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The mayor’s message at State of the City address

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 5:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mayor Sly James hardly blinked an eye when he was interrupted by a shouting man on stage during his State of the City speech Tuesday, and continued focusing on the message he wanted citizens to hear, about his tenure and goals for Kansas City.

He spoke about efficiency, employment, education and enforcement, and where he sees Kansas City going during the next 12 months.

Mayor James identified the items on his wish-list, including public streetcars and more money-generating events like the upcoming NCAA tournament at the Sprint Center.

He told the public his plans to use $700 million that voters approved in November to install new sewers, improve roads and add streetcars.

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Joe’s Wx Blog: Snow now & later

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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 3:04pm

Well today is the last day of astronomical winter…spring begins at 6:02 a.m. tomorrow morning (WED) and while the weather tomorrow will be better than today, winter is not done with us yet and there is still all sorts of cold weather expected for most of the remaining days of March.

Think about this, last March (2012) average temperatures were more than 14° above average…so far this March, average temperatures are running 4° below average and today won’t help the cause at all, nor for that matter will the next 7-10 days. So at least through today, average temperatures are running 18° colder from March to March. Meanwhile in Topeka, it’s about 16.5° colder…a pretty amazing switcheroo for the Plains states for sure. I’ll be writing more about this over the next couple of weeks.

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Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Mustard Pan Sauce and Colcannon

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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 1:26pm

“Mmm… me want food.” Sometimes, we just have to go back to our roots. A new diet takes a cue from our ancestors, and is really starting to catch on. Caleb Summers, of Evolve Personal Paleo Chef, told us all about the Paleo Diet. He also cooked us up a great Paleo dish.

Recipe: Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Mustard Pan Sauce and Colcannon

Lamb:
1 rack of Lamb
2TBSP Fresh Rosemary
2TBSP Fresh Thyme
1TBSP Salt
2TBSP Olive or Grape Seed Oil

1. Process together the rosemary, thyme, salt and oil.
2. Rub all over lamb
3. Place into pan (use oven safe sauté pan, you will thank me later), cover with foil and cook at 350 degrees for 15 min.
4. Uncover pan and roast to desired doneness.
5. Pull from oven and LET REST!
6. Cut and enjoy.

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Selling your home? Read these tips first

Submitted by Fox4KC Web Staff

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 1:22pm

Have plans to put your home on the market this Spring? We all know to clean and tidy up. But what separates a good seller from a great one? Katie Yeager, from My Next Address, told us how going the extra mile can really make a difference.

Katie’s Advice:

1. Stage it to show it off
2. Put Mr. Clean to shame
3. Price your home correctly
4. Be ready for short notice showings
5. Have a plan ready for when it sells

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American College of Technology now offers courses in Masters of Business Admin.

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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 11:23am

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – American College of Technology is now offering courses in Masters of Business Administration with centralized concentrations.

Since 2001 ACOT, the first solely online college in Missouri has pioneered the online instructor-led (live-Interactive) higher education programs. For the first time ACOT is launching its MBA program with career focused concentrations, in St. Joseph, on April 8^thof 2013.

“Economic indicators show corporate employees with a strong knowledge and skill base are the ones who can succeed and help their corporations excel,” said Sam Atieh, ACOT President and CEO.

Current concentrations include:

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P!nk announces concert at Sprint Center

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Monday, March 18th, 2013, 4:52pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — P!nk announced on Monday that she is bringing her The Truth About Love tour to Kansas City’s Sprint Center on November 12.

Her facebook page says: “Due to overwhelming demand, P!nk will be bringing the TALT back to North America this Fall after spending the Summer taking over Europe & Australia.”

Tickets go on sale March 30.

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MODOT on the hunt for potholes

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Monday, March 18th, 2013, 4:33pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking drivers to report any serious potholes they see on Missouri highways and roads.

Officials said they will check facebook posts on their page and tweets sent to them reporting potholes.

“The rain and the change in temperature really make the potholes blossom in the spring,” said Ed Hassinger, MoDot District engineer.

They also want to remind people to be look out for road workers and construction zones.

“So, if you see these guys out there, give them some space, because there’s going to be people on the pavement patching those potholes. And, we want to make sure they’re safe and go home safe every night,” he said.

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