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Revive the West Bottoms as KC’s recreation hub

Despite downtown Kansas City’s dynamic mix of amenities, its residents don’t have much to do outside. A possible solution is just a hop, skip and a jump away in Kansas City’s West Bottoms.

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Florida lawmaker seeks to keep FAA facility out of KC

Pity Flagler County, Fla. The county bordering the Atlantic about 75 miles south of Jacksonville has Florida’s highest unemployment rate at 13.9 percent, vs. 7.3 percent in the Kansas City area. Now Kansas City wants to grab one of its prime economic assets, the Federal Aviation Administration’s Management Training and Conference Center.

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When office jokes stop being funny

Feb 9, 10:38 AM

Research indicates that humor at work is a good thing. It builds morale and relationships. But it also hurts if it veers from being a bonding agent to an alienator.

Parents, teach your kids the value of differences

Feb 6, 6:30 PM

I’ve recently found myself speaking at educational institutions about diversity as much as I talk to corporations and organizations. Speaking at schools reminds me that how people view and respond to the differences of others starts long before they enter the workforce.