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Alternative funding methods draw startups away from venture capital
Venture capital (VC) financing may be a method of choice for startups across the globe, but as alternative funding options become more widely available, some founders are doing what they do best: thinking outside the box. Alternative funding is an increasingly viable option for startups, particularly those who want or need to look beyond venture capital.
Venture capital funding isn’t the right solution for every startup. While the capital raised can be substantial, the process can be time-consuming…
Another look at Millennial vs. Boomer retirement
I posted a GAO chart yesterday showing that Millennials had pretty good retirement prospects compared to Boomers, and then mentioned in passing that this "gibes with projections from the Social Security Administration." However, that was based on my memory of an old Social Security report, and I had just warned everyone not to assume that ...continue reading "Another look at Millennial vs. Boomer retirement"
After St. Louis teen's death, Florida seeking fine of more than $250K against freefall ride operator
Federal student loan payment pause is a big relief for families ahead of holidays
terrible accident at meremac and gravois ~ holiday travel consideration
St. Louis County Library system accuses Ashcroft of book banning over proposed rule change
St. Louis County Public Libraries are clashing with Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft over his proposed rule change for libraries and their inclusion of age-appropriate materials in their collections.
Emails reveal warnings of opening pool prior to drowning
Only one lifeguard was working the day 6-year-old T.J. Mister drowned at St. Louis County’s Kennedy Recreation Center.
Metallica's charity helps forge future careers in Missouri
A heavy metal band is helping forge the next generation of metalworkers. That’s music to our ears.
What's with the cement blocks in traffic downtown?
With recreational marijuana coming, concerns over addiction pitfalls
Now that recreational marijuana will be legal in a couple of weeks in Missouri, the state is dealing with some potential pitfalls from the new law.
Ohio City’s Failure To Control Cops Results In Jury Awarding $4.4 Million To Family Of Man Killed By Officer
You may think you can take a hands-off approach to local law enforcement. But you’d be wrong. Trusting the police to police themselves has never worked out. If you don’t end up targeted by a DOJ investigation, all the work you didn’t do to oversee your police officers can (and will) be used against you […]
Vigil for 13-year-old killed in drive-by shooting
Balloons in hand, friends and family gathered at the Roosevelt Homes public housing complex to remember and celebrate the life of 13-year-old Johnny McCline.
Meteor/Spacejunk Entering Looking Southeast?
O'Fallon, Missouri passes anti-panhandling bill
A new bill in O’Fallon, Missouri aims to keep panhandlers off the city’s streets.
FBI reports increase in hoax threats in St. Louis area
Police in Columbia responded to a similar threat that was unfounded. On Tuesday, Chesterfield police said that a student has been found to be behind a threat made on social media about Marquette High School. Police said that the student could face criminal charges.
Pujols, Verlander voted Comeback Players of the Year
Pujols, honored in the National League, came back to St. Louis for his final season and posted his biggest numbers in years at age 42. The three-time MVP compiled an .895 OPS for the NL Central champions and became the fourth major leaguer to reach 700 career home runs.
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