St. Louis Community College in connection Workforce Solutions Group has released the fifth annual State of the St. Louis Workforce Report, about the current local economy and job market in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The report focuses on unemployment, job growth and future projections for growth and opportunities for those working in the area. […]
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Three students receive $1K each from Sigma Gamma Rho
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Zeta Sigma Chapter presented $1,000 scholarships to three high school graduates in the metropolitan area. The awardees are Latriana Boone, a graduating senior from Hazelwood Central High School. She plans to attend Tennessee State University and major in Biology. Lafayette Gatewood IV is graduating from University City High School. He will attend the University of Missouri, Columbus Campus […]
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Judge Jimmie Edwards to receive Rehnquist Award
Judge Jimmie Edwards will receive the 2013 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence from the National Center for State Courts. He is the first Missouri judge to be given the award, which is presented to judges taking bold steps to address issues affecting their communities. In 2009, Judge Edwards founded the Innovative Concept Academy, […]
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School is not for fools
Schools and school programs are being closed and dismantled, but the bigger picture is that too few young people care about getting an education anymore. I fail to discover how a race of people who were once kings and queens can find harmony in being deaf, dumb and blind. Some 1.1 million American students […]
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O’Bannon suit could slam-dunk NCAA
There have been times when I have watched the national news to see corrupt, greedy, immoral and downright bad regimes toppled by citizens or sometimes a military coup. When I watch, I only wonder when someone will get around to the NCAA? Other than the International Olympic Committee, the NCAA harbors the biggest group of […]
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Healthy Recipe: Chipotle Turkey Burger with Nectarine Basil Salsa
Chipotle Turkey Burger with Nectarine Basil Salsa Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground turkey 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons canned chipotles in adobo sauce (pureed) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt One-half teaspoon pepper 4 whole grain buns 1 Avocado Lettuce, tomato and onion for garnish For the salsa: 1 ripe, […]
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College planning in Pattonville
The Pattonville School District will hold several events between this month and next month to help juniors and seniors in high school prepare for applying. All events are free and open to the public. The Senior College Planning Meeting will be August 28 at 7 p.m. in the Pattonville High School auditorium. Topics of discussion […]
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Have we really overcome?
In recent months there have been several setbacks that have impacted the Civil Rights Movement in America. From the disappointment of the Trayvon Martin case to the U.S. Supreme Court decision to repeal parts of the Voting Rights Act, the hands of time are slowly turning back on civil rights. As we embark upon the […]
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BFL helps 14,000 nonviolent offenders clear warrants, municipalities collect fines
Better Family Life estimates that about 14,000 people participated in this year’s amnesty project for misdemeanor warrants, including – for the first time – warrants for child support violations. The event was held three days at three different St. Louis Community College campuses, each event lasting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. BFL Vice President […]
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New warnings for an old painkiller
Acetaminophen, the over-the-counter and prescription drug for fever and pain relief an pain for adults and children alike received new warning guidelines this month from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Acetaminophen may cause three rare and potentially lethal allergic skin reactions; Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, known as TEN, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, […]