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DoKC:: Yellow Pages Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
May 29, 2009 – 19:19 | Comments
DoKC::  Yellow Pages Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

It comes as a surprise to many to hear the 121 year old yellow pages has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

DoKC:: Those We Honor This Memorial Day
May 24, 2009 – 15:19 | Comments
DoKC:: Those We Honor This Memorial Day

It’s the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.

DoKC:: Kansas City Mayoral Recall Moves Forward
May 23, 2009 – 23:43 | Comments
DoKC:: Kansas City Mayoral Recall Moves Forward

The recall effort aimed at Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser moves forward with claims of enough votes to make the ballot.

DoKC:: Long Awaited Kansas City Business License Tax Overhaul Expected
May 22, 2009 – 18:09 | Comments
DoKC:: Long Awaited Kansas City Business License Tax Overhaul Expected

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has long advocated an overhaul of the Kansas City (Missouri) Business License Tax. Now it is one step closer to reality and relief for business owners and managers.

DoKC:: More KC Red Light Cameras On Line
May 22, 2009 – 01:33 | Comments
DoKC:: More KC Red Light Cameras On Line

KCMO now has nine active red light cameras on line with four more scheduled for June 2009.

DoKC:: You Never Know Who’s Wearing A Swimsuit Until Low Tide
May 21, 2009 – 02:15 | Comments
DoKC:: You Never Know Who’s Wearing A Swimsuit Until Low Tide

Bruce Nussbaum wrote in Business Week that while many companies are suffering the economic recession, others are making strides through innovation. For most it is an oxymoron, business getting better at the same time the economy is in the tank.

DoKC:: 332 No Longer Billionaires… It’s Tough All Over
May 20, 2009 – 03:09 | Comments
DoKC:: 332 No Longer Billionaires… It’s Tough All Over

Forbes reported 793 billionaires in the world for 2009 . That is down 332 from last years total of 1,125. The loss represents 1.4 trillion in wealth gone.

DoKC:: The Deli Dilemma, Case Of The Missing Bagel
May 16, 2009 – 02:54 | Comments
DoKC:: The Deli Dilemma, Case Of The Missing Bagel

Who of us doesn’t like a good bagel? And it didn’t take a bunch of detecting to know where one of the best could be found. That’s right, I am the food detective. This job comes with a curse and a blessing all rolled into one. Let me explain.

DoKC:: Space Launch Exciting But Not Pragmatic At This Time
May 13, 2009 – 02:23 | Comments
DoKC:: Space Launch Exciting But Not Pragmatic At This Time

I ask you, is this latest space trip pragmatic considering our economy and the state of the world at this time?

DoKC:: Hyatt Skywalk Memorial Planned
May 13, 2009 – 01:36 | Comments
DoKC:: Hyatt Skywalk Memorial Planned

One of the greatest architectural disasters in American history may be memorialized in Kansas City.