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By OWEN MORRIS

Starbucks announced today that it plans to close 600 stores in the U.S. Starbucks is keeping mum on which stores it will close but said "70 percent of the stores to be closed were opened after the start of 2006."

What is the likelihood that your neighborhood Starbucks will go the way of the Westport Starbucks? Not very likely.

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By CHARLES FERRUZZA

In an election season, a tasteful “meet-and-greet” cocktail reception or brunch for a political candidate (with ample opportunity and pens for check-writing) is practically de rigueur for Kansas City hosts and hostesses with social consciousness – and spacious living rooms.

Last Sunday, Jordan and Betty Bushman opened their beautifully appointed Plaza condominium for just such a soiree.

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