Capitalism and Politics

Bonneville Employees Take a Salary Cut

Posted on July 31, 2009 | The Editor

In a press release from Bonneville Radio (who locally owns 101 ESPN, WIL 92.3 and 106.5 The Arch), emphasis mine: In response to sustained, slow economic indices and market conditions that are producing below-projected revenues industry-wide, Bonneville International today announced to its employees a series of cost-reducing measures designed to trim operating expenses while at the same time continuing to produce high-quality products for its audiences and clients. Among those measures implemented are salary reductions for its higher-paid employees, adjustments to vacation accruals and carryovers, elimination of company-participation health club memberships, and a reduction of holiday remembrances for employees. [Read More]

St. Charles County Ambulance Board Members Know How to Party

Posted on July 31, 2009 | The Editor

Dan McLaughlin (right) is quite the St. Charles County Ambulance Board Member. For one, he shares the name of the Cardinals TV broadcaster. For two, he looks like Jack Nicholson’s love child with Eddie Munster. For three, this one time he got drunk and drove around in his car. For four, this other time he got drunk and drove around in his car. For five, this other other time, he got drunk and drove around in his car. [Read More]

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Dude Works for McDonald’s for 20 Years and Gets a Dumb Cake

Posted on July 28, 2009 | The Editor

Gary Hemminghaus, 40 a year old who suffers from Down syndrom, has worked at a Hazelwood McDonalds for 20 years. 20 years. A McDonald’s. 20 years. Yeah, Down syndrom, but still. 2o years! From the Post Dispatch: “Gary makes work fun,” said his boss, Sadie Travis. “He gets along with everyone, and his attitude really picks you up.” Hemminghaus has Down syndrome, and when he was hired, his job trainer told him he would be a productive worker if he could prepare just one sandwich. [Read More]

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Local ISP UVerse Blocking Access to 4Chan.org

Posted on July 27, 2009 | The Editor

According to both a TechCrunch report, and confirmations from local sources, it appears that AT&T’s internet service, dubbed “UVerse” is blocking access to one of the biggest, and craziest internet message boards 4Chan.org (specifically they are blocking access to img.4chan.org, where all the content is held) as of last night. For those that don’t know, 4chan.org is the home base and originator of many of the web’s favorite memes like LOLCats and the infamous Rick Roll (our favorite meme to come out of 4chan is the lesser know “Zach Braff Quotes“) 4chan. [Read More]

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Clayton Bans Smoking, University City Complains Clayton Used to Be Cool

Posted on July 16, 2009 | The Editor

Tuesday night, while everyone was watching the National League lose for the 13th year in a row, Clayton’s government was at work banning smoking in all public places. …kinda. You can smoke inside, if you operate a cigar bar or tobacco shop, or are in one of the 20% of hotel rooms that can still allow it, and of course patios. …or actually its still cool if you are in any currently established public place until July, 1st 2010. [Read More]

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Maida Coleman Finds Way Around Pesky Primaries

Posted on February 18, 2009 | The Editor

Maida Coleman has submitted her signatures and if they are verified, she will be in the St. Louis Mayoral race as an independent candidate despite her long affiliation with the Democratic Party? She says its because there is already a Coleman on the ballot in March, but you know she just had a big Christmas card list and a loop-hole in the system. Today, Coleman submitted about 1,000 names, well beyond the 526 required to gain ballot access. [Read More]

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Post Dispatch Uncovers Towing Scandal During Mardi Gras

Posted on February 17, 2009 | The Editor

Over the past eight months, the Post-Dispatch has revealed controversial ties between the police department and St. Louis Metropolitan Towing: perks given to the police chief’s daughter, questionable tactics used to gouge vehicle owners and hundreds of thousands of dollars the company kept from taxpayers. But the relationship proved most lucrative during one day each year: Mardi Gras’ major parade day. That was from the article in the Post Dispatch about the apparently many-layered scheme that originated from recently ousted Police Chief Joe “I keep looking dirtier every day” Mokwa. [Read More]

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March 3rd Mayoral Primary Race Warming to Room Temperature

Posted on February 13, 2009 | The Editor

Driving around the other day I saw a “Reelect Slay” sign, which of course means its that time again! The Demacratic Mayoral Primary is on March 3rd and Slay squares off against former Alderman and former second-fiddle to Slay in the last election, Irene J. Smith….oh and some one else, but seriously…who cares? The fact I even know Smith is running is because of an article in the Post about how bad ass Mayor Slay is with his campaign and because “she” started following my personal Twitter account! [Read More]

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Confirmed: Charter to File For Bankruptcy

Posted on February 12, 2009 | The Editor

Charter, everyone’s favorite St. Louis cable monopoly, has filed for bankruptcy. From STLToday.com: Cable operator Charter Communications Inc. says it will file Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization documents by April 1. As part of an agreement with debt holders, they will be paid in full and Paul Allen will maintain the largest voting interest in the company. In a stark contrast to Monopoly rules, Charter will continue its “service” after filing for and throughout the bankruptcy process. [Read More]

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Mayor Slay Praises Reed For Red Light Camera Changes

Posted on February 11, 2009 | The Editor

Starting shortly after the bill reaches Mayor Slay’s desk, traffic lights that have red-light cameras will be required to have a sign at the intersection stating the cameras are in use there. Previously the signs were just posted at the border of the county or city where the cameras were used. Says the Mayor: [permalink] Aldermanic president Lewis Reed has – very sensibly – closed a loophole in the City’s ordinance authorizing automated traffic camera systems. [Read More]

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