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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Chick Wit: Fawn made the heart grow fond

t was an ordinary day until I found a fawn in the garage. Don't worry, this has a happy ending. Here's what happened. You may recall from my previous adventures of Buddy the Pony that I ride with two girlfriends, Nan and Paula. Well, the three of us had just come back from our ride, exhausted. We weren't exhausted because we ride so hard. We rarely trot and never canter, so what we do is sit on the horses' backs while we talk. But sometimes our horses wander far apart from each other, as we have little or no control over them, and rather than...

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Father's Day: Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Dad

OK, so it's the big day – Dad's big day. And you still haven't gotten him something. We have the answer for you. Check out these ideas we've been sending your way all week: The Manly Man: From cigar shops to barbecue businesses, there are options right around the corner. The Athlete: Dad doesn’t have to be pumping iron to enjoy a game of beanbag toss or Frisbee. How about tennis racquets, fishing gear, basketball and baseball equipment? The Nostalgic: If you already have hundreds of precious...

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Bolivia Dad Locks Son In Box For Two Months

A Bolivian man was locked up in a wooden box for two months by his own father. According to the Telegraph, Johan Knelsen was forced to live in the homemade wooden prison at his home in Santa Cruz, eastern Bolivia. His family members are Christian Mennonites- common in easter Bolivia- who reportedly follow a strict interpretation of the Bible. t was first rumored that Johan was locked up for use of his phone- Christian Mennonites are regarded as most conservative with technology- but later it...

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Wyoming sheriff pays family for cards, security with public money

ROCK SPRINGS — A southwestern Wyoming sheriff is raising eyebrows for using public money to pay a company owned by his son and daughter-in-law more than $50,000 for handmade greeting cards and security services. Vouchers show the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office spent $4,200 on greeting cards from 2007-2010 and $47,400 for security services over a month last summer. Payments went to Simply You Creations in Eagle Mountain, Utah, a company Sheriff Rich Haskell said is owned by his son and daughter-in-law. Haskell said he gave his employees personalized...

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The Best Strawberry Shortcake Recipes Ever!

Summer strawberry season is in full swing, and that means one thing: strawberry shortcake. And who can resist the simple elegance of this classic summer recipe? Here at the Family Kitchen, we take our strawberry shortcake pretty seriously, and have three awesome recipes for the strawberry lovers at your house. Growing up we had a small strawberry patch in our backyard. As the backyard’s primary occupant, I can remember the joy when the first big, red berries of the season appeared. Rather like...

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Sega confirms 1.3m Sega Pass customers’ details “obtained”

Sega said in a press released today that 1,290,755 Sega Pass users’ details were stolen in Friday’s website hack, including names, email addresses, dates of birth and encrypted passwords. Following confirmation on Friday that Sega’s Sega Pass website had been hacked and user data compromised, the publisher said this morning that “1,290,755 customers’ information including Sega Pass members name, email addresses, dates of birth and encrypted passwords were obtained.” No financial data was stored...

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Happy Father’s Day: “The Day Daddy Died”

Today is Father’s Day, and S&R would like to wish a happy one to America’s dads. At the same time, and in the contrary spirit that often typifies what we do around here, I’d like to be the one who acknowledges that our relationships with our fathers are often less than we’d hope for. Frankly, some dads are complete bastards, and in many cases they’re probably at least a complex mixed bag. And why not – being a parent is hard, I’m told. This basic reality makes the guys who get it right even...

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Amy Winehouse Booed At 'Worst' Concert Ever

Amy Winehouse was unmercifully booed at a Serbian concert  last night as she wandered the stage incoherently, in what the local paper called, "the worst [concert] in the history of Belgrade." At one point Amy gets so discombobulated .... one of her background singers comes over to sing the song for her. Tickets to the show were roughly $57 -- a lot, considering the average monthly salary there is only about $428. Money ... spen...

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Pune doctors advise caution against swine flu

With the monsoon in full swing, doctors in the city have advised people to exercise caution to prevent getting infected by the deadly influenza-A H1N1 virus. They have advised that in the case of symptoms of severe acute respiratory illnesses, people should immediately get in touch with medical practitioners. The doctors’ advice come at a time when the Serum Institute of India had trashed about 2 million doses of intra-nasal swine flu vaccine, Nasovac, as there was no demand for it in the market since October last year. The firm has also drastically...

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Clarence Clemons Dies, an 'Immeasurable' Loss Says Bruce Springsteen

He was the "Big Man" that Bruce Springsteen leaned on, both figuratively and literally, to provide the soul and heart of the legendary E Street Band. Now, that light has gone out. Clarence Clemons, the larger-than-life sax man in the world's greatest backing band, died Saturday of complications from a stroke suffered last week, a spokesman said. He was 69. Clemons and Springsteen have been tethered together for 40 years, starting with a rainy night in Asbury Park in 1971 when the horn player sat...

