Falcons ready to get on the bus; help Smitty pay the fine Nov 14, 2009
GONZALEZ ON LJ: Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez noticed as his former teammate Larry Johnson cleared waivers after being released by the Kansas City Chiefs ... That would not be so idiotic if it wasn t for the fact that they had lost their prior 2 games and beat a team that has lost to Kansas City & Detroit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Welcome To The Family Nov 14, 2009
He played on the AAU scene with L.J. Goolsby's Kansas City Pump N Run squad and was a summer teammate of current Tiger Michael Dixon. He selected Missouri over California, Stanford, Minnesota and Virginia. (Mutigers.com)
Cassel marshals Players 4 Planet Nov 14, 2009
The two grew up in the same neighborhood and had mutual friends, but didn't actually meet until they both attended Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and New England Patriots (Cassel's younger brother, Matt, who now starts for the Kansas City Chiefs, was suiting up for the Patriots at the time). "[Chris] and I started talking at the Super Bowl, because we both shared a concern about the growing environmental crisis that the world is facing," said Cassel. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
DonBanksInside The NFL Giants and Cowboys prove NFL seasons can change in a hurry. Nov 13, 2009
"The [red] zone decisions are my responsibility. They are nobody else's. No one else made a mistake. The quarterback did not make a mistake. The decision was mine.'' Maybe, and it's a big maybe, the Giants' swoon wouldn't be quite so painful were it not for the corresponding rise of the Cowboys in the NFC East. While New York hasn't won in a month, Dallas hasn't lost in a month, going from 2-2 to 6-2 and in sole possession of first place in the division. The teams' Week 2 matchup in Dallas, won... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Gridiron Grump: A tip of the hat to those Jacks Nov 13, 2009
Kansas City at Oakland: Talk about your Poopie Game of the Week. Al Davis dorks actually beat Da Chiefs last month, so what s gonna change this time. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Schmidt, Zaun file for free agency Nov 12, 2009
Zaun is a veteran of 15 major league seasons, having played for Baltimore, Florida, Texas, Kansas City, Houston, Colorado and Toronto, in addition to the Rays. In 1,204 career games, Zaun owns a. (News & Observer -- Sports)
S.F. firm designing Iraq stadium Nov 12, 2009
"We were the only Americans to compete for the contract," said Senior Vice President Randy Meyers, whose firm joined up on the bid with 360 Architecture, the project's master planner, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. The stadium, financed by the Iraqi government, also includes an adjacent 10,000-seat area of practice fields, parking, athletes' housing and a fire station. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Women's Basketball Signs Top Four Recruiting Class Nov 12, 2009
Polly Harrington, 6-0, Wing, Kansas City, Mo. (Hickman Mills). (Uoflsports.com)
Tigers play Yanks six times in spring Nov 11, 2009
They'll travel from there to Kansas City for Opening Day on Monday, April 5. Spring Training tickets at Marchant Stadium will again be priced at different levels according to day of the week and opponents. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Hoops Closes Preseason Action Friday Nov 11, 2009
Dixon is one of four Kansas City natives on this year s squad ... Missouri Basketball has enjoyed a tremendous relationship with Kansas City over the years and the Tigers are once again representing KC as , , Mike Dixon and all hail from the City of Fountains ... Anderson then capped the evening by throwing out the first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals - Kansas City Royals game that evening at Busch Stadium. (Mutigers.com)
Anderson Heads To ESPN Studios Wednesday Nov 10, 2009
The contest will air on Metro Sports in Kansas City and Fox Sports Midwest throughout the rest of the state. THE FASTEST 40 MINUTES IN BASKETBALL. (Mutigers.com)
NFL Update: Week 9 Nov 10, 2009
Greg Ellis, Oakland- Pro bowl defensive end and Oakland had a bye and will host Kansas City next week. St Louis- Rookie wide receiver, who was the Rams fifth-round pick this year, is on injured reserve after ankle surgery. (Tarheelblue.com)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 8 Nov 9, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 8. (JagsInsider.com)
Bye Week Reveals No Changes Nov 9, 2009
