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Address change provided revenue, identity
For years, a curious thing was happening to some of the tax money due to Henrico County. It was being paid to the City of Richmond instead. How much, exactly, county officials had no way of knowing, but they conservatively estimated their losses between $5 million and $12 million annually. The culprit? Inaccurate mailing addresses that labeled most of the county – even the county's own government centers – as "Richmond, Va." In total, all or portions of 15 ZIP codes in Henrico – covering nearly 100,000 postal customers – carried the Richmond name. Tax payments made by businesses – often those with branches in Henrico but headquartered elsewhere – were being designated incorrectly for Richmond, since that's how those businesses were labeled by the Postal Service. Fixing the problem seemed simple enough, but years of efforts by county officials couldn't convince the U.S. Postal Service to create new ZIP codes specific to the county (too complicated and costly) or give a more appropriate name to those already in use. But finally, in early 2008, the U.S. Postal Service agreed to let Henrico residents in the affected ZIP codes decide for themselves. The result was a majority vote that spring in favor of establishing "Henrico, Va." mailing addresses that seemed long overdue. The new addresses took effect that fall, helping Henrico begin to reclaim its missing revenue and also giving it a firm identity at the same time. For its impact on the county's coffers – and its identity – the establishment of "Henrico" mailing addresses ranks No. 14 on the Henrico Citizen's list of the most significant moments in Henrico's 400-year history. Finding a solution Addressing the issue had been a top priority of county executives for some time, but they knew that solutions – though seemingly simple – would require patience and could cause backlash from the city, the postal service and even their own citizens. To some degree, they were right on all counts. When the Henrico Citizen initially reported the county's estimated tax losses in early 2003 as a result of the issue, some citizens reacted with skepticism. Others bristled at the notion of changing the recognizable "Richmond" address for something less identifiable to most outside of Central Virginia. About seven years ago, county officials believed they had convinced the Postal Service of the gravity of the matter. The USPS initially agreed to change the "Richmond" addresses within Henrico to read "Henrico" instead, if survey respondents supported the idea. But then USPS officials backed away from the plan – as well as a subsequent effort by Henrico leaders to conduct a smaller "test" area that could be phased in slowly. Frustrated, and still losing revenue, county officials enlisted the help of their elected officials in Congress and the Virginia General Assembly to help their efforts gain traction. But the process was slow. Because the operations of the Postal Service do not take into consideration jurisdictional boundaries, there was no easy way for USPS officials to consider creating new Henrico-specific ZIP codes. The "Richmond" mailing addresses had permeated Henrico during a period of decades, as the original Richmond post office expanded and opened new branch locations in the county, as well as in Chesterfield. Aside from Glen Allen, Sandston and Highland Springs – which had developed originally with all the features of small towns and therefore received their own mailing addresses and post offices – the rest of Henrico lacked those characteristics and was as a result painted by the broad "Richmond" brush. Debate grows When years of discussions finally resulted in the USPS's decision to put the idea of a "Henrico" mailing address to a vote, county officials were thrilled. Customers in the 10 "Richmond ZIP codes located entirely within Henrico County – 23228, 23229, 23231, 23233, 23238, 23242, 23250, 23255, 23288 and 23294 – as well as those customers in the Highland Springs ZIP code, received surveys that spring asking them to vote for or against the proposed change to a "Henrico, Va." mailing address. As the issue received more public attention, some of the anticipated public commentary became reality. Some Western Henrico residents argued that the change would lessen the value of their "Richmond" labels, while Eastern Henrico residents, tired of existing in the shadows of Richmond, seemed mostly to favor the change. Some business objections centered around the downside of having to change letterhead, address labels and other mostly minor items. The public debate was at times a contentious one. "I think it's a bunch of rubbish that the county says it is losing revenue from the city," one resident wrote in response to a Citizen article about the topic in 2008. "Everyone knows Richmond. If Henrico is trying to create an identity of its own away from Richmond, it can't be done." But county officials always viewed the issue as a straightforward one. "The county's money should go to the county, and the city's money should go to the city," Tuckahoe District Supervisor Pat O'Bannon told the Citizen in 2008. "I think it makes sense – [the issue] is worth tax money to the county." Henrico officials always placed blame for their lost revenue on the system that they said confused taxpayers – especially the large, corporate ones based out of state whose accountants simply checked off "Richmond" as the locality to which their payments were due. Henrico leaders didn't fault the City of Richmond, which unknowingly had become the beneficiary of the misdirected payments for years. But when the proposed mailing address change was put to a vote, some television commercials encouraged Henrico residents to vote against the change, arguing that the loss of revenue would hurt Richmond and strike a blow to regional cooperation. Creating an identity Only about one-third of the customers in the affected regions responded to the 2008 survey, but of those, 61 percent voted in favor of the change, which took effect in October the same year. The vote made "Henrico" the preferred mailing address for each of the 11 affected ZIP codes located entirely within the county and an acceptable address for the Henrico customers in five ZIP codes that straddle Henrico and Richmond (23222, 23223, 23226, 23227 and 23230). (Customers in each of the 16 ZIP codes could, and can, still use "Richmond" if they desire.) County officials celebrated a long-sought victory that also came with a perhaps unintended side benefit: a true identity for the county. Because most of the affected ZIP codes were in the heart of Henrico's West End commercial corridor, the change provided instant and widespread name recognition for the county, which has only grown in the years since. That impact may be more difficult to quantify but no less valuable as a result. Henrico's effort to correct a Postal Service flaw spawned similar efforts elsewhere in Virginia – a rare state in which cities and counties cannot overlap – including in Chesterfield County, where new mailing addresses recently took effect. Henrico officials have credited their own change with helping to restore millions of dollars to the county's budget – money that has been particularly welcome during the recession of the past several years. |
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Citizen Staff Reports 12/16/2013
Virginia Blood Services (VBS), the sole supplier of blood for more than 20 hospitals throughout the state of Virginia, is in need of blood donors to help replenish the local blood supply over the holidays.
A decline in blood donations is typical during the winter months as people become busy with holiday activities and travel. Patient needs remain steady, however, making it important for people to visit a VBS donor site or mobile drive to give blood. > Read more.
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In Varina, one of the most anticipated events of the season is approaching. The 19th Annual Big Toy Parade will return on Dec 14, offering a "homey," small-town feel that helps elicit holiday spirit among participants and spectators alike.
The parade, which begins at 3 p.m., is sponsored by the Battlefield Ruritans and Henrico County Parks and Recreation and is held in conjunction with the James River Boat Parade. It is led by a grand marshal along Old Osborne Turnpike and ends at the Osborne Boat Landing, where hundreds of community members gather to await nightfall and the arrival of lighted boats, concluding a festive holiday celebration. > Read more.
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Citizen Staff Reports 12/03/2013
The region's two premier youth soccer organizations – the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers – have partnered to create Richmond United, a cost-free U.S. Soccer Development Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the region. The arrangement marks the first time in U.S. Soccer Development Academy history that two member clubs have united their respective Academy programs.
