Higher revenue narrows H&R Block 3Q loss Mar 6, 2008
Adjusting for Leap Day, the company said its year-to-date client figures are up 1. 3 percent from last year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Leap Day baby makes debut Mar 6, 2008
Leap Day baby makes debut - Melrose, MA - Melrose Free Press ... Sharing a moment of joy and happiness, new mother Michelle Ball gazes down at her daughter, Sydney Aurelia Ball, who was born at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Friday, Feb. 29, making her the areas first Leap Day baby born this leap year ... Leap Day baby makes debut. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Iowa tax collections ahead of projections Mar 6, 2008
Boosted by a 12 million leap day in February, tax collections climbed to 4. 3 billion in the first eight months of the 2008 fiscal year. (Charles City Press, IO)
Sampler for March 6 Mar 6, 2008
Along with celebrating her Sweet 16 on Leap Day (64 years total), Josephson earned her Doctor of Philosophy in School Administration from Boston College. Congratulations. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
More of this story Mar 6, 2008
Ted Hoyt became the sixth Democratic candidate to file for Glacier County Commissioner on "Leap Day" or Friday, Feb. 29. Ted Hoyt. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Wettest February on Record Comes to End Mar 5, 2008
98 inches of precipitation was measured in Downtown Washington for the month which ended Friday. This surpassed the old top mark of 5. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Midcap Growth Held Up Best In Downward-Facing February Mar 5, 2008
95% last month the bulk of which happened on leap day. Two economic reports released that day echoed myriad signals warning the economy faces recession or is already in one. (Investors Business Daily)
Zoo leaps into action to save frogs from fungus Mar 4, 2008
The Toronto Zoo chose "leap day" to raise awareness about an unprecedented crisis threatening amphibians around the world. Cute gimmicks aside, zoo workers and local politicians gathered in front of frogs, toads and reporters yesterday to speak about the global amphibian problem and what they are trying to do about it. (Toronto Star)
FMCH sees first Leap Day Baby since 2000 Mar 4, 2008
Thomas gave birth Friday to the first Leap Day baby at Fort Madison Community Hospital since the year 2000. Elizabeth Anne Thomas was born at 6:16 a.m. Feb. 29. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
“Sweet 16” the second time around Mar 4, 2008
But she was excited to have her daughter on Leap Day. But Meadows birthday is not the only special thing about her. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Couple 'win' at Four Winds Mar 4, 2008
"Leap Day presents a perfect opportunity to host the first wedding at the Four Winds Casino Resort," said General Manager Matt Harkness. "We wish Stacey and Fred all the luck in the world.". (Niles Star, MI)
A birthday that doesn’t quite add up Mar 4, 2008
Q: So you re saying because you were born on a leap day, and there have only been 11 Feb. 29s since you were born, that you re actually only 11 years old. A: Well, I consider myself 11 when it helps to be 11, like at an amusement park. (Scranton Times, PA)
Leap Day Cash Giveaway Turns Into Free-For-All At Park Mar 4, 2008
A video-sharing Web site set out to observe Leap Day by handing out prizes worth up to $29 on Feb. 29 outside Union Square Park. As the clocked toward the event's scheduled time -- 2:29 p.m. -- people shouting "Make it rain!" and "Give me my money!". (KIRO TV, WA)
You won't see this again for another 28 years! Mar 4, 2008
What happens much less often - every 28 years, to be exact - is the regular Friday publishing date of The Courier-Leader falling on a "leap day." But, here it is - a collector's item, if you save such things. The last leap year issue came out February 29, 1980. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
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February's highest temperature came on Leap Day, the 29th when the thermometer climbed to 45 degrees. Its coolest day came on Feb. 10 with 22 below zero. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
* World News Quick Take Mar 3, 2008
A video-sharing Web site set out to observe Leap Day by handing out prizes worth up to US$29 on Friday outside Manhattan's Union Square Park, but as the clock turned to 2:29pm, about 100 people trampled one another and mobbed representatives of CashTomato. com, who were dressed as tomatoes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hop to It! Frogs need help Mar 3, 2008
To highlight the problem, the N.C. Zoo and many of the association's other members in the United States and Canada are celebrating Leap Day with weekend-long and yearlong activities that will mark 2008 as the Year of the Frog. "They are the animals that are closest to the water systems and wetlands, and when the frogs are in trouble, then the wetlands are in trouble," zoo spokesman Rod Hackney said. (Greensboro News Record)
