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District 7 Community Partnership’s Annual Officer of the Year Luncheon

amber — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:06:20 +0000

February 25, 2010 was a day to honor the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) Seventh District’s finest and marked the debut of a powerful partnership.

The District 7 Community Partnership’s Annual Officer of the Year Luncheon, held at The Pageant in the Delmar Loop, honored 18 officers chosen by their peers to have the distinguished honor of being awarded Officer of the Month—of those 18, one, Officer Michael Butler was named 2009 Officer of the Year. Officer Butler received a Proclamation from Representative William Lacy Clay, “designating February 25, 2010 as ‘Police Officer Michael Butler Day’ in the First Congressional District of Missouri.”

The annual event drew a crowd of nearly 400 people from the surrounding community; and the program included Ed Goodman of KEZK as Master of Ceremonies, the St. Louis Metro Police Department Honor Guard; Chief Daniel Isom; Captain D. Sam Dotson; Mark Jaffe, President of the District 7 Community Partnership; Do The Right Thing videos submitted by three area schools; and St. Louis Blues player Cam Janssen as the featured speaker.

Mark Jaffe recognized and announced the new partnership between the District 7 Community Partnership and Pelopidas, LLC that has flourished in recent months. The Community Partnership, via the Business Liaison Officer—Officer Phil Green, reached out to Pelopidas for help in creating an annual fundraising plan. The Pelopidas Team updated and re-launched the Community Partnership’s website (www.7thdistrict.org), incorporating video capabilities so the District 7 community can hear directly from the officers that serve and protect them daily.

Pelopidas Media Lab captured the entire program during the annual luncheon as well as interviews with all Officers of the Month and Year in attendance to further honor District 7’s finest via the web, including a congratulatory thank you from Cam Janssen.

Other contributions from the Pelopidas Team included the creation of the Luncheon’s PowerPoint presentation, event sponsorship, onsite program assistance, and broadcasting the event’s program on The Pageant’s big screen via LIVE feed. The Pelopidas Team couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity to work in partnership with those that consistently serve and protect our right to crime-free neighborhoods and continually put their life on the line while fighting the good fight. We again congratulate the Officers of the Month and 2009 Officer of the Year as we look forward to our powerful partnership with the District 7 Community Partnership.

Missouri Associations: looking toward economic growth

emily — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:12:47 +0000

As Missourians embark on a serious conversation about economic growth, one of the ways we can take our state economic pulse is by listening to and getting involved with trade and professional organizations.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Associated Industries of Missouri, and the Missouri Growth Association serve a variety of Missouri businesses and industries.

Small businesses employ about half of U.S. workers, and are responsible for 64% of net new jobs in the past 15 years [source]. Some organizations, like the MO Chapter of National Federation of Independent Business, just focus on Missouri small businesses and issues that they face.

The Missouri Department of Revenue is a constant resource for businesses or individuals looking for information or answers to questions about taxation and licensure, and for their annual report.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development looks at indicators of state economic growth in their Economic Conditions Report, and connects Missouri businesses with state resources.

A drive across the state reminds us that farming is a very important part of the equation for Missouri growth. The Missouri Farm Bureau Association looks closely at how farmers and Missouri’s strong agricultural sector will be affected by policies.

Part of Missouri’s health is attracting and retaining population and businesses. Missouri Association of Realtors is watching these trends closely.

These organizations are great resources for learning more about the economic status of Missouri, and getting a picture of the variety of indicators we can look at to move Missouri in the right direction.

Committee Formed to Support Let Voters Decide Initiative

emily — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:37:09 +0000

Jefferson City, Jan. 20, 2010 – Papers were filed today with the Missouri Ethics Commission to establish a ballot measure committee in support of a statewide voter initiative dealing with local earnings taxes in Missouri.

The group, named Let Voters Decide, will soon start gathering the roughly 100,000 voter signatures needed to place the initiative on the November 2010 statewide ballot.

Attorney Marc Ellinger, a spokesman for the new group, explained that various versions of an earnings tax measure had previously been submitted for review by the Secretary of State, but only one of them is to be circulated and ultimately headed to the ballot.

“The statutory initiative measure we will pursue does not automatically repeal the existing earnings taxes in St. Louis and Kansas City,” said Ellinger. “It’s designed to give voters in those cities the right to decide for themselves, in local elections, whether they want to continue the earnings tax in their city or phase it out gradually over a period of ten years. The initiative also prohibits any new local earnings taxes in communities that don’t currently have one, so it protects people in the rest of the state from having a local earnings tax imposed in their city or town.”

With regard to St. Louis and Kansas City, Ellinger explained that the initiative requires local “sunset” votes on the existing 1% earnings tax in each city every five years starting in 2011. The tax would continue as long as the majority of voters continue to approve it in those local votes. If, in a future local election, the majority of local voters in St. Louis or Kansas City vote against continuing the earnings tax, it would be phased out in their city gradually, over a period of ten years, at the rate of one-tenth of a percent per year.

Ellinger said the primary initial funding for the Let Voters Decide campaign has been provided by retired Missouri businessman and philanthropist Rex Sinquefield. Travis H. Brown, who heads up the Pelopidas L.L.C., a consulting firm that represents Sinquefield, will serve as Chairman of Let Voters Decide.

Real Economic Growth for Missouri

emily — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:42:44 +0000

As Governor Jay Nixon unveils his State of the State speech on January 20th before the Missouri General Assembly, it is expected that job growth and economic recovery ideas will be front and center.

The drive toward dynamic economic growth for the Show-ME State economy is an important one to institute. That’s why we were fortunate to have Dr. Art Laffer of Laffer & Associates present his views on how Missouri’s economy can grow by replacing our state income tax with a broad-based sales tax system.

Below is a complete list of the 2010 Missouri General Assembly roster of State Representatives and Senators that are likely to be discussing this legislative issue. As citizens, taxpayers, small business leaders, and professionals, it is our hope that your voices will be heard this legislative session on this important debate.

HOUSE MEMBERS

Sue Allen, Bert Atkins, Joe Aull, Kenny Biermann, Walt Bivins, Ellen Brandom, Rachel Bringer, Dan Brown, Jason Brown, Michael Brown, Mark Bruns, Eric Burlison, John Burnett, Don Calloway, Chris Carter, Ron Casey, Maria Chappelle-Nadal, Mike Colona, Robert Cooper, Michael Corcoran, Stanley Cox, Mike Cunningham, Shalonn Curls, Cynthia Davis, David Day, Bill Deeken, Charlie Denison, Mike Dethrow, Scott Dieckhaus, John Diehl, Bob Dixon, Curt Dougherty, Tony Dugger, Gary Dusenberg, Ed Emery, Vicki Englund, Doug Ervin, Sally Faith, Joe Fallert, Linda Fischer, Barney Fisher, Tom Flanigan, Tim Flook, Michael Frame, Ward Franz, Doug Funderburk, Chuck Gatschenberger, Jason Grill, Jeff Grisamore, Casey Guernsey, Jim Guest, Belinda Harris, Steve Hobbs, Steve Hodges, Jason Holsman, Denny Hoskins, Theodore Hoskins, Leonard Hughes IV, Jacob Hummel, Allen Icet, Kenny Jones, Timothy Jones, Tishaura Jones, Jason Kander, Shelley Keeney, Chris Kelly, Gayle Kingery, Jeanne Kirkton, Andrew Koenig, Sam Komo, Michele Kratky, Will Kraus, J C Kuessner, Mike Lair, Sara Lampe, Scott Largent, Mike Leara, Roman Lee LeBlanc, Paul LeVota, Albert Liese, Scott Lipke, Tom Loehner, Beth Low, Rebecca McClanahan, Tom McDonald, Mike McGhee, Cole McNary, Margo McNeil, Tim Meadows, Kate Meiners, Chris Molendorp, James Morris, Brian Munzlinger, Bob Nance, Jamilah Nasheed, Stacey Newman, Brian Nieves, Jerry Nolte, Charlie Norr, Jeanette Oxford, Mark Parkinson, Mike Parson, Darrell Pollock, Bryan Pratt, Paul Quinn, Ron Richard, Jeanie Riddle, Jeff Roorda, Martin Rucker, Marilyn Ruestman, Don Ruzicka, Ray Salva, Therese Sander, David Sater, Luke Scavuzzo, Rob Schaaf, Rodney Schad, Dwight Scharnhorst, Ed Schieffer, Charles Schlottach, Shane Schoeller, Sue Schoemehl, Jill Schupp, Tom Self, Tom Shively, Ryan Silvey, Trent Skaggs, Jason Smith, Joe Smith, Michael Spreng, Bryan Stevenson, Mary Still, Rachel Storch, Rick Stream, Mike Sutherland, Terry Swinger, Mike Talboy, Mike Thomson, Steven Tilley, Tom Todd, Clint Tracy, James Viebrock, Michael Vogt, Maynard Wallace, Gina Walsh, Rochelle Walton Gray, Jay Wasson, Steve Webb, Stephen Webber, Don Wells, Ray Weter, Kevin Wilson, Larry Wilson, Terry Witte, Billy Pat Wright, Patricia Yaeger, Anne Zerr, Jake Zimmerman

Senators

Frank Barnitz, Matt Bartle, Joan Bray, Victor Callahan, Norma Champion, Dan Clemens, Jason Crowell, Jane Cunningham, Rita Heard Days, Tom Dempsey, Kevin Engler, Jack Goodman, Timothy P. Green, John Griesheimer, Jolie Justus, Joseph Keaveny, Brad Lager, Jim Lembke, Rob Mayer, Ryan McKenna, Gary Nodler, David Pearce, Chuck Purgason, Luann Ridgeway, Scott Rupp, Kurt Schaefer, Eric Schmitt, Delbert Scott, Charlie Shields, Wes Shoemyer, Bill Stouffer, Carl Vogel, Yvonne Wilson, Robin Wright-Jones

