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Military chief's ouster may be power play by North Korean leader
World NowAnalysts widely viewed the surprise dismissal of the North Korean military chief from all his senior posts Monday as a calculated political purge, possibly aimed at cementing the absolute rule of young dictator Kim Jong Un.... -
They should know: Central Floridians reflect on Olympic experiences
Dr. Phillips graduate Mark Ruiz couldn't watch the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympics.
After competing for the United States diving team in 2000 and '04, Ruiz was outside of the Olympic "bubble" for the Games in Beijing.
Ruiz didn't stay away from...Tags: Altamonte Springs, New Smyrna Beach, Weightlifting, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Awards and Prizes
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Games opened doors for Wilmot native
Cindy (Suggs) Greiner believes she gained far more during her Olympic career than any gold, silver or bronze medallion could have given her.
“I count my blessings. I was really lucky. It opened a lot of doors,” said Greiner, who grew up in Wilmot in...Tags: High Schools, Hewlett-Packard Co., Track and Field, Awards and Prizes, Schools
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Friday's Olympics opening ceremony most watched in history of summer games
The Baltimore SunNBC's Friday-night coverage of the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics drew the largest TV audience on record for a kickoff of the summer games. According to Nielsen figures provided by NBC, 40.7 million average viewers watched the four-hour-plus...Tags: Health Organizations, Television Industry, United Kingdom, NBC (tv network), Media Industry
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Friday's Opening Ceremony sets an Olympic record for TV viewers
Groller's CornerNBC paid a lot of money to televise the London Summer Olympics and at least for one night that was money well spent. Friday's coverage of the opening ceremonies attracted an average of 40.0 million viewers, which is nearly 6 million more than the... -
Readers' Choice 2012: Food & Restaurants
American Restaurant Veggie Grill Multiple area locations (323) 933-3997 www.veggiegrill.com Veggie Grill doesn’t just serve good vegetarian food, it serves good food period. The crispy chicken plate and Buffalo Bomber are especially delish —...
Tags: India, Manhattan (New York City), Restaurants, Wines, Onions
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Myung Ga Tofu and BBQ: Now, this is Seoul food
First impression: If Korean food is new to you, I can think of no better introduction than Myung Ga Tofu and BBQ. I'm a huge fan of this spicy, big-flavored fare, which includes fiery kimchi, big bowls of soft noodles, and salty grilled meat. If you're...Tags: Pancakes, Shrimp, Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, Foods and Beverages
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Maryland Art Place showcases Mina Cheon's provocative 'polipop' art
Mina Cheon is used to seeing things from multiple perspectives. As a child in South Korea, the artist was exposed to two religious philosophies — Buddhist on her father's side, Christian on her mother's — and embraced a third as an adult,...
Tags: Team America: World Police (movie), Artists, Stranger Than Fiction, Science and Technology, Barack Obama
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South Korea school textbooks drop evolution examples
World NowSome major science textbook publishers for South Korea's secondary schools have deleted examples of Darwinism, bowing to petitions by a group that calls evolution "an unconfirmed theory."... -
South Korea marks Buddhist holiday amidst scandal
World NowSEOUL -- South Korea marked a holiday honoring Buddha's birthday with services in 20,000 temples across the country amidst a scandal over the behavior of monks who had been filmed gambling, drinking and smoking in a hotel suite. About 22% of South Korea's... -
Suspect in fatal DUI case found in South Korea
and Nari Kim, International Consortium of Investigative JournalistsU.S. authorities have located international fugitive Kyung Ho Song in his native South Korea, more than a decade after he fled Cook County to avoid being tried for drunken driving and reckless homicide in an accident that killed a 43-year-old single...Tags: Extradition, Crime, Law and Justice, Migration, Immigration, Prosecution
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A rich history of scoops
Two events last week reminded us of famous Tribune scoops.
Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, marked the end of fighting in World War I and set the stage for one of the Tribune's greatest victories. And the release Friday of President Richard...Tags: International Military Interventions, Treaties, Bible, Newspaper and Magazine, Armistice Day
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