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Leader of Chinese firm that bought AMC says Europe could be next as he looks to expand

Hollywood studios, facing steep challenges in the North American movie market, are taking more interest in China.

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Cityscape

Winery gets tasting room in revived Telegram Building

May 24, 10:09 PM

The West Bottom’s Telegram building once grandly looked out over herds of cattle in the Kansas City Stockyards.

Area restaurants cited for health code violations

May 24, 10:31 AM

These food service operations recently inspected by the Environmental Health Division of the Jackson County Public Works Department had three or more critical violations.

Dollars & Sense

Closing Bell | Sprint, Ferrellgas finish higher; KC Southern dips

May 25, 5:06 PM

Most regional stocks wrapped up a mostly unimpressive week with modest gains or losses Friday.

Wall Street Movers | Talbots, Sealy, Verifone

May 25, 4:26 PM

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market. Data from the Associated Press:

Higher interest rates are a hopeful sign

Tuesday’s news was that the Federal Reserve wasn’t raising interest rates. Somebody needs to tell the market, because rates have gone up anyway. And it’s a good thing, for two reasons.

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Young workers need the right attitude

The framed sign behind the car rental agency’s customer service counter did not escape my notice.

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Tech & Telecom

New ad zapper has TV networks worried

May 22, 3:20 PM

The maker of a new DVR that lets consumers zap away broadcast TV commercials at the touch of a button suggested Tuesday that the networks are being short-sighted in opposing the technology.

T-Mobile USA still in play as a merger candidate, owner says

May 24, 12:22 PM

Deutsche Telekom Chief Executive Officer Rene Obermann said Thursday a merger of the T-Mobile USA division is an option, while ruling out revisiting a complete sale after its fallout with AT&T last year.

Workplace & Careers

Appeals court sides with fired organ donor in employment case

May 25, 11:26 PM

A Missouri Court of Appeals this week issued an opinion that may make employers wary of firing employees who were “acting in a manner public policy would encourage.”

Diane Stafford

Before you sign on, look for bad signs

Even if you’re desperate for employment — and definitely if you’re on a more measured job search — you should watch for red flags.

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How I Got The Job | Rebecca Youngers, 32

May 14, 8:50 PM

Rebecca Youngers, 32, is an audience development analyst for Penton Media Inc., a business-to-business publishing company with an office in Overland Park. She oversees email marketing campaigns for Penton’s engineering design and electronics divisions.

Diversity Diva

Businesses of all sizes can benefit from diversity training

When I speak at conferences or organized events about workplace diversity, no one gives a second thought to why I speak on that topic. But when a business or organization asks me to come in to speak, it’s amazing how many people worry ahead of time.

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Commentary

Kevin Collison

Hotel developer ‘sees good things’ ahead for P&L District

Tulsa, Okla., hotel developer Paul Coury credits Kansas City’s Power & Light District as the reason behind his renovation of the historic Gate City National Bank. The boutique hotel under construction at 1111 Grand Blvd. is expected to open in time for baseball’s All-Star Game in July at Kauffman Stadium.

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Keith Chrostowski

Banking ideas new and old

Let’s just junk the Dodd-Frank bank regulation act and its unruly child, the Volcker rule. Though the $2 billion-and-counting trading loss by JPMorgan has spurred on those who want tough implementation of the two measures, other voices are saying the debacle should bring focus on better ways to carefully watch our banks.

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