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-18

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $13,000 from AMEREN UE to CIVIC PROGRESS ACTION COMMITTEE on 12/16/2009 #
CFtweet: $9,000 from Save Our Ballot Inc. to MISSOURI S.O.S. BALLOT on 12/14/2009 #
CFtweet: $7,400 from Bank of America, N.A. to CIVIC PROGRESS ACTION COMMITTEE on 12/14/2009 #
CFtweet: $7,400 from Peabody Investments Corp. to CIVIC PROGRESS ACTION COMMITTEE on 12/14/2009 #
Bye, bye Saab cars. You know it's bad when Government Motors cannot even save it. http://bit.ly/6VjRVA #
A decent overview of state budget pressure by @WSJ http://bit.ly/4rW7e1 #
CFtweet: $15,500 from AFSCME to AFSCME MO PEOPLE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE LEGISLATIVE EQUALITY on 12/14/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Emerson Electric Co. to EMERSONS MISSOURI RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT FUND on 12/17/2009 #
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RT @JakeWagman: On Political Fix: St. Louis legislators host public forum Saturday on police control http://bit.ly/4HlmVR #
Nothing like a little dusting of snow to kick-start the Holiday Spirit, is there? #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Enterprise Holdings, Inc. PAC to MO REPUBLICAN PARTY on 12/18/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-17

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from Anheuser-Busch Cos, Inc. to MO REPUBLICAN PARTY on 12/14/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,001 from ENGLER FOR MISSOURI to BOB DIXON FOR SENATE on 12/12/2009 #
CFtweet: $20,079 from GROW MISSOURI COMMITTEE to Friends of Bob Johnson on 10/31/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Roy Pfautch to FRIENDS OF PETER KINDER DEBT COMMITTEE on 10/28/2009 #
CFtweet: $8,000 from Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters to MO STATE COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS PAC on 12/07/2009 #
@beckycordero "Q" was always the most interesting character, at least on James Bond movies anyway. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-16

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

RT @CoryBooker: “I’ve never seen a monument erected to a pessimist.” – Paul Harvey #
"The insurance companies win. Time to kill this monstrosity coming out of the Senate." #DailyKos http://bit.ly/7cLNeQ #
For Missourians claiming Florida residence to miss State Income Tax, there may be a new house on the market soon. http://bit.ly/6XBm5e #
@Missourischools @MSTE If the State can judge this, http://bit.ly/8i5Gb3 why can't we pay teachers more on merit to keep them? #
It starts to scare me a bit when the NYT calls a national consumption tax "inevitable." http://bit.ly/6RlGE0 Seems like states go first. #
24 – % Americans that trust the fed gov't to reduce the income tax (if a consumption natl sales tax was imposed). http://bit.ly/6YlUxj #
VIva Las Vegas… RT @RiverfrontTimes: Finally! An Explanation for Rod Blagojevich's Hair: http://bit.ly/6EnRJ2 #
CFtweet: $5,001 from Rex A. Sinquefield to RON RICHARD 2010 on 12/15/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from CITIZENS FOR MIKE LAIR to House Republican Campaign Committee on 12/11/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-15

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

RT @St_Louis_Blues: Tickets 4 Brett Hull Hall of Fame nite R almost gone. C Hull, Cujo & more: http://blues.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=58807 #
@DonCalloway To quote the wise Jedi Yoda "Do or do not, there is no try." in reply to DonCalloway #
Prediction: A lot more bloodhounds, pit bulls, and german shepherds will curiously-find homes in northern, rural Illinois. #gitmo #
DC Disney Lobbyist retiring to law school. http://bit.ly/7XCnqH Mickey Mouse is now 81, and still going strong. #
Why not cash for "flying cars?" http://bit.ly/6QmaRi #
$229 Billion. The amount that individuals, not institutions and foundations, donated in 2008. http://bit.ly/4QwUSC #
RT @amednews: People who self-pay for medical care can restrict disclosure of their records. http://bit.ly/76wClf #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-14

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

@DonCalloway How did it turn out? in reply to DonCalloway #
Wonder whether @joliejustus should start a savecoffeebreak.com effort in KCMO? #
CFtweet: $10,000 from AT&T to MO DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE on 11/19/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-13

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Mark Ingram – you deserve it! Congrats #Bama fans. #
"If ignorance is bliss, there should be more happy people." – Victor Cousins #
Onto WashU Olin School MBA event. http://bit.ly/68UfaD Sadly, Kauffman Found marks #STL 2nd to last in newco's http://bit.ly/68UfaD #
For those under-employed, contact Larry Summers. He claims others claim job growth in spring. http://bit.ly/6YqBX6 No phone # provided. #
Fantasy football season RB yard forecasts had @LaurenceMaroney at about 500. Before today, he's pushing 560. http://bit.ly/6gjRO0 #
"I used to take his money when we played poker. Now he's trying to take mine." – IL State Senator Bill Brady, on BHO. http://bit.ly/7ZEV4q #
@JoAnnEmerson The score at halftime is Big Pharma $5B. Original BHO Canadian Drug Position: 0. http://bit.ly/4HbJYx #
"If you're looking for a holiday vacation that keeps Christ in Christmas, set your GPS for Branson, Mo." – Sue Merrell http://bit.ly/4w215x #
http://bit.ly/4PWOcN Another reason MO doesn't need tax breaks to Lake Ozark yachts for Coast Guard commissioning to fight Jayhawks #
94 Yards on 22 carries today for St. Louis native @LaurenceMaroney. Not bad at all. http://bit.ly/50tg8G Another #Foxboro win. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-12

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $25,000 from Chris Brown to FRIENDS OF CHRIS BROWN on 12/10/2009 #
Chased a rainbow up I-55. Pot of gold appears to be in Kimmswick, MO state fee license office. #
Just saw @LanceLeComb from #MSD on History Ch. #StL still pushes 13B gallons of combined sewer overflows in 440 sites each yr. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-11

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $6,800 from HCA Midwest Division to HEALTHPAC on 12/10/2009 #
RT @Missourinet: MO Sports Hall of Fame announces 2010 class: The MO Sports Hall of Fame plans 2 honor 15 individua.. http://bit.ly/7kFdxk #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Kozeny-Wagner, Inc. to ADVANCE ST. LOUIS on 12/11/2009 #
#followfriday @MIssourischools @AFPMIssouri @johncombest Top 10 Christmas Charities 2009 http://bit.ly/6WSgWj #
FAA lobbying for NextGen system for all airplanes http://bit.ly/5BkwLQ #
Just my #H1N1 shot. Get yours in #STL at Tip Healthcare, Bridgeton, MO http://bit.ly/73KJEH 314-595-7862 #
A look at the brand value altered so far on Tiger's route to Sweden. http://bit.ly/8RkSEz #Gatorade #
CFtweet: $12,500 from Schnuck Markets, Inc to HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC on 12/11/2009 #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Rex A. Sinquefield to HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC on 12/11/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Bank of America to HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC on 12/11/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-10

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from LEWIS & CLARK REGIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND to CITIZENS FOR DIEHL on 12/09/2009 #
Thanks to the more than 350 folks who supported #stvincent home for children last night. An amazing evening for holiday charity. #
"There's zero redistribution of wealth when you're winning in sports." @NewtGingrich #AmSol #
Dennis Jacobe's look at how Holiday spending is going, compared to 2008. http://bit.ly/5oOf66 #Gallup #
VID 62% – small businesses still claim economy as poor, by Rasmussen Reports. http://bit.ly/8RRC6t #
It may appear that we know the real number of hard-core golf fans now – 42% US males, & 35% US females. http://bit.ly/6lLwbp #
447,000. # of elderly >100 yrs old by 2040 in US. http://bit.ly/4vCuLc Anesthetic patient issues. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-09

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $9,891 from Sheraton Westport Plaza to DOOLEY FOR ST LOUIS COUNTY on 12/03/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from UNITE HERE TIP State and Local Fund to UNITE HERE TIP MISSOURI STATE AND LOCAL FUND on 12/07/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Bernerd to FRIENDS OF RYAN MCKENNA on 12/09/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,235 from Laborers' Local 42/53/110 Supplemental Dues to MIDWEST REGION LABORERS' POLITICAL LEAGUE EDUCATION FUND on 12/08/2009 #
http://twitpic.com/sudso – Setting up for our annual charity event benefitting St. Vincent's Home for Children #
http://twitpic.com/sue71 – Custom artwork made by the children at St. Vincent is available by silent action #
St. Vincent Home for Children, founded in 1850, is now a residential treatment center for #StL area children in need. #
http://twitpic.com/sv0by – Rex Sinquefield honors special guests at tonight's gala #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-08

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $62,463 from Carpenters District Council Of Kansas City & to CARPENTERS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY & VICINITY POLITICAL FU… #
CFtweet: $5,175 from Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., d/b/a/ AT&T to HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC on 12/08/2009 #
CFtweet: $15,000 from Kansas City Life Insurance Co to KC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY EMPLOYEES PAC FUND 1 on 12/08/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-07

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Good job #modot. Hwy 40 lanes were smooth and wide this morning from Saint Louis downtown. @bwahby #
The latest in real-time search news, from the Google/twitter nexus. http://bit.ly/8J7duX #
I praise my fav warbird airplane – the P51 Mustang. My uncle flew them, & was on his way to church in Pearl Harbor. http://bit.ly/4FzbNw #
Are spaceships a logical evolution to global air travel? http://bit.ly/54DucP Discuss. #
CFtweet: $9,785 from DRIVE Committee to LOCAL 41 POLITICAL ACTION FUND on 12/07/2009 #
Bernanke on inflation: "committed to keeping it low, & able to do so." http://bit.ly/4Pifb4 I hope he's right! #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-06

