Rippled SMC pavement to be repaired

A section of parking lot in front of Samaritan Medical Center's pavilion will be closed temporarily starting Monday. That will cause traffic and parking to be rerouted in that area for two weeks while the project is being completed. Hospital spokeswoman Krista A. Kittle said HBE Corp., St. Louis, Mo., general contractor of Samaritan's $61 million expansion and renovation project, will subcontract to fix rippled pavement in that location. The section of pavement began to buckle in the winter from the freezing and thawing of excessive groundwater,...

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Kogure turns formbooks upside down to grab Super GT pole

SEPANG: Unheralded Weider Honda Racing team driver Takashi Kogure turned the formbooks upside down when they got it right in the vital Superlap qualifying session to grab pole position for Round 3 of the Japan Super GT series at Sepang International Circuit yesterday. Takashi, the team’s first driver, blazed his way to the top of the timesheets in 1:55.984. Both Takashi and Loic Duval had taken turns to put the car through the paces in the practice earlier in the morning and indicated their intentions...

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It's a short trip from 'Psycho' to 'Happy Father's Day'

My father, whom I admire as much as I admire and appreciate my own son, never was a lascivious man given to comments or behavior of an inappropriate sexual nature. It's times like this Anthony Weiner saga when you re-up your admiration for the dad you have rather than some of the more reckless alternatives. But there was this time we were watching "Psycho" on television sometime in the 1970s. (For you younger folks: Television, along with electricity and disco, had just been invented.) Probably sensing I was getting a little freaked out by the...

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Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts Enjoy Father’s Day Weekend in NYC

Hugh Jackman and Naomi Watts may both be native Australians, but they seem to love all that New York City has to offer! Both of them love living in the city with their families, and who can blame them? NYC really does have something for everyone to enjoy. We’re having great weather this Father’s Day weekend up here in the Northeast, and Naomi and Hugh took advantage of the sunshine by enjoying some fun in the city with their kids. It isn’t always easy to find a place to cool off in New York,...

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MRI on Shaun Marcum's hip comes back clean

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said there was "not much was there" when referring to the MRI, as the right-hander is likely just dealing with some inflammation. He'll be checked out by team doctors Monday and will throw a bullpen session later that day if he's cleared. Although he's obviously happy with the MRI results, Roenicke emphasized that the club will proceed cautiously with Marcum, who is currently scheduled to start Wednesday. "I'm not sure if he'll make his next start or not," said Roenicke. "We'll see what happens." Marco Estrada is considered...

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Eight Ways Jessica Simpson Can Make Her Third Reality Show The Charm

Jessica Simpson has decided to give reality TV another chance. She's signed on to be the celebrity mentor on NBC's new series, " Fashion Star," a "Project Runway"-esque design show hosted by Elle MacPherson. This will be Jess' third attempt at a reality series—"Newlyweds" ended in divorce and "The Price of Beauty" ended in cancellation—so we hope she's learned a thing or two. Below, some suggestions for Jess to ensure that "Fashion Star" is a hit. 1. Learn the difference between chicken and...

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Mayor's Roundtable: Few Options Left For Gold Line Authority

Mayor Doug Tessitor writes that should all land negotiations with a private property owner and the City of Monrovia fail, the Gold Line Construction Authority may seize the critical property through eminent domain. Glendora Mayor Doug Tessitor fields your community questions and answers them in a weekly column. In Glendora Patch’s Mayor’s Roundtable, you are invited in an ongoing dialogue about issues and concerns you have regarding your city. Share your ideas and voice your opinion. Have a question...

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