Slated to begin play in the fall of 2014, Richmond United will field U13/14, U15/16 and U17/18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams. The teams will train and play home games at two of the top soccer specific complexes in the nation, Ukrop Park and Striker Park. > Read more.
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It's the final weekend before Christmas – but it doesn't have to be a nightmare! Relax with half-a-million twinkling lights, enjoy Theatre IV on Tour's production of "A Christmas Carol" or experience the 11th annual "Miracle of Christmas – Live at the Metro Richmond Zoo." Another way to relax before the Big Day is with a good book. You can find a vast array of books, covering many genres, and meet authors at the Celebrate with a Book event on Saturday. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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A number of Henrico students are performing in the Richmond Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, which runs through Dec. 23. Pictured above, left to right are: back row – Elizabeth Sjovald (Mother Ginger), Deema Meguid, Maya Link (Mogi top) and Sophie Rounds (Mother Ginger) and front row – Sarah Echols (Chinese) and Carter Echols (Chinese). > Read more.
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Kaycee Wells is not your stereotypical cheerleader.
You won't find her standing on the sidelines waving a pair of pom-poms or doing back flips across the football field. Instead, Wells does all of her cheering from the softball field.
"I always have a lot of energy, and I just like to help keep the spirit up," the Lady Pirates' shortstop said. "I just try and stay up all the time and not let the ladies get down at all."
As the heart of the Lady Pirates' infield and starting lineup, Wells is consistently in the field of play. But it's not just her playmaking ability that has captured the attention of her coaches and teammates.
Wells' fun-loving spirit and happy-go-lucky attitude have provided an additional element to Braden River's softball games. She's the first one to stand on the bleachers, pounding the walls of the dugout in celebration, and the last one to walk off the mound.
"She keeps everybody loose, and that's what this team needs," coach Doug Powell said. "(All season) they were lose and happy-go-lucky, and Kaycee keeps it that way."
Wells grew up playing softball with her older sister, Krista, and when Wells arrived at Braden River, the two became what Wells called the "team pumper-uppers."
With her sister off to college, Wells continued to carry on the tradition this season. Nicknamed the team cheerleader, Wells is by far the loudest member of the Lady Pirates softball team. So it's no surprise that Wells walks off the field without her voice more often than not.
"I've just always been the one to keep the spirit up on all the teams that I've been on," Wells said.
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on 29-02-2012 07:33 PM
on 29-02-2012 10:14 PM
Hogezz wrote:
I only seem to get this problem when I try to join servers that are nearly full, or when attempting to join via match make. If I pick servers with more than 4 slots free, I never seem to have a problem. Try this instead, as I think you get the connection problem when the slot you are trying to take gets filled by another person connecting at about the same time... I may be wrong though...
I use much the same approach and I don't have many problems.
I usually go for 13/16 or less
on 29-02-2012 11:11 PM
on 01-03-2012 11:26 PM
ok, so further to my post a few days back, i've tried to play Starhawk again yesterday and today.
Yesterday I tried between around 8 and half 9, and tried about 6 different times, trying CTF, TDM, large servers, small servers, near empty servers etc. For each one, it shows loading, then the splash screen of the level, and then "failed to connect". Cue lengthly cutscene...
Today I tried another 5 times starting at half 6, again selecting servers in every way possible, and no luck.
Has there been/could there be any feedback as to what the reason is for this, and if it will be fixed...
So far then i've got into one game out of about 20 attempts.
I'm wired in to a Netgear router, in DMZ.
DownStream Connection Speed 8520 Kbps
UpStream Connection Speed 1160 Kbps
on 02-03-2012 01:34 AM
Yeah lots of "Failed to connect" messages for me today. As others have mentioned, once you're in a game it doesn't mess up but it can take 4/5 attempts to get on first time.
on 02-03-2012 08:31 PM
I seem to get booted out of the system alot with network failures and quick match boots. On the home screen the cursor is way to sensitive and goes all over the place and on the "rank" list it does not show anything other than the top players since triangle does not pull up personal rank as instructed
on 03-03-2012 04:05 PM
Description: "Cannot connect to server" (error note)
Frequency: Every attempt when accessing beta
Steps: After accepting terms and conditions
Connection type: wireless (also tried wired)
NAT Type: Type 2
Upload speed: 723.7 kbps
Download speed: 4.6Mbps
04-03-2012 12:34 PM - edited 04-03-2012 12:40 PM
Brief Description of the issue:
- When I attempt to join a game through matchmaking 75% of the time it just follows with a constant black screen that says loading at the bottom. I have not been patient enough to wait it out to see how long it takes before even at least joining a game, but one time I had waited for about 12mins and still it was present with the black screen.
- Almost every time ever since I've started playing the Beta. I will say the chances of me getting into a game straight away through matchmaking is about 20%.
Steps to reproduce the error:
- Matchmaking in Starhawk.
Your Connection Type:
- Wired
Your NAT Type:
- NAT Type 2
Your Upload/Download speed at the same time the issue occurred:
- 32.69mb Download/5mb Upload
Edit: I should add as I typed this message I am currently waiting on another black screen. It's been about 6mins.
04-03-2012 01:05 PM - edited 04-03-2012 01:05 PM
It's now been 30mins and have given up.
on 04-03-2012 02:33 PM
About 80% of the time at the moment, this is the connecting procedure for me:
- Start game up, select Matchmaker
- About 2 seconds into loading, "Failed to Connect" message comes up
- Back to main menu, select Matchmaker again
- Stuck on loading screen indefinately, so I quit game altogether
- Start up again
Normally I manage to get onto a game after all of this. Like I said, once you're on there it's fine though.
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Young and Restless Recaps
Y&R Week of August 3, 2009
Noah and Nikki dined at Crimson Lights. Noah read the paper and discussed Victor. He realized that Victor has been messing with people's lives, including Colleen and Ashley's. Noah informed Nikki that he hasn't been spending a lot of time at the ranch because Victor doesn't want him and Abby
making noise around Ashley. He apologized for mentioning Victor, but Nikki replied that she and Vic are in a good place. Noah didn't understand why all of the adults in his life seem to bounce between partners while he and Eden are stable. Nikki stated that she's doing the right thing by marrying Paul.
Meanwhile, Jack was upset with Billy for telling off Victor, fearing that it would upset Ashley. Billy didn't regret going head-to-head with Newman, but promised to make things right for their sister's sake.... At the Newman Ranch, a furious Ashley confronted Victor about using Jill to manipulate the Abbotts and humiliating Colleen to get her kicked off the Newman Board. She demanded that her husband give her some space and went to take Zapato for a
walk. Billy then stopped by and blamed Victor for Ashley falling apart. Victor warned Billy that he'd better not make trouble for him. Billy thought that Ashley deserved to know the truth about Victor's misdeeds and vowed that he and Jack would get through to her. Victor demanded that Billy get lost and slammed the door in his face.