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

I remember when Hwy 40 traffic was terrible and the #STL Rams were great. How things do change. #
#60Minutes on Jeff Canada's Harlem Children's Zone (97 blocks, 10K kids) 2nite. Firing teachers unless all kids don't go to college. #
Harlem's budget: $76M (2/3 from private sector supporters in public charter schools). #
#Mizzou Texas Bowl on New Year's Eve vs. Navy. Good deal. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-05

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Why every #NCAA basketball fan should be watching #1 Freshman John Wall. http://bit.ly/51Akgb Amazing so far vs. Tarheels. #
By 37, I have produced maybe 30 oil paintings. Vincent Van Gogh by this time made >800 – wow. But he didn't have twitter and Xboxes. #
@DonCalloway Totally. John Wall looks like he could hang with Kobe Bryant in due time. in reply to DonCalloway #
@DonCalloway Given NBA salary caps at $9M, http://bit.ly/MLmtg that's an expensive year to earn your #NCAA stripe. in reply to DonCalloway #
DARPA seeks to replace our balloon boy drama this winter. http://bit.ly/4VgvNH #viral marketing. #
David Nicklaus on job growth: http://bit.ly/5BDDuY "..replacing the 7M jobs lost…will be almost entirely a private-sector task." #
What the Simpson's Mr. Burns, the Naked Cowboy, & Howard Stern all have in common from the NYC Mayor's Election http://bit.ly/4DxzdO #
So far, the Tide is rolling… #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-04

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd to FRIENDS OF SHOEMYER on 12/03/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from JEFFERSON COUNTIANS FOR A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY to CITIZENS FOR TIM MEADOWS on 12/02/2009 #
RT @Missourinet: Today on Across Our Wide Missouri: The death of the Republic, Missouri's oldest newspaper. Link at Missourinet.com #
RT @Missourinet: New USS MO 2 B christened 2morrow. Replaces historic battleship, now undergoing repairs at Pearl Harbor. New Mo is a sub. #
CFtweet: $12,500 from Anheuser Busch Co.'s Inc. to MAJORITY FUND INC on 12/03/2009 #
CFtweet: $13,000 from Enterprise Holdings, Inc. to CIVIC PROGRESS ACTION COMMITTEE on 12/04/2009 #
CFtweet: $50,000 from Missouri Professionals Mutual to MAJORITY FUND INC on 12/04/2009 #
RT @amednews: 60% to 70% of patients do not read or understand informed-consent documents. Classic post. http://bit.ly/6WIPCz #
"That's 1 indication among many that Obama's growing unpopularity may B … 2 unemployment…" – CNN Poll http://bit.ly/7yjCT0 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelidas, & to DOOLEY FOR ST LOUIS COUNTY on 12/04/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers to DOOLEY FOR ST LOUIS COUNTY on 12/03/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-03

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

"His knowledge will lead many people," Rep. Paul Levota, regarding Rep. Chris Kelly. http://bit.ly/8oOgX3 #MOpolitics #
MO kids diagnosed with autism – nearly 6,000. MO kids with any kind of special need on an IEP: over 130,000. http://bit.ly/7wAM97 #
RT @amednews: Quality of care low on hospital boards' priority list http://bit.ly/4wCb1G #
USAToday/Gallup open end Poll, Nov 20-22: US adults favoring more stimulus funding – 4%. Lowering taxes – 14%. http://bit.ly/8q2KWk #
Top financial problem facing your family today (open-ended)? 1) Lack of $$/Low wage http://bit.ly/TwiE6 #gallup #
A: 27, 878. Q: How many waste tires went to illegal dump sites in Kansas City, MO last year? http://bit.ly/7mysNb #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Citizens for Modern Transit to ADVANCE ST. LOUIS on 12/03/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from St. Joseph Cable Vision to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 11/10/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Boehringer to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 11/10/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Pro Serv Business Systems to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 10/28/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from KCPL to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 10/26/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-02

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $25,000 from William E. White/M. Ellen Nichols to ELECT BILL WHITE on 12/02/2009 #
RT @CoryBooker: "Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking." William B. Sprague #
More on MIssouri native @BradPitt and #MakeItRight Foundation in NOLA. http://bit.ly/5p3Ud0 #
RT @newtgingrich: Our Real Jobs Summits vs The Obama 'Jobs Summit': Who In the White House Has Ever Created a Job? http://bit.ly/5O0trX #
RT @JoeKeaveny: KSDK Newschannel 5 story on local control bill from last night. http://bit.ly/5xvqsA #
Wisconsin follows the latest puppy mill trend with a new state law. http://bit.ly/6K86sh #ChrisKoster #MOAgriculture #
RT @MissouriChamber: Happy 2 C R 2009 legislative "Freshman of the Year" Sen. Kurt Schaefer moving up in the Senate: http://bit.ly/6cNZqC #
RT @KCStar: New public safety radios for KC move ahead http://bit.ly/5Ka8ZH #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd to CLINT ZWEIFEL FOR MISSOURI on 12/02/2009 #
Drivers on the soon-2-be-reopened Hwy 40/61 near the #StLouisScienceCenter will notice a life-size T-Rex dinosaur along the road. #
Cool #SLSC "science beyond the boundaries" partners in 110 centers now reach 38M – more than NASCAR and NFL audiences combined. #
CFtweet: $5,000 from CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION to freedom inc on 10/27/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from HallMark Global Services to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/26/2009 #
Congressional Jobs Now! Caucus chairman, Democrat Bobby Rush, calls stimulus "an enormous dissatisfaction." http://bit.ly/4LgmlJ #
There's now a settlement for that… http://bit.ly/6MlkCa #
America's top prescription for creating jobs: 1) keep manufacturing jobs 2) lower taxes 3) help small biz http://bit.ly/4MkYQh #

Twitter Updates for 2009-12-01

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

@LaurenceMaroney up the pipes on 4th down – TD! #NEPatriots 7NE – 3NOLA #
Strong confidence in @LaurenceMaroney after a fumble. 2nd TD – 8 in last 6 games so far. #NFL #
RT @DonCalloway: Randy Moss' beard is quite remarkable, actually. #
CFtweet: $5,001 from Rex A. Sinquefield to CITIZENS FOR BRAD LAGER on 11/30/2009 #
"He loved that lady called music, & that's what he would refer to music as: lady music." Jack Perry, on Barry White. http://bit.ly/8cTj98 #
The Charlie Brown conflict with Kabul tonight http://bit.ly/7IwByg #
Georgia on my prompt pay mind… RT @amednews: United fined $750,000 by Georgia Insurance Dept. http://bit.ly/4xmLpE #
CFtweet: $5,001 from Rex A. Sinquefield to FRIENDS OF TIM GREEN on 11/30/2009 #
CFtweet: $7,400 from Energizer Holdings, Inc. to CIVIC PROGRESS ACTION COMMITTEE on 11/30/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Fred Weber, Inc. to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 11/04/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from SSM Health Care – St. Louis to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 11/03/2009 #
CFtweet: $15,000 from Motorola to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/28/2009 #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City PC to MO SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on 12/01/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-30

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0000

@ChadLivengood I think all leaders tuning into citizens now want bigger plans to create real jobs, not just "cash with clunking deficits." #
Michigan: “This state needs jobs, and we think medical marijuana can stimulate the state economy…,” – Nick Tennant http://bit.ly/4rRP83 #
Something's going wrong with the Brett Favre Viking voodoo kit: I think it's making him stronger & better… http://bit.ly/7BnLrf #
This news http://bit.ly/52MJwD from the KC Chiefs reminds me of the Swayze scene on "Roadhouse: It will get worse, before it gets better." #
The time for a real new jobs plan is now. http://bit.ly/7BoKV5 Not sure if Congress can swing it, though. #
Life, taxes, & tolls in the fast lane of I-70…http://bit.ly/4yg2IB #
Tort reform across Stateline Road? RT @amednews: Kansas liability cap faces high court challenge http://bit.ly/7gobxy #
Advocates for Autism treatment: why you should know about the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM): http://bit.ly/5mq9qv #
Tonight, the Patriots coming marching in…http://bit.ly/6rqHZh to the NOLA Saints. #NFL #
"Humor is mankind's greatest blessing. " — Mark Twain (whose birthday is today). #
Why would a school administrator oppose a free, retired, proven math teacher? http://bit.ly/6zKMf4 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-29

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

No catfish? RT @WestWingReport: http://twitpic.com/rgr1z – Obama "noodling" arnd w/ Chinese President Hu. (White House Photo/Pete Souza) #
jrosenbaum An eternal question many wonder as well, like the Razorback field goal kicker today: http://bit.ly/6agCWE #
RT @OneRamsWay: RB Steven Jackson is officially ACTIVE. Will go today. #
"We've got to do something other than tax credits to provide job creation," said House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin @ChadLivengood story #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-27