N.Y. giveaway turns into mayhem Mar 3, 2008
A video-sharing Web site set out to observe Leap Day by handing out prizes worth up to $29 on February 29 outside Union Square Park. As the clocked toward the event's scheduled time -- 2:29 p.m. -- people shouting "Make it rain!" and "Give me my money!" trampled one another and mobbed the costumed representatives of CashTomato. (CNN -- US)
MIKE MOORE: Rare party for those who leapt Mar 3, 2008
Today, for a small segment of the population, TGIF is overshadowed by TGILD Thank God It s Leap Day ... Leap Day babies, on the other hand, have zero say in the matter ... That and to point out that, unlike some neurotic critter s shadow, Leap Day actually does affect the seasons. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Paper Radio: News at the speed of life Mar 3, 2008
CHESAPEAKE ASST. PRINCIPAL CHARGED IN WIFE S SLAYING. A headline at the bottom of the page inquires: IT S LEAP DAY. NOW WHY DO WE DO THIS ... The Californian s top story is about Leap Day: Lover s Leap. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
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Leap Year Mother Has Leap Year BabyOne Ohio mother, who was technically celebrating her sixth birthday on Leap Day, gives birth to her own Leap Year baby. S.C. Woman Says 'Lizard Man' Chewed Up VanA family in South Carolina is wondering if a local legend called the "Lizard Man" is back after finding their van chewed up. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Taking the leap Mar 2, 2008
Born on Leap Day in 1912, DePippo is actually 96 ... That's the advice he offers to 7-pound, 15-ounce Benicio "Benny" Curcio, one of at least five Leap Day babies born yesterday at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. (Boston Globe)
Web Site's Cash Giveaway Becomes Manhattan Melee Mar 2, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) A Web site's promotional Leap Day cash giveaway turned into a free-for-all as restless recipients mobbed the organizers and trampled one another to get at the loot. Shouting "Make it rain!" and "Give me my money!" a restless crowd converged on the costumed CashTomato. (CBS 2, NY)
Leap Year baby, 96, celebrates 24th birthday in Wis. with family from around country Mar 2, 2008
But she still feels a little cheated as a Leap Day baby. I didn't enjoy it at all,'' she said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Crowd Mobs Costumed Internet Reps to Get At Leap Day... Mar 2, 2008
NYC Crowd Mobs Costumed Internet Reps to Get At Leap Day Prizes ... A video-sharing Web site set out to observe Leap Day by handing out prizes worth up to $29 on Feb. 29 outside Union Square Park. (Fox News)
Leap day work Mar 2, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: Recent Photos. Sunday, March 02, 2008. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Leapin Lizards! PE teacher turns 14 Mar 2, 2008
PHOTO: LEAP YEAR BABY Gail Hadwiger is one of the 200,000 Americans who were born on February 29 leap day ... Only 684 out of one million people have a leap day birthday ... Normally, a leap day occurs whenever a year is divisible by four but not always. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Leap Day costs New Yorkers $43M in energy costs Mar 2, 2008
Today is Leap Day and it's going to cost New Yorkers $43 million in energy costs ... The company said Leap Day will cost Texans $28. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Ptolemaic Obama Mar 2, 2008
On the blog now: Updated at 7:13 AM. Updated: 3:45 AM 03/02/08. (Townhall.com)
Sadie's only giving me one shot Mar 2, 2008
So break out your dancin' shoes, Sadie Hawkins, and jump on over here it's Leap Day. Finally we have a day that Hallmark hasn't run into the ground. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
A great leap forward online Mar 2, 2008
It will be leap day, the extra 24-hour period inserted into the Gregorian calendar once every four years (with some exceptions) to keep the calendar in sync with the universe. Interestingly, because of leap day this year, February 2008 is a rare "five Friday" month - it started on a Friday and ends on a Friday ... To improve the accuracy of the calendar, the rule for leap day was modified as follows: Add a leap day in years divisible by 4 and only in century years divisible by 400. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Indians bound for Jacksonville Supersectional Mar 2, 2008
BUSHNELL -- Leap Day 2008 will be a memorable one for the Lewistown Indians as coach Brad Hatfill's club advanced to Monday night's Supersectional at the Jacksonville Bowl against Madison on the strength of a 54-36 win over the Warsaw/Nauvoo-Colusa Wildcats Friday night. The victory improves the Indians to 30-1 on the year. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Woman born on Leap Day welcomes grandchild born on same day Mar 2, 2008
- It was the perfect gift for someone born on Feb. 29 - a Leap Day grandchild ... "I never thought we'd have two Leap Day babies in our family, and to have a granddaughter on my birthday is so special.". (AZCentral -- News)