Mary Jane wondered around the potting shed desperately searching for her missing kitty. Zapato then entered the shed and she saw the dog chewing on Kitty's tail! MJ broke down as she cradled the tail and said aloud that she hates Zapato. "It's not fair that he did that you, Kitty," she kept repeating.... While out taking her walk, Ashley thought back to how Sabrina's ghost had warned her that Victor would hurt her. She was alarmed when she heard a rustling noise, but it was only Nikki. She assured Nikki that she was fine when Nikki brought up the board meeting. "It's only my business," Ashley snapped. Abby soon joined her mother and Nikki left them alone.
At the tack house, Phyllis and Nick relished being together after renewing their vows. Nick planned to go to the G.C.A.C. to tell Sharon about remarrying Phyllis.... At the club, Sharon made a call to Doris and admitted that it was hard for her to see Nick and Phyllis reciting their vows. Sharon planned to rely on herself for a change. Soon, Nick arrived and informed Sharon that his family is back together "for real." She feigned happiness for them. Nick wondered how things were going for her and Jack, and Sharon reported that she and Jack broke up. Nick was surprised; Sharon explained that she can't love Jack the way he deserves to be loved and became angry when Nick urged her to go back to Jack. She insisted that she can take care of herself. Nick apologized for overstepping his bounds and Sharon apologized for snapping at him.... Jack visited Phyllis and she happily told him about her reunion with Nick. He seemed genuinely thrilled for her, however, Jack's mood darkened as Phyllis stated that he and Sharon must be looking forward to having a child together. Jack told her about the breakup and urged her to focus on Nick rather than her insecurities.
Later, Jack and Billy drowned their sorrows at Jimmy's bar. Jack lamented how he was chasing after Sharon like a "lovesick puppy" and she gave him nothing back.... Nick returned home and Phyllis challenged him to a video game tournament. He eagerly accepted, promising to kick her butt, but Phyllis won. After, Phyllis asked how it went with him and Sharon; he admitted that it shocked him to hear that Sharon and Jack split.... Sharon met up with Noah at the coffeehouse. Their gathering was cut short, though, when Eden called asking if he wanted to hang out. Sharon regarded Crimson Lights recalling the happy times (through flashbacks) that she and Nick had spent there.... Later, Nick and Phyllis heard Summer singing the song from their wedding video.
On the ranch grounds, Abby and Ashley discussed Victor wanting to put Billy in charge of Jabot. Abby was confused by him doing this, but reasoned that Victor must've had a good reason for doing so.... Inside, Nikki told Victor that she saw Ashley on the way in and that she seemed to be very fragile. Nikki encouraged Victor to talk to her about what went down at the board meeting, but he wasn't eager to open up to her. When Ashley and Abby returned, Nikki left.
A disguised MJ went to the bar and overheard Jack telling Billy that he and Sharon are over. When Jack took a call, Mary Jane slipped something into his drink. She watched as Billy went up to the counter and handed Jack the drugged beverage.
At Crimson Lights, Nikki and Paul discussed their upcoming wedding plans. Paul shared that his brother, Father Todd, was coming. He couldn't wait to marry Nikki.
Lauren and Michael discussed Daniel's case. Lauren was confident that Michael could get the court to drop the charges against Romalotti. However, they were unsure that Daniel would forgive Amber for sleeping with Deacon to get him released from jail.... Amber stopped by Daniel's apartment and began packing up her things. She became hopeful when he stopped her, but all he wanted was his key back. Amber reminded him that she did what she did for Daniel, but he pointed out that she's hidden so many other things from him about her life. "It's really hard for me," she cried, "because I have been rejected and I know how that hurts." Daniel wasn't sympathetic and repeated that he can't trust her. A tearful Amber left.... At Crimson Lights, Kevin wondered if Jana would do what Amber did to get him out of a situation. Jana replied that it would depend on what he'd done. Their conversation was interrupted when an upset Amber arrived with her box of things. The Fishers invited her to move in with them.... Michael informed Daniel that the D.A. is going forward with his case and warned Daniel not to go up against Deacon by himself.
Billy brought home a woozy Jack from Jimmy's bar (neither aware that Mary Jane had spiked Jack's drink). Jack settled in to take a nap on his couch when he saw a figure of a woman standing over him. "Sharon?" he slurred. The woman — who was really MJ — began to kiss him. Later, Jack awakened and wondered if he'd dreamed about having sex with Sharon. He called out for Sharon, but found Kitty's tail (Ew!) along with a note from Mary Jane saying, "I knew you were still in love with me." He realized that it had been MJ he'd slept with.
Katherine stopped by the bar and questioned Mackenzie about her relationship with Billy. Mac evaded the question, but Kay suspected that something was going on. She feared that Mac getting involved with a married man would lead to Mac getting hurt. "Just make sure you don't sacrifice yourself," Kay counseled her granddaughter.
At the Chancellor Estate, Chance informed Chloe that he's interviewing to be a detective. She was impressed. Chance then stated that he doesn't understand why Billy doesn't realize how great Chloe is. Jill soon returned home and complained that Billy threw her to the wolves. "I was just returning the favor, Mom," Billy said, entering behind her. Billy filled in Chloe and Chance about his feud with Victor and how Jill helped Victor use him as a pawn. Jill feared that Victor would make sure she never worked again. "You can always go back to doing what you do best," sneered Billy. "I'm sure even in a recession, there's a lot of lonely, old wealthy men just looking for some company." "Oh my God, you really hate me, don't you?" a devastated Jill said. Jill insisted that she was trying her best, but Billy didn't want to hear it. Chance stepped in and told Billy not to speak to his mother that way. Jill sincerely apologized to Billy for everything that had happened and wished they could put it behind them. She reasoned that Billy wants to be angry with her, though, so he can have an excuse for his failures. He was angry when Chloe stood up for Jill and Chance.
Lauren and Paul met up at the G.C.A.C. "What, no bachelor party?" Lauren purred. "Well, what's the point if I can't have you jumping out of the cake?" he replied. "Oh, well, excuse me," Lauren joked. "And who says you couldn't? You know, for old time's sake?" They became more serious as they discussed Victor's response to Paul marrying Nikki. Paul noted that Victor basically gave his "blessing" as if Nikki were his.... At the coffeehouse, Nikki met up with Kay. Kay noted that Nikki still seemed to have feelings for Victor, but Nikki insisted that she loves Paul. Kay agreed to be her matron of honor.
Kay returned home and found Billy badmouthing Jill. She warned him that if he kept having so much resentment, he might live to regret it. Billy couldn't believe that Katherine would give him this advice when she and Jill have been feuding for years. "Who better to tell you then that it's a waste of time?" she reasoned and reminded him that many people love him. After Billy left with Cordelia, Chance wondered to Chloe if he shouldn't have interfered in Billy and Jill's argument. Chloe insisted that deep down Billy
really is a good guy.
Lauren went to the coffeehouse and found Amber. She comforted Amber and offered to help her find a space to make her designs.... Daniel returned to his apartment and thought about happier times with Amber.
MJ returned to the bar and informed Mac that she reconciled with her husband. Mac thought the man was abusive, but MJ explained that he was really nice. When Mary Jane went to retrieve her things, Mac left a message for Billy saying that something weird was going on with the "homeless" woman she'd befriended. When Billy arrived with Delia, MJ left. Mac told Billy that Kay knows about them.
