Tornado season: Some facts and terms to know 2
Part II of a Public Service Series Springtime generally means warmer weather for the Kansas City area. It also means tornado season is here. As was mentioned during the first part of this series, a tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground and is often (though […]
KC area offers some enjoyable summer vacation activities
Commentary by Chara Summer vacation is here for Kansas City area schoolchildren. If you want to have some quality time with your children and enjoy some fun area family activities, here’s a list of suggestions: *Kansas City (Mo.) Public Library summer reading programs: The library offers free summer reading programs for youngsters and adults. Check […]
Tornado season: be prepared
Part I of a Public Service Series Springtime generally means warmer weather for the Kansas City area. It also means tornado season is here. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground and is often (though not always) visible as a funnel cloud. Lightning and hail […]
KC Scholars program expands funding, seeks to expand outreach
KC Scholars’ outreach is growing. In 2017, its first year, the program provided financial assistance to more than 600 applicants, estimated Val Salazar, program manager. Recently, KC Scholars announced in a press release that 900-plus applicants spanning six Kansas City area counties would receive funding this year to go toward their college education. The increase […]
Summer offers many family activity options
Commentary by Katherine Diaz The warm weather can mean only one thing: summer is near! This year, take the time to enjoy summer with your family by experiencing a variety of fun, affordable options in the Kansas City area. Here are a few summer activities to enjoy with your children: *Summer camps: Summer camps are […]
Dra. Nancy Álarez: Sexual harassment, a recent dilemma?
I remember my conversation with a famous and successful businessman who told me about one of his executives who harassed his secretary and almost got her to commit suicide. He protected her by transferring her to another apartment and did not say anything to the executive. I was outraged and asked him why he did […]
El Sueño Mexicano
We invite young people who speak Spanish and are students of the last two years of University (College) in the US, to do a 4-week internship during the summer of 2018 in Mexico. The selected students will have to carry out field research work based on which they will present suggestions to small companies of […]
How to get your career off to a good start
Commentary by Chara If you’re a student who’ll finish high school or college in a few weeks, chances are, you’ll have to start job hunting soon. To land a job, start with your résumé. Make sure it stands out from the others. To create a good résumé and land the job you want, use the […]
Planning your retirement
(NAPSI)—If you ever feel your finances are too stretched to save for retirement, you’re not alone—and there could be good news for you. The Saver’s Credit—a little-known tax credit made available by the IRS to eligible taxpayers—could make saving for retirement more affordable than you think. It may reduce your federal income taxes when you […]
GRADUATION: FACTS AND NUMBERS
Important and fascinating information about graduation It is estimated that this year three million young Americans will obtain their high school diploma. If you are among them, congratulations! If you are not sure about what to do after graduating, you should get advice from your parents, teachers, and counselors. Spend time with people who work […]