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

The real McCoy (Colt)…65 yard rush to TD! #Longhorns #NCAA #
Rose Bowl, January 7th, 2010, Pasadena, CA…one Husker win away for Texas Longhorns. #BCS Colt McCoy 173 yards rushing – wow. #
RT @WestWingReport: BHO's sweeping ethics regulations, which could kick lobbyists out of govt. advisory panels: http://bit.ly/92wOyD #
Ready…spend…fire…aim? http://bit.ly/69mjmk #
RT @amednews: An ob-gyn in Florida pays $183K more each year for liability insurance than does an ob-gyn in Wisconsin. http://bit.ly/4WFsSy #
How not to promote Iranian trade relations: stealing a Nobel Peace Prize from its first muslim female awardee. http://bit.ly/4Db2c5 #
Leave it to Woody Allen to start casting First Ladies. http://bit.ly/8bla36 #Sarkozy #
Yesterday, I did my own part to beat back anorexia: a condition that I may never understand. http://bit.ly/8MdfNd #
For the liberal protester that wants to participate without participating: Today is also Buy Nothing Day. http://bit.ly/5D16ER #
It's official…BHO has pardoned a turkey, but shown no interest in transparency for lobbyists in 1,000 DC panels. http://bit.ly/8dp3dd #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Rex A. Sinquefield to MAJORITY FUND INC on 11/25/2009 #
RT @CCSCSL: Friday Action Quads 2nite & Thanksgiving Open 2morrow! Register online 4 the Open hre: http://bit.ly/6hBXUd http://bit.ly/8wu32D #
RT @cqpolitics: Political Wire: Best Books for Campaign Managers http://bit.ly/8Ec25t #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-26

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means." – Albert Einstein. #
NASA Shuttle & ISS Naked Eye Views Avail: Thu Nov 26/05:40 PM 5 mins long Appr: 10 above NW Dep: 12 above SE http://bit.ly/FO8ML #
Former Redskins cheerleader lobbies their way into Veep Biden's State Dinner. Couple wants reality TV, but security needs it more. #
"I think I am, therefore, I am. I think." – George Carlin, Napalm & Silly Putty (2001). #
Here's to the coop who supplied the corn farmer that sold the grain that the turkey farmer used to feed us today. #thankafarmer #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Rex A. & Jeanne C. Sinquefield to ENGLER FOR MISSOURI on 10/25/2009 #
http://twitpic.com/r3584 – Goodbye family thanksgiving…hello commercial christmas…ugh. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-25

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $25,000 from Gayle Palmer to MO REPUBLICAN PARTY on 11/24/2009 #
Why your vote matters: had Ben Franklin's motion to make turkey our US bird won, some would be stuffing bald eagle this week. #
Rural missouri – this must end… RT @FOX2now: PHOTO GALLERY: The faces of Meth http://bit.ly/6fY5ZQ #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of KC PAC for MO to RON RICHARD 2010 on 11/24/2009 #
"To turn this economy around, we have to be candid about the choices we face." Gov Jay Nixon http://bit.ly/8uAjiC #MissouriChamber #
This JFK VID reminds us how to create new jobs, new salaries: income tax cuts. http://bit.ly/6eK70l #
RT @Philanthropy: Talk live w/ a philanthropist who lives on US median income & gives the rest 2 charity. Dec. 3 @ noon ET http://ow.ly/FFKB #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Rex A. Sinquefield to RE-ELECT RUPP FOR SENATE on 11/23/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-24

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Internet Irony: WIKI's editors are becoming anything but fast, as it's hawaii name suggests. http://bit.ly/72hX2y #
Maybe #STL should start a "Draft Arnold" campaign to play for the RAMS. At least he knows how to find the red zone. http://bit.ly/7e7Y4u #
It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness. — Chinese proverb #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Rex A. Sinquefield to MO REPUBLICAN PARTY on 11/23/2009 #
Mom, dad…I am coming home for the thanksgiving weekend…to live with you. http://bit.ly/78J3D0 10% of 18-35 yr olds in recession. #
A WIKI picture of a generous MO public servant would have Sen. Doyle Childer's photo there. Happy retirement! http://bit.ly/4ooUIC #
"The trouble with some self-made men is that they worship their creator." – Henry J. Waters III http://bit.ly/7kFQho #vouchers #
RT @gothamschools: Gates foundation backing off from NYC giving until state changes tenure law: http://bit.ly/62UmYT #
Dipping into emergency reserves "just postpones the pain (of budget cuts)." – Lobbyist, KS Ass'n of School Boards. http://bit.ly/4sKFEB #
Strongly-approve – 27%. Strongly-disapprove – 42%. http://bit.ly/OVEtn #
Economic damage per $1 of tax: corp income tax $1.55, pers income $0.56, payroll tax 0.27%, sales tax – only 17 cents. http://bit.ly/5gHLxI #
"There is not enough jails, not enough police, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people." – Hubert H. Humphrey #
Promoting new jobs is becoming of full-time job for leaders tuning in. http://bit.ly/5wWvmt @AmSol @Psteinhausercnn #
@LaurenceMaroney happy as Boston's new Rush Chairman http://bit.ly/6i3jjt #Patriots #
RT @RiverfrontTimes: New poll results: Don't Let It Bring You Down, But Missouri Is Actually a Pretty Miserable State. http://bit.ly/5oDXoe #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Cape Radiology Group to MAJORITY FUND INC on 11/23/2009 #
Keeping tabs on your economy. A helpful CNN resource: http://bit.ly/16Ybhv #
CFtweet: $10,000 from WESTERN ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATION to JAY NIXON FOR MISSOURI on 11/23/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from RightCHOICE Managed Care, Inc. to MISSOURIANS FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE CHOICE on 11/24/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City to MISSOURIANS FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE CHOICE on 11/24/2009 #
Good for 130,000 Missouri families here RT @CEAMOfficial: What Every Parent Needs to Know About IEPs http://bit.ly/5FoPfP #
Disruptive behavior – MD vs. RNs. 13,000 physicians & nurse execs surveyed. http://bit.ly/3FfFUf #
The good, bad, & ugly debates of Defeat Autism Now! in EdWeek http://bit.ly/8FEhFi @MSTE #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-23

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from Lee Mechanical Contractors, Inc. to CITIZENS FOR ROMINE on 11/20/2009 #
Edited RT @bwahby: Free Don Calloway http://bit.ly/4regFz #
Kansas No More for Moore? RT @cqpolitics: Political Wire: Moore to Announce Retirement http://bit.ly/6gkoCX #
Will Lou Dobbs become the new moon for middle class voters? http://bit.ly/781dL8 #
Ohio GOP Chairman DeWine wants to speak to all state educators, over teacher union objections. http://bit.ly/6iSulV #
R @missourischools ready 2 measure long. data systems 4 graduation? Page 9 of ths report shows how we have lagged. http://bit.ly/5S8Yg7 #
RT @MissouriChamber: From the wires: Rising unemployment taxes could hinder hiring: http://bit.ly/5C3yDu #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-22

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

40%. The number of health savings accounts used by people making less than 60%. http://bit.ly/5C7RUJ #
$60K, not 60% on that last tweet. Back to my coffee. #
"Capitalism is not the system of the past; it is the system of the future – if mankind is to have a future." – Ayn Rand #
The altar rail a political battlefield? RT @nprpolitics: Kennedy Says Bishop Banned Him From Communion http://su.pr/2HEaLI #
Your new reason to restart that workout plan, and keep it going for at least 3-6 weeks. http://bit.ly/2bArh6 #
I have decided that downtown Chicago looks a lot like the skyscape created for Oz, at least at 26,000 ft up at 30 nautical miles. #
Is being truly "spaced-out" a defense for a deadbeat dad? http://bit.ly/5wVfi2 #
Way to go #StL's @LaurenceMaroney today at #Foxboro – 2TDs. Good to see MU alum @BradSmith too! #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-21

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $8,000 from Republic Services Inc to CITIZENS FOR TRUTH IN GOVERNMENT on 11/20/2009 #
I am not procrastinating until tomorrow. #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Thomas and Kristen Roberts to LAMPING FOR SENATE on 11/20/2009 #
The one time that turning 60 might be a good thing: clenching floor debate in US Senate. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-20

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Good to have @AFPMissouri back in the saddle tweckling for job growth. #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Leggett & Platt to RON RICHARD 2010 on 11/19/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. d/b/a AT&T to MO SENATE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE on 11/18/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Rex A.Sinquefield to FRIENDS TO ELECT THEODORE `TED` HOSKINS on 11/18/2009 #
@allenicet and linda luebbering debating how to balance the missouri budget at @mochamber mtg in #KC. #
Rex Sinquefield praises @ArtLaffer joking that #STL built an arch in honor of his Laffer Curve idea. #MOchamber #KC #
"Nowhere are economic incentives more important than in our 50 states." @ArtLaffer #richstatespoorstates #
@ArtLaffer "OH via rising income taxes since 1974, has West Virginianized my state with lost jobs." #
@ArtLaffer "It has always amazed how tax cuts don't work … until they take effect." #MOChamber #
@ArtLaffer "Have you ever heard of a poor person spending their way into prosperity?" #
@ArtLaffer "What's the benefit of a tax deduction with someone with no income?" #MOChamber #
@ArtLaffer "The best form of welfare is a good paying job." #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-19

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from Leggett & Platt to RON RICHARD 2010 on 11/19/2009 #
Trust in Philanthropy http://bit.ly/S4zaq #
CFtweet: $5,001 from Rex A. Sinquefield to CALLAHAN FOR MISSOURI on 11/19/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-18

