A glimpse at the pop culture event which defines our times more than anyone cares to realize:
The Cut: Remembering the Best Victoria’s Secret Disaster of All Time
Jezebel: Victoria's Secret Doesn't Want Plus-Size or Trans Women Walking the Runway
Page Six: The stunning looks of the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Closer to home, these local news links inspire a bit of contemplation:
Kansas City Foodie Economy Expands
Tech company to bring 100-plus jobs to Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - More jobs are coming to the Kansas City metro after a technology company recently announced that it will open its regional headquarters in the area, creating more than 100 jobs. California-based ChowNow is an ordering app that restaurant owners use.
Tragic Local Gunfire Aftermath
Shooting victims helped by Jackson County prosecutor program | The Kansas City Star
Akacia Moore was ready to enjoy a late evening meal in mid-September when she realized the restaurant failed to put napkins into her bag of takeout. Just as Moore, 25, dragged herself off of the couch to retrieve some napkins from the kitchen, four bullets ripped through her living room wall.
Courthouse Cleanup Reconsidered
Newly-elected Jackson County sheriff to take over new role at jail
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jackson County voters on Tuesday elected Darryl Forte as sheriff and gave him control over the county jail. "I don't want to let anyone down, and we won't let anyone down," Forte said. Forte, who was appointed interim sheriff in May, has served more than three decades in Kansas City law enforcement.
Off-Season Advice
4 reasons why the Royals should trade Whit Merrifield - and 4 reasons why they shouldn't
We're not in the thick of hot stove season, yet. In fact, it's just been set to preheat. But as any baseball fan knows, it doesn't take very long before it's blazing. Baseball fans have had their eyes on this class for a while.
KCMO Fashion Forward
VIDEO: Kritiq designs emotional runway show with Goodwill crossover
When the Kritiq fashion show returns to the runway later this month, it will be an event styled with creativity and an intimate feel, said Mark Launiu, noting a new partnership with Goodwill stores across Kansas and Missouri.
Compulsive Gamblers Love Kansas City
NFL picks and predictions: Chiefs remain popular choice over Cardinals
I can't lie. This week it's really difficult to come up with any way to frame the Kansas City Chiefs' upcoming game with the Arizona Cardinals as one that will be any sort of competitive. The Chiefs are one of the two or three best teams in the NFL, and the Cardinals are, well, not.
Great War Tribute
WWI Museum schedules weekend events to honor veterans
Kansas City's National World War I Museum and Memorial has a weekend full of events to honor veterans.
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The sappy Star story makes it seem like gunmen chose Ms. Moore's house at random to shoot into. I'd have a very hard time believing that. More likely, her house was targeted because of something she did or somebody she let live there did. Not saying she's not a victim, but there are more shades of gray to this story than the Star is willing to report.
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ReplyDeleteNew tech company to create 100+ jobs in Kansas City???? Wow Wee that's big time.
Darryl Forte doesn't want to let anyone down???? Your racism has already let everyone down and your 500k overtime that is questionable! Right back at you with white power, Forte! Racism goes both ways boy!
Ah yes, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show!
ReplyDeletePromoting anorexia and trying to damage women's self-images since 1995!
On the plus side, it does help Basement Dwelling bloggers maintain some sort of Sex Life!
Later dudes, my Lady has "that smile" on her face!
Did you get her a 12 pack of doughnuts?
DeleteIf Jean Petersucker Baker wants to help crime victims, the best way would be to convict the criminals she prosecuted and send them to prison for as long as possible. She fails to do either. We really need a new prosecutor with skill and willingness to be at least adequate.
ReplyDeleteDid anybody listen to fortes interview where he threw a shit fit about one of his employees having over a hundred hours of comp time? He was pissed off, that my friends is the pot calling the kettle black!
ReplyDeleteNope, @3:40 - nor did I bring a six-pack (I've moved on to a keg), I realize you'll never experience this, but "that smile " means this afternoon is passing by delightfully slowly for the pair of us.
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ReplyDeleteWorst. Ordered food that was NEVER delivered with no call explanation why. Almost 7 full days later I didn't receive a refund because they have to "- request a reimbursement". I will NEVER use them again.
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Chow Now will sell your information. That's what their business really is, an information collecting device.
It's a sham.
If you are ordering food from your favorite restaurant for take out, watch out for a small logo somewhere on their online ordering page. DONT PLACE THAT ORDER
^^^ Probably why no other city wanted them. They will feel right at home here in KCMO fleecing customers.
ReplyDelete^^^^^^^ True, True and true.
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