Monthly Archives: May 2005

Plogress: political blogs

Posted on May 19, 2005 by BlogKC

Plogress is a new network of blogs that monitors the work of each and every member of Congress, including the Missouri and Kansas delegations.

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First KC Fringe Festival

Posted on May 17, 2005 by BlogKC

This year is the first KC Fringe Festival, part of an international movement started in Edinburgh, Scotland as an alternative to the city’s official visual and performing arts festival. Fringe often features edgier, uncensored works of art, dance, theater, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown | 2 Comments

Look but don’t touch – some porn restrictions pass

Posted on May 16, 2005 by BlogKC

It looks like the Kansans driving east for gambling, 5% beer, evolution, and cheap gas could soon be passing Missourians headed west for video booths and lap dances. Missouri State Senator and Chief Morality Officer Matt Bartle wasn’t able to … Continue reading →

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Examiner walls off their garden

Posted on May 16, 2005 by BlogKC

The Independence Examiner recently instituted a free registration for their online content. While it is the only other daily newspaper in the metro, will enough people care about a small suburban paper to bother registering? This change comes just as … Continue reading →

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Google Maps tour of KC

Posted on May 13, 2005 by BlogKC

Here’s a local version of the new Google Sightseeing phenomenon, which uses Google Maps’ new satellite photos. Kaw Point (Missouri/Kansas Rivers confluence) Union Station, Liberty Memorial, and Crown Center KCI Truman Sports Complex 12th Street and Vine (or where the … Continue reading →

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Chastain 2005

Posted on May 7, 2005 by BlogKC

Everyone’s least favorite petitioner and KC expatriate Clay Chastain is back from Chattanooga and coming soon to a grocery store near you. Last year he ran for Congress, but this year he’s back with his traditional light rail petition. Every … Continue reading →

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All Downtown, All the Time

Posted on May 6, 2005 by BlogKC

This year’s Downtown loft/condo tour has been expanded into a weekend of activities now billed as the Urban Living Tour. In addition to showing off the thousands of new lofts, condos, and townhomes, there are free concerts, a pancake breakfast, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown, Real Estate | 1 Comment