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SIUE's Professor Hupp Calls Out Pseudoscience in Therapy with New Book
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Stephen Hupp, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, teamed up with science communicator, Cara Santa Maria, to publish a new book called Pseudoscience in Therapy: A Skeptical Field Guide. “I was excited to collaborate with Cara Santa Maria because she’s a leader in teaching critical thinking skills to the public,” said Hupp. “She cohosts the Skeptics Guide to the Universe podcast, and the show Jeopardy even recently had a whole category based on her other podcast, Talk Nerdy ." Over the last several decades, professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA) have been identifying effective treatments for major psychological diagnoses such as mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Even though great strides have been made, questionable approaches continue to infiltrate therapy. “We should be engaging in honest discussions about not only
McClellan: Hostility is in the air: Remembering a more civilized era
Bill McClellan writes: I remember when people dressed up to go to church. They dressed up to go to court. They dressed up to get on airplanes. In the really old days, they dressed up to go to baseball games.
Flying Club Now Forming at St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto: Hill, Harding Lead Effort
BETHALTO - Seasoned flight instructors with a combined 105 years of flight experience - Don Hill and John Harding - announced today they are in the process of forming a Flying Club or Aero Club at St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto. Hill has been a pilot for 60 years and Harding for 45 years. Hill and Harding invited all interested parties who have always wanted to fly, get back into flying, or just want to learn to fly, to attend a meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The meeting will be held at the Airport Managers Building, which is just south of the St. Louis Regional Airport Control Tower and Fire Station. Hill said the Flying Club will be formed under the guidance and recommendations of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) “In general, owning an aircraft can be an expensive hobby, as are many others, however, by joining a Flying Club, those expenses can be minimized and members can still
We can’t put off a recession forever
The Wall Street Journal is skeptical about economic doomsaying: I don't know about that. I'd put it at about five months right now. My read of the evidence is that the economy is in OK but fragile shape, and by summer a whole bunch of things are likely to coalesce. This will be triggered by ...continue reading "We can’t put off a recession forever"
Apartments around Creve Coeur?
Sámi demonstrators end mass protests against illegal wind farm
Norway apologizes for its human rights violations, but intends to keep project operational.
Weber car dealer’s home burns in Columbia, Illinois
RFT Reviews the Week: February 27 to March 5, 2023
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 An execution-style killing on the edge of downtown St. Louis has the anti-Gardner crowd eagerly sharing snuff films on social media. That includes KMOX’s Kevin Killeen, hitherto known chiefly for his hatred of February, and St. Louis’ own Gateway Pundit. Disturbing.
Jack Garvey, former St. Louis circuit judge, named partner in new law firm
Garvey spent 18 years as circuit judge, then left for private practice. He mediated court case that led to $790 million settlement over Rams’ move to L.A.
Is Twitter down? Glitches reported worldwide
Fans of social media are having a hard time accessing Twitter. The website Down Detector is getting thousands of reports of service outages.
Two Charged With Harassment First Degree, False Impersonation Of Law Enforcement Officer
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Sunday, March 5, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Timothy White, 34 years of age, of the 4200 block of Obannon Road in St. Louis, Missouri 63129, and Adam Andrews, 29 years of age, of the 1300 block of White Hawk Drive in O’Fallon, Missouri 63366, for Harassment First Degree, False Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer, and Making False Report. Booking photos of White and Andrews are attached. White and Andrews are each being held on $50,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. A summary of the probable cause statement reads: On March 4, 2023, Defendant White and Defendant Andrews, acting together, called Victim and Andrews identified himself as a St. Louis County Police Detective named Detective Collins and provided a false badge number. As Detective Collins Defendant Andrews acting with White informed Victim that the father of her child had been murdered. As Detective Collins, Defendant Andrews acting
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Roxana Art Teacher's Work To Be Spotlighted In Glen Carbon/Edwardsville Arts Center Satellite Exhibit
GLEN CARBON - The Village of Glen Carbon has partnered with the Edwardsville Arts Center as a satellite exhibit space to display the art of local artisans in the community. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, Glen Carbon Village Hall at 151 N. Main Street will be hosting a reception to showcase the paintings of Michael Kathriner prior to its Board of Trustees Meeting at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. Kathriner is an art teacher at Roxana High School. His artwork reflects the use of bright colors, patterns, and design elements. Many of his recent paintings have circular shapes and vibrant colors and are being displayed in the Village Hall council chambers and lobby through May of 2023. The Edwardsville Arts Center’s opening reception at Village Hall will include light snacks, refreshments, and live music from Edwardsville High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society. The artist, Michael Kathriner, will also be at the reception to visit with guests and answer questions
New Line Theatre’s Nine Is Gorgeously Conflicted
In the 1980’s, Federico Fellini’s semi-autobiographical 1963 film 8 ½ was adapted into the musical Nine. Later, Director Rob Marshall made a film version of the musical that referenced the movie, or vice versa.
APA offering discounts on pet adoptions as part of Tour For Life campaign
Moving sale for MLB slugger Albert Pujols begins Tuesday
Former St. Louis Cardinal slugger Albert Pujols sold his Kansas City-area home and a moving sale will take place March 7-8, 2023 in Leawood.
Political Fiction vs. Reality: Twitter’s Alleged Help For Dems vs. Rupert Murdoch’s Real Help For Trump
I know, I know, there are no room for facts in the modern GOP, just feelings. But, still, it’s kind of remarkable just how much they seem committed to the bit that Twitter was actively trying to suppress Republicans to help Joe Biden. There remains zero proof of this. Zero. Over the course of the […]
Ms. Missouri Senior Pageant Returns to Florissant
Ms. Missouri Senior Pageant On Stage April 30 At Florissant Performing Arts Center A field of 12 contestants will grace the stage at the Florissant Performing Arts Center (formerly the Florissant Civic Center Theater) at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 for the Ms. Missouri Senior Pageant. Behind the scenes the activities are increasing.“This is […]
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Residents want more safety, space with St. Louis public housing redevelopment
ST. LOUIS — Keeva Gilmore’s desires for a new home are simple: new electrical wiring, insulated windows to keep the cold out and a safe place for children to play.