West Ham beats Norwich 2-1 in Premier League

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updated 3:34 p.m. ET Jan. 1, 2013

LONDON (AP) -West Ham beat Norwich 2-1 at Upton Park on Tuesday, handing the Canaries their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat.

The home side relied on first-half goals from Mark Noble and Joey O'Brien to secure the victory. Russell Martin scored a late consolation for Norwich.

Noble opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the third minute after referee Mark Clattenburg awarded West Ham a soft penalty when Ryan Bennett held on to Winston Reid.

In the 26th Noble became the architect, wriggling his way into the Norwich box. His cross was cleared, but fell to O'Brien who smashed the ball into the net.

Martin scored on a volley in the 90th but West Ham held on for the win.

The win moves West Ham ahead of Norwich into 11th place in the standings with 26 points. Norwich drops to 12th, one point behind.

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Transfer spec? Start with Sneijder

CFT: January is here, and that means the transfer speculation and scuttlebutt that was on low simmer through the last weeks of 2012 will now be on full boil for the first month of 2013.

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Iraq PM warns Sunni protesters, makes small concession

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's Shi'ite prime minister, Nuri al-Maliki, has warned he will not tolerate Sunni anti-government rallies indefinitely, but made a concession to their demands by promising to free some women prisoners.

Thousands of Sunnis have been taking to the streets of Iraq for more than a week in protest against Maliki, whom they accuse of discriminating against their sect and being under the sway of their non-Arab Shi'ite neighbor Iran.

The incident has once more threatened to plunge a delicate power-sharing deal into turmoil, just as President Jalal Talabani, a moderating influence, is in Germany for medical care after suffering a stroke.

The cradle of the protests is Anbar province, a Sunni stronghold in western Iraq, where demonstrators are blocking a key highway to Jordan and Syria.

In a televised interview late on Monday, Maliki said there were foreign agendas behind the protests, which he described as "unconstitutional".

"I say to those who follow these agendas: Don't think it's difficult for the government to take measures against you or to re-open the road and put an end to this matter," Maliki said.

"We have been very patient with you, but don't expect this issue to be open-ended."

The protesters are demanding an end to what they see as the marginalization of the Sunni minority, who dominated Iraq until the U.S.-led invasion of 2003 toppled Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein.

They want Maliki to abolish anti-terrorism laws that they say he has used to pursue political rivals such as the Sunni vice president, Tareq al-Hashemi, who fled after being accused of running death squads and was sentenced to death in absentia.

Sunni anger was re-ignited when Maliki evoked memories of that incident by detaining the bodyguards of his Sunni finance minister, Rafaie al-Esawi, hours after Talabani was flown out.

Leading Sunni cleric Khaled al-Mullah, a participant in negotiations between the protesters and the government, said Maliki had acceded to one Sunni demand.

"In our first meeting with Prime Minister Maliki, he promised us that he will write a special pardon for all women who have criminal charges," Mullah said.

He put the number of female prisoners in Iraqi jails at 920, and said around 700 of them would be eligible for release.

Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, a rival of Maliki's, voiced support for the protesters' demands and said Iraq was not immune to the changes transforming the region.

"I have said before: The Arab Spring is coming and Iraq's spring will come too," Sadr told a news conference in the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf.

(Reporting by Raheem Salman and Ahmed Rasheed; Writing by Isabel Coles; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/iraq-pm-warns-sunni-protesters-makes-small-concession-225215672.html

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Cary News | Parks and recreation: Jan. 2

