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Theater artists enjoy going off on ‘Going Rogue’

11/20/2009 06:36 PM

Sarah Palin took it on the chin. That’s hardly unusual for a political figure who attracts equally fervent admirers and detractors. But at a small downtown performance space Thursday night, the weapon of choice for a group of gleeful Palin bashers was the former Alaska governor’s new book, “Going Rogue: An American Life.” (Heard about it?)

‘New Moon’ shines brighter than its ‘Twilight’ predecessor | 2 ½ stars

11/19/2009 11:42 PM

A marginal improvement on last year’s “Twilight,” “New Moon” is a bit like being locked in a room for two hours with a very moody teenager. The people most likely to appreciate the experience are other moody teens … and moms who remember what it was like to be a moody teen.

These clothes are stylish, and bullet-resistant, too

11/18/2009 09:44 PM

It’s a warm south Florida day, but Jorge Cardenas still wears his hooded zipper sweater when replenishing the ATMs he owns. The $1,000, hip-hop style jacket is slightly bulky, yet comfortable and stylish — and bullet-resistant. “The whole idea is to blend in,” he said.

Stargazing | Levi shows some modesty; Farrah Fawcett’s will

11/19/2009 10:51 PM

So much for Levi Johnston’s “aspiring porn career,” the one that Sarah Palin made a snide comment about to Oprah on Monday.

Today in Kansas City | Nov. 20

11/20/2009 12:12 AM

CREATIVE HAND SHOW AND SALE: Kansas City Fiber and Weavers Guilds. 4-9 p.m.; Ramada Overland Park, 7240 Shawnee Mission Parkway. Free admission.

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Is the message of 'Precious' too tough to take?

“Precious” is no “Little Miss Sunshine.” It’s not the little film that makes your heart dance. If it’s anything like the book, it will grab your heart and squeeze, harder and harder and harder.

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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.
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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.

HOLIDAY HOMES TOURS

Get in the holiday mood with a festive homes tour

11/17/2009 10:17 AM

The holiday season whizzes by before you know it, so why not carve out some “me time” and take a tranquil tour of lavishly decorated mansions, historic landmarks and contemporary condos?


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Dear Abby | She aims higher than mom does

11/19/2009 10:46 PM

DEAR ABBY: I’m 32 and a “large girl.” I am also intelligent, witty and fun to be around. I make friends wherever I go. The problem is my mother — who is also big — keeps telling me that heavy women are not desirable and we must “settle” when it comes to choosing a mate.

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28-Second Film Fest finalists

Check out the finalists and the winners in our 28-Second Film Fest contest

FYI CAPTION CONTEST

Just kickin' it with a big ape

11/20/2009 09:26 AM

Quick! Think up a caption! (And, if you’d like, show us some leg.) But back to the quick part. Because of early holiday deadlines, we need your fake, funny captions for this photo by 2 p.m. today. (We’re sure the boss won’t mind.) Send us your caption (and please include your name, city and phone number) to starfyi@gmail.com. Put “11/20 caption contest” in the subject line.

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