Leap Day Loser: Stocks Plummet Mar 1, 2008
Dow Drops 315 Points As Investors React To More Bad Economic News. NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2008. (CBS News)
Marist Returns Home To Face Iona Mar 1, 2008
LEAP DAY UNKIND: Since going Division I in the 1981-82 season, the Red Foxes have played twice on Feb. 29. They also suffered losses on this date in 1992 (at Monmouth, 65-53) and in 2004 (at Manhattan, 92-67). (Goredfoxes.com)
Happy Leap year to all Mar 1, 2008
com02/29/2008Updated 02/29/2008 01:57:32 PM CST Happy Leap Day to all, and a special tip of the hat to all those who happen to be having a birthday on the every fourth-year celebration. . (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Leap Day creates hurdle at United Mar 1, 2008
(AP) Passengers using ' "Easy Check-In" found it anything but that on Leap Day when the automated system failed, resulting in longer lines at its U.S. airport counters ... McCarthy says United didn't have any such problems with the software on Leap Day four years ago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Every four years, it's their special day Mar 1, 2008
You see Sophie is one of more than 200,000 Americans celebrating a leap day birthday today ... According to both parties, the two didn't set out to get married on leap day, it just happened to fall on a Saturday that year ... Lloyd said having a leap day anniversary is special to them because it doesn't come along every year. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Hazleton greets first 2008 Leap Day baby Mar 1, 2008
So, instead of sharing mom s birthday, March 8, he will share an uncommon date Feb. 29, a Leap Day that comes once every four years ... She said she and Contes planned to decide on a name later in the day, but in the meantime, mom enjoyed the notoriety of having a baby on Leap Day ... Hospital doctors expected to help bring a second Leap Day baby a girl into the world Friday afternoon or night. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Bits & pieces Mar 1, 2008
Happy Leap Day today. West Yellowstone 2007 graduate Loni Ellen Bantz made the University of Montana Dean's List for Autumn 2007. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Leap Year Birthdays Mar 1, 2008
They take Leap Day to make The Big Leap. For Leap Day couples, their anniversaries would technically become "quadraversaries.". (WOKR13 Rochester)
Dance Party Friday: Jumping Montage for Leap Day Mar 1, 2008
Bob danced to a montage of jumping-themed songs, in a tribute to Leap Day. Click on the link above to watch the video, then "Add a comment" to let Bob know what you thought of his efforts, or to make a suggestion for a future Dance Party Friday segment. (WKRC.com, OH)
First birthday in 4 years for Leap Day babies Mar 1, 2008
Iverson says she hasn't enjoyed being a Leap Day baby. She says she's been shorted on birthdays. (WKRC.com, OH)
Leap Year babies' celebrations Mar 1, 2008
But if you'll double check the calendar, you'll see it's Leap Day ... It's also unique in that she doesn't know anybody else her age or close to it who was born on a leap day. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
“Sweet 16” the second time around Mar 1, 2008
But she was excited to have her daughter on Leap Day. But Meadows birthday is not the only special thing about her. (Demopolis Times, AL)
RecordS: Saturday, March 1 Mar 1, 2008
William and Jean Grodevant of Boyd have 2 sons, Nicholas and Karl, born on Leap Day February 29th. 1978. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
What Exactly is Leap Year? Mar 1, 2008
A leap day is more likely to fall on a Monday than on a Sunday. This is because the Gregorian calendar repeats itself every 400 years, which is exactly 20,871 weeks including 97 leap days. (Charles City Press, IO)
Their date with destiny Mar 1, 2008
Mike Zarnofsky and Erica Checca of Clifton Parkcheck out the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Spa State Park, the site of their Leap Day wedding reception ... Mike Zarnofsky and Erica Checca of Clifton Park will celebrate their wedding reception on Leap Day at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs ... It's about a quirky couple, and how marrying on leap day might be the most mundane event in their relationship. (Albany Times Union)
Dedication behind local sports Mar 1, 2008
We wanted to use this day, Leap Day, to introduce you to some people whose work behind the scenes in local sports might otherwise go unnoticed except by those who benefit from their generosity or expertise. Staff writer Tim Wilkin brings you the stories of five people -- a bowling coach, a hockey mom, a booster club president, a track athlete and a batboy -- who are united by a love of sports and a commitment to the welfare of others. (Albany Times Union)
Same old snow song blankets the Capital Region Mar 1, 2008
