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Disney Is Still Trying To Avoid Paying Its Writers

2 years 8 months ago
There are all sorts of silly and made up reasons to be mad at Disney, but those shouldn’t take away from the many legitimate ways in which Disney is a terrible, awful company. For years, it was one of the most aggressive in pushing for ever expanded copyrights, and was one of the chief lobbyists […]
Mike Masnick

Overlooked button on your car may help save on gas

2 years 8 months ago
JOPLIN, Mo. โ€” It's a button most everyone has at least glanced at on their vehicle's climate control dashboard, but are you aware of its purpose? The "air recirculation button," has a couple functions; mainly dealing with the vehicle's air conditioning system. On most cars, trucks and SUV's the air recirculation button is easily identifiable, [...]
Dustin Lattimer

Mac's Ready For Exciting Kentucky Derby Day Party Saturday, Mother's Day Brunch Sunday

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - Mac's Kentucky Derby Party is planned to be bigger and better than ever, Rob Lenhardt of Mac's, said Friday. The massive Mac's Derby event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mac's at 315 Belle St. in Alton. The Kentucky Derby race is called "the most exciting two minutes in sports." The Block Party Concert will feature The Fabulous Thunderbirds at 7 p.m. The band's most famous hit is "Tuff Enuff," which was a Top 40 hit and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Tuff Enuff," was featured in the 1986 film "Gung Ho," and also featured in the movie "Tough Guys." The band also had music featured in the 1987 movie "Hot Pursuit." Lenhardt said, "The Fabulous Thunderbirds" will put on quite a high-energy, captivating show and is a great way to kick off the summer in Alton. "This is the biggest party every year and it is good to have a national act like 'The Fabulous Thunderbirds.'" Rob Lenhardt said about noon things are rocking on Belle Street for the Derby Party

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I am locked down

2 years 8 months ago
Well, partially. After four weeks of adjustments to my bionic lenses, they are as good as they're going to get. Yesterday was Phase One of locking them permanently into place, and next week will be Phase Two. At that point, the whole process will be done and I'll have fully adjusted artificial lenses in both ...continue reading "I am locked down"
Kevin Drum

Rihanna Is Opening a Savage X Fenty Store In St. Louis

2 years 8 months ago
It may not be the Rihanna news we wanted (a new album) but itโ€™s the Rihanna news the singer knew we needed: A Savage x Fenty store is opening right here in St. Louis. The brand announced its plans to expand its retail locations in an Instagram post on May 4. Along with St. Louis, the lingerie business is expanding to Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Long Island, New York; Newark, Delaware; and Atlanta, Georgia.
Jenna Jones

Alton Little Theater Hosts a Volunteer Party

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - Alton Little Theater is hosting a Volunteer Invite & Appreciation Party on May 22nd at 2 pm. All those who would like to get more involved in community theater are invited to attend. There is no charge for this event. The Theater group is launching its 89th season and is seeking over 400 Volunteers who earn FREE Tickets while serving as ushers, set workers, backstage crews, costume help, and more. Comedian Michael Arthur will appear at the showplace on May 22nd and remind us of the joys of volunteering for a great organization. Light refreshments will be served and attendees will have the first chance to get the inside scoop on new shows and speak with directors and actors who will announce audition dates, explore all the volunteer functions available, and learn how easy it is to earn free tickets for mainstage shows! The event is free, but please call 618-462-3205 to make a reservation to attend. The staff at Alton Little Theater would love to meet you!

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Democratic Party of Illinois Announces Illinois Will Apply to Be Among the First Five States to Hold its Presidential Primary Election in 2024

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Democratic Party of Illinois formally indicated it intends to submit an application to the Democratic National Committee for Illinois to be selected as a “pre-window” state for the 2024 presidential nominating process, meaning it would be one of the first five states to hold its primary election. Click HERE to see the letter of intent sent to the DNC by the Democratic Party of Illinois today. “There is no better state in the country for Democratic presidential candidates to make the case to voters than Illinois,” said Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Rep. Robin Kelly. “Illinois looks like America, with ethnic, geographic, racial, economic and ideological diversity that is core to our party’s success. Illinois has also led the way for Democrats in passing progressive policies, including promoting green energy, supporting workers’ rights, raising the minimum wage, protecting reproductive health, expanding access

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