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Saturday, 26 May 2012

Obama honors veterans during Memorial Day weekend

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is paying tribute to veterans during Memorial Day weekend, honoring those willing to sacrifice their lives for their country. Obama says in his weekly radio and Internet address he will mark Monday's holiday with veterans and their families at Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The president says the nation needs to honor veterans, including those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, by ensuring they have access to health...

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Domino’s driver robbed during delivery Herald Tribune

MANATEE COUNTY - An 18-year-old pizza delivery man was robbed Friday night by a group of juveniles. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Dominic Everett was delivering a pizza to a residence at 904 61st Ave. E. at about 10 p.m. when he knocked on the door and got no answer. He...

Orange County Medical Examiner Releases Report on the Death of Robert Champion The Examiner

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Mouth overflows the Jazzhaus with a funky disco party The Examiner

Mouth filled the Jazzhaus with fantasticy, funky disco tunes and a loving crowd of dancers. Madison Decamp added a beautiful new sound to the band's songs Credit: Mouth, Madison Decamp, Mouth filled the Jazzhaus with fantasticy, funky disco tunes and a loving crowd of dancers. Madison Decamp...

Rain Bird gadgets from Old Faithful Sprinkler Systems and OnGARD The Examiner

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Steel Magnolias stunning at Wilton Playshop The Examiner

Steel Magnolias, presented just twice more this weekend is one of the Wilton Playshop’s finest productions. Directed by Meredith Walker, with a terrific set design by Dave Cunningham, this show follows the lives of five women in a small Louisiana town through their visits to Truvy’s (Carol...

Dillard’s ladies’ swimwear event The Examiner

Dillard’s ladies’ swimwear event continues through Saturday, May 26, with a marvelous selection of trendy and classic designer swimsuits priced at only $49. Choose from assorted styles including swimdresses, front shirred mios, bandeaus, surplice wrap tanks and more. All swimsuits are made with...

Baby Boomers are smart shoppers The Examiner

Lillian is an active sixty-five year old who still works part-time, volunteers at a local middle school, and takes painting classes once a week. She exercises as much as possible, enjoys gardening, and maintains her weight at just below ideal. From her patio home just off St. Andrews, Lillian shared...

IMF chief Lagarde: Little sympathy for Greece Newsday

LONDON - (AP) -- The managing director of the says she has more sympathy for poor African children than Greeks suffering under the country's...

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