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

RT @digg_politics: "Lou Dobbs talks about Obama, CNN and who shot at his wife" – http://digg.com/d21AEfx?t8 #
China leaders: It seems $800B of US dollar deficits earns your gov't a little more respect than previously-thought. No civil rights press #
Warren Buffett & Goldman Sachs say, "Let 10,000 small businesses bloom – with $500M." http://bit.ly/kvGbn #
RT @CoryBooker: "Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power." Tao Te Ching #
10.55%: CA's new state income tax. $12.5B in tax increases so far this yr. Result? Unemployment up from 7.8% to 12.2%. http://bit.ly/SZnw4 #
"While a politically painful process, consolidation of service delivery entities in Ohio is a must." – Ohio CPA's http://bit.ly/1XM0c0 #
MO State Senate Job 2020 Committee meets this morning at 9 am, Columbia, MO. http://bit.ly/8Dqt4 Remember Little Rock. http://bit.ly/2lmTqy #
RT @JoeKeaveny: It's official, I am now a State Senator: http://bit.ly/2lU0yw #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Anheuser-Busch COS., Inc. to HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC on 11/17/2009 #
CFtweet: $30,000 from Save Our Ballot Inc. to MISSOURI S.O.S. BALLOT on 11/16/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,500 from ENGLER FOR MISSOURI to LAMPING FOR SENATE on 11/16/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,001 from Rex A. Sinquefield to JOE KEAVENY FOR SENATE on 11/16/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Howard Wood to ENGLER FOR MISSOURI on 11/15/2009 #
Optimism in the MO State Budget: CA's deficit is almost as large as our State Budget – nearly $21Billion http://bit.ly/4AO97h #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Polsinelli Shughart to POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WI.. #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company to MIKE BURKE FOR MAYOR on 11/12/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 11/10/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from St. Joseph Cablevision to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 11/10/2009 #
CFtweet: $6,000 from ENGLER FOR MISSOURI to CITIZENS FOR JAY WASSON on 11/09/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-17

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

RT @CoMissourian: Greek life to place limits on socials http://bit.ly/2gfKBa #CoMo #
RT @MissouriChamber: MO needs 444,183 new jobs: http://bit.ly/2Agii0. Seminar: http://bit.ly/1Wof0W #
RT @fox4webteam: Larry Johnson signs w/ Bengals. http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-larry-johnson-signs-with-bengals-111709,0,4114014.story #
RT @KBIA: Nixon announces tuition freeze for 2nd year in row for four year colleges and universities…more info at 4 on #KBIA #
CFtweet: $5,500 from ENGLER FOR MISSOURI to LAMPING FOR SENATE on 11/16/2009 #
RT @davecatanese: Congrats Gov. Nixon, ten months into your term, you've earned a tracker. @JeremyCady is @MissouriState for the MOGOP. #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Anheuser-Busch COS., Inc. to HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC on 11/17/2009 #
CFtweet: $30,000 from Save Our Ballot Inc. to MISSOURI S.O.S. BALLOT on 11/16/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-16

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

TD @LaurenceMaroney 7 Up! #
Pats go up 13 pts; 4 min to Peyton's last stand #
Billy-Billy. #Colts upset #Patriots. Stunning decision on 4th down. 35 to 34. #NFL rivalry to remember. #
Bernanke: In the employment kitchen, without a jobs stove. #economicgrowth http://bit.ly/1W4gPi #
Navy pilot Brian Burke explains the chess strategy behind Belichick's 4th down decision last night. http://bit.ly/t95jV #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Howard Wood to ENGLER FOR MISSOURI on 11/15/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,001 from Rex A. Sinquefield to JOE KEAVENY FOR SENATE on 11/16/2009 #
KC Chief RB Larry Johnson headed to Cincinatti Bengals today? http://bit.ly/3GyWfl #
Even though Cong Blaine Luetkemeyer does not tweet, http://bit.ly/WaYEf I have to credit his term "blue log democrat" to him. #
Blaine's "Blue log democrat would be so named since they "roll over" for Nancy Pelosi." http://bit.ly/arNh3 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-15

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

For those following #STL police control, state militia started with Missouri Union lobbyist Gamble, under Honest Abe. http://bit.ly/1ZjeCt #
One papparazzi series likely to be more popular than "Going Rogue." http://bit.ly/12HmtZ #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Polsinelli Shughart to POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WI.. #
Stephen Kleinsmith, Nixa, MO Superintendent, now admits: "Public education as we know it must change." http://bit.ly/2lCCkF @MSTA #
Beer with Obama, or this? RT @meetthepress: Video: Clinton would ‘look forward’ to coffee with Palin http://bit.ly/aP1O4 #
Patriot's @LaurenceMaroney joins Tyler Hutchinson in #NFL "Take a Player to School." Tyler calls #STL native "amazing." http://bit.ly/XplEJ #
Proof that independent voters will always be, well, independent. http://bit.ly/1MOtSH Economy Concern 47%, Healthcare 17%. #
Any science teacher not using twitter needs to learn about @NASATweetup. http://bit.ly/1ePTDw @SomaCow @ELROSS @MrsELROSS @SirKyle #
Internet: meet 1080P HD. YouTube: meet boundless universe of users. http://bit.ly/2KxZ0b #
The latest Iowa Governor poll #. Why Missouri should be watching Branstad's resurge. http://bit.ly/rmikQ #DesMoinesRegister #
Tim's PAC asks us: "What does freedom mean to you?" http://bit.ly/3RRBxj #Pawlenty #
When this VID still ranks 3rd under "Missouri" google search after 3 yrs, you know our Tourism team has challenges. http://bit.ly/4jGaa4 #
Amen…RT @DonCalloway: "student achievement is the purpose of education"-A. Duncan #
Thanks to this http://bit.ly/LbuCURT we won't see this in MO next year @KCStar: Kansas schools: Lawsuit better than cuts http://bit.ly/6MVRN #
Rodgers makes the Lambeau leap…finally! Packers 10 – Dallas – 0. Hope my bro-in-law is still warm in Green Bay. #
@jedijetton go – PAC – go. Three possession game in 4th now. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-14

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

@bwahby Happy hunting! Best nab some deer jerky before FDR's food rationing begins. #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company to MIKE BURKE FOR MAYOR on 11/12/2009 #
http://twitpic.com/phhnw – Here come the Great White hunter tails. This friend calls his buck "cheney" #
The Bootheel over well-heeled… RT @keithkirk: Sikeston 28 Ladue 6 on to semi-finals #missourifootball #
Happy anniversary, I think? Today, in 1998 – Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman were married in Las Vegas, NV. #
QOTD on deer season: "Music hath the charm to soothe a savage beast, but I'd try a revolver first." – Josh Billings #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-12

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 11/10/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from St. Joseph Cablevision to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 11/10/2009 #
RT @Philanthropy: Twitter's Philanthropy Revolution — thoughts from @tactphil http://ow.ly/BImF #
RT @RiverfrontTimes: Science Center Officials Rule Out Creationists in Brazen Attack on Dinosaur Sculpture http://bit.ly/1Z95Rh #stl #
RT @RiverfrontTimes: Jerry Berger Banned from Post-Dispatch for "Inappropriate Behavior" http://bit.ly/3HeyML #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-11

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Good morning patriots, veterans, and families of those who serve. We depend on you more than we will ever know. #
@tonymess I heard your name was behind a recycling campaign down south, too: "Stop Messen with Texas?" #
Whenever foundations sponsor poetry contests on the US deficit our kids will inherit, you know we may have big issues. http://bit.ly/1gpWK9 #
Oklahoma has lowered income tax rates to be 0.5% lower than Missouri's flat 6% recently. http://bit.ly/1UHdT #
A fundamental disconnect…defined in one sentence. http://bit.ly/2WFx2Q #
Nobody beats Maxine's CEB title: RT @ChiefExecBear: Twitter and LinkedIn announce partnership: http://bit.ly/9MLJy via @addthis #
@tonymess Funny. Then this might make a good stocking stuffer this Xmas for him. http://bit.ly/3vQ4zy #
Who will last longer in the limelight from Minnesota: Pawlenty for Prez, or Favre for the #NFL? http://bit.ly/4wOBI7 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-10

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $5,000 from AMERICAN MILLING, LP to SLAY FOR MAYOR on 11/06/2009 #
The fake mid mo hostage news reminded me that I forgot to congrat the #Steelers last night. They broke the broncos down. #
@realpatriots @patriotsinsider good tweet photo of #StL native @LaurenceMaroney. Doing well by doing good. #
? of the day: what would mozart think of the #davemathewsband? I think both would jam together, on acoustics. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-09

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

hard to believe that's it been 20 yrs since this wall went down. http://bit.ly/2QzFLp #
"Real school reformers are easy to identify. They're busy working their mops." http://bit.ly/3DXBLN #
RT @amednews: Opening session of the American Medical Association's House of Delegates. Slideshow http://bit.ly/1ZCahN #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Express Scripps to COUNTY CITIZENS FOR CLEANER AIR on 11/02/2009 #
Congrats to #monsanto and #hughgrant on taking back their Chesterfield campus; good for #STL #
CFtweet: $6,000 from ENGLER FOR MISSOURI to CITIZENS FOR JAY WASSON on 11/09/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-08

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

"I think we're witnessing a political renaissance about concerns about jobs," Pres, Economic Policy Institute http://bit.ly/Vaxyy #
RT @joelrubinson: healthcare begins to get serious about social media http://bit.ly/2ulgcZ #
Silicon Valley execs: today's weather in San Fran, Partly Cloudy , 51F. #STL, sunny, 77F. #missouri #
“They should be focused like a laser on jobs, not acting like a manure-spreader in a wind storm,” — Pawlenty, on BHO http://bit.ly/3KiQWj #
Will the MO Dep't of Revenue's quest for yoga funds become an agency over-reach of the spirit? http://bit.ly/320Cqo #
St. Louis native running back @LaurenceMaroney TD against Miami here. http://bit.ly/3wImq1 #
RT @PatriotsInsider: RB Laurence Maroney has already amassed 10% of his 2009 rushing total on just 5 runs. He's now 6 for 36 in the 1st Q #
If buy low, sell high is still right in biz, then the #STL Rams ought to hear from Warren Buffett soon after the railroad deal. #
@RyanSilvey Take this forward by Otis Taylor, http://bit.ly/2y22gj recall 1967 #Chiefs moments, have a malted beverage. #
@RyanSilvey One thing I learned from lobbying for the late Lamar Hunt was to keep hope alive. #KCChiefs He had true #NFL vision. #
#Patriots RB Maroney has a solid rushing game; 20 carries for 82 yards, one TD. Way to go NE 27, MIA 17. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-07

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

You gotta love the veterans and patriots who forged the USS NY from steel of the WTC. http://bit.ly/rlJY #
http://twitpic.com/onanw – Listening to #Mizzou from our John Deere tractor #
http://twitpic.com/oobvm – Cleaning out the farm barn; found an oldie but goodie sign #

Teaching by Twitter in Missouri: Why Lobbying for It Makes Sense?

travis — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:06:24 +0000

By Travis H. Brown, MBA

It has been no secret that I have lobbied to make online public schools as useful, effective, and transparent as any other classroom in Missouri. It likewise may come as no surprise that I am an avid user of twitter to provide government transparency (having completed my 3,000 tweet recently).