Published: Jan 01, 2013 06:00 PM
Modified: Dec 23, 2012 08:50 PM

Parks and recreation: Jan. 2

BasketballCary Winter Men?s 35 & OverWinter men?s 35 & over league registration begins Monday, Jan. 7 and ends Thursday, Jan. 10. Team fee is $450. Registration packets are available at www.townofcary.org.BaseballApex YouthThis program is for boys ages 9-14. Ages are determined as of June 30, 2013. All practices and games will be held at local parks. Practices begin the week of March 18 and the season runs April 13 to mid-June.Resident registration begins Saturday, Jan. 19 and nonresident registration begins Saturday, Feb. 2. All registration will be held at the Apex Community Center at 53 Hunter St. For details, contact Brandon Free at 919-249-3402 or brandon.free@apexnc.org.SoccerApex AdultThis is a competitive adult soccer program for ages 25 and up. Teams will have the choice of two divisions, either with an open league or recreational league. Each league will take a maximum of six teams. Games will be played on Tuesday and/or Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons with the possibility of some Saturday afternoons. League play will start early March and will end in June. This is an 11 on 11 league, you must have at least three women on the field at all times and the roster cannot exceed 25 players.Registration begins Monday, Jan. 14 and ends Friday, Feb. 15. Registration is by teams only. Fee is $31 for residents and $56 for nonresidents. For details, contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.Apex YouthAll leagues are coed and are for ages 5-14. Ages are determined as of June 30, 2013. Practices are held on weeknights with games played on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Practices will begin the week of March 18. Games will be held April 13 to the middle of June.Resident registration begins Saturday, Jan. 19 and nonresident registration begins Saturday, Feb. 2. Registration will be held at the Apex Community Center at 53 Hunter St. Fee is $32 for residents and $47 for nonresidents. Holly Springs YouthThe Town of Holly Springs offers league play for boys and girls beginning at age 5. Resident registration begins Monday, Jan. 7 and ends Friday, Jan. 25. Nonresident registration begins Tuesday, Jan. 22 and also ends Friday, Jan. 25. Registration will be taken at the W.E. Hunt Recreation Center or online. For details, visit www.hollyspringsnc.us.SoftballApex AdultSpring softball leagues in Mens C American League, C National League, D League and church American, national and international leagues will be offered. Leagues are limited to six teams. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7 and end at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Mens league fee is $500 per team. Church league fee is $475 per team. Nonresidents pay an additional $25 per person. For details, contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.Apex YouthThis program is for girls ages 7-15. Ages are determined as of June 30, 2013. All practices and games will be held at local parks. Practices begin the week of March 18 and the season runs from April 13 to mid-June.Resident registration begins Saturday, Jan. 19 and nonresident registration begins Saturday, Feb. 2. All registration will be held at the Apex Community Center at 53 Hunter St. For details, contact Brandon Free at 919-249-3402 or brandon.free@apexnc.org.TennisApex Junior TeamMatches for boys and girls include singles and doubles. Teams will be coed and have a maximum of six players for the 8 and Under teams and eight players for the 10 and Under teams. Ages are determined by Dec. 31, 2013. Each team will have a parent volunteer coach. Practices will be lead by certified tennis instructors. Match days will be Thursday or Friday nights and practices will be held on Sunday afternoons. Practices start March 14 and matches conclude mid-to late-May. Resident registration begins Monday, Jan. 14 and nonresident registration begins Monday, Jan. 28. Fees are $40 for residents and $55 for nonresidents. Registration will be held at the Apex Community Center. A league fee of $13.50 paid online through TennisLink by going to USTA.com is also required. Players must be a current member of USTA. For details, contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402 or karl.lyon@apexnc.org.USTA Men?s and Women?s LeaguesThis is a competitive adult league for levels, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0. Home matches will be played at Apex Community Park beginning in early March.Registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 2 and ends Wednesday, Jan. 16. Registration will be by teams only. There is a $25 fee for all nonresidents. Each player must be a current USTA member and be 19 years old by December 31, 2013. Each player must pay a USTA fee online of $21. For details, contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.VolleyballApex YouthAll league practices and games will be played at Apex Community Center. All games and practices will be held Monday to Thursday and Saturdays. Practice begins the week of March 18 and the season runs from April 13 to June 20. Teams will consist of ten players and play will be 6 on 6. Players ages will be determined as of June 30, 2013.Resident registration begins Saturday, Jan. 19 and nonresident registration begins Saturday, Feb. 2. Fee is $18 for residents and $33 for nonresidents. For details, contact Brandon Free at 919-249-3402 or brandon.free@apexnc.org.

