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Stupid Patent Of The Month: Trying To Get U.S. Patents On An AI Program

2 years 6 months ago
Only people can get patents. There’s a good reason for that, which is that the patent grant—a temporary monopoly granted by the government—is supposed to be given out only to “promote the progress of science and useful arts.” Just like monkeys can’t get a copyright on a photo,  because it doesn’t incentivize the monkey to take more photos, […]
Mike Masnick

St. Louis Arch Angels invest in Ohio-based construction fintech firm

2 years 6 months ago
St. Louis Arch Angels, the local angel investing group, has backed a Columbus, Ohio-based fintech startup that provides software digitizing paper-laden invoicing for middle-market construction companies. PaperTrl Inc. raised a seed round from Arch Angels to speed its expansion. The amount was not disclosed. "When they did the demonstration for us, it really came alive – we could really see what it could do," said Brian Kinman, chairman of the Arch Angels. "We could really imagine why the construction…
Carrie Ghose

Sam Alito is a hack

2 years 6 months ago
Here is James Fallows: I think this interp is correct. —Thomas gets all the attention. —But Alito is the one who has defined, and utterly discredited, the current court. Both are resentment-driven. But Alito is resentful about ... what, exactly? https://t.co/9RJIs1DEpv — James Fallows (@JamesFallows) May 1, 2023 Alito has always been by far the ...continue reading "Sam Alito is a hack"
Kevin Drum

Nomination deadline approaching for 2023 Most Influential Business Women Awards

2 years 6 months ago
The May 14 deadline to make your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's 2023 Most Influential Business Women Awards program is approaching, but there's still time. This program recognizes remarkable women who excel in their careers and make a big impact in their organizations and St. Louis communities. You can submit a nomination by clicking here. READ: Meet the 2022 class of Most Influential Business Women honorees When making a nomination, describe in detail the nominee's career…
Diana Barr

Fresh Produce takes music producers out of the background and into the spotlight

2 years 6 months ago
Typically, bands and music groups make stars of the lead singer: the “front man” and spokesperson who gets all the eyes and attention. Most fans don't consider the team of people working behind the scenes to make the music radio-ready — especially those who produce, mix, and master the audio. Music producers are integral to the music-making process. In this encore episode, producer Miya Norfleet explores the Fresh Produce Champions Battle and sits down with emcees, judges, and participants of the competition.

The BoDeans Took a Sold-Out St. Louis Crowd Back in Time

2 years 6 months ago
Forty years into it, BoDeans are still on the road. These days, that means that founding member Kurt Neumann is still singing and playing the easy-going rock & roll songs he wrote with BoDeans co-founder Sam Llanas, who is no longer with the band.
Steve Leftridge