After all the hoopla over Larry Johnsons Twitter-Gate, the Kansas City Chiefs finally got back on the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday. Unfortunately, Jacksonville ran up over 400 yards of offense and survived a feverish comeback by Kansas City, winning 24-21 ... Broken coverages in the secondary killed Kansas City all day long. Once that happened running back sealed the game with his power running, scoring a late touchdown and running out the clock. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
HOME SWEET HOMECOMING: Football Downs N.C. Central, 42-28 Nov 9, 2009
Defensively, Old Dominion saw (Kansas City, Kan. and (Va. (Odusports.com)
Field of Dreams Nov 9, 2009
Mr. Kessler said that the plan has been used successfully in playgrounds in Kansas City and other cities. No damage, he said, is done to the grass and in every way the idea is good. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
Seattle and Washington; Oct. 2 in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, San Diego and St. Louis; Oct. 9 in Cleveland; Oct. 16 in Kansas City; Oct. 23 in Dallas and Houston; and Oct. 30 in Atlanta, with more cities to follow. Share. (Salon)
A Cookbook for the Pennywise and Time-Crunched Nov 7, 2009
Instead it is sent to Kansas City ... Coincidentally, there are officials at the Kansas City offices with the name Villarreal: Jesse O. Villarreal Jr., Lisa M. Villarreal and Victor Villarreal. (Epicurious.com)
Lady Raiders to Play LCU in Exhibition Game Nov 7, 2009
The Lady Raiders will appear on ESPNU three times, FSN twice, FSN Kansas City (FSNKC) once and the Texas Tech Sports Network (TTSN) six times. Tech will play Tennessee (Nov. (Texastech.com)
Relatives of Fort Hood victims relate stories of chaos and heroism Nov 7, 2009
Keara Bono was injured at Fort Hood, her family told the Kansas City Star. Her mother, Peggy McCarty, said Bono, 21, was preparing to go to Iraq. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Race Is Strong Predictor For Restless Legs Syndrome, Study Finds Nov 6, 2009
"There are significant ethnic differences in the prevalence of restless legs syndrome, but the exact causes of higher prevalence among Caucasians are unknown," said Ammar Alkhazna, MD, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO. "This likely reflects a combination of factors, including a genetic predisposition to RLS, diet -- including iron intake -- medications, and possibly culture.". To determine the incidence of RLS among AA and NAA patients, Dr. Alkhanza and his colleagues analyzed... (Science Daily)
Money to return as Triple-A manager Nov 5, 2009
54 ERA in 195 appearances for Kansas City (1978-81), San Francisco ('82), Cincinnati ('83), and Boston ('84). He was named Sporting News Rookie of the Year in '78 after going 14-8 with a 3. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Buffetts all-in bet on the economy Nov 4, 2009
Burlington Northern made almost a third of its money in the last quarter from shipments of consumer products from the West to major hubs like St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. It's next largest segment was coal, at 27 percent of revenue, followed by industrial products like farm equipment, lumber and chemicals at 21 percent. (MSNBC -- Business)
Season Tickets Still Available Nov 4, 2009
Mizzou Basketball traveled to Kansas City for Big 12 Conference Media Day on Thursday. 10/20/2009 - M. Basketball. (Mutigers.com)
FLOGGING MOLLY's 6th Annual Green 17 Tour Kicks Off Feb. 9, 2010 Nov 3, 2009
3/14/2010 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater. 3/15/2010 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Saving children from armed conflict Nov 3, 2009
To commemorate United Nations Day, Coomaraswamy visited Kansas City Thursday and delivered a presentation titled "The United Nations, Children and Armed Conflict" at the Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch. Because children in countries around the world are actively engaged in conflict as child soldiers, Coomaraswamy said the UN Security Council has begun getting involved with the issue when it formerly did not. (University News, MO)
People make room in their homes to accommodate their growing passion: Wine Nov 3, 2009
"There is something sexy about it," said Ryan Sciara, managing partner of Cellar Rat Wine Merchants in Kansas City, Mo ... Because wine has become such a big part of people's lives, Steve Bell recently started building wine furniture, available at Performance Furniture in Kansas City, Mo ... Cellar Rat Wine Merchants (wine seller, tasting events and accessories): 1701 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, 816-221-9463, www. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Paranormal activity reported in Bartlesville/Dewey area (1) Nov 2, 2009
