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Big Money Kick Off Classic @ San Antonio Raceway, 2/17-19/12
William Simpkins goes "wheels up" in his Nova before breaking the rear gear
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Marion, Tx.(Feb 19th, 2012) San Antonio Raceway concluded its Big Money Kick Off Classic Sunday on the 1/8th Mile under much better conditions. After a total rain out on Friday night, and less than ideal weather on Saturday, Sunday brought cool enough temperatures for goodhorsepower, with the sun helping warm the track to keep it hooked up.
Qualifying sessions were held for Electronics, Foot Brake and Jr. Dragsters prior to eliminations in what I've dubbed the "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Bracket Game" where drivers can pick one or both sides of a ladder giving them two possible opportunities, plus any buy backs, to make the finals later in the day. Different color tech cards are used for each side of the ladder, hence the nickname.
Valdez Victorious in Electronics
Von Ormy's Jeff Valdez, driving the Valdez Sand & Gravel, 2004 Undercover Dragster, was paired with Leroy O'Bryant(San Antonio) in his O'Bryant Automotive, 75 Chevy Monza in the Electronics final. In a classic battle of dragster versus door car, Valdez used a .002 light along with a near perfect dial index to take out O'Bryant. Both had agreed to split prize money and run for bragging rights prior to the run.
Jeff Valdez, 5.2063(5.20 dial in) @ 130.25 over Leroy O'Bryant, 7.116(7.10) @ 97.55.
Valdez made consistent runs near 1/100th of his dial index taking out two-time Electronics champion, Scott Ball along the way to the finals. O'Bryant's journey was a bit more interesting taking wins with two red lights, a break out, a bye and former SAR track promoter, Todd Zampese breaking on the line.
Lee Likes Footbrake Finals
Albert Lee jr.(San Antonio) gave the two-wheel fans something to cheer about as he took his 2009 Suzuki Hayabusa into the finals against Held-n-Felt's Dave Patton in the Patton Farms, '83 Corvette. Lee(.0359) put the hole shot on Patton(.1871) and carried the advantage to the finish line.
Albert Lee jr., 5.8719(5.78 dial in) @ 118.30 wins ahead of Dave Patton's 6.3895(8.34) @ 106.46.
Lee cut consistently good lights, and got an easy win after Kari Garbs broke on her burnout as he worked up to the finals. Pattondrew two bye runs, took a win and got a red light victory on his way to the final paring.
Hillin Happy in Jr Dragsters
In the Jr Dragster finals it was two San Antonio youngsters with Kenneth Hillin pitted against Chris Pearson. The 10-year old Hillin, in the 2004 Hardins Chassis, got his second career victory early when Pearson's, 2007 RPC Bullet Chassis, went red. Hillin ran it out turning a 8.9317 at 75.28mph, on a 8.90 dial in.
Kenneth Hillin, 8.9317 @ 75.28 defeated Chris Pearson, 7.9363 @ 82.03(Red .0859).
After a bye in round 1, Hillin got several breaks along the way, with another red light win and a break out victory. Pearson took a win in round 1, followed by a bye in round 2, then won in a double break out during the semi's.
The biggest incident of the day was in round 1 of Electronics eliminations when Richard Garbs(Sealy) blew the motor in his 66Chevy II at the top end, lost control, slid across the lanes and made contact with the concrete wall. Garbs was alright, but the motor is missing some vital internal parts and pieces, and the body some repairable damage.
To top things off for Garbs Racing, Kari Garbs was headed towards the Footbrake final round when she kicked a connecting rod out during her burnout, giving up any chance of making up for her husband's earlier misfortunes.
The only other incident resulting in damage occurred when William Simpkins broke the rear end of his 70's Nova just as he left the line.
Racing continues at San Antonio Raceway next week with Test-n-Tune/Battle of the Brands on Wednesday, Test-n-Tune Friday and LS1Truck.com Challenge on Saturday.
