Right now here's MSM perspective regarding celeb activism and the real life women's struggle as yacht rock powers this update:
Metro UK: Emily Ratajkowski defends views as she admits she’s ‘still figuring out’ feminism
Elle: Emily Ratajkowski Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumours With One Simple Selfie
NBC: Saudi Arabia seeks 'unprecedented' beheading for woman activist
Closer to home, these news links are also worth a look:
Cowtown Pitch For Jobs
Kansas City-Area Congressional Delegation To USDA: Move Your Research Here
Updated Aug. 22, 2018 - Two research arms of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be moving out of Washington, D.C. Three of Missouri's U.S. representatives and one from Kansas said Kansas City is the perfect place for those agencies.
Local Fight For Access
KCATA hires community liaison after 41 Action News investigation
After a 41 Action News investigation of user complaints for the KCATA's paratransit service, the agency promised to take action. Part of the solution is a new community liaison, who will educate users and take their feedback to those who can resolve issues.
Secrecy in Meth Town
Independence police release few details in death investigation
House near South Osage, West Francis streets cordoned off
Golden Ghetto Consequences
Johnson County judge's son moving towards trial in fatal shooting case
A Johnson County judge's son's case is moving towards trial after a May shooting in Overland Park. A judge determined there was enough evidence for the case to go forward. Isaac Vano, 24, is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery.
Burning Bedroom Probs
Kansas City man charged with arson after fire that injured two Tuesday
The Clay County Prosecutor's Office has announced charges in connection with a Tuesday evening house fire that injured two people. Brandon J. West, 37, has been charged with arson first degree in connection with the incident at a home in the 4800 block of Wallace Drive.
Getting The Boot
Downtown Kansas City Retail Survivor Bob Jones Shoes 'Retiring' After Almost 60 Years
The irony of Bob Jones Shoes making it through the tough times only to close its doors now that downtown Kansas City is coming back isn't lost on Rocky Horowitz. "We seen downtown go from bad to good to really good," he said.
Careful With KCMO Soy Boy Transit
BIRD scooters are fun and easy to use, but be careful on KC's bumpy pavement
BIRD electric scooters, the latest app-based mode of transportation, are convenient and a lot of fun, but the devices can mean a trip to the E.R. for riders who are not careful. KMBZ's Jim Cunningham hopped on a BIRD for the first time in downtown Kansas City and quickly covered four miles at a top speed of 15 miles an hour.
And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .
The USDA needs to keep their research centers outside of KCMO city limits as their operating costs will dramatically increase because of Slie rapidly increasing taxes.
ReplyDeleteThe scooter riding hipsters hitting the potholes probably makes a wonderful comedy clip.
How come the skateboard kids have to go to juvenile court when they get busted skating on the sidewalks but hipsters move back and fourth on the streets and sidewalks and when they get board they trash them on the walkway?
ReplyDeleteVano continues to stick with that "it was an accident" defense?
ReplyDeleteHe accidentally got the gun out of his car? Accidentally chased him down the block? Accidentally called 911 while holding him? Accidentally restrained him again when he tried to get away? Was accidentally aiming the gun at the back of his head? Then the gun accidentally shot him...
Bullshit. There is a ton of premeditated actions in there.
The jury should send him to jail and accidentally throw away the key.
when they get board (try "bored")
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