While most of the investigations are in Bartlesville and northeastern Oklahoma, they will travel as far away as Kansas City, Kan. or Texas. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Tigers Open Exhibition Play Nov 2, 2009
Dixon is one of four Kansas City natives on this year's squad. Game #101 for Anderson. (Mutigers.com)
Gamecocks set for Halloween night showdown Nov 2, 2009
(3rd round, Tennessee) Kenny McKinley (5th round, ) (5th round, ) Jamon Meredith (5th round, Green Bay) Captain Munnerlyn (7th round, Carolina) Stoney Woodson (7th round, N.Y. Giants) Ryan Succop (7th round, Kansas City). SERVING OUR COUNTRY. (GamecockInsider.com)
FRIGHT NIGHT: Football Monarchs Dominate Georgetown, 31-10 Nov 2, 2009
and (Kansas City, Kan. with six tackles apiece. (Odusports.com)
For baseball players and fans, ‘Amtrak Series’ recalls era when being on the road meant being on the rails Nov 1, 2009
A 1985 series between Kansas City and St. Louis was close enough for train travel, but it didn t catch on, being named instead for a highway connecting the cities, I-70. And of course, the Mets and Yankees played in a Subway Series in 2000, but that s not the same as a train and it is unclear whether the players actually used the subway in their travels. (Boston Globe)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
Two fatal crashes involving cargo jets -- one at Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, the other in Kansas City -- were blamed more directly on air-crew tiredness. Signs of a crisis. (Salon)
Americas favorite cities Nov 1, 2009
The voting was tight, but the results were clear: Houston, Kansas City, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Providence would all contend for titles in the 55 survey categories ... Well, Miami is home to Americas most attractive people (though perhaps not its most intelligent), Cleveland and Kansas City are the best spots for an affordable getaway (they tied), Minneapolis/St. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Clinic brings in knowledge of former Major Leaguers Oct 31, 2009
A year later Rooker was in the big leagues as a left-handed reliever and the next year he started 22 games for the Kansas City Royals, winning four of the 103 W's he would accumulate in a 13-year career. A career, by the way, that included three appearances in the postseason as part of Pittsburgh's "Lumber Company" of the 1970s. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
New Lights try to continue recent success Oct 30, 2009
MSU-N went on to the national tourney in Kansas City, falling to eventual Final Four team Robert Morris College in overtime in the first round. Still, it was a record-setting season for the Lights, who went 15-2 at home, and piled up a stellar conference record in the process. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Arizona tribe opens Las Vegas-style casino Oct 30, 2009
"You can earn comps here in Phoenix and take them to Las Vegas or Atlantic City or Kansas City or New Orleans," he said. "It's something that our competitors locally can't afford and can't provide.". (AZCentral -- News)
Cost of holiday flights soars on lighter load Oct 29, 2009
Dec. 17: Midwest Airlines begins seasonal nonstop service to Kansas City, Mo. Twenty-two carriers provide nonstop service to 39 destinations (including Montreal, Toronto and Dusseldorf) at Southwest Florida International Airport. (The News-Press -- Business)
American Airlines will close KC base Oct 29, 2009
DALLAS - American Airlines will close a maintenance base in Kansas City, Mo ... The airline said Wednesday that by next September it will also close smaller maintenance stations at airports in Kansas City, Detroit, Minneapolis and San Jose, Calif ... American officials said they tried to keep the Kansas City base open by finding work repairing planes for other airlines. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Capacity declines lead to 700 AMR job cuts Oct 29, 2009
plans to shut down its Kansas City maintenance base a move that will eliminate 700 positions according to a letter sent to employees Wednesday ... Of the 700 job cuts mentioned, 490 of the staffing reductions will occur at the company's Kansas City base ... About 358 of those impacted in Kansas City are union members. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
VIDEO from Medialink and Disney Consumer Products: Mickey's Virtual Train Tour Completes Its Western Journey Oct 28, 2009
