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How the Grinch’s Intellectual Property Stole Christmas

2 years 9 months ago
The estate of Dr. Seuss is obviously no stranger to playing the intellectual property maximalist, having appeared on our pages many times in the past. But more specifically for this post, the estate has also, ironically enough, been more than happy to stomp on the Christmas joy of others in favor of jealously guarding its […]
Dark Helmet

Archdiocese of St. Louis says all elementary schools want to stay open, will work on feasibility plans

2 years 9 months ago
Every pastor who was part of the elementary school evaluation process in the Archdiocese of St. Louis' "All Things New" restructuring process said they want their elementary school to remain open for the 2024-25 school year. About one-third of the archdiocese's more than 80 elementary schools went through a consultation process to discuss the current and future status of the school. In a release on Tuesday, the archdiocese said all of the pastors involved in the process said they wanted to keep…
Sam Clancy

Radiation exposure funding isn’t in the final defense bill. Here’s why U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley voted ‘no’

2 years 9 months ago
Congress is poised to give final approval to the National Defense Authorization Act, a customarily popular and bipartisan bill. But, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley voted “no” and he’s accusing congressional leadership of abandoning St. Louis-area victims poisoned by nuclear contamination from the Manhattan Project. Hawley talks with STLPR senior environmental reporter Kate Grumke about his opposition to the bill.

Where are all the tunnels?

2 years 9 months ago
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Israeli army is beginning its destruction of the Vast Labyrinth™ of tunnels underneath Gaza: Israel’s military has begun pumping seawater into Hamas’s vast complex of tunnels in Gaza, according to U.S. officials briefed on the Israeli military’s operations, part of an intensive effort to destroy the underground infrastructure ...continue reading "Where are all the tunnels?"
Kevin Drum

The Southern Illinoisan was sold. The new owner eliminated its entire news staff

2 years 9 months ago
December 8 was the last day for the staff of The Southern Illinoisan. Its new owner, Paxton Media Group, eliminated the entire staff of unionized workers. The decision blindsided its longtime workers, and marks the end of an era. Former editor-in-chief Jackson Brandhorst discusses what happened at The Southern, what's been lost, and where the paper's former journalists and staff go from here.

Cortex Aglow

2 years 9 months ago

See Cortex . . . aglow! This FREE winter-themed photo op features lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees. Drive by or stop for a selfie with the snowflakes to remember the […]

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Patrick

ZZ Top announces European tour

2 years 9 months ago
ZZ Top is heading over to Europe this summer for the first time since 2019. The band just announced dates for The Elevation Tour, which has them hitting Norway, Denmark, Germany,…

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Wiegmann Engineering Manager Named “40 Under 40” in the National HVAC Industry

2 years 9 months ago
Wiegmann Associates’ engineering manager, Todd Jacks, has been recognized as one of the top 40 young HVAC industry professionals by The ACHR NEWS magazine. Each year, the industry trade publication’s Top 40 Under 40 contest selects individuals who are driving the industry into the next generation. Jacks was chosen for his visionary leadership, technical capabilities […]
Dede Hance

VIDEO: Leaders of Top Companies Talk at Forum About Future of Region

2 years 9 months ago
The 250-plus people attending Construction Forum’s panel discussion at Maryville University last Friday (Dec. 8) heard the industry’s top leaders take on the good, the bad, and the promising of the St. Louis construction industry’s future. Participating in the panel were: • John Buescher, president, central region, McCarthy • Margaret McDonald, senior principal, HOK • […]
Tom Finan