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Well, we all saw it coming but I didn't expect it to be this painful. After the L&L losses (Lyon, Lazio), Roma bounced back and defeated both teams at the Olimpico... just not with the right scoreline. Lyon fell to a 2-1 defeat which was just enough for the Frenchies to ensure them qualification. Roma got the better of Lazio on Tuesday, 3-2, but again, a mere one goal difference didn't suffice as Rome's blue side will go to the final of the Coppa Italia and not the red one. Yeah, that's Roma for you.

After both the EL and Coppa elimination, Roma now needs to put all its eggs in one basket: Serie A. Just like last season. Aaand the season before. Aaaaaand the season before. While the Scudetto isn't a distant dream just yet (let's say an uphill struggle and challenging task sound better), Lenny Kravitz was right: "It ain't over till it's over". The Giallorossi narrowed the gap at the top by 2 points last weekend, there's still Roma-Juventus in which we can get a better head-to-head result + Juve still have Coppa and Champions League fixtures to worry about.

One might say they're fed up with the Scudetto for now and are aiming for trophies like the Champions League, yet they have such a deep and talented squad, they can easily concentrate on all three fronts. Nonetheless, Roma will be more rested than Juve from now on until at least May, so we got to benefit from that to at least reduce the gap some more before Allegri and co visit the Olimpico at May 14. FC Barcelona is next for Juve so obviously they're thinking about that one and not Chievo or Pescara.

In fact, Juve have dropped points in two of their last four games in Serie A, something that has happened for the first time this season. Sadly, out of all the remaining matches on their schedule, only two teams can realistically give them trouble: Roma and Atalanta away. So yeah, fingers crossed I guess. It's Roma's only goal right now, to finish as close as possible.

While Serie A has always been a long and winding road ever since Conte took over at Juve, the Europa League and Coppa were more doable this time around. To be fair, Spalletti and co were in a great position back in March. Over the past years Roma had the advantage in derbies while in Europe, out of all teams only ManU could be seen as a threat. Soooo, we all know how that worked out.

Roma faltered in both Lyon and Lazio, but did win the return legs. Alas, it was just a tiny band aid on a huge bloody flesh wound. For the umpteenth time, Roma and its fans could be looking at a rather disappointing end of the season. At times we played spectacularly and some players really impressed under Spalletti: Fazio, Woj, Salah, Dzeko and Radja for example. But it still wasn't enough. A first prize since 2008 looks more and more difficult after every week.

Was it fatigue? Not enough rotation? A too busy schedule? Loss of concentration? Did Spal use the wrong subs or formations? Florenzi and Rui's injuries? Is this AS Roma simply not up for the task (yet)? What needs to change in order to bring home some silverware? Kick Spal out? Sell Manolas or Radja and buy some reinforcements? Once again we're left with a lot of questions after a Roma game, it never ends it seems.

Ironically and after all the drama recently, Roma are still doing great for its standards. They won 7 of the last 8 games in Serie A and just won five games in a row, in all competitions. They can still easily reach 80+ points in the league, maybe even surpass the record 85 points set by Garcia's team.

So what the hell are we exactly complaining about? It's not that it was a lot better under Zeman, Enrique or Garcia. Will we never be satisfied? Of course not. We see the bigger picture. What's the point of all your wins if nobody remembers them after two or three years? Will someone remember the 0-3 in Palermo or 0-2 in Crotone?

No, people do remember Coppa and European finals or Scudetto winners since 1990. You know, things that look good on a Wikipedia page. After all these nice wins in 2016-2017, Roma could still be left empty-handed in May, just like at the beginning of the season. Some things never change, do they?

Damn you Wiki, for making me feel this way!

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Community Health Services CEO Joe Liszak reports that adult obesity high blood pressure are on the rise among Sandusky County adults.(Photo: Craig Shoup/The News-Messenger)Buy Photo

FREMONT - Community health professionals in Sandusky County are concerned about the increase in adult and childhood obesity, increases in drug addiction, and binge drinking behaviors as the county released its 2016 Community Health Assessment.

Although there were increases in adverse health behaviors, data from the assessment revealed some positive trends including reductions in adult suicide rates and youth cigarette smoking.

The data werecollected as part of a 2016 and 2017 health assessment, which the county will utilize to implement community strategies to combat the negative trends, according to Emily Golias, Community Health Improvement Coordinator for theHospital Council of Northwest Ohio.

