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Have a heart | 14 dipped strawberries to share with your valentine
Feb 9, 10:22 PM
Dandy storebought dips make it easy to tell your sweetie, "I love you."
With 'MacGruber' movie, 'SNL' traps us in a room with another bomb
Feb 9, 7:32 PM
The Hollywood Reporter recently revealed that the creator of the ’80s action series “MacGyver” is pursuing legal action to prevent the April release of the spoof film “MacGruber.” Can the rest of us get in on that suit?
Stargazing Q&A | Relax — 'Lie to Me' is just on break
Feb 9, 7:42 PMQ. Was the series “Lie to Me” on Fox canceled? It’s one of my favorite shows. I haven’t seen it for weeks.
Dear Abby | College student's worried mom is just a snoop
Feb 9, 7:39 PMDEAR ABBY: I am 20 and live most of the year on my college campus. I’m on a full scholarship, so my parents are not paying my tuition. Most of my mail oes to my parents’ house, since I don’t have a permanent address. For the last two years my mother has opened my bank statement and read the entire thing.
Today in Kansas City | Wednesday, Feb. 10
Feb 9, 7:40 PMEVENTS TREASURES OF THE DESERT AND WINTER BLOOMS: More than 30 varieties of blooms are on display. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Powell Gardens, 30 miles east of Kansas City on U.S. 50. $7; $6 seniors; $3 children 5-12. www. powellgardens.org (816-697-2600)
Enter our 28-Second Funny Film Festival contest
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Women must work to maintain heart-healthy lives
Women have a lot of heart, but it’s the very thing some of us forget to take care of, making way for heart disease. This month, we recognize American Heart Month and encourage women to be more aware.
Previous ColumnsTHE BEST OF THE WEEKEND
- Scott Spychalski's concert photos are getting him noticed Jan 26, 2:04 PM
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- Spend some time with KC’s own 'Mad Men' (and women) Nov 22, 10:56 AM
- West Bottoms a hidden treasure for the designer and homeowner Aug 9, 9:00 AM
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Auto-tune a sound reason some songs are perfect
May 12, 9:36 AM
- Robert Brassard is turning Shawnee Mission students into chefs May 10, 8:36 AM
ARCHIVED STORIES
- Fingerless gloves for the digit-al age Feb 6, 7:43 AM
- Tiger Woods case puts questions about sex addiction in spotlight Feb 5, 7:03 PM
- Pam Tebow made a choice Feb 6, 7:50 AM
- Carolyn Hax | Grown daughter’s decision hurts, but mom should keep distance Feb 5, 7:17 PM
- Dear Abby | Goals set in youth often change Feb 5, 7:15 PM
- Billy Graham | We won’t become angels in heaven Feb 5, 7:09 PM
- Today in Kansas City | Feb. 6 Feb 5, 7:15 PM
- Stargazing | A question of royalties, a question of loyalty Feb 5, 7:10 PM
- Lincoln’s faith an enigma Feb 5, 7:06 PM
- Museum to get 29 impressionist works from Bloch collection Feb 5, 11:11 AM
- Stargazing | Wayne Newton stands up for his tribe Feb 4, 7:29 PM
- Today in Kansas City | Feb. 5 Feb 4, 7:27 PM
- Dear Abby | Mother-in-law’s mocking gets a ‘sensitive’ reaction Feb 4, 7:31 PM
- Give modern dance a chance Saturday at the Folly Feb 4, 7:32 AM
- Savory or sweet, the crepes are real treats at Chez Elle Feb 9, 10:26 PM
- Kansas City rocks for Haiti benefits Feb 4, 7:33 AM
- Stargazing | 'Andy Griffith Show' producer dies; Rip Torn heads to rehab Feb 3, 7:26 PM
- This Weekend in Kansas City | Zoo's 'Kiss & Tail' explores the love lives of animals Feb 3, 7:28 PM
- Nelson-Atkins Museum rolls out the red carpet for Chinese New Year Feb 3, 8:12 PM
- Calendar of Valentine's week events Feb 4, 7:49 AM
- Dear Abby | Mother urged to not move troubled child from her school Feb 3, 8:24 PM
- Billy Graham | Ask God’s help as in-laws Feb 3, 8:25 PM
- Candid author draws from experience in 'How to Get Divorced by 30' Feb 3, 8:26 PM
- Oscar gazing: A look at the matchups and prospects Feb 3, 4:40 AM
- Shawnee couple score touchdown with all-natural edamame dips Feb 4, 3:21 PM
- Stargazing Q&A | Where's 'The Unit' and 'Friday Night Lights'? Feb 2, 9:48 PM
- Dear Abby | Marrying an ex's cousin makes family reunions fun Feb 2, 9:50 PM
- Carolyn Hax | Showing kindness is not sexist Feb 2, 9:52 PM
- Today in Kansas City | Wednesday, Feb. 3 Feb 2, 9:56 PM
- Is this the best Grammy can offer? Feb 2, 4:38 AM
THE STAR'S 2010 QUILT PROJECT
The Star’s 2010 quilt project: Block 1
Welcome to The Kansas City Star’s 2010 quilt project, “Across the Wide Missouri: A Quilt Reflecting Life on the Frontier.” The block-of-the-month project has moved from Sunday’s H+H section to FYI. Look for a new block here on the third Tuesday of every month.
