The Wednesday Afternoon Link Look

Lots of news today happening around KC today, however not much of it will help the locals . . . Here are just a few highlights:

Meet the new (political) boss: Peter deSilva, president and chief operating officer, UMB Financial Corp., has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Official Word on worker mass exodus: Letter Confirms Overhaul Base To Close In 2010

War Stories Come Home: KC Contractor Says He Fought Off Attack In Kabul

Cash for sex crimes in a good way: KCPD gets $500K to investigate "cold case" sex

M&S Worker Makes Good: KC bartender's cocktail recognized by Bombay

Lucky bastard: Parkville Man Cashes In With $1.1M Lotto Win

Conservative White guy wants to run: Talent doesn't rule out Senate run in 2012

Model Sivan Krispin is captivating me at the moment.