Golias said 33 percent of the 1,200 adults responded to the survey, which included mail, house visits and phone interviews, while 95 percent of county youths ages 11-17 responded. Golias said the analysis has a 95 percent accuracy rate according to health data standards.

To collect better data, all surveys were anonymous.

Obesity is on the rise in the county, according to Community Health Services CEO Joe Liszak, with 42 percent of adults in Sandusky County reporting being obese.

The obesity rate for those earning $25,000 or less annually in the county was even higher, at 56 percent.

Children also are struggling with obesity, scoring well above the state and national average. In Sandusky County 23 percent of youthsages 6 to 17 had a Body Mass Index classified as obese. The Ohio average, last compiled in 2013, was 13 percent for obesity rates, while the 2015 national average was 14 percent.

Alcohol consumption in Sandusky County is on the rise, trending well above the state and national averages, according to Tim Wise, Fremont Director forFirelands Counseling and RecoveryServices.

For adults surveyed in Sandusky County, 62 percent of those said they had at least one alcoholic drink in the past month, up from 51 percent during the county's 2013 assessment. The county's 62 percent rate was significantly higherthan the state average of 53 percent, based on data collected in 2015, and the national average of 54 percent, collected in 2014.

Tim Wise, Fremont Director for the Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services, discusses the increased alcohol use in Sandusky County, including binge drinking.(Photo: Craig Shoup/The News-Messenger)

Binge drinking statistics in which a man has five drinks and a woman hasfour in a two-hour period werenearly doublethe national average, with 29 percent of Sandusky County adults surveyed saying they bingedrank, versus the national average of 16 percent.

"I think this is alarming. There is an unfortunate steady increase in binge drinking," Wise said. "I think we've got some work to do."

As part of the survey, childrenfrom birth to age 17 were assessed on various criteriaincluding drug and tobacco use, sexual activity and social determinants that affect overall health.

Abby Slemmer, CEO of United Way of Sandusky County, said county youths were exposed to several Adverse Childhood Experiences, with the primary one being divorce.

Slemmer said 36 percent of the children surveyed experienced the separation of their parents, while 25 surveyed said their parents insult them.

Other adverse experience include living with someone who served time or will serve time in prison, 19 percent;lived with a problem drinker, 18 percent;and lived with someone who misuses prescription drugs, 17 percent.

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Slemmer said 25 percent of the youth experienced three different adverse experiences.

Poverty is a concern for the health of families in the county, Slemmer said.

"Poverty limits the access to healthy foods, safe neighborhoods and stable housing," she said.

Data collected from the health assessment echoed Slemmer's statement as 12 percent of all adults in the county need help meeting their daily needs for food, clothing, shelter or paying bills, with percentages rising to 37 percent for those with annual incomes less than $25,000.

Ten percent of adults said they had to choose between buying food or paying bills. Five percent surveyed said their food assistance had been cut, and 5 percent of adults said they did not eat because they did not have enough money for food.

A growing drug epidemic has led to an increase in the number of adults admitting to using a prescriptionthat did not belong to them, or usingprescription drugsto get high, with 10 percent in Sandusky County reporting that behavior compared to 7 percent in 2013, the last assessment performed in the county.

Among county adults, 2 percent surveyed said they used recreational drugs such as heroin, synthetic marijuana, bath salts or methamphetamine ,while 25 percent of drug-using adults said they used almost every day.

Contrary to data linking low income with less healthy lifestyles, more adults earning $25,000 or more a year said they misused medication compared to those earning $25,000 or less 9 percent to 5 percent.

Adults considering or carrying out suicide attempts drastically decreased, down from 6 percent in 2013 to 1 percent in 2016, according to Wise.

"Adults going two or more weeks feeling sad or hopeless dropped from 15 percent in 2013 to 9 percent in 2016," Wise said.

The data showthat the number of youths who attempt suicide in Sandusky County is 7 percent, slightly above the Ohio average of6 percent, but below the national average of 9 percent.

In Sandusky County, female youths are more likely to make a plan to attempt suicide, at 17 percent compared to 9 percent for males, according to surveys.

A complete countywide health assessment will be made available through the Sandusky County Health Department's website, the Fremont City Schools website, the United Way of Sandusky County, Community Health Services, and WSOS Community Action.

Emily Golias of the Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio speaks to a room full of community health professionals about data collected during the 2016 Sandusky County Health Assessment.(Photo: Craig Shoup/The News-Messenger)

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Several faith communities in Oshkosh will combine their ministries and congregations to offer special Holy Week services this week. The public is welcome to attend.

