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Roger Ebert, the world’s foremost film critic, called it “wrenching but never exploitative.” Watch Story’s online videoInstructions:1. Turn on your data or WI-FI network and connect to the Internet;2. Scan the QR code.Important reminder:Your mobile phone should have an Internet access and an installed QR code reader. The New York Times praised it as “a tender reconstruction of a personal loss.” Slate said that there was more to the film’s art than just aesthetics: “There’s bearing witness. This film does that... Читать дальше...

Cars and art have more in common than you think. That's the premise, anyway, of "Piston Head II: Artists Engage the Automobile," a new show at Venus gallery in the fitting location of Los Angeles. Part sculptures, part vehicles, and part cultural signifiers, the motorcade includes Sterling Ruby's apocalyptic school bus, Richard Prince's matte black Challenger, and Katherine Bernhardt's pink Jaguar, which she's spray-painted with a cat. See those and more of the best rides, here.

Aug. 20: Fifth annual Coastal Center Cup Golf Tournament hosted by Parents & Guardians Association of the Coastal Center, Legend Oaks Golf Club, $75 per player or $300 per team, contact Richard Johnson at 843-312-4222 or pgacoastalcenter@aol.com.

At 99¢ Plus Gallery, the walls are anything but white. Step inside "The Plant Show" with the best photos on Instagram.

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The 22nd annual Charleston Harbor Tarpon Release Tournament will be fished Aug. 13. The entry fee is $45. Registration forms are available at Haddrell’s Point Tackle, Atlantic Tackle or Toler’s Cove Marina. Fishing is limited to Charleston County waters with fishing from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Final registration will be held from 5-7 p.m.

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen commanded the Olympic opening ceremony in a sparkling, draped gown by Alexandre Herchcovitch.

WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton asserted Friday that FBI Director James Comey said she was truthful in her statements to investigators about her private server and use of private emails — and that those statements were consistent with what she has said publicly.

R/$  rate stands at  P46.90/$1 The peso exchange rate stands at P46.90 last Friday  at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). The weighted average rate stands at  P46.959.

President Duterte yesterday encouraged and challenged members of the Philippine delegation to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to do their best for the honor of the country. “The President wishes and challenges our Philippine contingent to give 100 percent and he wishes them the best,” said presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Saturday. The Philippine team is composed of 13 athletes led by table tennis player Ian Lariba, who was the flag bearer at the spectacular opening festivities... Читать дальше...

Charter change is absolutely necessary for our country at this time. The 1986 Constitution was a stirring reaction to 20 years of authoritarian regime. A pluralistic politics and entitlement-laden citizenry in a new and revived democracy was established. As a result, we witnessed a proliferation of political parties and sectoral parties, grant of free high schooling, Magna Carta of rights in favor of various sectors, and other welfare measures. The Duterte administration has chosen charter change as the centerpiece of its reform agenda. Читать дальше...

Last week, I mentioned that in the Book of Ezekiel (Chapters 38 and 39) of the Bible – there is foretold a war between a coalition of

Kuwait City  – Kuwait said Friday it arrested a Filipina it accused of joining the Islamic State (IS) group through its affiliate in Libya and who planned to launch an attack. The Interior Ministry said the woman, born in 1984, entered Kuwait last June as a household service worker. Security forces monitoring the woman’s e-mails found messages by the woman to the Islamic State group’s Libyan affiliate, pledging allegiance to the group. “She confessed she was ready to carry out any terrorist attack... Читать дальше...

By Aaron B. Recuenco and Vanne Elaine P. Terrazola Aggressive but honest police officials will be appointed as the top commander in the towns or provinces where the mayors or governors are found to be involved in the illegal drugs trade, while in Metro Manila, expect more inept police officials booted out. This will be the organizational direction of the Philippine National Police (PNP), according to Director General Ronald dela Rosa. “We have not yet fully implemented it, but we will do that in due time,” said Dela Rosa... Читать дальше...

A Church leader has expressed concern that the divorce bill advocated by the Gabriela party-list “will weaken the institution of marriage in the country.”  “The teachings of the Catholic Church do not favor divorce as we adhere to the belief that ‘what God has put together let no man put asunder.’ Divorce spawns a host of problems especially for children.  Divorce weakens the institution of marriage,” stressed Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos.  “Already we see many families being separated by work... Читать дальше...

Lawmakers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao have joined mounting calls to stop the collection of irrigation service fees (ISF) from farmers. Rep. Horacio Suansing Jr. (2nd District, Sultan Kudarat) and his wife, Rep. Estrellita Suansing (1st District, Nueva Ecija) filed House Bill (HB) No. 294 for this purpose, noting that it would greatly ease the burden of the farmers. “Irrigation is needed to increase the productivity of farmers especially in the production of major staples, such as rice and corn... Читать дальше...

As the war against illegal drugs continues without let-up more drug-related fatalities surfaced yesterday around Metro Manila, among them the No. 6 and No. 31 drug personalities in the list of police operatives.

Deputy Speaker and Batangas Rep. Raneo Abu expressed confidence yesterday that the controversial Anti-Political Dynasty bill will finally see the light this 17th Congress. He said the Lower Chamber would not think twice about passing significant legislation like measures seeking to end political dynasties in the country. “We have started it last Congress when we passed the SK (Sangguniang Kabataan) Reform Law and I am hopeful we have a chance this Congress,” he said. In the 16th Congress, the approval... Читать дальше...

Thanks to online consignment shops where they can shop in private, guys are buying Birkins too. The Real Real reports a 40 percent spike in sales of the bags to its gentlemen shoppers.

When Rob Dewey returned to New York for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001, he could only stay at the site for 45 minutes.

COLUMBIA — Richland County authorities say DNA tied a 35-year-old man to 34 home break-ins.