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or call the track 210-698-2310, 830-914-4646.The track is located in Marion, Texas between San Antonio and Seguin on I-10 and Santa Clara Rd. (exit 597)
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15-1152.00 - Computer Network Support Specialists
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Sample of reported job titles: Computer Network Specialist, IT Consultant (Information Technology Consultant), Network Engineer, Network Specialist, Network Support Specialist, Network Technical Analyst, Network Technician, Personal Computer Network Analyst, Senior IT Assistant (Senior Information Technology Assistant), Systems Specialist
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- Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
- Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
- Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
- Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
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- Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
- Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
- Install and configure wireless networking equipment.
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- Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.
- Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
- Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
- Back up network data.
- Create or revise user instructions, procedures, or manuals.
- Create or update technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.
- Document help desk requests and resolutions.
- Maintain logs of network activity.
- Monitor industry websites or publications for information about patches, releases, viruses, or potential problem identification.
- Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
- Research hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs.
- Run monthly network reports.
- Test repaired items to ensure proper operation.
- Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.
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|Access servers — Remote access servers
|Circuit tester — Continuity testers; Test lights
|Computer servers — Caching engines; Network address translation NAT appliances
|Hard disk arrays — Redundant array of independent disks RAID systems
|Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
|Network analyzers — Asynchronous transfer mode ATM analyzers; Port analyzer adapters; Synchronous optical network SONET analyzers; Throughput testers (see all 9 examples)
|Notebook computers — Laptop computers
|Photocopiers — Copy machines
|Server load balancer — Load balancers
|Voltage or current meters — Cable testers
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|Backup or archival software — EMC NetWorker; NovaStor NovaBACKUP; Roxio Retrospect; Tape backup system software (see all 5 examples)
|Configuration management software — Automated installation software; EMC Ionix Network Configuration Manager; Microsoft Windows Sysprep; Patch and update management software (see all 5 examples)
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|Network monitoring software — Dartware InterMapper; Ethereal *; tcpdump *; WildPackets OmniPeek Network Analyzer (see all 35 examples)
|Network security or virtual private network VPN management software — Intrusion prevention system IPS software; Network and system vulnerability assessment software; NIKSUN NetDetector; Sonicwall SonicOS Enhanced (see all 9 examples)
|Operating system software — Apple Macintosh OS; Hewlett Packard HP-UX; Microsoft Hyper-V Server; Microsoft Windows (see all 12 examples)
|Transaction security and virus protection software — Encryption software; Packet filter software; Ping Identity software; Root kit detection software (see all 7 examples)
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|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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|Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
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|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
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|Median wages (2013)
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|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|175,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
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Information (17%)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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- Computer Support Specialists . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) , 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 701, New York, NY 10121-0701. Phone: (800) 342-6626.
- Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) , 1815 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 300, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5228. Phone: (630) 678-8300. Fax: (630) 268-1384.
- IEEE Computer Society , 1730 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036-1992. Phone: (202) 371-0101. Fax: (202) 728-9614.
- Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP) , 2350 E. Devon Ave., Suite 115, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4610. Phone: (847) 299-4227. Fax: (847) 299-4280.
- National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET) , Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, N258, Bellevue, WA 98007-6484. Phone: (425) 564-4229. Fax: (425) 564-6193.

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A one-cent sales tax increase is on the table to raise money for Huntsville's roads. Residents were given the opportunity to share their opinions on Mayor Tommy Battle's proposal during Thursday night's work session meeting.
As the proposal currently stands, your sales tax would go up one percent. After five years, Huntsville would have $125 million, which the state agreed to match in order to completely fund several crucial road projects.
However, some people, including Councilman Bill Kling, believe Huntsville taxpayers should not be responsible for state roads. Kling suggested alternative means of paying for the projects, including taxes on cigarettes and gasoline.
One man who stands behind the mayor's plan is Huntsville resident Bill Johnson.
"Tobacco is pretty well taxed out, as is gasoline. I'm not so sure that would be a better idea. I think the one-cent sales tax would probably be the best approach to making the additional money."
Mayor Battle said before Thursday's meeting that he would do his best to explain why raising the sales tax rate is the best bet.
"We're going to answer all the emails we got, council calls, everything else. We are going to go through a whole list, a litany of questions, and answer all of those. Then hopefully we have answered what people needed to hear," he said.
Other alternatives brought up at Thursday's discussion included increases on business license fees and liquor and property taxes.