The first service will be on Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 137 Algoma Blvd. FCC and First Presbyterian Church are jointly offering this worship. The service will be led by the Rev. Tom Willadsen of First Presbyterian and the Rev. Nancy Taylor of First Congregational.

Eight faith communities are jointly offering a Good Friday Ecumenical Service from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bethany United Church of Christ, 145 W. 24th Ave. The Rev. Deborah Bartelt of the host church said there will be a combined choir, with a choir rehearsal at 11:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. In addition to the host church, participants are Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, Emmaus Ecumenical Catholic Community, First Congregational Church, St. Paul's United Church of Christand First Presbyterian Church. Questions? Call 920-235-1631.

Three congregations will individually offer a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday. This is a service of light and darkness based on the Passion and the "seven last words" of Christ. A series of reflections are offered, as are hymns and prayers. After each read verse, a candle is extinguished. The service ends in silence and darkness. The Tenebrae Service at Peace Lutheran Church, 240 W. Ninth Ave., begins at 6:30 p.m.; Tenebrae at the St. Mary site of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, 605 Merritt Ave., starts at 7 p.m.;and Tenebrae at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 364 S. Cambridge St., Wautoma, begins at 7 p.m.

Tim Wise, anti-racist writer and educator, will be the keynote speakerMonday, April 10, as Social Justice Week kicks off at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. His address, "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges," will be from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Alumni Welcome and Conference Center. Wise's latest book is "Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America." Social Justice Week is sponsored by the Interfaith Dialogue and Education Alliance of UWO. Events Tuesday through Friday will be in Reeve Union. For the full schedule, go to equity.uwosh.edu/social-justice-week/.

Scripture, and a variety of choral and instrumental sacred music, will be part of a free, public Lenten Meditation program at 3 p.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2450 W. Ninth Ave., Oshkosh. Music will be provided by members of Good Shepherd and a guest string quartet. There will be a reception after the program.

Oshkosh now offers two free Memory Cafes each month for families who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and for those experiencing some dementia. The next Memory Cafe will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. Kathy Davies of the Alzheimer's Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter said, "These social afternoons are designed to reconnect families with others facing similar challenges and provide time to share, laugh and learn." The second Memory Cafe this month will be Monday, April 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the 20th Avenue YMCA in Oshkosh. Y membership is not required to attend. Snacks and beverages are provided. Questions? Call 715-869-2667 or email to kdavies@alz.org.

A Stone Soup Supper, sponsored by the Human Concerns Committee of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, will begin at 5 p.m. Holy Thursday in the lower level of the St. Mary church site. Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry. The supper is open to the public.

A planting demonstration by Lowney's Landscaping Center will be the program when the Senior Young-At-Heart Club of St. Jude Parish has a potluck lunch and program at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, in Leannah Hall at the Sacred Heart site. Those attending are asked to bring an item to be donated to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society.

Thought for the Day: Others are not in this world to live up to our expectations.

Judy Russell of Oshkosh writes about happenings at area centers of worship. To submit news for her consideration, email her courtesy of oshkoshsubmit@thenorthwestern.com with the subject Church news. Deadline is 5 p.m., Mondays.

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A viral video of two store owners brutalizing an alleged South Carolina shoplifter with a sword and gun has sparked a heated protest in the city of North Charleston.

At the center of the incident is38-year-old Tyrone Mazyck, who the owners of Andrew's Discount Market say they had to forcibly subdue after he attempted to steal from their convenience store.

As Live 5 News reports, however, tcommunity activists are now demanding not only that the store be closed but that its employeesbe charged for what a bystander filmed them doing to Mazyck:

The video which appears to show store clerksarmed with a gun, sword, and piece of wood hit and threaten Mazyck has earned more than 13,000 shares on Facebook alone since it was uploaded on March 29.

The owner of the store has said that Mazyck frequently causes trouble at the shop,claimingthat he used a knife that police recovered at the scene to cut and threaten to kill his employees.

A group of protesters, including Elder James Johnson of the National Action Network (NAN) a civil rights organization founded by Rev. Al Sharpton see things very differently, however.

Saying that there are dozens of foreigner and Arab-owned business in the area that they would no longer allow to rape our community and that the violence seen in the video is indicative of Sharia law Johnson urged his communityto boycott the store:

Johnson, the South Carolina state representative for NAN, added:

"They need to go back to their country where their laws are different from our laws ...

We sending a message to all the Arab and the foreigner stores in North Charleston and the city of Charleston that we gonna stop you from taking money from our community and putting none back in it."