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Juneteenth celebrated with parade through North Portland

Despite the rain, hundreds attended this year's Juneteenth festival on Saturday in Portland, which featured a Freedom Parade, local food, musical artists, guest speakers, arts and craft vendors, community services, prizes, and a fun zone for children.  Portlanders also celebrated with a community festival on the Jefferson High School sports field Saturday.   Although Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Sept. 22, 1862, slavery was still was carried out in parts of...

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Free eCards and Printable eCards are a Popular Addition to Sending Love and …

Whatever your relationship together with your Father, we&#039ve got a card to match - them all free! But my motto happens to be, if you're able to&#039t mock a multi-uniform athlete whose existence is otherwise great and whose team a minimum of managed to get towards the National basketball association Finals, who are able to you mock? Individuals at Ecards certainly agree, simply because they created this today. Article by Nicholas Tan Possibly among the best things online may be the accessibility to the ecard, also called the electronic...

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Black hole devours star, sparking gamma ray flash

A monster black hole devoured a Sun-like star, producing a long-lasting gamma ray flash that probably won’t be seen on earth for another hundred million years, astronomers said Thursday. NASA’s Swift spacecraft first observed the gamma-ray emission in March through a signal from its Burst Alert Telescope. Universe Today called the flash “the death scream” of the star being consumed by a black hole. That death scream lasted for months and is still going on now, Reuters reported. Gamma ray bursts...

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New TV soap scrubs image of Mexican federal police

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's latest drug battle does not unfold in the border badlands or remote mountains where opium poppies grow, but on the small screen, where a TV show strives to save the image of long-notorious "federales" by presenting them as crime-fighting heroes. The TV series "El Equipo," or "The Team," is modeled after the popular "CSI" series in the U.S. and it was created to convince Mexicans, and now U.S. viewers, that the country has finally gotten its act together with a professional, trustworthy federal police force. After a...

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Research In Motion Ltd (RIMM) $27.96 -20.86%

Research In Motion (RIMM) is reeling after posting better-than-expected first quarter EPS numbers, but revenues that fell short of Street estimates. The company also slashed its outlook for the second quarter and the full year. It was the subject of multiple broker downgrades this morning. As a result, RIMM is down $6.96 to $28.39 and falling to levels last seen in the fall of 2006. Options are heavily traded in the early going. 99,000 calls and 22,000 puts so far. The top trade is a Jan 30 – 35 put spread sold at $3.05, 29000X and probably rolls...

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Former New York Giant Says Gay Marriage Will Lead to Anarchy

News One is reporting former New York Giants Superbowl XXLII hero David Tyree is speaking out against gay marriage. David Tyree, who became a hero after making a game-changing catch in Super Bowl XLII, made a video for the National Organization for Marriage, warning of “anarchy” if gay marriage is legalized. “If they pass this gay marriage bill, what I know will happen is this will be the beginning of our country sliding toward … it’s a strong word, but, anarchy,” Tyree said. “That will be the...

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Quiznos lands new global location

People’s favorite toasted sandwich chain will soon be moving to Brazil, reports The Denver Business Journal. Seven Quiznos restaurants will be open by the end of the year, and a total of 200 stores are expected to operate in future years. The Denver-based restaurant has teamed up with fine dining franchisee, Brazil Best Food Inc. (BBF), to make its growth possible. “Quiznos enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide, and this has led to the tremendous success of our international expansion,” said...

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Lady Gaga's Meat Dress Stays Fresh At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame It's 'definitely one of the stranger pieces' on display, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator Jim Henke tells MTV News.

Oh, that meat dress! Nearly a year after Lady Gaga wore it at the MTV Video Music Awards, the costume made of various cuts of meat that designer Franc Fernandez and stylist Nicola Formichetti put together is still making headlines. On Thursday (June 16), that dress will join the "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power'' exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, where it will sit on display along with Gaga's childhood piano and Armani Prive orbit gown, which she wore to the 2011 Grammys,...

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Ricky Rubio heads for the NBA and Minnesota Timberwolves

Ricky Rubio is leaving Regal Barcelona and heading to the NBA — specifically the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rubio was the fifth pick in the 2009 draft by Minnesota, but he decided to play in Spain. “I have finally decided to go to the NBA. I have a dream that now can become reality,” he said in a news conference. “The NBA will be very emotional, a difficult challenge but a very nice one.” Rubio didn’t say anything about taking his talents to America, which is probably a good thing. “It's a bit...

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