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Big screen has a big void on the topic of black love
Feb 7, 7:24 PMTwo things about February have always stood out for me: Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. This year, the two come together in the form of “The Movies We Love: The Most Romantic Black Movies (Ever),” a film series compiled by Shawn Edwards, Fox 4 News film critic.
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Pam Tebow made a choice
Feb 6, 7:50 AMIt’s the commercial we have yet to see, but it’s already controversial. On Sunday, during Super Bowl XLIV, a spot from the evangelical organization Focus on the Family will feature college football star Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam, speaking out against abortion.
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Teens still have lessons to learn about sex
Feb 3, 4:23 AMCondoms, birth control — those aren’t dirty words. Abstinence, it’s great. Let’s teach it. But just remember, not everybody’s practicing it.
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KC couple shares their love of books
Feb 1, 4:26 AMMary Barnes still remembers the day she got her first library card. She was about 7 years old and had been using her dad’s card to check out books by Shel Silverstein and Judy Blume.
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Black/white, left/right, still divided
Jan 30, 8:13 AMIf just for an hour, Chris Matthews forgot Barack Obama was a black man. The MSNBC commentator was applauding the president’s delivery of the State of the Union address, praising his ability to bridge the racial divide.
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Enough sleep? For many people, it's just a dream
Jan 27, 9:42 AMWhen Beyoncé sings about sweet dreams and beautiful nightmares, I don’t think she’s talking about sleep. But apparently getting some shut-eye is exactly what women should be chatting about.
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Heidi Montag needs a dose of reality
Jan 25, 3:55 PMWe have to tell little girls they are beautiful as they are, flaws and all. Otherwise, we will have a faux nation of Heidi Montags.
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Liberty senior has China on his mind
Jan 23, 8:18 AMWhen you think of webcams, you often think of chatting and kooky videos. But Liberty High School senior Josh Harman uses one to teach English to students in China. On Mondays and Wednesdays, he and a dozen other students get together as part of Liberty’s Skype program, using the Internet-based calling service to practice language skills with teens at Ersha Boarding School in Zhengzhou, China.
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Woman back in KC with a plea to help the people of Haiti
Jan 19, 7:17 PMAmanda Taylor says it’s important to continue to have faith and do all we can to help not just orphans but all of Haiti.
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Honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. by giving back
Jan 17, 6:12 PMUncertainty is a given in this world: job security, global warming, health care, for starters. But I’m sure of one thing. We can all make a difference just by giving back.
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For Haiti, praying and helping through Facebook
Jan 16, 9:17 AMI’ve always admired her from afar. She has the kind of faith that makes one fearless, the kind of heart that motivates one to go into the most tragic of situations with a hug and a smile, ready to help. Natasha Rae Taylor, 27, is a missionary.
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There are no shortcuts to a better life
Jan 12, 7:44 PMEvery week, there is something new to make day-to-day living a little more convenient. But easier isn’t always better.
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Go the distance for safe flights
Jan 11, 4:22 AMThe day before 9/11, in 2001, that is, I was on a plane. I’d just returned from my first trip to Disney World. Originally we had planned to return that Tuesday, but we decided a four-day weekend was long enough.
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Not so hot on the big chill
Jan 9, 8:47 AMThere was a time when I was excited about the idea of a white Christmas. Even after the holiday blizzard, once my car got free from its parking lot snowdrift, I considered playing in the snow. But we’re off into the new year, and that frosty fluff isn’t going anywhere. We’ve gotten more of the stuff, and the weather forecasters are using words like “arctic,” and the temperatures are dropping to deadly degrees. I find myself drinking hot chocolate like water.
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A new year, a new me
Dec 29, 1:18 PMIn a couple of days, we’ll see 2010. As I think about the new year, I think about how much my resolutions have changed.
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In my book, ‘Mario Brothers’ is still super
Dec 28, 5:39 AMWhile video gamers across the world are playing “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” I’m trying to save the princess on “New Super Mario Bros.” Wii. Sure, “Modern Warfare 2” broke sales records, making more than $310 million on its first day on the market, and was a sure hit for Christmas gifts.
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Drake, Beyonce and a 'Princess' rule pop culture
Dec 26, 6:23 PMFrom the rise of Twitter to the downfall of a king, here are nine things that popped in the world of pop culture.
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Where to ring in the new year
Dec 26, 8:15 AMGood grief, Christmas tree. It’s almost time to break out the bubbly and celebrate a new year. And where exactly is the party Thursday? Lots of places, from Californos to Martini Corner. But if you’re like me, you may be putting off a plan until the last minute, leaving very few options. I’m in the hunt for affordability, a jamming dance floor and good music. If I can find all that, I’m there.
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The sweetest gift isn't always the trendiest
Dec 22, 10:27 AMHere’s a thought on the second-to-last day of the Christmas-shopping season: Before you lose your cool over missing out on the biggest, trendiest gifts, think smaller instead.