Imagine if the snow -- like Friday's Leap Day -- came to the Capital Region once every four years ... As the clouds thin, a mass of warmer air will offer a welcome thaw from the single digit temperatures that marked Leap Day. (Albany Times Union)
Leap days breed jokes, mistakes Mar 1, 2008
" Another congratulates them for marking their 20th year."It's just fun to joke about it," said Patty of having twins born on leap day. "When they turned 16, they actually had a birthday and they joked that they were 4 years old, but they get to drive ... He can tell them 'I'm not as old as you think,' " Jennifer Alvarez said.But the extra day caused a minor setback for Randall Bryner, 55, who tried to register a motorcycle but said a computer told him he wasn't old enough to drive one.The date... (Florida Today)
Calendar has many Leap Year babes just in their teens Mar 1, 2008
on Feb. 29, 1956, Williams was one of six Leap Day Babies , a record for Anderson that has not been broken, she said. After moving away from Anderson for 18 years, Williams returned and the local newspaper printed a poem she had written about her Leap Year birthdays. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Getting a grasp on leap year Mar 1, 2008
That means that even if you add a leap day every four years, the calendar would still overshoot the solar year by 11 minutes and 14 seconds per year. To rectify this, we omit leap years three times every four hundred years. (Scranton Times, PA)
A birthday that doesn’t quite add up Mar 1, 2008
Q: So you re saying because you were born on a leap day, and there have only been 11 Feb. 29s since you were born, that you re actually only 11 years old. A: Well, I consider myself 11 when it helps to be 11, like at an amusement park. (Scranton Times, PA)
Mariners notes: McLaren embraces past Mar 1, 2008
Mariners log: For only the second time in franchise history -- and first time since 1996 -- the Mariners played a Spring Training game on Leap Day -- Feb. 29. Seattle is 1-0, beating the Padres 3-2 in the annual charity game. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
It's leap day: Do you know how old you are? (23) Mar 1, 2008
Metro: It's leap day: Do you know how old you are ... Katherine Lichty ~ADVERTISING~ Friday, February 29, 2008 12:17 PM CST It's leap day: Do you know how old you are. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sadie's only giving me one shot Mar 1, 2008
So break out your dancin' shoes, Sadie Hawkins, and jump on over here it's Leap Day. Finally we have a day that Hallmark hasn't run into the ground. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
A great leap forward online Mar 1, 2008
It will be leap day, the extra 24-hour period inserted into the Gregorian calendar once every four years (with some exceptions) to keep the calendar in sync with the universe. Interestingly, because of leap day this year, February 2008 is a rare "five Friday" month - it started on a Friday and ends on a Friday ... To improve the accuracy of the calendar, the rule for leap day was modified as follows: Add a leap day in years divisible by 4 and only in century years divisible by 400. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bad News Bears Mar 1, 2008
A Leap Day Leap Into The Abyss - Forbes ... Markets BriefA Leap Day Leap Into The Abyss, 02. (Forbes)
Kicks, Eagle fire 12 of 15 on-air staff Mar 1, 2008
Instead, we ve got what is already being dubbed the Leap Day Massaacre. Management at Eagles and Kicks Friday dumped nearly the entire on-air staff in what appears to be a severe cost-cutting measure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
BASE Jumpers Leap Off Hotel Roof Mar 1, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- Four parachutists celebrating Leap Day leapt off the roof of the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in downtown San Diego on Friday morning. . (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Feb. 29, 45 BC: Julius Caesar Takes the Leap Mar 1, 2008
So Leap Day would have been Feb. 24 by modern nomenclature, more or less ... com is marking the anniversary of the first leap day on our current leap day. (Wired News)
Hossa to be re-evaluated today Mar 1, 2008
That blog entry was so touching, such swell notes from Army s fans, what a guy, this was definitely one of those gotcha moments, Friday, 4:17pm, Leap Day doggone it, what the hey, Custance is the name we ll bestow upon the next tax deduction the wife downloads. By Andy S.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Daily Briefing Mar 1, 2008
TRANSPORTATION: Leap Day trips United Airlines. Chicago - Passengers using United Airlines' "Easy Check-In" found it anything but that on Leap Day when the automated system failed, resulting in longer lines at its U.S. airport counters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Special day for all leap-year babies Mar 1, 2008
McIntosh, who actually turns 24-years-old today, was born on leap day in 1984. In 2004 on her birthday, her desk at work was decorated in things a 5-year-old girl would love including Barbies. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
