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2 years 4 months ago
The late musicologist and critic Richard Taruskin rejected the art-for-art's-sake argument that music is essentially innocent, pointing out that questions about Orff's intentions—specifically regarding the use of his music by the Nazis—are irrelevant because "[t]hey allow the deflection of any criticism of his work into irrelevant questions of rights: Orff's right to compose his music, our right to perform and listen to it. Without questioning either, one may still regard his music as toxic, whether it does its animalizing work at Nazi rallies, in school auditoriums, at rock concerts, in films, in the soundtracks that accompany commercials, or in [the concert hall]." (With no disrespect toward Taruskin's memory, I'd be astonished if you leave the Meyerson tonight any more animalized than you were upon entering it.)
René Spencer Saller

Preventing the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths

2 years 4 months ago
ST. LOUIS - New mothers can have a difficult time after giving birth. About one in five go through perinatal mental health disorders. This may include postpartum depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. They can have severe consequences for both the mother and child if left untreated. LaCresha Cree Cunningham, LCSW of Healing Sacred Scars [...]
Mike Colombo

COCAcabana 2023

2 years 4 months ago
On April 28, COCA hosted its signature fundraiser, with proceeds going toward arts education in the community.
SLM Staff

For the Fourth Year in a Row, Illinois American Water Ranks #1 in J.D. Power U.S. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study

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BELLEVILLE – May 10, 2023 – For the fourth year in a row, Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), has received the J.D. Power award for ranking highest in customer satisfaction among large water utilities in the Midwest, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM. https://www.jdpower.com/business/utilities/waterutility-residential-customer-satisfaction-study Illinois American Water also ranked #1 in the first year of the J.D. Power Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study in 2016. No other water utility in the Midwest large segment has earned the award four consecutive years. Illinois American Water President Rebecca Losli commended employees for their focus and commitment to customers. “Our employees in every district of Illinois place our customers at the center of everything we do. Every day, our team strives to deliver excellent service at a good value, not for recognition,

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Missouri Close To Banning Texting While Driving

2 years 4 months ago
A bill that would ban Missourians from holding a phone while driving is one step away from becoming law. The Missouri Senate agreed to finally pass the Siddens Bening Hands-Free Law with a 26-7 vote today. It now heads to the governor's desk for final approval.
Monica Obradovic