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First Cup: Friday

NewsFlash — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:39:51 +0000

Jason Smith of The Commercial-Appeal: “Although it had been nearly 24 hours since they learned of the untimely death of Lorenzen Wright, Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins and Griz director of player personnel Tony Barone Sr. were still in a state of shock Thursday. Hollins had been an assistant with the Grizzlies under former coaches Hubie Brown and Mike Fratello during Wright’s final …

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NewsFlash — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:38:12 +0000

I AM for credible elections. I will not support a junta or a revolutionary government that is clearly unconstitutional. I am against martial law if declared contrary to the interest of our people and Constitution. I will always be for what is right a…

Philippines forms body to probe Arroyo’s nine-year administration

NewsFlash — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:12:33 +0000

Manila – Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Friday signed an order creating a commission to investigate allegations of large-scale corruption against his predecessor.

Candidates vie for school board seats

NewsFlash — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:18:55 +0000

A number of area residents have signaled their intent to run for the region s school boards as the filing period for the Nov. 2 election has just passed its mid-point.

To look good, first feel good

NewsFlash — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:10:47 +0000

NOT BEING ABLE to wear clothes that I liked was frustrating, said broadcaster Connie Sison of the reason she shed weight.

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NewsFlash — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:52:23 +0000

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Planned MRT fare hike to test PNoy’s political will-oppositionist

NewsFlash — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:39:19 +0000

“Do you want to be right or do you want to be popular?” An opposition lawmaker posed this rhetorical question for President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday, saying that the planned increase in the fare of Metro Rail Transit 3 will test the chief executive’s political will.

Honor Roll

NewsFlash — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:27:33 +0000

Evanston-Skokie School District 65 congratulates the following sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders who have achieved honor-roll status for the 2009-10 school year.

Many promises to keep

NewsFlash — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:37:06 +0000

Building an efficient and effective State will take a great deal of time and effort. Meanwhile, we shall need a strong President to compensate for weak public institutions. Jose T. Almonte In his first State-of-the-Nation Address of July 26, 2010, President Benigno Aquino III said a mouthful of promises that he is now obligated to fulfill in the next six years.

Spyder Surf hosts Quiksilver, Billabong, Hurley, Volcom CEO surf-off in Manhattan Beach

NewsFlash — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:31:24 +0000

Its doubtful that a Congressional subpoena could have compelled, without a fight, appearances by the CEOs of the surf industrys four largest manufacturers.