Councilman Mark Russell said he wanted to add a 'sunset clause' to the proposal. Should the city reach its $125 million target for the road projects, the sunset clause would prompt a vote on whether to continue the nine percent tax rate or to change it again.
While most people who came up to the podium during the public feedback section of the meeting, several others voiced a distinctly negative opinion.
One person who came to the podium said the one-percent hike would hurt people who are already struggling. A man received a round of applause after saying he was "sick of the city coming to taxpayers for help."
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American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)
AF&PA's message is to provide significant value to member companies through outstanding performance in those areas that are key to members' success and where an association can be more effective than individual companies. AF&PA is the national trade association of the forest, pulp, paper, paperboard, and wood products industry.
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NCASI was originally established to assist the pulp and paper industry in addressing wastewater treatment issues. As the environmental issues facing the industry multiplied, NCASI's research program broadened, most recently in the 1970s with the addition of research to address environmental issues associated with forest management practices and the manufacture of solid wood products. Today, NCASI serves as an environmental resource for the forest products industry in its broadest definition, addressing a myriad of issues of importance to this industry.
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Even for those of us who paid attention at school, mastering the basics of just one foreign language can be a mammoth task. Getting the hang of more than one would be even more of an effort, although it would come in handy when you're on holiday.
As a part of the Galaxy S4's extensive feature set, Samsung has included a new app called S Translator which can convert text into up to nine different languages. It's something which could prove very handy to those who travel often, helping to get you through tricky situations when abroad.
S Translator may not be as versatile as Google Translate, which exists as an app and web-based service and can boast support for upwards of 60 languages, but Samsung's offering does have extra elements that give it its own edge.
Upon opening the app you are presented with an interface that sees the screen split horizontally, each half dominated by a large text box. Each of these boxes can be set to recognise a different language and text can then easily be translated between the two. For instance, if you select English in one half and German in the other you can enter text in either language and have it translated at the tap of a button.
Inputting text is done by either typing it in with the onscreen keypad as you would with a text message, or by saying it out loud. There are two buttons to control voice input at the bottom of the app's interface, one for each of the selected languages. Simply press the appropriate one for the language you want to use and it will convert what you say into text with an impressive degree of accuracy.
The app's voice functions don't end there though – it can also read out translated text in any of the nine languages at the tap of a button. The functionality as a whole is impressive and while the speech inevitably sounds slightly robotic it is clear and uses appropriate inflections that make it much easier to listen to and understand.
There are many situations in which S Translator has applications, the majority involving holidays in foreign countries. Written words that you don't understand can easily be translated into English and you could prepare phrases ahead of arriving at your destination (whereas before you may have had to look them up in a phrasebook). The speech feature also makes the whole process more fluid; words can be entered quickly and the fact that they can be read out loud by the Galaxy S4 will be a big help in working out pronunciation.
We can even picture a bizarre situation where two people who have no shared language could speak to each other indirectly by using the handset to translate as they go along. As we say, this would be very strange and would probably push the boundaries of courtesy, but in an emergency it could be enormously useful. However, anyone using it will have to keep their data use in mind, as there is no offline support and a network connection is required.
As a translation service, S Translator may not be able to understand as many languages as Google Translate can but it makes good use of its smartphone platform, coupling voice recognition and synthesized speech together to create an excellent tool.


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Here are answers to some common questions about ripping CDs in Windows Media Player.
For more information about ripping CDs and changing rip settings, see Rip music from a CD
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Ripping is the process of copying songs from an audio CD to your computer. During the ripping process, the Player compresses each song and stores it on your hard disk as a Windows Media Audio (WMA), WAV, or MP3 file. After that, you can sync the files to a portable music player, burn the files to a CD, add the files to a playlist, or simply play the files without having to find and insert the CD.
If you copy protect the tracks that you rip from a CD, then you will need media usage rights to play, burn, or sync the ripped files. If you copy the files to another computer and try to use them, you might be prompted to download media usage rights for that computer. You can download media usage rights for ripped files only a limited number of times.
If you intend to use your ripped music on multiple computers, don't copy protect the files. If you want to limit the distribution of any songs that you rip, turn on copy protection before ripping. You can't remove copy protection from a file once it has been applied. Copy protection is available only when you rip music to the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. For more information about turning copy protection on or off, see Change settings for ripping music.