Lauren joined Nikki at the coffeehouse and they chatted about Nikki and Paul's upcoming wedding. Lauren wished them the best. After, Nikki called and made an appointment to pick up her wedding rings. Meanwhile, Paul spoke with his mother; no one had heard from Patty. Later, Jack called Paul and asked to talk.
Kay told Jill that she'd advised Billy to forgive Jill. Kay confessed that her marriage to Phillip II hadn't been that strong and it hadn't been fair of her to blame Jill for its demise. Jill broke down as she recalled all the years that Kay berated her for stealing Kay's husband — and that their animosity was all for nothing. "Of all the humiliations I've suffered at your hands ... this is the cruelest of all," Jill cried.
Nick and Victoria met at the tack house to work on details for Nikki's wedding. Victoria admitted to Nick that she and J.T. had been fighting recently. J.T. arrived to help, and Victoria gave him the cold shoulder. When J.T. left, Nick mentioned Victoria's attitude. "Not everyone can be as deliriously happy as you and Phyllis," she retorted.
Nikki met Paul at the Club to discuss the wedding. She handed him the rings and declared them "his responsibility." Victor approached Nikki and wished her well in her new life with Paul. He warned her that Paul loved her way more than she loved him. Nikki then headed to the chapel, and was happy to find Fr. Todd there. She thanked him for being willing to do the rehearsal. He gave her an old photo of her and Paul he had found. While looking at the photo, she flashed back to her first youthful relationship with Paul. She smiled at the fond memory, but the smile quickly disappeared when she remembered Victor's warning that it would be dangerous to marry someone because they were "safe." She began to have a memory of Paul proposing, but it turned into a memory of the first time Victor proposed. That memory then became a montage of all three of their fairy-tale weddings, including the one at her hospital bedside. Victoria arrived at the chapel and questioned Nikki about her daydreams. They discussed whether her upcoming nuptials with Paul might, in fact, be a reaction to Victor beginning a family with Ashley, as Victoria had previously suggested. Victoria told her mother that it was healthy to reflect on the past; to get it all out of her system before the wedding. Nikki thanked her for her wise advice. "I just wonder what I should do about my own situation," Victoria lamented. After Victoria left, Nikki resumed daydreaming about Victor. Her powerful memories included their weddings, kisses, and the day when he gifted her with Zapato.
Jack arrived at the chapel and snapped Nikki back to reality. He wished her true happiness with Paul. She asked Jack whether he ever thought about their child that had been stillborn. He admitted that he often did, and they lit a candle for the boy, who would have now been a teenager. They hugged tightly, and Nikki thanked him for his support. "This isn't goodbye, ya know!" Jack said. "You're getting married ... to a good man!" He kissed her and wished her good luck. Nikki resumed her daydreaming, this time reflecting upon the bad times with Victor ... the times that he devalued her and raised his voice at her ... even the time he came back from Mexico and told her that her love was sick and it deserved to die. Nick arrived at the chapel. Nikki asked him to walk him down the aisle, and he responded that he would be honored. Nick reminded Nikki that Paul was good for her ... that he had always looked out for her. Her memories of the good times with Paul began to flood back to her.
Paul arrived at the Abbott mansion in response to Jack's summons to discuss Mary Jane. He questioned how Jack knew that MJ was still in town. "I slept with her last night," Jack replied. Paul was initially skeptical about Jack not knowing the difference between MJ and Sharon, but after Jack showed him the dead cat's tail, Paul began to suspect that MJ had spiked his drink.
At the ranch, Adam and Ashley discussed Victor's lies and betrayal. Adam offered his support, and Ashley gushed about how much she was comforted by Adam and Zapato. Ashley looked for Zapato, but quickly became agitated when he was nowhere to be found. Victor went out the front door to look for the dog, and found him on the front porch looking ill. The vet arrived and pronounced that Zapato had been exposed to some sort of toxin, and that he needed to get to the clinic right away. She said she wouldn't know whether he was intentionally poisoned until she ran the blood work. Just then, Paul phoned Victor and informed him that Mary Jane had surfaced in town. Victor immediately suspected that she had poisoned Zapato. He requested that Paul come to the ranch to discuss it further, but Paul declined, saying that he would be wrapped up with his wedding for the next couple of days. Before the vet could transport Zapato to the hospital, the dog passed away. Victor and Ashley were saddened and shaken. Victor ordered the vet to investigate the possible poisoning. Ashley broke down sobbing that it was her fault. Victor instructed Adam to say nothing to Ashley about the possibility that MJ had poisoned Zapato.
Jack arrived at the ranch in time to overhear Victor on the phone demanding a search for Mary Jane. He filled Victor in on MJ's latest stunt. Victor told Jack about his theory that she had poisoned Zapato. They argued about whether Ashley should know about the latest on MJ. Before Jack left, he and Victor agreed to let each other know if they heard from or saw Mary Jane. Meanwhile MJ left a love note and a bouquet of flowers at Jack's front door.
Paul met with J.T. at the coffeehouse. He asked J.T. to take on much of his caseload, and offered him a partnership in his investigation firm. J.T. was intrigued by the offer, since he was no longer employed by Newman Enterprises. When Paul suggested discussing it with Victoria, J.T. claimed he didn't need to. "I accept, Partner!" he exclaimed. Paul informed J.T. that his first priority would be the Mary Jane Benson case. "She's dangerous," Paul warned. They left to go to the chapel for the rehearsal. Paul introduced his brother, Fr. Todd, to everyone. J.T. got Victoria alone and told her about his new business partnership. Paul and Nikki shared a tender moment in which he gave her a wedding gift. She opened the jewelry box to find a crystal necklace with an ice cream cone charm which symbolized their long journey together. They declared their love for one another as he put the necklace on her. She told him that she couldn't wait to take the next step in the journey, and walk down the aisle with him.
Victoria, Nick, J.T. and Katherine arrived at the church for Nikki and Paul's wedding rehearsal. Nikki introduced Kay to Father Todd. Victoria noticed a certain piece of Nikki's jewelry and Nikki proudly stated that it was a gift from Paul. Heather soon arrived and informed Paul that Adam couldn't make it. Todd then led them through the rehearsal. Nikki confessed to Nick that she's nervous; he assured his mom that she was going to live happily ever after.
Sharon ran into Phyllis at Crimson Lights and asked how Summer was doing. Phyllis made small talk back by asking Sharon how her pregnancy was going. Phyllis then showed Sharon the new ring that Nick had gotten for her and explained that she was about to go to Paul and Nikki's rehearsal. Sharon noted that there have been many ceremonies in Genoa City.
At the Newman Ranch, Victor tried to comfort an upset Ashley, but she said that she'll never forget the way she manipulated her regarding Jabot. He was determined to resolve things with his wife. Ashley was also upset about Zapato's death. She then spied Sabrina's ghost; "Sabrina" approached her and warned Ashley that the ranch is a death trap. Victor saw Ashley's worried face and reminded her that he wants to take care of her. After he stepped away to get her tea, Sabrina told Ashley that she knows a "little secret" about Ashley's "baby."
