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Florida Prison Confiscates Newspapers After Deciding Puzzle Game Might Be A Way To Send ‘Coded Messages’

2 years 7 months ago
Censorship is a priority for prison systems. Despite publicly claiming to be instrumental in the act of “rehabilitation,” correctional facilities generally engage in the sort of non-productive paranoia that ensures the only resources prisoners have are… other prisoners. And we’re all supposed to act like it’s a surprise when people re-offend. Or worse, exit this […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The 2023 Technology Professional Bundle

2 years 7 months ago
The 2023 Technology Professional Bundle has 9 courses to teach you about becoming an information systems security professional. This bundle is designed for those interested in learning the basics of information systems security, including but not limited to security and risk management, asset management, security architecture and engineering, communication and network security, and more. It’s […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Dining at Casa Don Alphonso at the Ritz

2 years 7 months ago

“Get Your Kicks at the Ritz” When you want a “catch up” visit with an old friend, there’s no more inviting location than the chic Ritz Carlton Hotel in Clayton. Upon arrival, doormen welcome you as if you you were a regular at the five-star hotel. It was raining the day that my friend, Susan,... 

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Jean Carnahan

Murder Second Degree, Armed Robbery, Charges Issued On 17-Year-Old Suspect

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, August 28, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Zechariah West, 17 years of age, of the 1100 block of Lester Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63138, for Murder Second Degree, Attempted Robbery, and Armed Criminal Action. West has been Certified as an adult. A booking photo of West is attached. West is being held on $500,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Upon investigation, it was determined that Zechariah West arranged to purchase marijuana from T. W. the juvenile victim in this matter. T. W. occupied the front passenger seat and was driven to the pre-arranged location; 1202 Eldor Drive, St. Louis MO 63138. Upon T.W.'s arrival at the location, Zechariah West approached the passenger window brandished a firearm and demanded T.W.'s property. Immediately

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Abortion is legal in California. Texas zealots need to get over it.

2 years 7 months ago
This is completely ridiculous: More than a year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, many conservatives have grown frustrated by the number of people able to circumvent antiabortion laws — with some advocates grasping for even stricter measures they hope will fully eradicate abortion nationwide. That frustration is driving a new strategy in heavily conservative ...continue reading "Abortion is legal in California. Texas zealots need to get over it."
Kevin Drum

Weekly earnings rose 4.3% in August

2 years 7 months ago
After adjusting for inflation, average weekly earnings increased at an annualized rate of 4.3% in August: Hourly earnings barely budged, but average hours worked increased 3.6%. This accounted for nearly the entire increase.
Kevin Drum

Court Tosses Arkansas Age Verification Law For Violating The 1st Amendment

2 years 7 months ago
Just after a judge granted an injunction against Texas’ adult content age verification law on 1st Amendment grounds, a judge in Arkansas did the same to that state’s social media age verification law. Trade organization NetChoice had challenged the law, and the court basically gave them a complete and total victory. Just like the ruling […]
Mike Masnick