As technology expands into communication and business, it is encouraging to see that some public school teachers are looking at ways to integrate it into classroom experiences in a positive way. It seems inevitable that digital natives would expect and thrive off curriculum approaches fluent in their digital devices and media.

EdWeek Magazine examines several classrooms that are using Twitter in particular to supplement their curricula.

American History teacher Lucas Ames has his students tweeting articles about Constitutional issues, old and new. @coolcatteacher shares resources between colleagues to get and give feedback about technology in the classroom. Yet another teacher in Houston is hoping Twitter will help her bilingual class to learn about other cultures and customs by partnering with other classrooms around the country.

Some critics wonder if it’s really appropriate to use social networking in the classroom. And it’s not just the stigma that video games and social networks are toys and typically distract from learning, but also because there is little to no data about these tools helping or hurting achievement. Daniel Willingham, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia-Charlottesville notes the lack of research, but goes on to say:

“Like any other tool, the way we make it useful is to consider very carefully what this particular tool is very good at, rather than simply say, ‘I like Twitter, so how can I use it?’ ”

So what is useful about Twitter in this context?

It can improve the speed by which we get information. Homework help, project collaboration are possible ways for students to integrate technology into time-management.

Downside: easing a manner to cheat, or providing shortcuts to research

It can present information in a more useful or appropriate format.
Peer reviews or ongoing class discussions where students can integrate, say, news stories into their feed to support their point could be useful in teaching analysis, debate, and how to use resources.

Downside: disadvantage for kids who may not have Internet access at home.

It can connect you with experts. You can follow @NASA, search for Ayn Rand, follow elected officials, journalists and researchers.

Downside: It can also connect you with spammers and people with bad information.

Crowd-sourcing the best ideas. For teachers, Twitter is beginning to be a way to share ideas, lesson plans and class notes. For students, it could be asking a question or asking for opinions and learning how sharing ideas produces better results and sparks creativity.

Students can also be challenged to develop their own uses and applications for Twitter. One of the most interesting uses of Twitter I came across was an elementary teacher that used Twitter to teach students about probability and geographic climates, so the network actually served to illustrate a lesson, or put a human face on an abstract thought.

Twitter is merely one example among thousands that have the potential to enhance a lesson, show the possible practical uses of a “social” network, and get students used to integrating technology into their work. One objective of administrators and teachers could be to create methods to learn about technology and reap the benefits while avoiding some of the pitfalls.

One leader in the national conversation about technology in education will be Karen Cator, a former executive at Apple, as she joins the U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology.

“We need to craft an entirely new research agenda around this issue so people can’t write that technology doesn’t work,” said Cator to Edweek. “We know it works…but we need to get good at saying and articulating what exactly technology can do.”

If Americans seek to improve the competitiveness of our next generation, then it is vital to embrace this challenge to define better experiences.

Otherwise, I am sure that tweet feeds like this one will regulate our future.

Photo by Kevin Zollman under a Creative Commons license.

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-06

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from Fred Weber Inc to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 11/03/2009 #
Maybe LeBron James would like ticker tape parades in NYC, too? http://bit.ly/3MjNO7 #
10.2% unemployment. How long will it stay? http://bit.ly/3RsEa8 #
2010's Theme: More from Less. http://bit.ly/2WzMFM Labor Productivity. #
RT @nprpolitics: What Twitter Lists Say About President Obama, Sarah Palin And You http://su.pr/6VLi3w #
Missouri lobbyists: why you should follow the curious red light jury case of Judge Robert Dierker.http://bit.ly/hDEyT #
T-Two months: "No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session." – Mark Twain #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Kansas City Power & Light Co to MO REPUBLICAN PARTY on 11/05/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from David C. Humphreys to SCHWEICH FOR AUDITOR on 11/06/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from LEWIS & CLARK REGIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND to FRIENDS OF TILLEY on 11/04/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-05

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

“When the economy’s not strong there’s a lot of interest in controlling spending,” — Sen. Ben Nelson http://bit.ly/18lFY6 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-04

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

RT @markparkinson: RT @idrawrobots: If you put the federal gov't in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand. #
Just saw #ArtLaffer commenting from NJ/VA Gov races…"States can follow a simple prosperity formula: lower taxes, higher economic growth." #
Just saw #ArtLaffer commenting from NJ/VA Gov races…"States can follow a simple prosperity formula: lower taxes, higher economic growth." #
VA – back to Red State. DNC poured almost $2M into Deeds last month. #
Ironic that GOP Gov-Elect McDonnell used a Bill Clinton/James Carville strategy to win VA: "It's the economy, stupid." #
Doug Wilder, 1st African-American (& Democrat) VA Gov: "For Deeds to believe that this is a time to raise taxes, & not be accountable…" #
Fmr Dem VA Gov. Wilder: "It's their (citizen) money, not ours. We have to get away from tax & spend." #
"All incumbent Governors will feel the pain in 2010, among both parties, if the economy remains poor." – Fmr Dem Gov of CA Gray Davis #
State employment rate: New Jersey 9.8% (Sept 09 – 36th). Missouri 9.5% (34th in US). http://bit.ly/v94g5 #
Excuse me, that's "UN"employment rate there. Just heard about Christie upset in NJ. #
So tough to get re-elected as a Mayor that even $35,000 per hour ($100M) doesn't prevent a Bloomberg squeaker. http://bit.ly/2PENcD #
Steve Forbes: "I also think the next NJ Governor (Christie) will get serious on education reforms, like with charter schools." #
Gallup Polls: Daily Job Approval Numbers: 50% approve vs. 41% disapprove. http://bit.ly/F3Izu #
Presidential Approval Ratings 1 Yr into Job. JFK: 79% Carter: 55% Reagan: 53% Obama: 53% http://bit.ly/2sVNYD #
NCSL State Budget Gap Estimates, as % of Gen Revenue (July 09): MO 10.4%. NJ 13.3%. http://bit.ly/2FHSut #
McDonnell's campaign: on the magic of effective micro-targeting among suburban voters. http://bit.ly/3JfwGP #
Hayti, Kennett, MO: Ice, Ice, Baby…9 1/2 months later. http://bit.ly/1FfVKE #
CFtweet: $6,659 from Telephone Contact Inc. to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 11/03/2009 #
NPR's take on state & local economics among last night's election. http://bit.ly/38zzvk "VA: 2-to-1 victory among independents" #
Citizen activists: What NOT to do when visiting your Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. http://bit.ly/10×6q #
Patient safety during surgery: two helpful sites to judge your hospital & surgeon's record. http://bit.ly/Qiyjn http://bit.ly/1NHzpN #
RT @Philanthropy: Foundation Giving Faces Steeper Decline Than Expected http://twurl.nl/5jem2q #
"This (Race to the Top) competition….is based on whether or not a state is ready to do what actually works." http://bit.ly/gNJQu #
Luis Ubinas, Ford Foundation: Our $100M grant seeking to "shake up the conversations on school reform…" http://bit.ly/39ksDC #
You got the vaccine. But did your cat? http://bit.ly/2XMakH #
The end of the story for the Canadian C172 pilot that landed on Hwy 60 in MO last April. http://bit.ly/3csVIv #
France 24 reviews the Obama online revolution: boom or bust, 1 yr later? Have bloggers been pumped & dumped? http://bit.ly/2FhV6f #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-03

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

RT @nprpolitics: Fate Of Dems' Majority Rests On Job Growth http://su.pr/6DQRgJ #
http://twitpic.com/o4gqo – Finally getting Missouri's October weather, delivered in November… #
http://twitpic.com/o4hcg – If you woke up in Kabul, voting safely may be hard. If you get a chance in America, make your voice heard. #
@pubdef Thanks for noticing our 3,000th tweet. Fitting that it was about voter empowerment on an election day! #
RT @RiverfrontTimes: Cast Your Vote Here on St. Louis County Smoking Ban! http://bit.ly/2a5WwH #
RT @CoryBooker: Democracy is not a spectator sport, its a full contact participatory endeavor. NJ, Lets VOTE TODAY #
CFtweet: $50,000 from John F. McDonnell to SUPPORTERS OF HEALTH RESEARCH AND TREATMENTS on 10/15/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-02

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from Amir Tajkarimi to FRIENDS OF PETER KINDER on 10/30/2009 #
So, the state has less money. Virtual schools cost less to educate, & saves gas. So, why would we cut their funding? http://bit.ly/SnAuP #
This story from @tonymess outlines why CFTweets help promote a real-time, full disclosure system of transparency. http://bit.ly/2IPZJe #
Will #walmart step up its urban expansion plans in #STL & #KC? Impact to Schnucks, Dierbergs, & Hyvee consumers? http://bit.ly/176npl #
Brett Favre: "It's worth it." http://bit.ly/f93C8 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-11-01

