Archive for November, 2009
Forsee letter sparks debate
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Monday, November 30th, 2009 Categories:
University of Missouri system president Gary Forsee’s letter opposing federal legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions is still attracting attention several weeks after it was released to the media. Paul Sloca, the spokesman for U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, circulated Forsee’s letter to media outlets earlier this month. Sloca said in the e-mail that [Click Here]
Dirty Fingernails & Grass Stains
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Categories:
Harvest is my favorite time of year. It’s a chance for all of us to remember and be grateful for the abundance we enjoy. Even when the year has been a challenge, for whatever reason, you can know that you are blessed. Ask any farmer, however, and you’ll know that there is no season of [Click Here]
Let’s welcome a new high-tech neighbor
Posted by David Reed on Friday, November 13th, 2009 Categories:
After I wrote a brief article for the CBT on Petscreen and sent the issue off to press, the incoming commercial director sent me an e-mail with some background information. PetScreen Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of an animal health care company based in Britain, and the company will move into the MU Life Science [Click Here]
Electronic Waste Collection Tomorrow
Posted by Jonathan Sessions on Friday, November 6th, 2009 Categories:
Upgraded lately? Or upgraded a while ago and still have that old computer, monitor, printer, scanner, iPod, camera, etc. laying around in your office or basement? Well now is your opportunity to get rid of it. The Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District will be at the Boone County Fairgrounds, 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Road in [Click Here]
Verizon and The Droid, Part 1
Posted by Jonathan Sessions on Friday, November 6th, 2009 Categories:
Because I took my time with this and have very distance publication dates, my Droid review was scooped by the business dept over at The Columbia Daily Tribune. But last Wednesday I got to sit down with Regional President of Verizon Brendan Fallis and the new Motorola Droid. Last Wednesday I sat down with Fallis [Click Here]
Sparky’s Ice Cream Update
Posted by Jonathan Sessions on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 Categories:
The same unidentified source as before has confirmed Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream will be open until Christmas this season. I just had a cone tonight and I recommend you heading downtown. Ice cream is still good when it’s cold outside.
Newsy.com in the News
Posted by Jonathan Sessions on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Categories:
The locally based news company Newsy.com just got some major press. Tech Crunch, a site known for tough reviews, just reiterated its previously mentioned love for the Newsy iPhone App and the two latest additions to the Newsy staff. Pam Maples, former managing editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Jim Flink, anchor and news reporter [Click Here]
UM Hospital gets hit by governor’s budget cuts
Posted by Jason Rosenbaum on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Categories:
The big news out of Jefferson City last week involved Gov. Jay Nixon’s announcement of more budgetary cuts made in the face of declining state revenues. As noted in a story for the CBT, the cuts included the elimination of hundreds of state government positions. But the restrictions totaling roughly $204 million also included cuts [Click Here]
$3 and a Cloud of Dust
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Categories:
I feel like an old grump always complaining about the various acts of lunacy I see committed when it comes to customer service & store policies. At the same time, I want to ensure that you, my faithful readers, don’t make the same mistakes in your business. Please forgive me for yet another negative post, [Click Here]
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