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Ahead of her time Lipinski has burst onto skating scene; WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SKATING CAPSULES Women Tara Lipinski, United States: The new American champion is on a hot streak, winning the Champions Series final for two straight over last year's champion, Michelle Kwan. . . . Has all the jumps, including a rare triple loop-triple loop combination. . . . Still 14, she has never won a senior competition in Europe and was just 15th in last year's worlds after bombing in the short program. Michelle Kwan, United States: Last year's U.S. and world champion was nearly infallible until the last two competitions. . . . Vows to come back and skate up to the form she showed to win the '96 world title in a close decision over Chen Lu. . . . Strong jumper and was improving on artistry, but needs a good performance to regain confidence heading into the Olympic season. Chen LU, China: The Olympic bronze medalist and 1995 world champion is a fine jumper and very artistic. . . . Has kept a low profile this season due to various disputes with Chinese federation and injuries. . . . Narrowly lost to Kwan last year, but the long layoff from competition may hurt her more than anything. Others to watch: Two-time European champion Irina Slutskaya of Russia, third last year. . . . Nicole Bobek of the United States, the 1995 U.S. champ making a comeback and trying to shed the bad-girl image that follows her. . . . Maria Butryskaya of Russia, always near the podium, but never a world medalist. Men Elvis Stojko, Canada: The 1994 and 1995 world champion wants to regain his title and a quadruple-triple combination helps. . . . Still lacking in artistry, but maybe another quad in his program will make him unbeatable technically. . . . Missed out on a medal last year after failing in the short program. . . . Favored if he hits all his jumps. Todd Eldredge, United States: The U.S. champion and the defending world champ, but sprained his ankle last week, putting put him behind in training. . . . Probably the best spinner in the world and a strong jumper. . . . If on, can give a superb artistic routine, as he did last year to win the gold. Alexei Urmanov, Russia: The 1994 Olympic champion has had a spotty record until winning the European title in January. . . . Getting back confidence with huge triple axel and a quad for the first time in five years. . . . Classical long program, but uses hard-rock short program to show his different styles. Ilia Kulik, Russia: On again, off again. Which Kulik will show up at Lausanne? . . . When he's on, he's superb 1995 European champion at 17, just barely lost to Eldredge for the world title last year. . . . Probably the most stylish jumper in the men's field. . . . Moved to Massachusetts to train with Tatiana Tarasova, who improved his artistry. . . . Nailed his first official quad at the Champions Series final. Others to watch: Viacheslav Zagorodniuk of Ukraine, who took European crown in 1996 and had it again until the complicated scoring dropped him from first to third this year. . . . Michael Weiss of the United States is sure to try a quad to the music of Santana. Maybe it will count this time after U.S. officials belatedly took it away at Nashville? . . . Alexei Yagudin of Russia turns just 17 during worlds, but overshadowed by his teammates. He also has the quad. Pairs Oksana Kazakova and Artur Dmitriev, Russia: Back on the Russian team after being fourth at their nationals. . . . A good performance at the Champions Series final and improved programs put them in a contending position. . . . Both regaining top form after early- season problems. . . . He won an Olympic and two world titles with Natasha Mishkutienok and the 1996 European title with Kazakova. Mandy Woetzel and Ingo Steuer, Germany: Earned the world's sympathy when she fell and cut her chin at the 1994 Olympics and he carried her, bleeding, off the ice. . . . Won Europeans in front of home crowd in Dortmund in 1995 and barely lost Europeans the past two years. . . . Their long program is a mood piece, full of flow and unison, but perhaps not to everyone's taste. It worked for Champions Series win. Marina Eltsova and Andrei Bushkov, Russia: 1996 world champions in a close decision. . . . Won the European title again, four years after their first. . . . Elegant program and have all the tricks, but still not the reputation to be considered strong favorites. Others to watch: Jenni Meno and Todd Sand, United States: Bronze medalists in worlds last two years, but lost the U.S. title and both had injuries this season. . . . Majestic, European-style performance. . . . Too inconsistent this season. Ice dance Oksana Gritschuk and Evgeny Platov, Russia: World and Olympic champions won the European title after being reinstated on the Russian team after a mixup at their national championships. . . . Their Arabian routine is mesmerizing. . . . Now training with Tatiana Tarasova after they claimed they were being ignored by the coach who helped them win the Olympic gold. Shae-Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz, Canada: Upset second-best Russian ice dancers in Champions Series final, but that was in Canada and worlds are in Europe. . . . Big-band beat with snazzy moves. Angelika Krylova and Oleg Ovsiannikov, Russia: World runners-up last year. . . . Favored by coach Natasha Liniciuk, who works in Delaware. That led to Gritschuk and Platov moving away. . . . Have flowing free program to "Masquerade" waltz. Others to watch: Sophie Moniotte and Pascal Lavanchy, France: Recovered from her injury that kept them out of competition last year. . . . Elizabeth Punsalan and Jerod Swallow, United States: Rising quickly with the help of a Russian coach.
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; ...one competition dating back to 1995. But she had a miserable free skate at Nashville, Tenn., sprawling to the ice twice on...Lipinski liked Callaghan's discipline, and her parents liked the state-of-the art facilities at the Detroit Skating Club. Lipinski...