Mickey's visit marked the end of the virtual train tour from Kansas City to Los Angeles. You can view more videos from our train tour on our recently launched YouTube channel, Disney Living (). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AFC South: Homecoming for cruising Colts Oct 28, 2009
The Jags will travel to Tennessee this week with a prime chance to complete a sweep of the winless Titans, and will next Sunday play host to Kansas City, currently 1-6. Getting out of the season's first half at 5-3 will keep the Jaguars mentioned as a playoff contender, anything less will have Jacksonville vying for attention from a place somewhere in the NFL's middle class. (ABC 7 News, DC)
10 questions for designer Barbara Barry Oct 27, 2009
The Kansas City Star recently sat down with Barry for an interview in St. Louis, where several Kansas City-area interior designers traveled to hear her speak. Q. Besides the female form, what inspires your design. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Springsteen cancels show after roadie's death Oct 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009 10:45 PM CDT Bruce Springsteen canceled a performance in Kansas City after his cousin and road crew member died ... Sullivan was found dead at Kansas City's Intercontinental Hotel hours before Springsteen and the E Street Band were to take the stage Monday night ... Kansas City police spokesman Capt. Rich Lockhart said officers were investigating the death, although he said it was not suspicious. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sports shorts Oct 27, 2009
The men's golf team finished eighth at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Freshman Viktor Mikaelsson finished 10th, shooting a 225. (University News, MO)
13 scariest U.S. haunted attractions Oct 27, 2009
Set up in 1991, Kansas City's most elaborate haunted house has a werewolf forest, streets of Jack the Ripper's London and the swamp. 4. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Five To Step Up: Chargers vs. Chiefs Oct 26, 2009
He spoon fed an article to the Kansas City Star last week, but we need to hear what hes thinking directly. Im not convinced hes a hands-off owner, even with the hiring of Pioli. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
- UPCOMING EVENTS: Battle held in El Centro 0 Oct 26, 2009
Kansas City Royals farm system pitcher and Imperial native Alex Caldera is offering pitching lessons. Caldera helped the Class Advance Wilmington Blue Rocks to the Carolina League playoffs during the summer. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Game Scout, Week 6: Chargers vs. Chiefs Oct 25, 2009
500 and fight their way back into contention with a win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Arrowhead ... To protect that defense, Kansas City will look to build on RB 's best outing of the year - even if it was a pedestrian 83 rushing yards last Sunday ... 3 yards per carry against San Diego, and a similar number would help Kansas City control the clock. (ChargersUpdate.com)
The man behind Mickey and the theme parks Oct 25, 2009
We are taken through Disney s early life in Chicago and Kansas City, and we even get a peek at his old schoolbook doodles: a drawing of a long-beaked character in boots, circa 1917; sketches of ladies in hats. As a teenager, he hung out in a Kansas City barbershop and drew everyone in sight. (Boston Globe)
Ranting about those Ravens Oct 23, 2009
During the opening week, I watched with joy as the Ravens - already ahead by 7 with just 36 seconds left - inexplicably went for, and scored, a touchdown on fourth down from the Kansas City 1. A field goal, which seemed like the obvious move, would have left Baltimore ahead comfortably and its backers just short, but the surprise touchdown pushed the margin of victory to 14 - nudging me past the 13-point spread. (Boston Globe)
Broad Opposition to Guest Worker Program Oct 22, 2009
Current cases include a claim that Kansas City businesses fraudulently obtained visas to fill hundreds of hotel cleaning jobs, allegations that 2,000 landscapers were not properly paid in Arkansas and a charge that a Utah law firm raked in fees by securing as many as 5,000 fraudulent visas. In the Nashville case, the Latin American workers say they borrowed $3,000 to $4,000 each to pay illegal fees for visa expenses and travel costs charged by recruitment companies in their homelands. (CBS News -- US)
Back To the Rockies Oct 22, 2009