Since then, the Rev. Nelson Rivers a vice president at NAN has pushed back on the comments made by his fellow National Action Network representative, saying that if there's a perception that National Action Network is speaking against foreigners ...that was not [Johnson's]intent.

He also announced that Johnson's position at NAN will be reviewed later in April.

Nonetheless, the scene inside Andrew's Discount Market hasremained heated, asa reporter for local The Post and Courier newspaper witnessed on Monday:

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North Charleston police are continuing to investigate the incident with Mazyck that sparked the protests, though they confirmedthat Mazyck himself remains the only individual charged.

Meanwhile, a clerk inside Andrew's says he's confused about all the racial overtones involved, telling protesters that Im brown, too ...Im African, you dont know that?

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Ann Coulter: "They love me in Seattle and if they don't, they would if they got to know me."

Ann Coulter: "They love me in Seattle and if they don't, they would if they got to know me."

Ann Coulter: Tongue in cheek, she's giving green light to North Korea to develop a rocket capable of hitting Seattle.

Ann Coulter: Tongue in cheek, she's giving green light to North Korea to develop a rocket capable of hitting Seattle.

Ann Coulter attends the TIME 100 Gala celebrating TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In The World at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2012 in New York City.

Ann Coulter attends the TIME 100 Gala celebrating TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In The World at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2012 in New York City.

Political commentator, author Ann Coulter attends The Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe at Sony Studios on August 27, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Political commentator, author Ann Coulter attends The Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe at Sony Studios on August 27, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Ann Coulter attends the TIME 100 Gala, TIME's 100 most influential people in the world, at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 29, 2014 in New York City.

Ann Coulter attends the TIME 100 Gala, TIME's 100 most influential people in the world, at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 29, 2014 in New York City.

Ann Coulter arrives at a dinner to celebrate Time 100, Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world Monday, May 8, 2006 in New York.

Ann Coulter arrives at a dinner to celebrate Time 100, Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world Monday, May 8, 2006 in New York.

Ann Coulter during a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," in 2006.

Ann Coulter during a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," in 2006.

Political commentator Ann Coulter poses in New York's Central Park, Aug. 11, 2003.

Political commentator Ann Coulter poses in New York's Central Park, Aug. 11, 2003.

Ann Coulter green lights North Korea to develop rocket that would hit Seattle

She once told a radio reporter, "They love me in Seattle," but conservative pundit Ann Coulter is making this liberal city the object of her own "nuclear option."

Coulter has given a tongue-in-cheek green light for North Korea's "Great Leader" Kim Jong Un to develop a nuclear missile capable of hitting Seattle, a city making national news for defying the Trump administration.

In a Tweet posted Thursday, Coulter said:

Gen. Michael Hayden: N Korea will make nuke capable of hitting Seattle! Situation will be dire as soon as they can hit a city worth saving.

Hayden is a former director of the National Security Agency, and ex-chief of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Coulter is renowned for saying outrageous things to sell books, and for her dislike of liberal cities and immigrants.

She began a dispatch from the 2004 Democratic National Convention with the words: "Here at the spasm of Satan convention in Boston." She has fulminated over the decline in the percentage of Americans who are white. At World Cup time in 2014, she blamed the moral decay of America on its embrace of soccer.

Yes, actually.

Naturally, this frequent Fox News guest would turn her attention to this corner of what Wall Street Journal editorialists call "the Left Coast." After all, less than 10 percent of Emerald City citizens voted for Trump.

At last year's Republican National Convention, she did tell Jason Rantz of KIRO Radio: "They love me in Seattle. And if they don't they would if they got to know me."

What she practices, however, is not love.

Coulter has railed against U.S. District Judge James Robart, who issued the restraining order that stopped Trump's Muslim travel ban No. 1 She found a quote from the judge -- who is overseeing Seattle police reform -- and Tweeted: "Watch Judge James Robart say 'black lives matter' in court."

She defended Delaware's gaffe-prone 2010 Republican Senate nominee by saying, "Whatever they say about Christine O'Donnell, there is no one stupider in politics than Patty Murray of Washington."

Accuracy has never been a Coulter forte. Last year, for instance, Coulter Tweeted: "Seattle mall shooter, Muslim immigrant Arcan Cetin, voted 3X in US elections, though he is not a citizen."

Cetin was a resident of Skagit County, 60 miles north of Seattle, and killed five people at the Cascade Mall in Burlington.

As well, Coulter might be challenged to reconcile her suggestion of Seattle as a target with her past statement: "Christianity fuels everything I write."

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