Couples merge last names to honor families and heritage
A Iowa City couple creates the Borger Germanns by combining surnames to honor both families. Experts note rising interest in nontraditional name changes, with few state barriers. costs and court involvement vary.
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Tsunami Tuesday reshapes early presidential nominating map
The push adds Nevada caucus and South Carolina primary to early slate and seeks to front load with up to 23 states, including New York and California. Governor Schwarzenegger signs a bill moving California’s primary to February 5, hoping to gain leverage in nomination politics. Front loading appears to intensify competition among leading states.
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Front-Loaded 2008 Primary Calendar Overview
The 2008 primary calendar concentrates early states with 23 states voting on February 5. Democrats and Republicans could nominate leaders that day. The rollout shows January 8 DC, November 19 for Dems, November 22 for GOP, and January 29 for C. Dem.
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Kernels beat Timber Rattlers 4-2 in home opener
Cedar Rapids opened at Veterans Memorial Stadium with a 4-2 win over Wisconsin as fans bundled up in winter coats. Temperatures lingered in the 40s and Wednesday’s home opener was postponed due to snow.
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Abstinence programs fail to cut teen sexual activity
A Congress ordered study finds students in four abstinence classes no less likely to have sex than peers who did not attend. Participants started sex at about 14.9 years, and the program impact did not differ across sites. The report urges reinforced messaging though officials caution against sweeping conclusions.
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