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On the topic of international fashionista babes and lady life in general, we share this vital reporting . . .

HT: Alessandra Ambrosio Is The Hottest

Atlantic: Why Women’s Friendships Are So Complicated

Psych Today: Are Female Friendships the Key to Happiness in Older Women?

And these are the local, somewhat friendly news links we're checking right now . . .

Stadium Dumping Ground Report

How Are Stadiums Cleaned After Games?

When baseball season ends this month, Kauffman Stadium will have hosted 83 Royals home games. That's 83 days of hot dogs, popcorn and beer. And each night, someone has to clean it all up. A reader asked curiousKC about that process: How do Kansas City's professional sports venues get cleaned after games?

Kansas City Credit Hustle

KC investors sue Pinnacle over bankrupt 1st Global Capital | The Kansas City Star

Ten Kansas City-area investors with $2.5 million stuck in a $283 million Florida bankruptcy have sued the Overland Park-based investment group that had recommended the soured deal. The lawsuit names Pinnacle Plus Capital, Pinnacle Plus Financial and Pinnacle Wealth Management, which share an office on College Boulevard.

Local Biz Suffers Telcom Deal

Galleria 115 developer sues Sprint over land purchase - Kansas City Business Journal

Would-be developers of a mixed-use project on a portion of the Sprint campus went to court to extend a deal to purchase the land and to loosen restrictions Sprint has imposed. A group led by developer Ken Block filed a petition with the Johnson County District Court on Thursday to preserve plans for the retail portion of Galleria 115.

Kansas City Tech Truck???

Growing car technology adds more jobs in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Knapheide is adding 10-20 jobs to keep up with demand for the Plug-in Hybrid Ford F-150. The local company is installing everything needed for the hybrid from the outlets to the trunk's battery pack. This is the only Ford F-150 that has the plug-in.

Police Want Conversation With This Person Of Walmart

Overland Park Police asking for help to identify attempted theft suspect

The Overland Park Police Department is asking for help to identify an attempted theft suspect. The suspect pictured above loaded several items into his cart at the Walmart in the 7700 block of Frontage Road and attempted to leave the store through the lawn and garden area.

Kansas City Cyclist Tribute Today

KC to Indianapolis: Metro woman celebrates cancer survival with epic bicycle ride

A local woman embarks on a nearly 500-mile bicycle ride Monday morning to promote efforts to cure cancer. Cancer survivor Julie Haag is one of more than 100 people taking part in the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride. She will do the leg of the trip from Kansas City to Indianapolis.

Kansas City Hipster Agenda

Parlor Food Hall's grand opening is Friday, plus Troostapalooza and Oktoberfest events: KC's food and drink events for September 17-23

Courtesy Hogshead KC Tuesday, September 18 In honor of National Cheeseburger Day, Hogshead KC (4743 Pennsylvania Avenue) will be offering its much-loved cheeseburger - thick-cut bacon from Daily's Premium Meats in St Joseph, a fresh egg from Good Natured Family Farms, pickles from KC Canning Co.

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