INQUIRER.net: QC informal settlers block Agham Road

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QC informal settlers block Agham Road Jul 1st 2013, 02:23 MANILA, Philippines – Motorists are advised to take alternative routes as illegal settlers rallying against a possible demolition of their homes in Quezon City blocked both lanes of the Agham Road early Monday, police said.   Non-uniform personnel Hazel Mendito of Quezon City Police District Tactical Operations Center said the rallyists, led by urban poor group Kadamay,  blocked the northbound and southbound lanes of Agham Road a little before 9 a.m.   Mendito said the number of rallyists, previously reported to be about 50, has swelled to around 300 as of posting.   The northbound lane was converted to  two-way traffic after the residents blocked... Keep on reading: QC informal settlers block Agham Road Media files: informal-settler.jpg (image/jpeg)

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INQUIRER.net: Tennis: Djokovic, Serena top bill on super Monday

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Tennis: Djokovic, Serena top bill on super Monday Jul 1st 2013, 02:35 LONDON— Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams top the bill at Wimbledon's super Monday when they attempt to capitalize on the shock exits of their heavyweight Grand Slam rivals.   Djokovic, the top seed and world number one, takes on 35-year-old Tommy Haas, the oldest player left in the men's draw.   Djokovic, the 2011 champion, has not dropped his serve in his three rounds so far and in his straight sets demolition of Jeremy Chardy on Saturday he fired 38 winners and just three unforced errors.   Haas was a Wimbledon semi-finalist in 2009 and Djokovic has no intention of underestimating the German.   "It's going to be a big challenge for bo... Keep on reading: Tennis: Djokovic, Serena top bill on super Monday Media files: serena.jpg (image/jpeg)

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Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information: Dimakiling bags title in Blas Hipulan

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Dimakiling bags title in Blas Hipulan Jul 1st 2013, 01:20, by Chess Daily News IM Dimakiling bags title in Blas Hipulan chess tilt Cebu Daily News 7:40 am | Monday, July 1st, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Master (IM) Oliver Dimakiling continued his dominating performance in the final three rounds to capture the crown in the Engr. Blas Hipulan and Deep Blue Cafe Chess Open Tournament yesterday at the Deep Blue Cafe at the SM City Cebu. Dimakiling finished with an unbeaten record in the nine-round Swiss system competition to emerge champion in the National Chess Federation of the Philippines-sanctioned tournament. Dimakiling, the top seed who hails from Bohol, capped off his unbeaten run with a win over ninth-seed Cebuano Voltaire Sevillano in the ninth and final round. Dimakiling went home with the P40,000 top purse. Meanwhile, an unrated varsity player from the University of San Jose-Recoletos Ramil Wadim upset FIDE Master (FM) Sander Severino in the last round to finish second place and a P20,000 purse. He had 7.5 points. Rounding off the top three in the open division was IM Emmanuel Senador, who finished off with 7.0 points. Sevillano finished at fourth place also with seven wins. They were separated according to their tie break, bucholz and median bucholz points accumulated during the entire tournament. Meanwhile, Ryan Pacres topped the kiddies division. Jeffo Durug placed second while Duane Borgonia wound up third. Around 100 wood pushers from Mindanao and Cebu cmpeted in the tournament. CORRESPONDENT DALE G. ROSAL Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net  Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

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INQUIRER.net: 4 Chinese ships in disputed waters – Japan

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4 Chinese ships in disputed waters – Japan Jul 1st 2013, 00:42 TOKYO – Four Chinese government ships were on Monday sailing in waters around islands controlled by Tokyo and claimed by Beijing, the Japanese coastguard said.   The maritime surveillance vessels entered the 12-nautical-mile zone regarded as the territorial waters of the Senkaku islands, which China calls the Diaoyus, in the East China Sea, at around 5:00 am (2000 GMT Sunday), the coastguard said.   Ships from the two countries have for months traded warnings over intrusions into what both regard as sovereign areas as Beijing and Tokyo jostle over ownership of the strategically sited and resource-rich islands.   A territorial row that dates back fou... Keep on reading: 4 Chinese ships in disputed waters – Japan Media files: china-senkaku-sialnd.jpg (image/jpeg)

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INQUIRER.net: ‘Enter the Dragon’ actor Jim Kelly dies