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There's the North Shore - and everyone else Club participation plays major role in conference's domination of prep scene; ATHLETES TO WATCH Emily Stapleton, so., Milwaukee Divine Savior Holy Angels: As a freshman last year, she took 10th place in the 100-meter backstroke and sixth place in the 200 individual medley at the state meet. Becky Maas, jr., Shorewood: Took seventh place in the 200 freestyle and fourth place in the 500 freestyle events at the Division 2 state meet last year. Meghan Medendorp., jr., Arrowhead: Two second-place finishes last year at the state meet, in the 50 and 100 freestyle. Megan Grunert, jr., Menomonee Falls: The state champion in the 100 breaststroke (in a time of 1 minute 7.20 seconds), she also qualified for state in the 200 IM. Coach Jim Weitzer said her technique separates her from other backstrokers. Sarah Wanezek: so., Brookfield East: Another top sprinter, she will have to compete in Division 1 at state his year. Her 50 and 100 freestyle title races at state last year set Division 2 records. Maggie Curry, sr., Waukesha South: Will likely dominate the 200 and 500 freestyle events. Katie Schmaling, so., New Berlin Eisenhower: Will give Curry her best competition in those same events, but her best is the 200. She was third in the 100 freestyle at state last year, eighth in the 50 free, and her two relay teams placed in the top 12. Lindsey Highstrom, sr., Cedarburg: Won the 100 butterfly and 200 intermediate medley, her best event, at state last year. Considered by many coaches the top swimmer in the area this year. A veteran among all these underclassmen. Katie Haeger, so., Whitnall: A sprinter, she will be one of the best 50 and 100 freestylers in Division 2. She took fourth place in both state events last season. Erin Riechert, sr., Whitnall: Took third place in the 100 butterfly at state last year, and will probably also swim the backstroke.
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; ...claimed three out of the possible four state swimming titles: Homestead won the Division...Jim Davis, who led the boys team to the state title last year. "They see the connection...ago, she placed in the top eight of the state meet in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke...
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State of the States Report Now Available; New Publication Provides Analysis of State Health Coverage Expansions Over Past Year
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire
; ...ongoing creativity of many states as they address this problem...new options. For a copy of State of the States, go to http:// www.statecoverage...org. This publication is free-of-charge. ---- The...national program office for State Coverage Initiatives. Through...
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United States: Nevada State Bank Acquires the Insured Deposits of Silver State Bank, Henderson, Nevada.
News Wire article from: TendersInfo
; Byline: sander03 Silver State Bank, Henderson, Nevada...Assumption Agreement with Nevada State Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada...the Insured Deposits of Silver State Bank.The branches of Silver...should contact the FDIC toll-free at 1-800-523-8177 to set...
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State Agencies Divided On FDIC Preempt Plan.(Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., plan to exempt state-chartered institutions from certain host-state laws)
Magazine article from: American Banker
; ...preserve and foster the state charter." Mr. Schenck...regulations adopted by states would eventually filter...and growth, and the states must be free to serve as laboratories...from seven northeastern states said they could not back...narrow the gap between state-chartered and ...
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'State of the States 2002' Now Available; Report Analyzes State Health Coverage Efforts in 2001
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire
; ...says Gates. "They have given states an opportunity to adjust to...number of uninsured." For a free copy of the State of the States 2002 report, go to www.statecoveragenet...Foundation. Its goal is to help state governments develop and implement...
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STATE TRYING TO FILL HEALTH-CARE NEED THE STATE'S BADGERCARE-PLUS PROGRAM FOR SINGLE ADULTS GOES INTO EFFECT IN JUNE AND SOME BELIEVE THE STATE HAS UNDERESTIMATED HOW MANY WILL JOIN.(LOCAL)
Newspaper article from: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
; ...Tuesdays and Thursdays. A new state health benefit - BadgerCare...It was her third visit to the free clinic, and she had nothing...hardship. Thank God they gave me a free meter, she said. But my strips...care, if at all, either at free clinics such as St. Clare or...
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State-By-State Study Reveals Wide Gaps Among States In Child Poverty And Children's Well-Being
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire
; ...provides a look at state- by-state trends in child well-being...study finds huge gaps among the states in child poverty rates, with...rising dramatically in several states from 1990 to 2000. National...in the developed world. The state-by-state report and its...7th from 1:00 PM ET ...
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State of the States: Declining Revenues, Rising Medicaid Costs Challenge State Coverage Efforts in 2003
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire
; ...program. By year's end, the states appeared to be making some...time in several years, the states are cautiously optimistic that...To learn more, attend the State of the States briefing at AcademyHealth...questions about the report. For a free copy of the report, visit...
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STATE REP. BALLWEG, STATE SEN. OLSEN ANNOUNCE TOWN HALL MEETING ON STATE BUDGET ON MAY 3
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News
; Wisconsin State Rep. Joan Ballweg, R-Markesan...issued the following news release: State Rep. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and State Sen. Luther Olsen (R-Ripon...Capitol office. Please call toll-free (888) 534-0041, e-mail...
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