Ripped files are automatically added to the Player Library. On your computer, the files are located in the folder in your Music library specified on the Rip Music tab of the Options dialog box. You can change the folder at any time. For more information about the location of ripped files, see Change settings for ripping music.
Yes. If you change the naming convention or storage folder for ripped files, you can apply the changes to files you've ripped previously as well. To do so, select the Rename music files using rip music settings and Rearrange music in rip music folder, using rip music settings check boxes on the Library tab of the Options dialog box. When you do so, each file will be renamed and moved the next time media information is retrieved or edited for the file.
Yes. You can listen to any of the following while ripping music: the CD you are ripping, other content in the Player Library, other audio CDs if you have multiple CD or DVD drives, or streamed content from the Internet. If you find that your ripped music files have audio defects, such as skips, pops, or other problems, try ripping the CD again and avoid performing other tasks on your computer during the ripping process.
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The images below, taken from Google Earth, show the site of the Battle of Thermopylae as it looks today. The upper image, taken at an oblique angle, gives a sense of the terrain. Steep hills on the south side of the modern road mark one side of the narrow pass. On the other side, I've marked the ancient shoreline, now inland. Leonidas' statue sits at the approximate site of the battle.
The image below, taken from directly overhead, shows the large land area created from sediment deposited since 480 B.C. The coastline of the Gulf of Milia is now a couple of miles north of its earlier location.


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"I have a large beautiful wooden camera. I am a quick talker, I can convince people in a few seconds because I am sincerely interested in them, but I am really interested more in capturing what I see in them. It's not that I want to be their friend, it's that I see their life and it is amazing and I want to put it in an image. It's a short but deep connection. Then I go back to being alone but have one more lightening bug in a bottle. One more piece of evidence as to who we are."
- Judith Joy Ross (who's arguably the best photographic portraitist there is) on photographing strangers in the new issue of Ahorn


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Prada Spring 2015
At Prada this season, Miuccia Prada delivered some of her greatest hits, which included top-stitched, buttoned up outerwear as well as sumptuous leather coats. There were also knee-length skirts with cardigans, knee-high stockings in various colors and patterns, and one fabulous black and white fur. These are all motifs we've seen Prada do before. Perhaps out
Happy Birthday, Carine Roitfeld!
Joyeux anniversaire to the eternally chic Carine Roitfeld! The perma-stylish editrix's pal Donald "Drawbertson" Robertson whipped up this adorable drawing for the occasion, with Karl Lagerfeld on cake duty, and is that Tom Ford we see amid the balloons? Also, in case you needed a reminder that Roitfeld has always been sublimely chic, check out this vintage pic below from her tome, Irreverent,
Fendi Spring 2015
Fast and furious! For Spring, Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturi Fendi trotted out a zippy blue and rouge orchid motif to kick off Fendi's latest showing on a highway-esque catwalk splashed with a median line. Between the bursts of pattern, excellent cropped jackets and piece-y miniskirts came out to play. To wit: look 15′s exquisitely fabricated grey leather
Male Model Moments: Meet Dan Murphy
After a brief hiatus, 'Male Model Moment's returns every Friday with Soul Artist Management's Dan Murphy taking on our deeeeep questions this week. You probably recognize him from his campaigns for Hugo Boss and Cremieux or that time he had ice cream with Kate Moss, but do you know how he feels about snakes? Meet
The Daily Media: 26 Moves To Discuss
Sarah Meikle, formerly fashion market director at Glamour, has been named fashion director at Condé Nast Traveler. Amy Keller Laird, formerly acting editor-in-chief at Women's Health, has been named editor-in-chief at the publication. Lisa Bain, formerly executive editor at Women's Health, has been named executive editor at Dr. Oz The Good Life. Naomi Zeichner, formerly music
Moschino Spring 2015
According to Jeremy Scott's latest looks for Moschino, this is Barbie's world, and we're just living in it. Moving on from Fall's overindulgence in McDonald's and fast food delights, Spring at the Italian label is very blonde and totally obsessed with bubble gum pink. It all started with look une: a pink leather moto jacket crop top with a coordinating
Emporio Armani Spring 2015
There's a reason why Armani is worth billions. Like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, he has a formula and a laser-focused brand message that he sticks to season after season, regardless of trends. So, what was on tap this season? Armani blues and greys and expertly tailored suiting, bien sûr. That tried-and-true aesthetic was translated
Ask Our Newsstand Guy!
