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Since she became First Lady of the United States,  Michelle Obama's fashion choices have been closely scrutinized and debated. But while we've argued the merits of mixed prints ,  kitten heels  and other style minutiae, we never once doubted that First Lady  Michelle Obama  looked the part. But in an interview last month, conducted at the American Legion's annual meeting in Indianapolis,  Virginia voter Bobbie Lussier expressed her concerns to NPR's Ari Shapiro  with the Obamas -- specifically, Mrs. O's appearance: I just -- I don't like him. Can't stand to look at him. I don't like his wife. She's far from the first lady. It's about time we get a first lady in there that acts like a first lady, and looks like a first lady. Shapiro happened to run into Lussier just yesterday  at another Romney event, this time in Springfield, Virginia, allowing Lussier to clarify her previous comments. Shapiro probed Lussier, saying that last time "

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Ed Miles: a trailblazer of good works By Angela Covo | 22 de septiembre de 2012 Facebook Twitter Menéame Pocket San Antonio.-  Monday morning, the city of San Antonio woke up to learn the sad news that Mr. Ed “Eddie” Miles, Director of Community Projects for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, suddenly passed away. He will be deeply missed, but he left a blazing trail of good works that changed our corner of the world for the better and lifted the hearts of everyone lucky enough to cross his path.   Pastor Jeff Garner, Ed “Eddie” Miles and Jon Edwards, manager of The Palm, pose for a shot under Mile’s picture on the restaurant’s wall in this photo from July, 2011. (Photo by A. Covo) Click the headline for all the information and details for services. By Angela Covo, angela.covo@gmail.com  To say Ed Miles cared and loved humanity is an understatement. He worked quietly behind the scenes connecting people, helping others succeed, putting ideas into mo

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The San Antonio Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO SA) and our Legacy Sponsor are proud to present the 5th Annual Charles B. Shannon Memorial Golf Tournament: Saturday, January 19, 2013 Willow Springs Golf Course 202 AT&T Center Parkway San Antonio, Texas 78219 Shotgun start at 8 am Scramble The proceeds raised from COMTO SA’s annual Charles B. Shannon Memorial Golf Tournament are used to provide local youth with  scholarships  that nurture higher educational attainment, and other leadership and development opportunities. In 2013, COMTO SA will offer for the first time a seeded scholarship in the name of an individual chosen by our Legacy Sponsor. This named scholarship will be awarded to a local youth interested in pursuing transportation-related studies in college (undergraduate or graduate school). For additional information about COMTO San Antonio’s 5th Annual Charles B. Shannon Memorial Golf Tournament contact Mr. Andre Trabue, Chairman,