Neil and Tyra helped Lily get comfortable after she was released from the hospital. Lily was thrilled to be reunited with Humphrey, but dreaded having to start chemotherapy in a couple of weeks. Neil told Lily that he stocked the fridge for her and asked what else she needed. "To see Cane," she replied. Neil argued that it was too soon for "company," but Lily insisted and Tyra backed her up. Neil urged his daughter to give it some time, however, he let Lily call her husband. Cane agreed to come over to Neil's place. When he arrived, Neil reluctantly invited him in. Lily was happy to see him. "You're beautiful," Cane told her. "Yeah, I'm a vision," Lily said sarcastically. Soon, a gift basket arrived for Lily; Cane
revealed that it was from him. Lily was touched and thanked him. They went through the basket, which included things like strawberry tarts, lip balm, hand sanitizer, eye drops, stuff for stomach problems and a romance novel. He explained that he'd met a cancer survivor who told him that this stuff
made her feel better. He became upset as they discussed what the effects of the chemo would be, like her hair falling out, and promised to be there for her.
Neil and Tyra went out for coffee. He was annoyed with Tyra for staying in touch with Cane while Lily was in surgery. Tyra replied that Cane was the one who got Lily to go into surgery in the first place. Neil feared that Cane would betray her again and thought she should be around people she could trust. Tyra noted that Neil keeps pulling away from her when all she wants to do is be there for him and his family. She then admitted that she overheard him talking to the late Dru at the hospital. "Dru's gone and it's just me. I'm here," Tyra said. Neil replied that with Lily sick, he doesn't have the energy to determine where their relationship is going.
Phyllis arrived at the church and joined everyone at the rehearsal. After, everyone dined at the G.C.A.C. as an upset Sharon watched. Nick made a toast to Nikki and Paul, recalling how they've been friends since they were teens.
"It's important that you be with someone who you want to grow old with," Nick stated and wished them a long and happy life together. Sharon continued to watch. Nikki didn't look as happy as a bride-to-be should be. After, Kay apologized to Nikki for accusing Nikki of still being hung-up on Victor. Kay then confided that she's not sure that Phillip II was the love of her life. Nikki was shocked. Kay explained that marrying Murphy put things in perspective for her.... J.T. and Victoria argued over J.T. being okay with their son eating ice cream. J.T. pointed out that she's just upset that she doesn't have control over everything.
Nick and Phyllis went home and Phyllis reported that she and Sharon had a civil conversation at Crimson Lights. Nick was pleased. They kissed and began to undress.... Sharon went to the jewelry store and asked to see a duplicate of the ring that Nick gave Phyllis. She then tried it on.... Before leaving the church, Paul told Nikki that he's known he's wanted to spend his life with her for a long time. "I'm very happy that you chose me," he whispered. "I love you. I think I always have." They embraced, but Nikki looked worried.
At the ranch, a tearful Ashley asked Victor if they would've ended up together if she hadn't sought him out after Sabrina died. "It felt like it was destiny," she said. "Will I always be a consolation prize to you?" she wanted to know. Victor reminded her that he's loved her for years. "You've loved lots of people," Ashley said, noting that she doesn't really know who she is to him.
The show ended with a montage of Nick and Phyllis starting to make love, Kay and Murphy kissing, Victoria and J.T. angry with each other, Sharon trying on the ring, Neil sadly looking outside, Cane and Lily cuddling, Victor reaching out for Ashley, Nikki and Paul in the church. "Paul, I'm sorry," Nikki told him. "I can't marry you."
Sharon became starry eyed as she tried on a duplicate of Phyllis's ring. She got emotional while flashbacking about Nick and suddenly bolted from the jewelry store, still wearing the ring. A security guard chased her down and dragged her back. Sharon claimed that running off with the bling was an accident but the police were called anyway. Cops arrived and recognized Sharon as being in trouble before and arrested her.
Victoria visited Nick and the sibs discussed their mom's wedding. "Paul's a great guy," Nick declared, which got Victoria wondering if Victor and Nikki will ever get over each other. Nick thought Paul was just the guy to make their mom forget Victor.
At the chapel, Paul was understandably shocked as Nikki explained that she didn't love him with all of her heart and soul. He suggested they postpone the nups but she turned that down, then gave back the engagement ring. Nikki sobbed that she was going to leave town for "a while" to have "time to
think." She gave Paul a note to read later, then dumped the responsibility on him to tell everyone about the canceled wedding (why don't you just cut out his heart, Nik?). "I still love you," he choked, then made a vague reference to Victor "looming over us." With tears flowing, Nikki walked out of the chapel, as Paul sat alone, trying to make sense of what just happened.
"You and the baby mean everything to me," Victor insisted to a fuming Ashley, who lashed out at him for manipulating her family. He wanted to table their conversation to keep her calm and she agreed. Ash didn't want Victor to join her in their bedroom so he consented to sleeping in the guest room. After Ashley went upstairs, Nikki unexpectedly showed up. As Adam eavesdropped, Nikki confessed she called off her wedding because she is still in love with her ex. She also suggested that Victor has never loved anyone as much as he loved her. Nikki assured she wasn't trying to get Victor back and that she had a taxi waiting for her, then revealed that she is leaving Genoa City for a while. She asked her ex to tell that to their kids. They hugged and she left a very touched Victor. After a few minutes, he left the house, too.
In bed, Ashley couldn't sleep and hallucinated about Sabrina (who's been making more comebacks than Cher). The dead Mrs. Newman told Ashley that her baby "is gone" and that Victor is coming back to her. An agitated Ashley came downstairs and couldn't find Victor. She grabbed her car keys and ran out of the house in search of him.
Paul summoned Heather to the chapel and shared that "the wedding's off." He also shared something about Adam. After Heather left, Victor showed up and Paul acknowledged that Vic and Nikki can't seem to move on without each other. "She left us both," Paul huffed and departed. Alone, Victor admitted to himself that he still loves Nikki.
Heather stormed into the ranch and demanded to know if Adam is gay. She screamed that Nikki left a note for Paul that said she saw Adam and Rafe together. Adam denied he swings both ways and Heather threatened to call Rafe for his side of the story. Adam had no choice but to confess that he had been with Rafe but it "was a mistake" and a "one time deal." She refused to believe him and told him, "I never want to see your face again." After she left, Adam cursed Nikki for her interference.
Nikki went outside and discovered that her taxi was gone. She called for another and said she would "walk out to the main road." While waiting in the rain, Ashley came driving out of nowhere and thought Nikki was Sabrina standing at the side of the road. Nikki was caught in the headlights as tires were heard screeching.
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Informational meetings to address the gypsy moth, a well-known pest of trees, and the proposed action to control it will be held March 1 and 2 at three northeast Iowa locations.
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Several groups, including Iowa State University, are evaluating biomass crops that can be used to produce renewable energy feedstocks. They are sponsoring the workshop to help farmers better understand the opportunities to grow and market profitable biomass crops that are adapted to southern Iowa soils and climates.
