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Thomson, Gamboa guest at NCAA South opening

Games Monday 2 p.m. - FAITH vs Univ. of Batangas (Jrs.) 3:30 p.m. - FAITH vs Univ. of Batangas (Srs.) Philippine Sports commissioner Akiko Thomson and sportsman-businessman Rey Gamboa will be the featured guests at the opening of the 12th NCAA South Monday at the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) campus in Tanuan, Batangas.

Americans deal with 'underwhelming' end to war in Iraq

It started with the military fury of “shock and awe,” then fell into near civil war. Just when all appeared lost, it was redeemed by “the surge,” then stabilized, albeit tenuously, by a security-minded campaign to win citizens' “hearts and minds.”

Tough lessons: How teachers are seeking answers at Auschwitz

For me, it is the suitcases. The ancient brown leather is battered and crumpled. But the letters are clear enough. Each bears only the name and date of birth of its owner. Some belonged to adults. But many belonged to children. It is not hard to imagine how the child's mother selected the bare essentials to pack – the Nazis often provided lists, reminding mothers not to forget their child's ...

Akiko Thomson to kick off NCAA South

MANILA, Philippines – Former Olympian and now Philippine Sports Commissioner Akiko Thomson and sportsman Rey Gamboa will grace the grand opening of the 12th NCAA South at the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities campus in Tanauan, Batangas on Monday.

Tamar Abrams: Shane West's Journey to Nikita

Shane West is animated when he talks about his role as Michael, the agent in charge of recruitment who is tasked with bringing in the...

Guide: Hot This Weekend

Bayanihan Friday Special. Sept. 3, 6 p.m. Conrado Benitez Hall, Philippine Women's University, 1743 Taft Ave., Malate, Manila. For details call 526-8421.

TONY BLAIR'S MEMOIRS: Such epic conceit!

Witty, vivid and full of VERY surprising flashes of candour, Blair's memoirs are among the most fascinating ever written by a Prime Minister. But by God, what jaw-dropping vanity and self-delusion.

Spreading the words: The IV Poets are keeping spoken word alive in St. Pete (when they're not giving each other shit)

By Andrew Silverstein The IV Poets like to talk. They talk a lot: to each other, to themselves, to anyone willing to listen, and quite eloquently at that. Brian Duncan, Dave Durney, Jason Bruzzichesi and Khomeni Hopkins look and sound like any ordinary group of 20-to-30something guys: two black, two white, dapper, idealistic, aware. All work at the St. Petersburg restaurant Savannah's except ...

Tony Blair's memoirs: live reaction

Tony Blair's memoir sent shockwaves rippling through political circles this morning. Follow our live blog of the reaction to revelations on issues ranging from his relationship with Gordon Brown and the Iraq war to his views on the Royal Family and Princess Diana.

Saxonburg ceramics show sets the table for art

When: Saturday-Oct. 2; 1-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Extended hours (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) during Saxonburg Arts Festival, Sept. 11-12.
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