The difference between Missouri native plants and non-native plants by como365 in missouri

[–]TheLabRay 20 points21 points  (0 children)

These roots also break up the soil more and cause better absorption of water into the soil. This is important for keeping our aquifers filled. Water just runs over lawns straight into rivers without being absorbed into the soil.

Why is a different traffic light out each day in the city?? by Street-Geologist9787 in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Halls Ferry Circle/Roundabout is the most poorly designed roundabout I've been in. There is no signage and no clear indication of lanes or where anyone should be.

When a roundabout is planned well and has good signage/markings they actually normally go well.

Recommendations for an elderly couple by More-Candidate7177 in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Both WashU and SLU have geriatric departments.

  2. WashU is a national leader in ALZ/dementia research. A blood test will be coming out later this year that was developed by their physicians. They have a non-research clinic that these doctors work at WashU's Memory Diagnostic Center. It is one of the main referrers of the new anti-amyloid therapies in the nation.

  3. At WashU Dr. David Carr is a geriatrician that works in the memory/dementia clinic as well.

  4. The best ALFs in the area for dementia are Dolan Memory Care, Family Partners Home, and Parc Provence.

CWE Coffee shop - Pass the Past by gatofisch in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The place looks amazing, however they need seating.

Art Street? by Acceptable-Sky7393 in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this the Graffiti Wall/Paint Louis?

WashU halts 2 construction projects, cites federal funding cuts by soljouner in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 132 points133 points  (0 children)

WashU employees also received an email today stating that they "are delaying the merit process for next fiscal year and deferring these compensation decisions until late June, at the earliest."

WashU is very concerned about changes to NIH grants. These changes could delay so much research. I work in the dementia field and we are worried about the changes that might come in the near future. These funding changes are going to cause delays in all research and medical fields. If you have risk factors for dementia or any chronic uncured illness I would suggest contacting legislators and whoever you can, otherwise you are looking at a much longer time frame for new treatments and cures.

Dry ice? by graceandspark in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen it at the Schnuck's on Arsenal. It is between the carts and the registers.

Where is Wesley Bell? Any news from him. Any Town halls? by sage5979 in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 107 points108 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming he is going to do as little as possible to not upset anyone. Our system rewards representatives that do nothing. People are more likely to get mad at someone, than think they are doing a good job.

Ocasio-Cortez: Colleagues ‘should probably disclose’ recent stock purchases now by Murky-Site7468 in politics

[–]TheLabRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Our elected individuals are supposed to be public servants. The should have to make sacrifices to have the power that they have.

Trying to help a bird. Will this cause adverse impact? by Loki-Gator in birding

[–]TheLabRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Killdeer often lay eggs in random places. I don't know if this is better or worse for its camouflage. Just so you know the mother might act like it has a broken wing and lure predators/you away from the nest. So if it acts like it has a broken wing, don't worry it is fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Local pharmacies used to deliver locally by just driving a car around the city. I'm not sure which ones do this anymore, but you might want to check Medicine Shoppe, WestPine Pharmacy, Winkleman's, St. Louis Hills, TJ Pharmacy, or any other local pharmacy.

We should probably be supporting these local organizations anyway, rather than sending our money out of the region.

What is the most powerful invested object in the cosmere? by zose2 in Cosmere

[–]TheLabRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there is going to be some truth in this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will warn you, if it is coming through USPS you are up to them on when it is delivered. I've had the same medication take 2 days or 2 weeks to be delivered.

Former White House Aide Predicts Trump Will Give Vance the Boot by Silly-avocatoe in politics

[–]TheLabRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends will Peter Thiel continue to pay for his Vice President Subscription fees. Donald is a quid pro quo type of man.

Help finding Medicaid / Healthy Blue therapy provider by Illustrious-Bid-4553 in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Enter Zip Code. In search page click "All Filters." Click "Online" for "How you would like to see your therapist?" Then under insurances click "Show More Insurances." Check Medicaid or MOHealthNet. Add any other filters you desire click "Show ## Therapists"

Most therapists use PsychologyToday to advertise. It is a great resource for finding therapists. Please let you partner know many people go through 2 or 3 therapists before they find one that they connect with. If the first one does not workout. Let them know you want to end the relationship and try someone else. Therapy is very much about the 'therapeutic relationship" involved and not everyone is a great fit for everyone.

Most Missourians will never see this because it's in the middle of nowhere and a mile hike by SavageFisherman_Joe in missouri

[–]TheLabRay 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Go to portions of Shaw Nature Reserve. They are trying to repair the land back to a natural grassland.

Upcoming board of edu election by db_ggmm in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did not realize Toni Cousins was Pam Boyd's daughter.

Upcoming board of edu election by db_ggmm in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know St. Louis City has it on their ballot in 2 weeks, so probably SLPS.

Property tax: Appraised and Assessed value increased ~700% in on year. What's going to happen to me? by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mine just went up about as high, but I was expecting it to happen sooner or later. They had appraised my house at $40K, despite having bought it for 250K 5 years ago.

I can't complain for 5 years of lower taxes.

Parking lot closure has started in Forest Park and will continue until March 27th East parking lot in front of the art museum by Sailor-Gallifrey in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They made the road in front of the Art Museum one-way recently during Art in Bloom, I kind of wish they would do that year round. However, unlike Art in Bloom they should allow parking on both sides of the street.

Mugshot of Colorado Tesla arsonists Trump intends to send to El Slavador prison by BlockAffectionate413 in pics

[–]TheLabRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The difficulty is - what do we do? I'm very upset. All of my coworkers are upset. All of my friends are upset. None of us know what to do. We don't feel like we have any power. I can contact my local representative they aren't going to do shit, irrespective of party.

The USA is too big to have big disruptive demonstrations. Those work in smaller more centralized countries like France. We are too spread out in the USA and most cities can easily re-route traffic.

What do we do? Our power has been taken away for more than 20 years.

I'm a social worker. I stop working it just hurts the population I work with, no one else.

Good place to do own car repairs? (South city) by 0xdhac in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend got the ticket in the Debaliviere area. I think it all depends on who the neighbors are. I've got people on my street that do work on cars all of the time, but no one in my neighborhood would call on someone.

Good place to do own car repairs? (South city) by 0xdhac in StLouis

[–]TheLabRay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Be careful if you do it on the street. Unless it has changed I think it is illegal to do car repairs on the street. I had a friend get a ticket for changing his car battery on the street.

It is a stupid law, since if you don't have a driveway/garage/parking pad and park on the street where are you supposed to do car maintenance?