"Will the rain ever stop?" is the title of the Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) February webinar at noon, Feb. 16. Christopher J. Anderson, assistant director of the Climate Science Program at Iowa State University, is this month's presenter.
A full day of information and special events awaits the attendees of the 2011 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference (CCCC) at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa on Feb. 26.
Iowa State University Extension will hold workshops at five locations to explain the new combination crop insurance policy that replaces the old multiple peril crop insurance policies.
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More than 750 Iowa 4-H youth, families and friends cheered on the Iowa State University Women's Basketball team during 4-H Day at Hilton Coliseum.
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Twelve Iowa communities have been selected to participate in the Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program in 2011.
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Iowa 4-H'ers and Operation: Military Kids exemplify the recent White House initiative, "Strengthening the Military Family."
Iowa 4-H alumni have made their commitment to 4-H, raising $23,366.94 to support Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development programs.
Iowa Learning Farms is gearing up for another busy season of travel with the Conservation Station, a mobile learning center that encourages all Iowans to help protect and improve soil and water quality. Requests are now being accepted for 2011 events.
As thousand canker disease and emerald ash borers edge their way toward Iowa trees and woodlands, organizers of the 55th Annual Iowa State University Shade Tree Short Course are encouraging those interested in trees to "Expand Your Plant Palette."
ISU Extension nutrition specialist suggests steps for following USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Rider promoted Kevin Baggett from associate head coach to head men's basketball coach. Baggett has been on Rider's staff since the 2006-07 season and has served as associate head coach the last four years. He succeeds Tommy Dempsey, who left to become head coach at Binghamton.
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Athletics directors – Shenandoah appointed Doug Zipp as its director of athletics. Zipp comes from Kenyon, where he was associate director of athletics for facilities and operations since 2005.
Baseball – Rich Maloney will not return next season as Michigan's head baseball coach, a position he's had for the last 10 seasons.
Men's and women's cross country and track and field – Newberry hired Kelly Revells as its new head men's and women's cross country coach. Revells already works at Newberry as an assistant wrestling coach, a role he will continue.
Women's basketball assistants – Memphis added Erin Grant to its women's basketball coaching staff as an assistant. Grant spent last season as an assistant at New Mexico.
Football – Western Connecticut State named Joe Loth head football coach.
Women's gymnastics – Georgia hired Danna Durante as its head women's gymnastics coach. Durante served as California's head coach for the 2012 season and was an assistant at Nebraska since 2003 before that.
Men's and women's lacrosse – Boston College elevated Acacia Walker from associate head coach to head women's lacrosse coach. Walker held her previous title since 2011.
Men's and women's swimming and diving – Marshall named Bill Tramel head women's swimming and diving coach. Tramel spent the last eight years on Minnesota's staff, the previous two as associate head coach.
Coker and Queens (North Carolina) will join the South Atlantic Conference effective July 1, 2013. The addition brings the conference's membership up to 12.
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In arguments Tuesday, lawyers for the government and electricity producers urged the justices to overturn a lower court ruling that says the government cannot not pit the cost of upgrading 554 power plants against the benefits of protecting fish and aquatic organisms.
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Guinea Caecilians (Frank and Ramus, 1995, Compl. Guide Scient. Common Names Amph. Rept. World: 24).
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In the US, at least, Lumia 900s are carrier-locked to AT&T until their exclusivity agreement runs out. I don't know when that is.
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Entry Title: " TIME" Name: Steffen Schrägle, Spain Category: Professional, Bridges Entry Description: The Asian cities grow so fast, that time can not messure them anymore. All over the city of Singapore, in the middle of nowhere buildings and bridges are built for the future.
Vita s t e f f e n s c h r ä g l e October 24th 1973 born in Freudenstadt, Germany 1993 Apprenticeship as a forestry expert at the forestry office in Freudenstadt, Germany 1994 University-Entrance Diploma in Stuttgart 1994 – 1998 Freelance Photography-Assistant in Stuttgart, Madrid and Barcelona Since 1998 Photographer for various German and Spanish Fashion- and Automobile Magazines such as Woman, Tendencias, Neo2, Mujer21 and BMW Magazine Member of Association for Photojouirnalists, Freelens Photographer for International agencies such as Tiempo BBDO, Publlicis, TBWA, Typoweb, Hakuhodo G1, Standard Creative Inc., TBWA Chiat Day, Shoot, McCann Erickson, Euro RSCG, Lukkien, etc. 1999 Reportage about Colombian displaced people all over Colombia 2000 Travelling exhibition of the reportage about Colombian "Los Desplazados" in Spain and Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. 2001/2002 Reportage about refugees in Kabul, Afghanistan 2002 Travelling exhibition of the reportage about Afghan refugees from Kabul "Las Mujeres de Afganistan" in Spain 2003/2004 Reportage about refugees in Kabul, Afghanistan 2004 Additional travelling exhibition about Afghan refugees from Kabul "Las Mujeres de Afganistan" in London 2005 various photography jobs (Hakuhodo G1, etc.) in Tokyo, Japan 2007 Reportage about orphans in Cairo, Egypt 2007 Travelling exhibition about orphans in Cairo "I live here – Encounter with Muslim orphans in Cairo" in cooperation with Workcamp of ejw and with the association Yalla e.V. in Stuttgart 2007 3rd winner in the category bronze at the International Kodak Calender Competition in Stuttgart for the calender entry "orphans in Cairo" in cooperation with Yalla e.V. 2008 Won first place for the Gruner + Jahr (German Publisher) Photo Award in the category "architecture" 2009 Member of the German Association of Freelance Photographers – BFF 2009 Member of the Association of Photographers – AOP, UK 2009 Selected for Luerzer's 200 Best Ad Photographers worldwide with 8 images in 3 categories 2010 PDN AWARD for www.steffenschraegle.com website 2010 AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD for landscape image "CUBA". 2010 COMMUNICATION ARTS PHOTOGRAPY ANUAL AWARD for landscape series "NAMIBIA DESERT".


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Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games.
This week on Munchkin Land, what else does Steve Jackson Games have for you? How about Zombie Dice!
Eat brains. Don't get shotgunned. You are a zombie. You want brains. More brains than any of your zombie buddies. Zombie Dice is a quick and easy game for gamers and non-gamers alike. The 13 custom dice represent victims. Push your luck to eat their brains, but stop rolling before the shotgun blasts end your turn! Zombie Dice is a dice game for 3 to 8 players. Each game takes 10 to 20 minutes, and can be taught in a single round.


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After Friday's stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, investors are more convinced than ever that the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program will be scaled back as soon as September. If that happens, the stock market will lose fuel that helped power the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a new high in May.
Investors hoping that U.S. companies will dazzle the markets this earnings season are likely to be disappointed, according to analysts who have been trimming their expectations in recent weeks. Matt Jarzemsky explains. Photo: Getty Images.
Investors hoping that U.S. companies will come to the rescue are likely to be disappointed, according to analysts who have been trimming their expectations in recent weeks.
