That statement calls for a cartoonish double take of your head, bulging eyes and all. That’s right, driving while using a cell phone is riskier than driving a recalled Toyota!

Selfishly I suppose, the “Cash for Clunkers” program wasn’t meant for me.

“A bankruptcy circumvents all state franchise laws. Because had I been terminated or terminated myself, Chrysler Motors would have had to buy our inventory. Our parts and our tools and at this point we had to liquidate our own parts, our own tools and our own cars. They have a redistribution plan to help us, but in the case of parts and tools and all that, we’re on our own so it’s just get out there and try not to loose as much money as you’d have to”.

Three Kansas City companies have improved their business image in the best and worst of times. The Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Ford Motor Company and Western Auto.