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'Enter the Dragon' actor Jim Kelly dies Jul 1st 2013, 00:47 SAN DIEGO – Actor Jim Kelly, who played a glib American martial artist in "Enter the Dragon" with Bruce Lee, has died. He was 67.   Marilyn Dishman, Kelly's ex-wife, said he died Saturday of cancer at his home in California.   Sporting an Afro hairstyle and sideburns, Kelly made a splash with his one-liners and fight scenes in the 1973 martial arts classic. His later films included "Three the Hard Way," ''Black Belt Jones" and "Black Samurai."   During a 2010 interview with Salon.com, Kelly said he started studying martial arts in 1964 in Kentucky and later moved to California. He said the role in the Bruce Lee film came about when his agent called him.... Keep on reading: ‘Enter the Dragon’ actor Jim Kelly dies Media files: obituary-90x651.jpg (image/jpeg)

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INQUIRER.net: QC informal settlers barricade vs demolition – police

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QC informal settlers barricade vs demolition – police Jul 1st 2013, 01:01 MANILA, Philippines – Informal settlers living along Agham Road in Quezon City barricaded early Monday in anticipation of possible demolition, police said.   Superintended Pedro Sanchez, Quezon City Police District-Station 2 commander, said roughly 50 residents set up their barricades past 8 a.m.   A radio report said police officers tried to put down the barricades, but failed to do so. However, Sanchez said the situation remains peaceful as of posting.   In a statement, urban poor group Kadamay said the move was made to ensure that the demolition team will not reach their community as the 30-day notice of eviction lapsed.   "Some 500 ... Keep on reading: QC informal settlers barricade vs demolition – police Media files: informal-settlers.jpg (image/jpeg)

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INQUIRER.net: Europeans demand answers over alleged US bugging

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Europeans demand answers over alleged US bugging Jul 1st 2013, 01:17 BRUSSELS – The European Union, Paris and Berlin angrily demanded answers from the United States on Sunday over allegations Washington had bugged EU offices, the latest spying claim attributed to fugitive leaker Edward Snowden.   The report in German weekly Der Spiegel is likely to strain relations between the United States and Europe, shortly after they launched formal negotiations to create what would be the world's biggest free trade area.   EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding warned that the long-awaited negotiations could be affected if the bugging allegations proved true.   "We can't negotiate a large transatlantic market if there is any dou... Keep on reading: Europeans demand answers over alleged US bugging Media files: eu-us-bugged.jpg (image/jpeg)

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INQUIRER.net: Grenade hurled at speeding bus in Zambonga City ; 5 hurt

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Grenade hurled at speeding bus in Zambonga City ; 5 hurt Jul 1st 2013, 01:36 MANILA, Philippines— Five people were injured when a still unidentified suspect hurled a grenade at a bus in Zamboanga City early Monday, police said.   Zamboanga City police chief Senior Superintendent Edwin de Ocampo said a grenade was thrown at the bus of the Philippine fisheries Development Authority (SCN 997) around 7:10 a.m.   He said the bus was travelling along Guiwan road near Sta. Cruz intersection when the incident transpired.   Wounded were identified as follows:  Luciano Gelaga, Ombre Hamsirani, Orly Villareal, Emil Anita and Eugene Khristian Lozano.   The victims were employees of the Philippine fisheries Development Authority.... Keep on reading: Grenade hurled at speeding bus in Zambonga City ; 5 hurt Media files: zamboanga.jpg (image/jpeg)

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Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information: 2013 SPICE Cup Open - $11,000 guaranteed

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2013 SPICE Cup Open - $11,000 guaranteed Jul 1st 2013, 01:42, by Chess Daily News 2013 SPICE Cup Open Sponsored by Webster University and the Susan Polgar Foundation St. Louis, Missouri October 15-19, 2013 GM/IM norm opportunity - Minimum rating (FIDE) 2100 Limited to first 50 entries 4 IM/GM norms were earned last year: http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com PRIZES: $11,000 guaranteed $4,000-$2,000-$1,500-$1,000-$500 U/2400 FIDE $500-$250-$125 U/2300 FIDE $500-$250-$125 top female $250 October 2013 rating will be used Limited FREE hotel accommodation (double occupancy) at the Crown Plaza available to foreign GMs. ENTRY FEES: Free to all GMs, IMs, WGMs and all FIDE rated players over 2300 (must complete all 9 rounds), if registered by September 30, 2013. $50 later or on site. $100 to others if received by September 30, 2013. $150 later or on site. VENUE: Crown Plaza Clayton Hotel 7750 Carondelet Ave, St Louis, MO 63105 (FREE shuttle from the Lambert–St. Louis International Airport) $109/night, FREE Breakfast/Internet Send entries to Webster University - SPICE 470 E. Lockwood Ave St. Louis, MO 63119 Questions or registration for titled players: Email: spice@webster.edu or call 314-246-8075 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