Flights had been going from Grand Island to Kansas City, but usage and demand were low. The local requests for Denver and the number of planes that travel through the city's vast, isolated airport make it a better choice. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Elite arm wrestlers expected for Stuffy's II tournament at Kelso Theater Pub Oct 22, 2009
I just got back from Kansas City where I competed against the same guys you see pulling on ESPN, he said. Of the 20 guys in my weight class, 10 of them have national titles and five have world titles. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In eXistenZ, Reality is Paused Oct 21, 2009
We first see Allegra, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hudsucker Proxy, Kansas City), in a deconsecrated church where she is about to premiere her latest and greatest achievement: "eXistenZ." The game s debut, however, is brought to a halt when a member of an anti-virtual reality organization, the Realists, attempts to assassinate its creator. While escaping death with the help of her security, really a marketing trainee named Ted Pikul, Allegra suspects that her game, which she had been... (Suite101.com)
NFL Update: Week 6 Oct 20, 2009
Ethan Albright, Washington- 38-year-old deep snapper helped the Redskins go 2-2 on field goals, yet they ultimately fell 14-6 at the hands of Matt Cassel and Kansas City. San Francisco- Second year defensive tackle had a bye week but plays at the Texans next week. (Tarheelblue.com)
Black & Gold Fan Primer Oct 20, 2009
Missouri Head Coach Mike Anderson, along with former Tiger sideline boss and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Famer Norm Stewart will participate in the Coaches vs. Cancer Season Tip-off Cocktail Reception on Oct. 6 at the College Basketball Experience in downtown Kansas City. 09/30/2009 - M. Basketball. (Mutigers.com)
Virtual students go to school without being in school Oct 19, 2009
The main reason: He's a serious violinist co-concertmaster of the Kansas City Youth Symphony who hopes to one day play in a professional orchestra ... In Missouri, the two districts that are "well ahead of everyone else" with virtual offerings are North Kansas City and Park Hill, Fuchs says ... North Kansas City's program is called eCampus, now in its fifth year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Recap: FC Dallas vs. Colorado Oct 18, 2009
Seattle Sounders FC became just the second team in Major League Soccer history to earn a playoff spot in their first year with a 3-2 win at the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night. FC Dallas moved into a four-way tie with Toronto, New England, and D.C. for the final spot in the 2009 Major League Soccer playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Prep football roundup Oct 17, 2009
Still, Easton Erickson scored on a 4-yard run in the Kansas City tiebreaker to give the Cardinals the win. Tanner Passey led them with 158 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Brayden Bailey rushed for 87 yards. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Saints' Shockey says Sunday's game isn't about his history with N.Y. Oct 16, 2009
Kansas City s Sean Ryan had five catches and a score. Then again, as Shockey said, this isn t about him. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Lending Minor Leaguers A Helping Hand Oct 16, 2009
FASFIM is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and is led by a Board of Directors that includes Laurel and Steve Sharpe, Laurels sister, former As farmhand Nick Blasi, an executive of a non-profit organization and a financial planner. Anyone interested in learning more about FASFIM or in making a donation can go on the FASFIM Web site (). (Anaheim, TheInsiders.com)
Remembering Congo's rumba king Oct 15, 2009
Page last updated at 07:07 GMT, Monday, 12 October 2009 08:07 UK. By Noel Mwakugu BBC News, Kinshasa. (BBC News -- Africa)
Media Day 09: Transcript: Lisa Bluder Oct 15, 2009
Kachine was the second highest rebounder in the Big Ten Conference at 5'9". I think Kachine is probably one of the most exciting players to watch in the Big Ten Conference. She's very much looking forward to her junior year and having that experience of a full season of Big Ten play underneath her belt. We return , our only senior. JoAnn is in her fifth year of basketball now, so she has a lot of maturity. She is very strong. She is going to move to the five position, the center position for us.... (HawkeyeNation.com)
Dogs share the spotlight in '101 Dalmatians: The Musical' Oct 14, 2009
New York Tulsa San Antonio Kansas City, Mo. Pittsburgh San Diego Los Angeles. (USA Today -- Life)
