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Vlasic sails 2.03, Silnov 2.37 in Arnstad
World Champion Blanka Vlasic and Andrey Silnov won the traditional high jump meeting in Arnstadt (Germany), which saw its 32nd edition on Saturday. The Croatian was the dominant figure in the women's event, clearing all her heights at her first attempts – including the winning height of 2.03m. That was an improvement of her season's best and world lead by two centimetres. The 24-year-old tried 2.06m twice but then retired from competition. Olympic Champion Yelena Slesarenko took second place with a season's best of 2.01m while Vita Palamar (Ukraine) was third (1.99). Germany's new High Jump hope Ariane Freidrich, who had jumped two metres for the first time a week ago, had to be content with 1.96 m and fourth place. Russia's Andrey Silnov tied his personal best and improved his season's best as well as his indoor best with a jump of 2.37m.
6 Tips for Opening a Successful Physician Owned Medical Spa
With 12,000 Americans turning 50 every day, many doctors are expanding their existing practices with the addition of a Medical Spa. Since there is no shortage of Baby Boomers who want to stop the aging process, this is an excellent time for physicians to explore the Medical Spa industry. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 29, 2008 -- The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has completed this tip guide designed to help physicians who want to either open a medical spa or add aesthetic medical procedures to their existing practice. "Medical Spas are a natural progression of medical practice expansion, having a medical doctor run them gives them the credibility and public confidence needed for their success," says Jeff Russell, executive-director of the IAPAM.
Broken families, broken courts: How rushed justice fails our kids
The doctor believed Joseph had intentionally burned the toddler. In dependency court, Monique faced a common allegation: She had failed to protect her child. With her youngest still in the hospital, police escorted Monique's two older children to a Spanish-speaking foster home in Gilroy, although they spoke only English. Later, the two would move to the children's shelter, and then to a second foster home in Hollister. Joseph was arrested, and after two years of court hearings, he pleaded guilty to felony criminal negligence, serving a seven-month jail sentence. Meanwhile, Monique battled in dependency court to regain custody of her children. But her desperation was matched by the court's seeming indifference. "You're in, you're out, they don't even talk to you," she said.
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Cruel defeat snuffs out European dream
IN THE end, the emotions were not so much mixed as scrambled to the four corners of Hampden. We had seen Italy score in 70 seconds, we had seen them dominate the early minutes with some chilling football that not only took the fire out of the home support but also shocked Alex McLeish's team to the core. But in the final stages of the game it was the world champions who had the heat coming on them, their lead wiped-out by a scrambled Barry Ferguson goal just after the hour, their assurance of before in danger of being stripped away. With ten minutes remaining, Scotland drove forward once again, the substitute Kenny Miller linking with James McFadden and sending the most delicious ball across the Italian penalty area. The Azzurri were at sixes and sevens, Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluca Zambrotta, two of the game's pre-eminent defenders from two of the world's most glamorous clubs, were over-run.
Lubavitch Chabad defers its dream
For months, people living near the southwest corner of Clark and Chestnut wondered about the hole in the ground. The owner, Lubavitch Chabad, planned a Center for Jewish Life on the site, but couldn't raise the money. Apparently deferring its dream of a new building, the organization has a tentative agreement to sell the property to Chicago-based LG Development Group. Ariel Weissberg, attorney for Lubavitch Chabad, said LG wants to build a 15- to 20-story condo building with just two high-end units per floor. The Chabad, he said, may look at other sites to build a spiritual sanctuary. The property is part of a planned development that requires any developer to obtain the consent of neighbors before building. Talks are under way, Weissberg said, noting that downtown Ald.
Editorial - McCain, Obama bank on Wisconsin
Winning Wisconsin gives candidates the bright glow of electability. That's because the Wisconsin primary is the closest thing to a general election as the primary season can deliver.It's easier to vote in Wisconsin. We allow same-day registration at the polls, and voters don't have to declare allegiance to a specific political party. That means independent voters like me, who couldn't stomach the idea of publicly identifying ourselves as a Republican or Democrat, have as much control as the party faithful in picking party winners.In fact, the largest segment of voters in Wisconsin 40 percent are those who consider themselves politically independent, a recent statewide poll of 600 residents suggests. .
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