ABC numbers aside, how are your glossies really faring? As always, our trusty newsstand expert Manish Golchha weighs in from behind the counter of 37th Street's premiere fashion district resource, Magazine Café. What's selling? What's flopping? Answers ahead. BY EDDIE ROCHE What's new with your business? A lot of changes are happening. The biggest story
Etro Spring 2015
Bohemian types and Coachella regulars, take note: Etro served up a collection chock full of Navajo influences and Western details. That means, yes, plenty of fringe, a lot of geometric bead work, and a whole lot of tan suede. This inspiration was so deeply woven into the collection, that it started with long, careless middle parted locks
Sam Smith Gets Calvined
Calvin Klein Collection announced today that they'll be dressing Sam Smith (aka "the male Adele") in custom suits for his current sold-out North American tour. "I like to work with artists like Sam who are really talented and very new," creative director Italo Zucchelli explains. "When Sam performs, it's really just about his voice,
Hermès Launches New Website For Scarves: La Maison des Carrès
Hermès is investing in their most iconic product, and it's not the Birkin or Kelly bag. The French luxury house announced the launch of La Maison des Carrès, a website that will sell nothing but the brand's famous silk scarves. Choosing from the myriad of prints, fabrics, colors, and designs is a difficult task, but now you
Meet In Milano! Saks & Gucci Beauty Host Instagram Meet-up
To fête Gucci's new beauty launch, co-created by the queen of beauty herself, Pat McGrath, Saks hosted a "Meet In Milano" event for editors, tastemakers, and Instagram stars to try out the new collection. The crowd included Irene Colzi of @ireneccloset, Acielle of @styledumonder, Erika Boldri of @erikamyfreechoice, and Jasmine Fastchild of @myberlinfashion. Meanwhile, Melanie Galea of
King Arthur Elgort
Legendary lensman Arthur Elgort pulled fashion photography out of the studio and into the streets, where it's stayed ever since. Looking back on his singular career, he talks Anna, Ansel, and his new pal, Joe Zee. BY CHRISTOPHER TENNANT You've published a number of books over the years. What's the idea behind your latest one? It's my whole
Network News With CBS Watch!
Fusing fashion, travel, and CBS star power, Watch! has been quietly redefining what an entertainment mag can be. EIC Jeremy Murphy and his aide-de-camp, director of photography Christopher Ross, took us out to Bar Pleiades at the Surrey hotel to give us the lowdown. BY EDDIE ROCHE How did you two meet? Jeremy Murphy: Chris
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WHAT: Club Monaco Lionette Hudson Necklace WHY: Don it as a standout, special occasion piece or treat it as an everyday bauble: Either way, this Club Monaco Lionette Hudson necklace is going to become a must-wear. Score a unique, vintage-y find without scouring a flea market. Suffice it to say, this bauble is bound to become your go-to
Links of The Daily
Your morning dose of chic intel has arrived. Read on for today's Links of The Daily… George Clooney's Wedding Suit Is Confirmed to be Giorgio Armani, By Armani Himself The designer confirmed the details after his Milan fashion show The Giambattista Valli Girls Celebrate the Launch of Giamba The ready-to-wear label made
Prada's Surprise Opener: Gemma Ward!