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $5,000 from DST Systems Inc to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/30/2009 #
http://twitpic.com/nwc6o – The Green Bay Favre Count down begins… #
Starting to get cold in Green Bay; literally and figuratively. Favre in the groove. #
Favre'd again! Drats. At least the Vikings fans around us got "dehorned" before stadium entry. Packer security didn't approve. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-31

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $7,810 from Realtors Political Action Committee- Missouri to METRO KC RPAC on 10/30/2009 #
CFtweet: $7,500 from Save Our Ballot Inc. to MISSOURI S.O.S. BALLOT on 10/30/2009 #
Here's to all the pagans still in the world…happy halloween! #
A nice, breezy day in Badger Land. UW football up by 34 points over Purdue in the Big Ten. #
The MU Tigers bowl season likely ended last week with Texas. But the Big 12 North Tiggers season looks good so far; up 14 pts now #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-30

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Frist, MD: "Family of 4, 40 yrs old, will incur increased out-pocket costs by $4,000 by Jan 30th, 2010. Not being debated now." #
Frist, MD: "Behavior is 40% responsible for proportional contribution to premature death. Health services: 10%" #
Frist, MD: "10 appointed people, not elected, could determine Medicare's rates w/o input from patients or MDs." #
Frist: "Need a value-based, not volume-based competition. Not in the health care bill now. Markets can work, like 03 Rx plan." #
Bill Frist, MD: "Starbucks pays more for employee health insurance than they do for coffee purchases." #
@MSTE Why New Haven, CT may have the national model for teacher contracts. Why #AFT may agree. http://bit.ly/13Bxxw #
RT @LisaStlouis28: #STL awarded $65 million in New Markets Tax Credits. Others: McCormack Baron; US Bancorp CDC http://tiny.cc/cyB9i #
@davecantanese @tonymess @ChadLivengood Wonder if this Brown thing has happened to you in MO…http://bit.ly/1O12nj #
Had a meeting interrupted from two ladies in a pig costume, w/syringe, thermometers, & candy. Said they were H1N1 swine flu – cute. #
RT @stlbeacon: Board of Aldermen approves McKee's NorthSide development and financing plan – http://bit.ly/1NKdu1 #
New Oracle from Omaha? Meet Tom Ricketts, loved in Chicago. Not so much in #STL I will guess. http://bit.ly/3W3jZz #Cubs #
#Fedex & #SafeKidsWorldwide remind you to slow down this weekend. Twice as many kids are killed walking at halloween.http://bit.ly/1xMpbq #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-30

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $5,000 from Heavy Constructors Industry Advancement Fund to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/29/2009 #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Kenneth McClain to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/29/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,636 from AmerenFEDPAC to AMEREN UE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on 10/29/2009 #
CFtweet: $15,000 from Motorola Corporation to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/28/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Emerson Electric Co. to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/28/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-30

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $5,000 from Heavy Constructors Industry Advancement Fund to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/29/2009 #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Kenneth McClain to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/29/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,636 from AmerenFEDPAC to AMEREN UE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on 10/29/2009 #
CFtweet: $15,000 from Motorola Corporation to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/28/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Emerson Electric Co. to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/28/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-28

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $50,000 from Missouri Professionals Mutual to HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE INC on 10/27/2009 #
CFtweet: $16,000 from Ford Motor Company Civic Action Fund to FORD MOTOR COMPANY CIVIC ACTION FUND-MISSOURI on 10/27/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Friends of Mike Cunningham to CITIZENS FOR JAY WASSON on 10/27/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Realtors Political Action Comm – MO to MO REPUBLICAN PARTY on 10/26/2009 #
Newt vs. Howard on healthcare RT @JoAnnEmerson: Wish I could be in Cape today for the big debate at SEMO. http://bit.ly/2wUFGA #
A US cost more than MO's State Budget. $350K per case to bust. The damage of meth in MO, and why CPHA needs tracking. http://bit.ly/2kcnA5 #
Eli Broad Foundation study confirms #teachforamerica outperforms peer teachers in LA. http://bit.ly/2fS0nb #
@DonCalloway Never happened to me. But other pilots have reasons for this, like animals on runway, or landing gear issues. #
@sdieckhaus RT @TheOnion: In Focus: Meth Addicts Demand Government Address Nation's Growing Spider Menace http://ow.ly/15XT3W #
Q: Is our country convincing on service delivery if we cannot even prepare, make, & execute a flu response? http://bit.ly/4B5ZVM #
RT @nprpolitics: Off-Year Elections In NY, NJ And VA http://su.pr/1sallM #
RT @digg_politics: "Top 15 Lieberman Betrayals: Joe's Worst Double-Crosses" – http://digg.com/d218OyL?t8 #
Missouri employer Boeing moves away from Seattle's aircraft machinist's union, to SC. http://bit.ly/4mab4C #
Strictly speaking on city earnings taxes payable from each Mayor's bet, you should root for Phily to beat NYC. http://bit.ly/2QgeFC #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Midwest Laborers Political Fund to WORKING FAMILIES COMMITTEE on 10/27/2009 #
Bummer sticker today: "An eye for an eye would make the whole world blind." #
@PresReed Companies produce 35 million pounds of this each year, almost equivalent to the # of Americans in poverty. http://bit.ly/XYBRl #
When local school boards never read their consultant contracts, how can citizen campaigns for audit be a surprise? http://bit.ly/3RCFzO #SGF #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-27

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $5,000 from Kansas City Power and Light to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 10/26/2009 #
CFtweet: $15,000 from Regional Business Council to MISSOURIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on 10/26/2009 #
CFtweet: $16,000 from CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION to INTEGRITY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT on 10/20/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Hallmark Global Services Inc to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/26/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF ST LOUIS COUNTY to O'SULLIVAN FOR MISSOURI on 10/15/2009 #
RT @ChadLivengood: @RasmussenPoll: Just 21% say most reporters try 2 offer unbiased cov of political campaigns. http://tinyurl.com/RR0752 #
If a superintendent was running "a very good school," why would parents and kids want to leave? http://bit.ly/JlkCp #MOpolitics #
RT @WSJWashington: WSJ/NBC News Poll: Public Attitudes on the Public Option: Nearly 3/4th US believe it is extr.. http://bit.ly/168mq3 #
Virginia: No good "Deeds" goes unpunished when it runs counter to the Presidential election cycle. http://bit.ly/4rxjwe #
Enter social media. RT @TheEconomist: Poor circulation – Sales of American newspapers keep falling http://ow.ly/15XEb5 #
Arkansas: 476,409 school children. 1,114 schools, 254 school districts (2007). All with open enrollment. http://bit.ly/4Upf7 #
@BransonShowNews Would parents who are performers & theater managers benefit from making public school transfers easier for their kids? #
Facebook over YouTube – July 09. Twitter over MySpace – next month? http://bit.ly/2V07wy #Razorfish #
Why pilots, the FAA, CPSC, & the NTSB want your lithium batteries…http://bit.ly/B2CJg #motorola #
As the health reform world turns… RT @cqpolitics: Political Wire: Lieberman Says He'll Help GOP Filibuster http://bit.ly/3aCPiK #
RT @MissouriChamber: Video: Sen. Jason Crowell proposes having MO tax credits go thru the legislature's budget process: http://bit.ly/220wv9 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-26

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

1,000 dead so far. Glaxo, Novartis, & MedImmune scrambling for vaccines. An FDA still reviewing new products. http://bit.ly/1k2ehS #H1N1 #
"A gd leader inspires ppl 2 have confidence in the leader, a gr8 leader inspires ppl 2 have confidence in themselves." – Eleanor Roosevelt #
It's still a bit paranormal to realize that the dad of 3rd Rock from the Sun is the new @Dexter trinity killer. #
For "People rescuing animals…animals rescuing people," follow @TonyLaRussa #
Thanks to Mooney pilot John Baute; http://www.pdfplates.com now offers free instrument approach plates for use with Amazon Kindle. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-25

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

A Gary Pinkel first: just saw a fan catch a pass thrown on a bad flee-flicker. Seriously? #
Heard from #mizzou stand. "Feels like 1989 all over again.". 35 to 7 Texas. #
Pinkeled: the process of rapid sideways motion to simulate the intent of forward progress; despite losing yards as you delay. #
Texas/Mizzou game finally passed like a kidney stone; acute pain followed by final relief – 41 to 7. Go Horns, beat Bama. #
St. Louis athlete update: @laurencemaroney providing clutch 1st downs in latest series. NE 28 TB 7, in London, England. #
For those who want another Presidential vote, you'd best be registered Nov 3rd in Virginia. http://bit.ly/3E1O7j #
George Platt's 31 "Rules to Live by for Successful Lobbying." http://bit.ly/rIJIh #
Aviators, pilots, & ladies: Why everyone should watch Hilary Swank as she acts out Amelia's dreams. http://bit.ly/2LEJVq #
Touchdown, 3 short run plays, by @Laurencemaroney! 35 – 7. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-24

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Happy birthday to @bwahby, go tigers, and good luck @DwyerRice! #
Texas scores on #Mizzou faster than media on the balloon boy…7 to zip. 11 min, Q1 #
At least our seat buds are having fun at #Mizzou, mainly cuz they are in burnt orange. 21 to 0. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-23

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Go Pats go, in London, England. http://bit.ly/1Sts0D #
"Indecision may or may not be my problem." — Jimmy Buffett, singer-songwriter #
RT @lancearmstrong: Meeting with Governor Strickland (Ohio) and @livestrongceo at the house. #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Regional Business Council to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/23/2009 #
CFtweet: $15,000 from RightCHOICE Managed Care, Inc. to MISSOURIANS FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE CHOICE on 10/22/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Amerenue to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/21/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Anheuser-Busch Cos to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/21/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Enterprise Holdings, Inc PAC to CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF E-911 on 10/20/2009 #
@DwyerRice Good luck with the Irish family wedding! Nothing more fun than family convening with old friends. #

Better Math Scores Through Missouri Public Charter Schools? A Hoxby Review

emily — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:42:09 +0000

Charter school proponents have had faith that their model of increased flexibility and autonomy can offer solutions for kids in underserved communities. They’ve been able to see anecdotal improvements, but studies published this month offer proof of the incredible potential of Charter schools to improve student achievement.

