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Supporters make case for Mehlville Proposition E

I feel that it is our duty as citizens to support our public schools to help make them exceptional. Unfortunately, this has not historically been the way citizens of Oakville and Mehlville have felt about their public schools.

Granted, none of our children have attended our public high school. To be blunt, it is simply not good enough. It pales in comparison to the public high schools my wife and I attended in the Chicago area in the 90’s, public schools in other parts of the St. Louis area today, and the vast number of private schools in the area.

Even while paying an arm and a leg for private school, I still support providing more funding to our public school district. Public education is important. It is fundamental. It changes lives.

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Missouri Senate gives first-round approval to transgender youth health care and sports ban

What the Republican-dominated Missouri legislature is doing to transgender minors is unforgivable.

These human-phobic officials do not represent the majority of Missouri citizens in St. Louis and Kansas City and have disqualified themselves from leading anyone.

Missouri, we do not need to live like this. There are better leaders, better humans to represent us.

We must do better!

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Making the Social Web a Better Place: ActivityPub for WordPress Joins the Automattic Family

This acquisition may not seem like a big deal at the moment, but I think it’s huge! When you think about the vast number of websites that run on WordPress, you begin to realize the possibilities of websites communicating with each other on a common protocol and users communicating across the internet with one identity.

I use ActivityPub for WordPress on Probstisms and am excited to see its progress now that it has the backing of Automattic’s support.

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Trump Says His Arrest Is Imminent and Calls for Protests, Echoing Jan. 6

And this is why the former president is completely unfit for any office of honor and should have no access to social media platforms.

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Kuo: Apple to Launch Redesigned HomePod With 7-Inch Display in 2024

I really struggle with why Apple has ignored an obvious market to further embed Siri in homes around the world. No one wants to set up a Mac or iPad in their kitchen as a dedicated device anymore (if they ever did).

This seems really simple to me. Put together the user stories for a visual experience between iOS on an iPad and the CarPlay interface. Make the interface voice-forward like the HomePod. Do the market research to see where people are already placing their Amazon and Google devices, and make an insanely great experience.

None of Apple’s devices have been first to market. They’ve just been better than anything else. Get back to making great products. Think different!

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Dance Yourself Free

Very cool episode of “throughline” from NPR about the origins of Chicago House music.

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Scaling Up Media Literacy Education Is a Big Challenge: 4 Steps to Get Started

Media Literacy is a hugely important skill that should be at the foundation of all curriculum around the country.

I was bummed to not travel to SXSW EDU with Donnell, but it’s great to see her in print!

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Hawkeye women capture second-straight Big Ten Tournament title with ease, 105-72 over Ohio State

Way to go Hawkeyes! An overwhelming win and hopefully an example of what’s next in the NCAA tournament.

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First SLUH rugby game ever for Adler.

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The build vs. buy decision is one of the biggest, most difficult decisions a technology company can face. It can bring lively and contentious debate which is a good thing. The more debate there is, the better the final decision will be. Don’t worry about arguing passionately. It just means everyone cares deeply about the success of the final product.