September 6, 2008
- Boeing IAM 751 Machinists Strike
Boeing Co. machinists walked out on strike Saturday after contract talks arbitrated by a federal mediator failed to produce an agreement. (…)
June 6, 2008
- The Wichita Boathouse
It’s been a landmark for decades, but the Wichita Boathouse now sits empty and dilapidated. (…)
June 4, 2008
- Wichita Smoking Ban NOT About Public Health
Caving in to BigPharma propaganda and elitist special interest groups who want to direct the lives of other people since they know what is best for them, the Wichita City Council violated their public trust Tuesday in approving a new ordinance that further limits individual freedom of choice, and deprives business owners of their private property rights. (…)
May 27, 2008
- Property Rights Should Control Kansas Smoking Decisions
A system of absolute respect for private property rights is the best way to handle smoking. (…)
May 20, 2008
- Wichita City Council Passes Smoking Ban
The measure, crafted as a compromise but passed by just a 4-3 vote, applies to any business that admits people younger than 18. (…)
March 14, 2008
- Sending Wichita Jobs Overseas
Drunk With Absolute Purchasing Power
By Richard Daughty "The Mogambo Guru"
…foreign central banks, staffed as they are with idiots, too, are still busily buying up federal government and agency debt through their "custody" account at the Fed, and last week they bought up another $11 billion to add to the $17 billion they bought the week before that, which makes me howl - aaaooooooOOOOOooow! (…)
March 11, 2008
- Smoking bans and Liberty
Real business owners explaining that that the smoking bans hurt business despite what proponents of the bans claim. (…)
March 7, 2008
- Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Sells Fuel and Line Service Operations
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Agrees to Sell its Fuel and Line Service Operations to BBA Aviation
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), the world’s leading business, special-mission and trainer aircraft manufacturer, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its wholly owned fuel and line operations to BBA Aviation for $128.5 million. (…)
March 5, 2008
- The Economic Impact Of Cigarette Tax Increases In Kansas
Kansas is currently considering a cigarette tax increase proposal of 50¢ per pack followed by 4 cent increases in each of the subsequent 5 years. (…)
January 22, 2008
- Collectivist Goals for Wichita
The goal of Visioneering Wichita is to make Wichita a premier Midwestern city where people want to visit, live and play. (…)
December 24, 2007
- Coalition Outlines Plans for Economic Injustice in Wichita
The Greater Wichita Coalition for Economic Injustice recently met to outline it's nefarious agenda for 2008 and beyond. Chief minion, J.V. (…)
December 21, 2007
- Wichita Mayor Brewer Anti-Business
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and Vice Mayor Sharon Fearey have expressed their support for anti-business laws that allow government to dictate to private businesses how they conduct their business. (…)
December 9, 2007
- Is Wichita Paying Attention To Omaha Shooting?
While some people might find it comforting to think that Wichita is paying attention to the mall shooting in Omaha, the reality is that Wichita Police say it's impossible to predict a shooting like the massacre at an Omaha mall Wednesday. (…)
December 5, 2007
- Remember the 18th Amendment!
On December 5th, 1933 the 18th Amendement to the U.S. Constitution (thats Prohibition folks!)was repealled.
Everybody celebrate!!! (…)
November 1, 2007
- More Discrimination Against Smokers
Two more Wichita restaurants have chosen to discriminate against smokers by banning smoking in their food establishments. (…)
October 8, 2007
- Wichita Greyhound Park closes
After 18 years, the Wichita Greyhound Park closed its doors on October 6, 2007. The decision to close the track came after Sedgwick County voters voted down a plan to put slot machines at the track. (…)
July 3, 2007
- Barnes & Noble Signs Lease for Wichita, Kansas, Store (FinanzNachrichten)
Barnes&Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world ' s largest bookseller, announced it has signed a lease agreement to open a new Barnes&Noble bookstore in Wichita, Kansas. (…)
January 2, 2007
- Onex pays half as Raytheon sells aircraft firm to Goldman group for US$3.3B (CP via Yahoo! Canada News)
WALTHAM, Mass. (CP) - U.S. defence contractor Raytheon Co. (…)
December 21, 2006
- Raytheon to sell aircraft unit for $3.3B (AP via Yahoo! News)
Defense contractor Raytheon Co. plans to sell its aircraft business for $3.3 billion to Hawker Beechcraft Corp., a new company formed by an affiliate of Goldman Sachs and Onex Partners. (…)
May 19, 2006
- Wichita Auto Parts, Repairs and Service
Information and resources about many Wichita Auto Parts sources, car repairs and other automotive related services. (…)