New York was the subject of a study by Stanford professor Caroline Hoxby. By comparing the progress of students who were accepted to a Charter school by random lottery and those who were not accepted and remained in public schools, Hoxby was able to create a reliable comparison between similar students.

The results showed children who attended Charter schools performed better in math and English. The key component of Hoxby’s study is that the school is the only difference between the two groups she studied. Parents were equally motivated, the children were equally qualified, and the lottery was random.

For Charter founders, teachers and board members, these findings reinforce their day-to-day experience working with individual students. The research dispels the myth that Charter successes have only been because they “cream” the best students. But research is not only valuable to prove a theory true, but also to direct next steps.

Missouri is one of the states that Dr. Hoxby’s study identifies as hosting Charter schools whose students showed significantly higher gains than their public school counterparts. This kind of definitive research is vitally useful in crafting a good education policy – one that produces measurable results.

But how will this information filter into policies, especially considering Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s (@arneduncan) recent tour promoting swift, serious education reforms on the state level? A study conducted by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory specifically examined how policymakers access and apply research evidence. Through focus groups and surveys, they found that research played a minor role in policy-shaping discourse.

“Study participants asserted that political perspectives, public sentiment, potential legal pitfalls, economic considerations, pressure from the media, and the welfare of individuals all take precedence over research evidence in influencing decisions. In focus groups and interviews, participants did not mention any ‘breakthrough research’ nor did they cite any findings that they felt had a dramatic effect on practice or policy.” ( p. 0iv)

Part of their research examined how researchers might present their findings to policymakers in a more useful format. Participants identified a lack of sophistication in finding, analyzing and applying data, as well as an apprehension about the accuracy of research. That is certainly understandable in a culture rich with data and research: sifting through a great wealth of often dense, technical research to find applicable, trusted, complete research requires rigor and time.

“Both policymakers and practitioners expressed a preference for brief reports (no more than one to two pages), in a larger font, and written in nontechnical language. They also identified a need for research that is locally relevant and credible, includes case studies, and offers analysis across multiple studies.” (p. Oiv)

The authors stressed that research has many auxiliary or indirect paths to influencing public policy. For instance, there is a heavier reliance on research by school administrators as they form local policies. Research may be highlighted by the media, or used by the reform-minded to frame a policy conversation. But in any of these scenarios, policymakers stressed that in order for it to be useful in sculpting reform policies, they had to receive that information from a trusted intermediary.

The Hoxby study in particular is a seminal piece of research that has already found a life in the reporting of major national newspapers, such as the New York Post, the Washington Post and the New York Times. The challenge in Missouri will be to help explain how this study applies to Missouri students: what the current Charter school environment looks like in Missouri, and how we can use policy as a bridge to increased achievement.

“Clearly, the formulation of policy is a balancing act among what is right, what is known, what is desired, and what is possible,” (p. 1) note the study’s authors, and good research can fortify that framework to result in truly effective reforms.

Additional Resources:

Caroline Hoxby was in St. Louis earlier this year to talk about her research on Charter School performance.

Charter School Research and Economics Part 1

Charter School Research and Economics Part 2

STUDIES MENTIONED ABOVE:

Caroline Hoxby’s Multiple Choice: Charter School Performance in 16 States

NREL: Toward a Research Agenda for Understanding and Improving the Use of Research Evidence

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-22

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $16,000 from CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION to INTEGRITY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT on 10/20/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from CITIZENS FOR SHIELDS to OUR CHILDREN. OUR FUTURE. OUR DECISION. on 10/20/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Express Scripts to COMMITTEE TO ELECT RITA DAYS on 10/16/2009 #
FCC is no longer neutral about the net. http://bit.ly/21hKmC #
RT @markparkinson: Support St. Louis Blues, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/4xiY99 #
@lancearmstrong What's the Tour of California have that we (Missourians) don't? http://bit.ly/2Jx8hn #RadioShack #Amgen #
CFtweet: $12,000 from 0092ND DISTRICT DEMOCRATS to Missouri Democratic Party on 10/20/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-21

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

RT @St_Louis_Blues: Show your support for the Blues & Hockey Fights Cancer Weekend with 2 games at Scottrade! http://tinyurl.com/yfqoro3 #
38,000. The number of net MO jobs lost since the Fed Stimulus Plan rolled out 7 mo's ago. What's been promised by next Dec? +69,000.. #
Answer: only North Dakota. Q: What state(s) have grown net jobs since the Fed Stimulus plan? http://bit.ly/5GmIx #
Total US job loss so far against White House 2009 projections… minus 2.7M. The promise by 12/2010? Creating 3.5M. http://bit.ly/5GmIx #
AMA "deeply disappointed" at US Senate's loss to fix 21% cut in physician reimbursements under Medicare today. http://bit.ly/1rXjyn #
Music composers: new internet search for your albums, titles, and labels, brought to you by Google next week? http://bit.ly/41uFNe #
RT @MissouriChamber: From the STL P-D: Missouri doctors ask Congress to slow down health reform debate: http://bit.ly/32vgtI #
Anesthesia update: GAO 2007 confirms Medicare pays an avg of 33% what private insurers pay. The whole ref here: http://bit.ly/237hKn #
@jimtalent Welcome! This issue could use u! RT @nprpolitics: Obama Seeks To Refocus Bailout On Small Businesses http://su.pr/1lO3rg #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-20

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

FAA Administrator Babbitt at #NBAA refers to anesthesia patient safety foundation as example of how data sharing helped society. #
Rich Karlgaard, Forbes publisher, reminds #NBAA that 1970's recession created Southwest, Fedex, Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, Schwab. #
Tom Buffenbarger, Int'l Pres, IAM, "My union is fighting for survival of aerospace. 30K of 160K US machinists now unemployed." #
"Business aviation combined payroll exceeds – $53 billion with 1.2M jobs." IAM: "President owes me a trip to Wichita, KS." #
@Oprah to meet with Sarah Palin on Nov. 16th. http://bit.ly/2Vz6J5 #
@KOMUnews If u think thimerasol is danger now on swine flu vaccines, wait until some families with autism speak http://bit.ly/28QeXd #
RT @Philanthropy: Dwindling Donations Force Layoffs at MADD: http://ow.ly/vyBZ #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-19

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

43%. The # of Norwegians that agreed with Jagland leading the nomination of our president to the Nobel Prize Award. http://bit.ly/mGWbO #
Next freedom of choice to take away? Your big screen TV. http://bit.ly/vBczA Consumer Electronics Association fights big bro in CA. #
RT @DavidALieb: Former U.S. Jim Talent, of Missouri, launches a new free-market foundation. AP story: http://bit.ly/4wFanE #
RT @PatriotsInsider: NEW ARTICLE: RB Laurence Maroney: He's Back?: Hot News for RB Laurence Maroney http://trsxh.tk #
Hollywood's movie industry lobbyist Dan Glickman (former USDA Sec'y) is stepping down in 2010. http://bit.ly/H7ErB #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Kansas City Southern Rwy Co to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/15/2009 #
CFtweet: $10,000 from The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City to CITIZENS FOR CRIME REDUCTION on 10/15/2009 #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-18

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

CFtweet: $10,000 from UA Political Educaton Committee to SPRINKLER FITTERS POLITICAL EDUC & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE on 10/07/2009 #
CFtweet: $6,000 from Fred N Sauer to ICET FOR AUDITOR on 10/07/2009 #
CFtweet: $25,000 from FRIENDS OF TILLEY to ICET FOR AUDITOR on 10/05/2009 #
CFtweet: $5,000 from David C. Humphreys to CITIZENS FOR MIKE LAIR on 09/30/2009 #
Congrats to #StL native @LaurenceMaroney today for NE Pats. His sixth NFL game over 100 rushing yards! Don't stop running LM! #
More Maroney stats: Rushing 16 carries for 123 yards, 3 completed passes for 10 yards. NE 59 Pt shutout now in 4th QTR. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-10-17

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

@ryansilvey @markparkinson Both of your tweets on "emolument" surface from @washpost research, so what's the issue? #
CFtweet: $5,000 from Burns & McDonnell to POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH .. #
CFtweet: $5,000 from DST Systems to POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CI.. #
CFtweet: $75,000 from MISSOURI PATHFINDERS to MAJORITY FUND INC on 10/06/2009 #
Legislative QOTD: "If you don't have a seat at the table, you're probably on the menu." #
CFtweet: $10,000 from Sam Fox to ADVANCE ST. LOUIS on 10/08/2009 #
CFtweet: $25,000 from Washington University in St. Louis to ADVANCE ST. LOUIS on 10/06/2009 #
Thank you Long Horns! #mizzou homecoming becomes a night game at 7 pm next Sat. #

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The Des Moines Register outlines the Governor Culver Countdown to Iowa Budget Cuts. http://bit.ly/24gs5m #
Oakland, CA pilot will bill Obama for lost Bay revenue due to Air Force One airspace blocks during DNC fundraiser. http://bit.ly/2mc4zP #
Why the FCC internet ultimate fight competition among lobbyists will be anything but neutral. http://bit.ly/1y6vrv #
Check out this SlideShare Presentation : Report On Advocacy Analysis – 2009 http://slidesha.re/2eL1ub #

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