When the "master developers" Wallace Baijali promised a fancy new movie theater as part of their redevelopment deal, knowing Joplin, it was evident their plan was unrealistic. It is a cautionary tale of what can go wrong after a disaster. Allowing great power in the hands of the few is not always the best way to recovery. After the tornado authorities warned residents to do due diligence when hiring contractors. Too bad the city failed to do that when employing the master developer
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Silver Lining in a Funnel Cloud is available locally at Always Buying Books and Changing Hands Book Shoppe in Joplin and Pat's Books in Carthage, as well as at numerous internet sites. Paperback and e-book versions can be purchased from Amazon.com at the links below.
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