Financial firms are expected to post the strongest earnings-season performance, with analysts predicting a 17% per-share profit jump. Above, a trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange last month. Bloomberg News
Earnings season kicks off Monday afternoon in New York with aluminum giant Alcoa Inc., AA +0.32% Alcoa Inc. U.S.: NYSE $9.37 +0.03 +0.32% Dec. 12, 2013 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 14.90M AFTER HOURS $9.41 +0.04 +0.43% Dec. 12, 2013 7:20 pm Volume (Delayed 15m): 180,557 P/E Ratio 33.46 Market Cap $9.99 Billion Dividend Yield 1.28% Rev. per Employee $382,574 12/09/13 Boeing Holds Bake-Off for Bigg... 11/10/13 Corrections & Amplifications 11/08/13 Aluminum Producer Shares Fall ... More quote details and news » while banks J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co. report second-quarter results Friday morning. By the end of the month, dozens of corporate America's bellwethers will have signaled whether the U.S. economy is growing fast enough to justify stock prices that are within striking distance of their all-time highs.
Companies in the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index are expected to report a meager 0.7% rise in quarterly earnings from a year earlier, according to analyst forecasts complied by FactSet. That would be the smallest growth since the third quarter of 2012, when profits fell. In this year's first quarter, earnings at S&P 500 companies grew 3.5%, and even that was modest by historical standards. Revenue growth has been skimpy, too.
"You could have basically two quarters in a row of lackluster revenue and weak earnings growth. That's bad," says Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist at BTIG, a trading firm in New York. But Mr. Greenhaus adds that he believes earnings growth could pick up later this year.
Faster earnings growth usually pushes stock prices higher, while slow or no growth tends to make them vulnerable to a fall. But many investors started paying less attention when the Fed flooded the world with cheap money. Things are getting back to normal now that the Fed is looking for the exit.
The problem: The more analysts and investors scour financial statements, economic forecasts and other indicators of future profit growth, the less there is to like.
"We'd be very surprised if there was a huge pop in earnings," says Wayne Lin, who helps oversee $9 billion as chief strategist at Legg Mason LM +0.07% Legg Mason Inc. U.S.: NYSE $40.63 +0.03 +0.07% Dec. 12, 2013 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.55M AFTER HOURS $40.74 +0.11 +0.27% Dec. 12, 2013 4:47 pm Volume (Delayed 15m): 29,519 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $4.90 Billion Dividend Yield 1.28% Rev. per Employee $901,674 10/23/13 Chinese Property Developers' B... 10/18/13 OppenheimerFunds Website Ranks... 09/17/13 New Bosses Often Clean House: ... More quote details and news » Global Asset Allocation. "If you don't have top-line growth and your margins are at historically high levels, where are you going to get your earnings from?"
"The implication is there's not a whole lot of upside" for stock prices, he adds. Mr. Lin predicts mediocre returns from stocks and bonds.
After years of boosting earnings through cost-cutting, many companies need revenue growth in order to keep the bottom line growing, analysts say. But that is a daunting challenge because of still-sluggish economic growth. Revenue at companies in the S&P 500 is expected to climb just 1% in the second quarter compared with a year earlier, according to FactSet.
Just three months ago, analysts projected second-quarter earnings growth of 4.2%. Even the current forecast for per-share profit growth of 0.7% is too rosy for some investors.
"Even though the expectations are low, I think companies will still have a hard time trying to meet their numbers," says Omar Aguilar, chief investment officer for equities at Charles Schwab Investment Management.
The silver lining: U.S. stocks look better than bonds because of the pounding bonds are taking as investors brace themselves for life after the Fed. Mr. Aguilar also prefers U.S. stocks to shares of non-U.S. companies because growth is even slower elsewhere. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is down 13% so far this year, pounded by disappointments such as China's weak manufacturing activity in June.
"U.S. earnings will come out as decent, but some other markets will potentially have more negative surprises," says Anjun Zhou, who helps oversee more than $25 billion as head of multi-asset research at Mellon Capital. "In absolute terms, it may not look so rosy, but the question for investors is: What are their alternatives?"
By some measures, U.S. stocks still look somewhat cheap. The S&P 500 is trading at 13.9 times projected earnings for the next four quarters, or slightly less than the 10-year average of 14.1, according to FactSet.
Financial firms are expected to post the strongest earnings-season performance, with analysts predicting a 17% per-share profit jump. Earnings are expected to slump 7.8% for S&P 500 companies in the materials sector, and to slip 2.2% at industrial companies.
Batterymarch Financial Management Inc., a Boston asset manager that oversees $12.7 billion, has been adding to positions in cyclical sectors such as banks and technology. Companies in those industries offer better growth prospects and lower valuations than defensive corners of the stock market where investors flocked earlier in the year, says Stephen Lanzendorf, head of the developed-markets team at Batterymarch.
Jim McDonald, chief investment strategist at Northern Trust Corp. NTRS -0.05% Northern Trust Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq $57.14 -0.03 -0.05% Dec. 12, 2013 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.26M AFTER HOURS $57.14 0.00 0.00% Dec. 12, 2013 5:08 pm Volume (Delayed 15m): 16,791 P/E Ratio 19.05 Market Cap $13.66 Billion Dividend Yield 2.17% Rev. per Employee $283,570 11/22/13 S&P Climbs Past 1800 09/24/13 Chrysler IPO May Have Complica... More quote details and news » , says he isn't too worried about earnings season. The Chicago firm manages $810 billion. "There's an under-appreciation of the stability in the global economic numbers," he says.
For example, the Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers' index for June indicated a slight expansion in U.S. factory activity.
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Flint controls playoff fate after 3-2 victory over 'Jacks
FLINT -- John Ronan scored the game winner and Jamie Schaafsma added 2 goals to pace the Generals to a 3-2 victory over the league leading Muskegon Lumberjacks.
Rob Nolan picked up the win in goal for the Generals as Matt Lundin suffered the loss for the Lumberjacks. The victory, coupled with Bloomington's overtime loss to Port Huron leaves the two teams tied with 73 points for the 4th and final playoff spot. The Generals hold the tie-breaker advantage as they have 33 wins compared to Bloomington's 31.
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Published November 25, 2012, 07:40 PM
UWS defeats CSS in third-place game
Jarrod Peterson led the Yellowjackets with a game-high 19 points. Former Northwestern Tiger Aaron Corry was next, coming off the bench to score a career-high 15 points. Brendan Bauer added nine points and Bronson Byrne had six.By: Ken Olson, Superior Telegram


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Nine of the 10 countries with the world's highest rates of child marriage are in Africa: Niger, Chad and Central African Republic, Guinea, Mozambique, Mali, Burkina Faso and South Sudan, and Malawi.
My country, Tanzania, did not make the list. But in traditional Maasai communities like mine, marrying off girls is very common.
I was married at 13 to a man in his 70s.
It happened during Christmas break. My father told my school that I had died. Even if he hadn't, I would have been forced to leave when I got pregnant because that was the law at the time.
I gave birth to my first child within a year. I had no professional prenatal care and no trained medical assistance during delivery. I had to depend on my husband and his other wives for guidance. It was a very painful experience. Every time I became pregnant after that I felt sick and scared. Because of all these difficult births I have a hard time controlling my bladder and it can be painful to urinate.