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Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information: Vidovdan Rapid Tournament in Leposavić

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Vidovdan Rapid Tournament in Leposavić Jul 1st 2013, 01:37, by Chess Daily News The Vidovdan weekend tournament was organized by the chess club "Kosmet" on 29th June in Leposavić, Kosovo and Metohija region, Serbia. The nine-round Swiss tournament was played with the rapid time control of 15 minutes per player. The total prize fund was 1000 EUR. Grandmaster Danilo Milanovic emerged winner after concluding the tournament with 8,0/9 points, leaving the second-placed GM Goran Cabrilo half a point behind. Top-seeded GM Milos Perunovic was third with 6,5 points. Final standings (top finishers): 1 GM Milanovic Danilo 2520 Mladenovac – 8 2 GM Cabrilo Goran 2440 Mladenovac – 7.5 3 GM Perunovic Milos 2639 Beograd – 6.5 4 IM Novoselski Zoran 2429 Kragujevac – 6 5 CM Cvetanovic Uros 2249 Ćuprija – 6 6 IM Milenkovic Mladen 2405 Paraćin – 5.5 7 mk Colovic Dusan 2374 Čačak – 5.5 8 mk Vuksanovic Zvezdan 2178 Zvečan – 5.5 9 mk Sekularac Andrej 2091 Novi Pazar – 5.5 10 mk Mirkovic Stevan 2293 Čačak – 5 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

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Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information: Back to #2

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Back to #2 Jul 1st 2013, 01:27, by Chess Daily News Humpy becomes World No. 2 TNN | Jul 1, 2013, 05.33 AM IST PUNE: Koneru Humpy has overtaken Women's World chess champion Hou Yifan in world rankings. The Indian , who won the Grand Prix in Dilijan, Armenia, in an emphatic fashion, is World No. 2 now at Elo 2607. Yifan is seven points adrift. Hungary's Judit Polgar continues to be ranked No. 1 at 2696 but she plays in open the section and not among just women. Another Indian D Harika finished eighth with five points (-1 score). She is world No. 20. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

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Bigfoot Evidence: Will the Real Minnesota Iceman Please Stand Up

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Will the Real Minnesota Iceman Please Stand Up Jul 1st 2013, 01:00, by Shawn Editor's Note: This is a guest post by Matt K., a Sasquatch enthusiast. Visit his blog, Bigfoot Crossroads. As much mystery surrounds the Minnesota Iceman as does ice. The famous Frank Hansen exhibit of the 60's has been talked about and argued throughout Bigfoot circles since the frozen creature first started making its rounds in shopping malls and county fairs across America. Speculation, hearsay, and rumors abound, the creature seemingly vanished like its Bigfoot counterpart, forever leaving the question of "Was it real?" Read more »

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Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information: Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Started