JESSICA'S TRIAL | A four-part series
This four-part serial narrative takes us into a Jackson County courtroom for a closeup look at one sexual abuse case -- the alleged rape of a 9-year-old girl. We follow the case largely through the eyes of the prosecutor, who has been handling sexual-abuse cases for more than a dozen years.- Part 1: First one trauma, and now another
- How ‘The System’ works in Missouri and Kansas
- Part 2: Sexual abuse casts a long shadow over jury selection process
- Part 3: At last, Jessica’s time to testify
- Part 4: Incriminating evidence comes forth, and a witness is surprised on the stand
Protect yourself
Personal safety is something we should always be thinking about. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Go to The Star's Stay Safe section for tips, personal safety basics, class information and much more.
Calendar of Valentine's week events
Feb 4, 7:49 AM
Here's a look at some Valentine's Day weekend events across the Metro ...
SUMMER CAMP SUBMISSIONS
Feb 1, 8:05 AMSizzling summer days seem so far away, but winter will wither — eventually. So FYI is compiling a guide to children’s day camps and area enrichment classes.
- Fans delighted by DeGeneres' 'Idol' debut
- Levi Johnston on Playgirl cover
- Leno to Letterman: Thanks for Super Bowl ad invite
- SI swimsuit edition puts Roddick's wife on cover
- Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Redo your old bras and give your budget a lift
Feb 9, 9:22 AM
Some of us have no budge in our budget these days, so we don’t have $50 to spend on fancy lingerie for Valentine’s Day. So we jumped at the chance to score some ideas from DIY doyenne Erica Domesek on how to make over bras we already have in our lingerie drawer.
MORE FYI
- Spring is at gardeners’ desks and on their minds
- Stargazing | Dave and Jay and Oprah; a Kardashian moment
- Today in Kansas City | Feb. 9
- Dear Abby | Reaching 50 should be nifty
- The Puzzler | Know your current TV events
- A Case of the Mondays | Nathan Myers says a mouthful about his job
- Big screen has a big void on the topic of black love
- Review | Make note of the R Bar
- Review | Colorful compositions highlight City in Motion’s choreographers showcase
- Billy Graham | If God isn’t part of your life, something is missing
- Dear Abby | Child abuse victim still suffering decades later
- Calendar | Events, Feb. 4-10
- Cancer diagnosis brings two friends together for journey of a lifetime
- What glass goes best with champagne?
- It’s game on as Vancouver readies for Olympics
- True stories from war-torn Southeast Asia give life to Laura Manivong’s novel, ‘Escaping the Tiger’
- Sisters tell the true story of ‘The Little Piano Girl,’ jazz great Mary Lou Williams
- Fingerless gloves for the digit-al age
- Tiger Woods case puts questions about sex addiction in spotlight
- Pam Tebow made a choice
- Carolyn Hax | Grown daughter’s decision hurts, but mom should keep distance
- Dear Abby | Goals set in youth often change
- Billy Graham | We won’t become angels in heaven
- Today in Kansas City | Feb. 6
- Stargazing | A question of royalties, a question of loyalty
- Lincoln’s faith an enigma
- Museum to get 29 impressionist works from Bloch collection
- Stargazing | Wayne Newton stands up for his tribe
- Today in Kansas City | Feb. 5
- Dear Abby | Mother-in-law’s mocking gets a ‘sensitive’ reaction
FOOD
- Have a heart | 14 dipped strawberries to share with your valentine Feb 9, 10:22 PM
- Roasting brings out the sweetness of squash Feb 9, 9:06 PM
GREENER LIVING
- Easy to go green for holidays Nov 25, 4:30 AM
- Here’s something everyone can do — plant the greenest tree Sep 30, 11:51 AM
TRAVEL
- It’s game on as Vancouver readies for Olympics Feb 7, 7:07 AM
- Hotel’s two-star rating wasn’t worth much Feb 7, 7:01 AM
HOUSE & HOME
- What glass goes best with champagne? Feb 5, 2:07 PM
- Washi tape: A gift-giving gift from Japan Feb 2, 7:44 PM
FAITH
- Lincoln’s faith an enigma Feb 5, 7:06 PM
- Billy Graham | If God isn’t part of your life, something is missing Feb 7, 6:53 PM
BOOK CLUB
- FYI Book Club | ‘The Hunger Games’ finds fans of all ages Jan 22, 7:57 PM
- ‘City of Thieves’ captures FYI Book Club members’ hearts Jan 16, 9:16 AM
WEIRD NEWS
- NY boy, 11, faces charges over pencil attack
- Man allegedly steals ambulance with patient inside
- Dog waste piling up at Wyoming forest trails
- NJ's Bicycle Bandit pleads guilty to 8 bank jobs
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