux Vases. The All Things New plan consolidates…
Kelsi Anderson

Riverbend Axe Throwing In Jerseyville Becoming "Axe & Ale" With New Management

1 year 6 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - The former Riverbend Axe Throwing location in Jerseyville is undergoing a rebrand and change in management. “Axe & Ale” Co-Owners Christina and Chris Herren are bringing their vision for Jerseyville’s latest entertainment destination to life with a soft opening later this year and a grand opening next year. Axe & Ale will combine “the thrill of axe throwing with the comfort and camaraderie of a neighborhood pub,” according to a press release from Christina. The duo are transforming the space, striving to create an inviting atmosphere for families, groups, and individuals to have a “memorable experience.” The soft opening of Axe & Ale is scheduled for Nov. 27, 2023. The event will allow the community to “get a taste of what's to come.” The grand opening, set for sometime in January of 2024, will feature “exciting activities, special promotions, and a chance for guests to meet the Herrens and their friendly staff.”

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