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AI bots are helping 911 dispatchers with their workload

2 years 8 months ago

In the middle of a storm, 911 call centers often find themselves inundated with reports of fallen trees, flooded roads and panicked residents. Every call matters, but with multiple reports of the same incident pouring in, the pressure on emergency services can become overwhelming. Amid the chaos, a technological ally has emerged: artificial intelligence. In […]

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Amanda Hernandez

L&C Community Education Offers Unique Baking Courses This Fall

2 years 8 months ago
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education program is offering three unique baking courses during the Fall 2023 semester. Carla Soll, who will instruct all three courses, is a professional mobile baker and cake decorating instructor, team building activities instructor and the proud owner of Anointed Cake Creations, LLC. She’s a graduate from Forest Park Community College’s Culinary Arts program with a concentration in Baking and Pastry Arts. “Hey sweet friends,” Soll said. “I’m a cake artist who loves to bake, but I’m anointed to teach. Now all I need is you! Come unleash your creativitiy and join me for this series of exciting hands on decorating classes. While you learn to decorate your sweet creations, the fun and laughter had by all is the icing on the cake!” "Gobbley Good" Thanksgiving Themed Cupcakes Just in time for the holidays, come learn how to decorate cupcakes with a Thanksgiving-inspired

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 8 months ago
Saturday was eclipse day, so today is eclipse photos day. I've got a whole series for you, in chronological order. The first picture was taken on Friday while I was scouting sites. This is Chimney Rock, a classic western rock formation, about 20 miles south of Cortez, Colorado.¹ This picture was taken at 10:30 am, ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum

Rep. Cori Bush Calls for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

2 years 8 months ago
Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-St. Louis) and a group of Democrat lawmakers led a call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war today. In the Ceasefire Now Resolution, Bush and 12 others urged the Biden Administration to call for an immediate "de-escalation" and ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. The resolution also called for humanitarian aid for those under siege in Gaza but made no mention of any such aid for Israel.
Monica Obradovic

YouthBuild Gifts Making L&C's Godfrey Campus More Accessible

2 years 8 months ago
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey Campus just became a little more accessible – thanks to the gift of several new picnic tables created by Building Futures YouthBuild AmeriCorps students. YouthBuild donated the handmade wheelchair-accessible picnic tables, as well as benches and a brand-new coffee cart for College for Life’s (CFL) Coffee for Life stand. The new outdoor furniture is located on the great lawn outside of Fobes Hall. CFL Program Coordinator Roselyn Ellington said students and visitors can use this space to enjoy the campus grounds. Associate Dean of Adult Education Val Harris and Adult Education Director of Pathways Sabrina Davis approached Ellington about a collaboration between CFL and YouthBuild students. They asked what items CFL would benefit from, and Ellington sent them a list. YouthBuild built everything on the list and more. “The students have some accessibility needs,” Ellington said. “The

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Man injures son and others in Pacific, Missouri shooting spree

2 years 8 months ago
PACIFIC, Mo. -- Two women and a three-year-old were shot Saturday in Franklin County, Missouri. Police say that the suspect is in a romantic relationship with one of the victims, and they have two children together. One of those children was injured in these shootings. Quentin Howard is facing several felony charges in connection with [...]
Joe Millitzer

Trump gagged again

2 years 8 months ago
Donald Trump has been gagged by yet another judge: A judge imposed a limited gag order on former President Donald J. Trump on Monday, restricting Mr. Trump from making public statements attacking the witnesses, prosecutors or court staff involved in the federal criminal case in which he stands accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 ...continue reading "Trump gagged again"
Kevin Drum

Musical coming to the Fabulous Fox Has Historic theme

2 years 8 months ago

‘Come Fly Away’ Returns to The Fabulous Fox Nov. 3-5 for 5 shows Full casting has been announced for the touring production of COME FROM AWAY! coming to the Fabulous Fox Theater for five shows Nov. 3-5 COME FROM AWAY will begin performances in Columbia, SC at Koger Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 17 […]

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Clarence Thomas Thinks Supreme Court Orders Lists Are His Personal Blog Where He Can Fantasize About Enabling His Rich & Powerful Friends To Sue Their Critics

2 years 8 months ago
Way back in 2016, Ken White posted a “lawsplainer” about “opening up our libel laws,’“ as Donald Trump had promised on the campaign trail. In it, he noted that unlike (for example…) Roe v. Wade, there was no decades-long effort by the Federalist Society to undermine 1st Amendment principles, such as those established by the […]
Mike Masnick

After the Gaza War

2 years 8 months ago
Today on TAP: A wider regional conflict or a renewed peace process?
Robert Kuttner