Today, I am a mother of five at 29 years old.
In communities like mine, age is not understood as a number. Our traditional values dictate girls are meant for marriage, and when the men decide we are biologically ready, we are married.
Marriage is sometimes a way of forming and cementing relationships. But it is also a way of earning money.
My family received a bride price from my husband and then he took me away to become one of his wives. He beat me regularly, and so I fled back to my village. But my father and brother told me the price had been paid, this was no longer my home, I had to return.
It wasn't until six years ago that I was able to take charge of my own destiny.
I ran away to the city of Arusha and met Rebecca, a volunteer with the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). Through counseling, workshops and friendship, I gained more confidence in my own voice and learned to support myself.
When I returned to my village, I found an ally: one of our community leaders, named Abraham. In his own extended family girls were running away from forced marriages. He felt obliged to support them by giving them shelter and food. Quietly, he was encouraging them to go to school hoping it would be a way to get girls out of their situation.
When he learned about how I was able to find support from YWCA he was inspired. Knowing there would be places for girls to go outside their communities helped convince him they would be OK if they left their marriages.
But I love my family and my community, and I didn't want leaving to be the answer. So I set up a YWCA in my village and slowly, change is happening.
Some men and boys are not happy with what I'm doing. I have to be around others all the time to protect myself from harassment. I don't know if my own father would approve if he were still alive.
But many are recognizing that this is the way forward -- that girls have value beyond marriage. That we can earn money and contribute more to our communities when we stay in school.
My brother used to think I was wrong to leave my husband. But seeing how well I am doing selling traditional Maasai jewelry and clothing he is starting to respect my choice. He no longer beats me, but he still won't let me have access to any of my father's farms. Thankfully, I have supporters in my community who help give me other options to grow food for my children. I believe my relationship with my brother will get better with time. I am still working on it.
My mother is so proud. She used to fear my disobedience to my husband would reflect poorly on her and she would be cast out of the community. But now she sees I am welcome and respected and she is so happy to have me back in her life.
When attitudes begin to shift from within communities this way, then people start to have hope. And politicians gain more courage to act. Without support from community leaders, parliamentarians fear passing laws will cost them votes and they will lose power to make any difference at all.
Likewise, passing laws provides no guarantee girls will be protected unless they have community support: 158 countries have set the legal age for marriage at 18 years but the laws are simply ignored by communities where marrying children and adolescent girls is common practice.


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Gold Ore Laced With Lead Poisons Children In Nigeria
September 30, 2012 Gold ore mined in northern Nigeria is mixed with lead. When the ore is dug up, crushed and processed, the lead escapes into the air and settles on the ground. Children are being poisoned when they swallow lead-contaminated dust and dirt.
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Experimental Drug Is First To Help Kids With Premature-Aging Disease
September 24, 2012 The new drug reversed changes in blood vessels that usually lead kids with the rare genetic disease progeria to have heart attacks and strokes. Research on the toxic protein responsible for progeria is also changing scientists' understanding of how normal cells age.
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Pediatricians: Bounce Trampolines From Homes To Protect Kids
September 24, 2012 A leading group of pediatricians is out with a sterner warning than ever about trampolines. They say the risk of injury to kids remains too high, despite some safety measures. Use of trampolines at home "is strongly discouraged."
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South African Children's Hospital Closed Under Apartheid To Reopen
September 24, 2012 With local hospitals in Durban, South Africa, strained by the AIDS epidemic, city leaders are trying to restore and reopen a historic children's hospital shut down in the 1980s during apartheid. The hospital originally opened in 1931 with a mandate to serve kids of all races.
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Is CrossFit Training Good For Kids?
September 24, 2012 In the past few years, some sports medicine specialists have become convinced that strength training activities like CrossFit can be great for kids. But others worry that CrossFit trainers aren't teaching appropriate techniques for weightlifting to adults, much less kids.
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Link Between BPA And Childhood Obesity Is Unclear
September 18, 2012 In a study, researchers found that among white kids and teens, higher BPA levels were associated with more than twice the risk of obesity. But higher BPA levels didn't affect childhood obesity risk for blacks and Hispanics.
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Where There's 'Sexting,' There May Be Sex
September 17, 2012 About 15 percent of high schoolers with cellphones said they had sent sexually explicit texts or images, according to a survey in Los Angeles. More than half of the students reported knowing someone who sexted.
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U.S. Kids Eat Nearly As Much Salt As Adults, Putting Health At Risk
September 17, 2012 Kids' high salt consumption is putting them at risk for illnesses linked to high blood pressure. The association between salt and blood pressure was highest in kids who are already overweight, the CDC says.
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Heavy Teens Eat Less But Weigh More Than Their Thinner Peers
September 10, 2012 Overweight teens eat fewer calories than their thinner peers, a new study says. So why do they weigh more? Researchers suspect a drop-off in exercise in the tween and teen years may be one reason.
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Let Sleepless Babies Cry (For A While), If They Want To
September 10, 2012 Researcher say parents don't need to worry about their babies being emotionally scarred by crying while they're learning to sleep. Techniques like controlled comforting and camping out for managing infant sleep are quite OK, they say.
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Detergent Packs Lead To Injuries Overseas, Too
September 6, 2012 A Scottish cluster of injuries caused by kids swallowing liquid detergent packs highlights risks from the popular products. In August, there were 735 calls to U.S. poison control centers about children under 5 being exposed to laundry packs, up from 725 in July.
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Small 'Button Batteries' Pose Big Risks For Kids
August 30, 2012 An estimated 40,400 kids under 13 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for battery-related injuries from 1997 to 2010, according to an analysis just out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Does Mother's Abortion History Affect Baby's Birth Weight?
August 30, 2012 Researchers from the University of Helsinki found that, similar to previous, smaller studies, having had an abortion prior to giving birth for the first time is associated with a risk of low birth weight or giving birth prematurely. But the risk is very small.
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When Flu Hits, Kids With Neurological Problems Are Vulnerable
August 29, 2012 A high proportion of deaths in children during the swine flu pandemic occurred in kids who had neurologic diseases, such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy, or developmental disorders. Those conditions can affect breathing, swallowing and coughing.
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Lack Of Sleep, Genes Can Get Sleepwalkers Up And About
August 27, 2012 Sleepwalking is common among children, and for many, it persists into adulthood. Though it's still not well understood, scientists have identified several factors that can trigger episodes of sleepwalking.


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Six top TV values: Best screens for the buck
In 2012, we made some changes to the way we rate televisions, with the biggest one being the new Value score. CNET now apportions 40 percent of the total TV score to value. Whether it's worth $300 or $3,000, you want to know that the TV you're buying represents the best you can get for the price, and that's where Value comes in.
The following models scored superbly on Value, garnering either a 9 or a 10 on the scale. We've spoken at length about how good the Panasonic ST50 is for the money, and so it's only natural that it gets a 10. But it's not the only awesome value out there. Below you'll find five others, too, starting at a mere $250 and arranged in order of Value and overall CNET score.… Read more