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Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Started Jul 1st 2013, 01:18, by Chess Daily News The 20th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival is being held by the Abu Dhabi Chess & Culture Club and Abu Dhabi Sport Council from 30th June to 8th July at the Sofitel Hotel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Festival consists of the Master Tournament (for players rated above 2200 FIDE and Abu Dhabi players), Open Tournament (for U2200 players), Junior Tournament (for U15 players), and Blitz tournament. The Master Tournament has 48 participants from 18 countries competing. Several female players, namely WGM Dinara Saduakassova, WGM Anda Safranska and WIM Ghader Pour Shayesteh, had a good start as they snatched a couple of draws from the higher rated players in the first round of the tournament. Round 1 video by Vijay Kumar The Open Tournament is featuring 147 players from 21 federations. Master Tournament Participants (top seeds): 1 GM Kurnosov Igor RUS 2657 2 GM Istratescu Andrei FRA 2655 3 GM Efimenko Zahar UKR 2651 4 GM Guseinov Gadir AZE 2631 5 GM Volkov Sergey RUS 2613 6 GM Grigoryan Avetik ARM 2605 7 GM Rakhmanov Aleksandr RUS 2602 8 GM Oleksienko Mikhailo UKR 2568 9 GM Parligras Mircea-Emilian ROU 2565 10 GM Malakhatko Vadim BEL 2559 11 GM Papin Vasily RUS 2547 12 GM Vaibhav Suri IND 2535 13 GM Gopal G.N. IND 2522 14 GM Akshayraj Kore IND 2508 15 GM El Gindy Essam EGY 2490 16 IM Shoker Samy EGY 2477 17 GM Berescu Alin-Mile ROU 2461 18 IM Ankit R. Rajpara IND 2428 19 IM Bajarani Ulvi AZE 2417 20 GM Raetsky Alexander RUS 2412 21 GM Lazarev Vladimir FRA 2410 22 IM Karavade Eesha IND 2398 23 IM Tissir Mohamed MAR 2381 24 FM El Adnani Mokliss MAR 2381 25 IM Estremera Panos Sergio ESP 2372 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

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INQUIRER.net: WHO: Treat people with HIV early to stop spread

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WHO: Treat people with HIV early to stop spread Jul 1st 2013, 00:34 LONDON – Young children and certain other people with the AIDS virus should be started on medicines as soon as they are diagnosed, the World Health Organization says in new guidelines that also recommend earlier treatment for adults.   The advice will have the most impact in Africa, where nearly 70 percent of people with HIV live. Many rich countries already advocate early treatment. WHO's new guidelines were released Sunday at the International AIDS Society meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.   About 34 million people worldwide have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. HIV attacks key infection-fighting cells of the immune system known as T-cells. When that count ... Keep on reading: WHO: Treat people with HIV early to stop spread Media files: aids.jpg (image/jpeg)

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INQUIRER.net: Jessica Simpson gives birth to boy, named Ace

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Jessica Simpson gives birth to boy, named Ace Jun 30th 2013, 23:55 NEW YORK— Jessica Simpson's daughter has a new playmate — a baby brother named Ace.   Simpson's representative confirmed that the entertainer gave birth to Ace Knute in Los Angeles on Sunday via planned C-section. The details were first reported by Us Weekly.   This is the second child for Simpson and her fiance, Eric Johnson. Simpson gave birth to daughter Maxwell last year.   Simpson, who got her start as a singer and has a successful apparel and accessories line, most recently appeared on NBC's "Fashion Star."  ... Keep on reading: Jessica Simpson gives birth to boy, named Ace Media files: jessica-simpson.jpg (image/jpeg)

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INQUIRER.net: 31 dead in oil tanker blaze in Uganda capital – police

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31 dead in oil tanker blaze in Uganda capital – police Jun 30th 2013, 22:54 KAMPALA— At least 31 people have died in a blaze that engulfed an oil tanker after it was hit by another vehicle in a suburb of the Ugandan capital, police said Sunday.   "We can confirm 31 dead and over 10 others seriously injured in the inferno," Kampala Metropolitan Police commander Andrew Kaweesa told AFP after inspecting the scene of the accident that took place on Saturday night.   "Most of the victims were scooping fuel from the tanker after it was hit by a car and fuel spilled out," Kaweesa said.   "People rushed there to take the fuel and in the process fire broke out engulfing the whole area and trapping them," he added.   Charred b... Keep on reading: 31 dead in oil tanker blaze in Uganda capital – police Media files: uganda.jpg (image/jpeg)

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INQUIRER.net: Kerry joins Asia meeting marked by sea tensions

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Kerry joins Asia meeting marked by sea tensions Jun 30th 2013, 23:25 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN— Fresh from tough Middle East talks, US Secretary of State John Kerry was due to touch down in Brunei Monday for meetings with Asia-Pacific nations bedevilled by divisive issues of their own.   Kerry will join foreign ministers from China, Japan, Russia and across the Asia-Pacific for an annual security forum in which he will be keen to stress that Washington is sincere in its promised "pivot" toward Asia.   As expected, the meetings look to revolve in large part around regional concerns over China's rise.   During kick-off talks on Sunday between the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines accus... Keep on reading: Kerry joins Asia meeting marked by sea tensions Media files: kerry.jpg (image/jpeg)

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