Ah, copyright. Eric Goldman alerts us to to a new bit of copyright nonsense. Jieun Kiaer, an Oxford professor of Korean linguistics, recently published an academic book called Emoji Speak: Communications and Behaviours on Social Media. As you can tell from the name, it’s a book about emoji, and about how people communicate with them: […]
Sinead O'Connor's death in July at age 56 has caused fans to revisit her catalog, or to check it out for the first time. Billboard reports that in the days after…
The judge said the new law "is painfully and blatantly a violation of the First Amendment.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s confident the law will ultimately be upheld.
The St. Louis roots quartet Salt of the Earth prizes simplicity. The group has released six albums and on Saturday celebrates its 20th anniversary with a concert at the Focal Point in Maplewood. Band members Lynne Reif and Mike Schrand talk about the band and this episode samples Salt of the Earth’s music.
Local non-profit Unlimited Play designed and built dozens of accessible playgrounds in the St. Louis area and many more across the country. Founder Natalie Mackay talks about what makes playgrounds truly inclusive and fun for all kids.
Megadeth and Marty Friedman have reunited for another performance. The guitarist, who played with Dave Mustaine and company from 1990 to 2000, rejoined the thrash metallers during their set at…
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A 15-year-old has been charged with the murder of Harriett Childers, 49, of St. Louis. She was a health care worker and Uber driver whose body was found on an East St. Louis street on August 27, 2022. Her body was found in the 1800 block of Gaty Avenue. Childers [...]
EDWARDSVILLE - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law last week allowing the Metro East Sanitary District (MESD) to offer its board members insurance, a move met with disapproval from Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler. Prenzler said the MESD has been giving its board of commissioners insurance in violation of state law before having the law changed. He noted that about 10 years ago, Madison County board members also used to get insurance - that practice has since stopped for the County Board, but reportedly not for MESD commissioners. By law, both the salaries of Madison County board members and MESD commissioners are set at $14,500. But Prenzler estimated the value of the insurance in question at up to $20,000 for commissioners and their families. After bringing up the issue, Prenzler said they changed the plans from being offered to families to individuals, at a value of around $10,000. If MESD commissioners are receiving insurance of any value, Prenzler said
Guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, best known for his work with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, has announced a West Coast tour. Baxter, who was inducted into the Rock &…
EDWARDSVILLE - Soon, Captain Kris Tharp of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office will be retiring. He officially retires on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, after a 26-year career in law enforcement. Twenty-four of those years have been of service in the sheriff’s office. Kris has not decided on a next move and said his passion lies in serving others and any future pursuit or endeavor will involve that. “I want to continue to be a big part of the community,” he said. Kristopher “Kris” Tharp has had a remarkable life and career. His story has always served as an inspiration for those who worked with him in the sheriff’s office and everyone around him. Kris was raised by a single mother in Wood River. He graduated from East Alton-Wood River High School in 1994 and is a local product. After high school graduation, he immediately began serving the community as a law enforcement cadet with the Wood River Police Department at age 18. Kris said his wife,
ST. LOUIS -- Free cookies seem to taste better. Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and Insomnia Cookies is celebrating by giving some of them away. The chain is known for serving warm cookies and other treats all day and late into the night. Get a free classic cookie with any in-store or local [...]
The plaintiff says the case wan't dismissed because of its merits, but due to a state law that makes it difficult for a former member of a limited liability company to sue its current members.
St. Louis is one of 11 areas chosen for a program rolled out last month that offers up to $12,500 in down payment assistance and up to $5,000 in lender credits to qualified buyers, with alternative credit history considered for buyers who don’t have a credit score or have a low one.
stLouIST