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Obama urges Congress to reach a 'fiscal cliff' deal (Los Angeles Times)

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Healthy Hannah's Picture Book Joins in the Fight Against Childhood ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Dec. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new book, "Healthy Hannah's Fitness Fables: A Promise to Yourself" (ISBN: 978-0-9852773-0-7) published by KidsProsper Publishing, pairs father-daughter authors in the fight against childhood obesity.

"Childhood obesity is a problem that requires multi-pronged efforts," says Jay England, co-author. "We have to stay on top of the issue and the earlier you introduce healthy habits to children, the more likely they will practice healthy habits and engage in fitness as they grow older. Young minds are naturally curious and eager to learn new things. And, it's easy to begin. It's as simple as doing a basic clapping game or showing them pictures of different fruits and vegetables."

The Center for Disease Control estimates that there are currently 12.5 million children who are overweight or obese in America. So, the launch of "Healthy Hannah's Fitness Fables" is not only timely, but badly needed. Children's fitness begins at home.

The characters in "Healthy Hannah's Fitness Fables" guide children on a healthy rhyming adventure about exercise and nutrition. Through playful and entertaining illustrations, one by one, Healthy Hannah, Maxwell Muscle, Low-Fat Larry, and Aerobic Annie delight in a healthy and fun journey from birth through adulthood.

Jay believes that the best time to introduce fitness to children is right out of the womb.

Dr. Allen Marino, an emergency room physician in Las Vegas, agrees: "The great thing about this picture book is that it explains healthy habits in a way that children of all ages can understand. The rhyming story line starts as a baby and takes the reader all the way through adulthood, to show examples of fitness throughout the life cycle," Marino says.

Hannah England, Jay's daughter and co-author, believes that learning healthy habits is a process.

"No one should be in a hurry or expect too much too soon," she says. "For instance, I always wanted sugary soda with dinner when we ate out. However, after some light-hearted persuasion from my dad, over time, I drank less soda and eventually replaced it with water. If my dad had forced the issue, I may have rebelled and kept on drinking soda."

"Healthy Hannah's Fitness Fables" is 38 pages and currently available in hardcover; an e-book is in the works. It is illustrated by a former personal trainer, Joe Romano II.

"Joe's illustrations really helped bring the characters' anatomy and exercise portions of the book to life," Jay says.

The authors can be reached at: JayandHannah@Healthy-Hannah.org. The book can be found on: http://www.Healthy-Hannah.org/ or Amazon.com.

About the Authors:

For more than 15 years, Jay England has worked as a personal trainer. As a kid growing up in Palm Springs, Calif., he stayed fit by chasing desert iguanas with his dog. He served eight years in the U.S. Navy and has degrees in business and kinesiology.

Hannah England is a hardworking student and plays school sports. She lives with her dad in Las Vegas and enjoys working out with him.??

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Healthy Hannah's Picture Book Joins in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog: Estate Planning Lessons From ...

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Estate Planning Lessons From Norman Schwarzkopf

I have frequently blogged about lessons that we can learn from the death of celebrities. Recently, Norman Schwarzkopf, the commander of coalition forces in Operation Desert Shield, passed away from complications with pneumonia. ?There are two main lessons to take from his estate planning.

First, legacy and reputation are just as important in planning an estate as what to do with the physical and monetary assets. After his time in the Gulf War, Schwarzkopf was able to become an author, speaker, and live a private life with his wife and children. ?He stayed out of the public eye despite offers to enter into politics and he was able to keep the positive legacy that he earned during his military career. ?Passing on that good family name could be just as important as passing on an Evan Guthrie Law Firm?inheritance.?

Second, every veteran should be knowledgeable of the benefits that are available to them. One does not have to be a general to take advantage of benefits.?The US Department of Veterans Affairs or an elder law or veteran's attorney can help to identify what options any given veteran may have.?

See Evan Guthrie Law Firm, Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From Norman Schwarzkopf, JDsupra, Dec. 28, 2012. ?

Special thanks to Jim?Hillhouse?(Professional Legal Marketing (PLM, Inc.)) for bringing this article to my attention.

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