a Better Bubble™

Aggregator

Biden now trailing Obama/Trump approval levels

2 years 6 months ago
Here's my sorta-monthly look at how Joe Biden is polling compared to our last two presidents: Biden has dipped recently and is no longer equal to Obama and Trump at this point in their presidencies. But the differences are still at the noise level. We have not yet seen the whites of their eyes.
Kevin Drum

Cortex Aglow

2 years 6 months ago

See Cortex . . . aglow! This FREE winter-themed photo op features lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees. Drive by or stop for a selfie with the snowflakes to remember the […]

The post Cortex Aglow appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Patrick

Godfrey Business Spotlight: The Round Table Restaurant

2 years 6 months ago
GODFREY - Ah…great food and warm, friendly atmosphere. That’s the Round Table Restaurant, where they make you feel like family. Feeling hungry? Then you need to head to the Round Table Restaurant. The Veseli family will welcome you, your family and your friends with open arms. The Round Table serves up American fare in a family-oriented setting. Be it a fish dinner, a plate of fried chicken, or a big platter of bacon and eggs with pancakes on the side, the hungry person will not be disappointed. Plus, all is served up by members of a friendly staff. Mr. and Mrs. Ali Veseli started the Round Table Restaurant in 2003 in Cottage Hills. In 2010, they opened in Godfrey, where they enjoy success today. The Veseli family takes pride in the fact that, each day, they serve up daily specials that provide a delicious dining experience. The home-cooked meals are a departure from so many fast food options that are so common. Take the home-cooked entrée and couple

Continue Reading

Union Provides Update On U.S. Steel Situation and Employees

2 years 6 months ago
GRANITE CITY - The United Steel Workers Local 1899 has issued an update about the union’s dispute against U.S. Steel about inadequate notice being given for layoffs at the Granite City Works steel plant. Local 1899 leader Dan Simmons issued a notice on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, to union members and said the issue about the WARN Act notice would be settled by U.S. Steel. Simmons says U.S. Steel will not admit wrongdoing but will make all employees covered under the definition of the WARN Act “whole," which is great for those affected by the situation He also thanked government leaders on all levels - local, state, and national for drawing the public’s attention to their situation. Simmons appeared hopeful someone else may eventually own and operate the Granite City part of U.S. Steel, which could be a large positive for the area.

Continue Reading

Kids in the Kitchen

2 years 6 months ago

Note the precision with which Gregory takes on the task. A Young Gourmet Scraping carrots can be more fun than playing with Tinker Toys. Especially for this 5 year old. My friend, Kelsey, sent me a film clip of her son, Gregory, preparing himself a carrot snack. After getting them cut to his liken, he... 

Read More »

The post Kids in the Kitchen appeared first on Good Food St. Louis.

Jean Carnahan

VIDEO: “Mind-Set” Explores Unions’ Key Role in Groundbreaking Worker Wellness Research

2 years 6 months ago
Before he came to his current position, Dr. John Gaal had decades of experience in collaborating with educational institutions and non-profit organizations on worker wellness. After leaving the Carpenters where he was director of workforce and training in 2019, he helped Washington University with a worker opioid research project and University of Missouri Extension with […]
Tom Finan