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By Jorie Lewis Schuckman FOCUS St. Louis President Obama’s appearance on the Tonight Show last week got me thinking about leaders. So often, we take them for granted. We know that they are there, but as long as they do what they’re supposed to do (be it running the country or keeping our co-workers in line), then we don’t really think about them all that much. Read More »
By Jorie Lewis Schuckman FOCUS St. Louis
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By Andy Gail Special to the FOCUS Blog A little over a year ago, the St. Louis region was bracing for the worst. When the Missouri Department of Transportation shut down the western half of Highway 40/Interstate 64, there was talk of major traffic jams, loss of revenue, and even social unrest. By Andy Gail Special to the FOCUS Blog A little over a year ago, the St. Louis region was bracing for the worst. When the Missouri Department of Transportation shut down the western half of Highway 40/Interstate 64, there was talk of major traffic jams, loss of revenue, and even social unrest. Read More »
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By Andy Gail Special to the FOCUS Blog What happens when four college students are given the opportunity to become bloggers? Something interesting, to be sure; exactly what, I can’t tell you yet. Read More »
By Andy Gail Special to the FOCUS Blog What happens when four college students are given the opportunity to become bloggers? Something interesting, to be sure; exactly what, I can’t tell you yet.
By Sonji Young FOCUS Director of Bridges Across Racial Polarization I once worked for a large cable network. On a daily basis, I would run into a handsome, charismatic man. Read More »
By Sonji Young FOCUS Director of Bridges Across Racial Polarization I once worked for a large cable network. On a daily basis, I would run into a handsome, charismatic man.
By Melanie Adams Special to the FOCUs Blog My mother didn’t learn how to drive until after I was born. Before she did, we traveled around by bus or train. I’m assuming it was my early introduction to public transportation that made me such a believer. Read More »
By Melanie Adams Special to the FOCUs Blog My mother didn’t learn how to drive until after I was born. Before she did, we traveled around by bus or train. I’m assuming it was my early introduction to public transportation that made me such a believer.
By Sonji Young FOCUS Director of Bridges Across Racial Polarization Each morning as I watch the news or listen to the radio, I am astounded by the number of jobs being downsized by what I thought were indestructible industries - Microsoft, Caterpillar, Bank of America and unfortunately, many more. Frankly, I've lost count. Read More »
By Sonji Young FOCUS Director of Bridges Across Racial Polarization Each morning as I watch the news or listen to the radio, I am astounded by the number of jobs being downsized by what I thought were indestructible industries - Microsoft, Caterpillar, Bank of America and unfortunately, many more. Frankly, I've lost count.
For those unfamiliar with it, the broken window theory posits that if small nuisances or crimes (i.e. broken windows) aren’t dealt with, crime will spiral in a neighborhood, getting more and more serious because not enforcing things like breaking windows will show the criminals that the authorities don’t care. Read More »
For those unfamiliar with it, the broken window theory posits that if small nuisances or crimes (i.e. broken windows) aren’t dealt with, crime will spiral in a neighborhood, getting more and more serious because not enforcing things like breaking windows will show the criminals that the authorities don’t care.
By Elizabeth Hise Special to the FOCUS Blog I’m writing today about an issue that has frustrated me to no end over the last few months. It’s unpleasant, it’s wearisome, and it’s a product of the technology-driven society in which we live. Read More »
By Elizabeth Hise Special to the FOCUS Blog I’m writing today about an issue that has frustrated me to no end over the last few months. It’s unpleasant, it’s wearisome, and it’s a product of the technology-driven society in which we live.
By Nikki Weinstein FOCUS Director of Policy and Community Engagement Is the time right now for people to understand the message of our Workforce Housing Public Awareness Campaign? Read More »
By Nikki Weinstein FOCUS Director of Policy and Community Engagement Is the time right now for people to understand the message of our Workforce Housing Public Awareness Campaign?
By Jorie Schuckman FOCUS St. Louis We had two blog posts last week referencing safety and the city, and wondering what kind of toll it takes on you and what we can do about it. After my experience yesterday, I can tell you, firsthand, what kind of toll it takes on you. Read More »
By Jorie Schuckman FOCUS St. Louis We had two blog posts last week referencing safety and the city, and wondering what kind of toll it takes on you and what we can do about it. After my experience yesterday, I can tell you, firsthand, what kind of toll it takes on you.