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Here's a sampling of what Kansas City nightlife has to offer.

It takes a whole lot of awesome to keep J Space going, so every month we feature guest stars for you to meet and learn about. Our October guest is Eff Bombs, the blogger behind effbombs.com.

Take A Stand.

By Eff BombsBy Eff Bombs
Time to take a stand, America. These abuses have been going on for far too long in this society, and other reasonable people have had enough. Whichever corporate idiots came up with these marketing ideas have a kick to the balls coming that’s long overdue. What abuses, you ask? Fruity-ass coffee drinks.

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Submitted by Jenee Osterheldt on October 28, 2008 - 3:34pm.
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Salary, Retirement, Insurance...Oh boy.

Young people need to think about benefits.Young people need to think about benefits.

When you graduate, landing a job is at the top of your priority list, as it should be.

But young people have to start thinking beyond their potential salaries. I didn't think about things like 401K plans and benefits when I first got hired, but financial security is important.

You have to really think about insurance, retirement and how to make your money work. The New York Times has a great story to help young people really get started, click the pic and check it out.

Is there anything you wish you knew about finances when you first got out of college?

Submitted by Jenee Osterheldt on June 17, 2008 - 12:34pm.
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Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday my lifestyle column runs in The Kansas City Star, and you can find the most recent ones below. For previous columns, click here.

Cheerleading for your Life

Tiffany TokarzTiffany Tokarz
Ever since high school, Tiffany Tokarz has been the girl all her friends count on.

Whether it’s for a helping hand, a nonjudgmental ear or a silly laugh, she’s the reliable one. She wasn’t just a cheerleader on the field. It was her nature to root for everyone to do their best all the time.

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Submitted by Jenee Osterheldt on November 17, 2008 - 4:10pm.
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Our Concepts of Beauty Can be Pretty Ugly

Ugly Betty is beautiful.Ugly Betty is beautiful.

Something I heard the other night stuck with me.

In a heart-breaking moment one of my favorite TV characters said, “I should have known when he said I was beautiful, he was talking about on the inside.”

Three seasons in, and I forget that “Ugly Betty” is supposed to be, well, ugly.

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Submitted by Jenee Osterheldt on November 13, 2008 - 12:27pm.
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