Monthly Archives: December 2004

Tell KCPL No

Posted on Dec 31, 2004 by BlogKC

New web site from the people opposed to KCPL’s plans for new coal power plants in the Northland. www.tellkcplno.org

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Hanaway to be US Attorney?

Posted on Dec 30, 2004 by BlogKC

Arch City Chronicle has a hot rumor that outgoing Speaker of the House Catherine Hanaway will be the new US Attorney for eastern Missouri. Hanaway is currently the nastiest, most hateful politician in the state – a reputation that probably … Continue reading →

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Time Warner mobile phones

Posted on Dec 29, 2004 by BlogKC

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Time Warner Cable is negotiating with Sprint to use it’s network for a private-lable cell phone service. It would probably work similar to Virgin Mobile, which also uses Sprint’s network. The service is … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Examiner coming to KC?

Posted on Dec 28, 2004 by BlogKC

The Biz Journal is reporting that the owner of the San Francisco Examiner has trademarked the name “Kansas City Examiner” for a future newspaper, just has it has done in 60 other cities across the country. Although there are currently … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from your garbage collector

Posted on Dec 26, 2004 by BlogKC

Don’t forget that the city’s Recycle First program allows unlimited trash bags in the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. No tags needed.

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Morality Malfunction?

Posted on Dec 23, 2004 by BlogKC

The fallout from the Superbowl Boobgate has reached river city… The FCC is fining the owners of KQRC-FM 98.9 $220,000 for alleged indecency on the Johnny Dare morning show (which is the highest rated radio show in KC). Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Texting Snow Days

Posted on Dec 22, 2004 by BlogKC

This winter, students in the Platte County R-3 District (Platte City and KC North) can get notified of school closings by text message, instead of waiting for the TV, radio, or Web. The Park Hill and Smithville districts will also … Continue reading →

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