A great article on baseball stats from The New York Times that explains some of the twisted thinking of sports newsies too bored to concentrate on winning. [...] 
There is a vague possibility that Steve Kraske at The Star could be right . . . So I had to link the occasion. [...] 
WDAF provides a quick look at KC neighborhoods coping with the "green" efforts of misguided people who think animal waste runoff in a backyard is a great idea. [...] 
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NBC Action New "reports" that a "Local Dad Wants Son Back on Basketball Team" as meaningless hobbies prove to the the only thing that SUPREMACY in the Golden Ghetto takes seriously. [...] 
Last night's Paul Burns Fundraiser at the Alcott Arts Center helped to raise funds for the local music director who had his face slashed over a parking space fight and required about 150 stitches. [...] 
The most important story in the metro being overlooked: The ethics commission says it needs more time to discuss its probe into the conduct of Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Mark Funkhouser. [...] 
NBC Action News: Controversial Radio Host to Light Mayor's Christmas Tree . . . And, as I noted previously, it's probably going to ruin X-mas. [...] 
A shocking story in a "City That Works" on everything but combating metro violence: "Pregnant woman killed in Armour Boulevard shooting" [...] 
Scooter J makes an excellent argument against lackluster planning for this weekend's Catholic Conference that's pretty much going to kill downtown biz for the weekend. [...] 
I always thought Council Lady Cathy Jolly was universally beloved because she's a former cheerleader (I think) . . . It turns out that a great many in South Kansas City can't stand her or her Red Light Cameras.' [...] 
The Catholic Key Blog Carries A Papal Message To The Local Catholic Youth Conference . . . It's pretty standard, boring stuff but it's nice that there's no Jazz or BBQ reference which is ritual for anyone mentioning this town. [...] 
Nick Sloan isn't quitting after all . . . Sometimes a lack of commitment is a good thing, or at least that's what I tell just about every broad I know.' [...] 
Promoting a recent junket: Chief Corwin says more education funding will reduce crime despite the fact that BILLIONS have been spent on the KC School District to no avail. [...] 
Harsh Times For The Middle-Class create JoCo Holiday Handouts: Hundreds of Needy Johnson County Residents to be Served Free Thanksgiving Eve Meal [...] 
Russ Ptacek reveals one of the most interesting toxic stories in Kansas City: Sick workers fear toxins have seeped from a plant and killed or sickened dozens of their colleagues. [...] 
KCPD Chief Corwin's Blog: "The Faith-Based Community and Police Forum will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 19 in the auditorium of the Kansas City Regional Police Academy, 6885 N.E. Pleasant Valley Road." [...] 
Mahoney Blog: Tiahrt Staffer in JoCo resigns after Sex Scandal . . . Kansas Sity Sinic claims that her TIPSTERS told her first, and I believe her. [...] 
The Star: Many streets in downtown Kansas City will be temporarily closed at various times today through Sunday to accommodate the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Kansas City's favorite funny man talks about Time Served in a way that's actually upbeat and hilarious rather than horrible and scary i.e. like most married couples. [...] 
M.V. reports on a local fencing tournament without cheap watches . . . Double Bonus: Tons of great photos and video. [...] 
From The Star's Biz blog: Practically every major indicator tracked monthly by the County Economic Research Institute was trending worse in September, according to the latest report. [...] 
KMBC: Wichita Couple Arrested After Reporting Stolen Pot . . . I would gloat but I know people who regularly complain about their stolen cable. [...] 
Local blogger Lucas comes up with a classic P&L District people watching line in addition a great photo. [...] 
From The KC Infozine: Kansas City Downtown Streets to Close for National Catholic Youth . . . Eight streets will close at various times Nov. 20-21 for city's third-largest convention [...] 
A great essay from Gone Mild . . . TKC Note: In the early 90's I saw a dude get his head bashed in and later die from his injuries during the holiday lighting ceremony so that place has never seemed really "upscale" to me. [...] 
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72-year-old man in JoCo couldn't stand being cut off (i.e. waiting) so he grabbed a gun and is now charged with a felony.' [...]
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