After six (!!) years away from the runway, Gemma Ward strutted her stuff at Prada's Spring '15 show this afternoon in Milan. Since her last spin on the catwalk, Ward became a mommy (aww alert!) and has dabbled in silver screen roles. Gemma, we've missed you so! Also making a cameo in Prada's latest threads on a sandy runway: Lara
Max Mara Spring 2015
Prepare for a bit of a time warp to the decade du season: Max Mara took a trip to the early '70s for Spring. The influence was spelled out clearly in hues of rust, camel, and brown, but it was also found in fabrics including suede trousers and a crochet sweater. To further prove the point, pussy
The Assistant Files, Vol. 52: EJ Briones, InStyle's Eric Wilson and Cindy Weber Cleary
As you know from following the Assistant Files, being a top-tier assistant requires balancing workloads and perfecting the art of multi-tasking. EJ Briones brings those skills to a higher level by having twice the bosses. He tackles the schedules and various other pressing issues for InStyle's fashion news director Eric Wilson and fashion director Cindy Weber Cleary. Not to mention,
Chic Chatter: What's YOUR Relationship With Your Phone's Battery?
We asked, you answered: How do you get along with your cell phone's battery? It's a tumultuous relationship for many. Without further ado, the chic set's thoughts on being juiced (and surviving sans charge). WSJ.'s Kristina O'Neill: "I pretty aggressively charge my phone between shows, so I never run out of battery!" Mad Men's Kiernan Shipka: "The Mophie case


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White Or Wrong on Betting
The finger of blame: drugs and corruption in sport and the fans who let it happen
Simon White The finger of blame will be pointed in many places following Thursday's revelations that
Rating the comeback: above or Barlow par?
Simon White There was a truly frightening moment during last week's clash between Fremantle and Essendon.
Freo...never, never again...until next time
Simon White Yeah, yeah, so I get that this is an AFL season without a dominant team, in which seemingly any one of five or six teams could win the flag.
Colin finds Syl-vation among miscreants
Simon White Thank God for Colin Sylvia.
2012: a footballing odyssey
Simon White OK, so the AFL season is over. Geelong and Dane Swan are the big winners. And now there is nothing left to do but gaze into the crystal ball and see what's coming in 2012.


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Illumination of the Check Engine Light can be caused by a loose or worn gas cap.Google+
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Average Mileage: 94,115 mi (16,000 mi - 150,000 mi)
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Check engine light came on gave a code that there was a minor emission system leak.
Visitor, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 16,000 mi
I repeated had the check engine light come on after I bought my truck (used w/ 16000mi). This took 8 trips to the dealer before they figured out it was a fuel line issue. The metal receiver for the gas cap wouldn't secure properly. Since it was a used car when I bought it I couldn't do the normal lemon law suit. I was able to sue for breach of contract and had GM award me money for the time & effort of 8 trips to the dealer and missed work hours.


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|Earth Radar in Flight
The Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar flies aboard a NASA Gulfstream III aircraft to examine land deformation on Earth. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
The Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar, or UAVSAR, is an imaging radar instrument that collects key measurements of Earth deformation. When flown over the same area multiple times, it can determine how land features have changed. So far, it has been put to work studying climate change in the Arctic and examining Earth deformation after major earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Close relationships with faculty have always been a hallmark of a Randolph College education. Both first-years and seniors reported that they worked harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's expectations. Relative to national benchmarks, a significantly greater percentage of both classes reported that they
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Mike Florio takes calls and tweets from PFT Planet to discuss the biggest news in the NFL. The New England Patriots are a sure-shot for the playoffs, but can they run the table if they're sitting at a No. 3 seed? What's wrong with Drew Brees? Will Oregon's style of play under coach Chip Kelly translate well in the NFL, particularly in Philadelphia?This video is no longer available. Click here to watch more NBC Sports videos!
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Vikings place Adrian Peterson on Exempt/Commissioner's Permission list, won't be with team until legal matters are resolved
The Minnesota Vikings have reversed course on Adrian Peterson's reinstatement to the team and have placed him on the exempt/commissioner's permission list, which will require Peterson to remain away from all team activities until the resolution of his legal proceedings.
The Vikings released a statement early Wednesday morning that announced their decision regarding Peterson. The pressure was building on the organization after their decision to reinstate Peterson on Monday. Sponsors were beginning to speak up and politicians called for Peterson to remain suspended.
Owners Mark and Zigi Wilf finally elected to alter their decision and found a mechanism to keep Peterson away from the team indefinitely while his legal matters are addressed. The lengthy statement from the team is as follows:
"This has been an ongoing and deliberate process since last Friday's news. In conversations with the NFL over the last two days, the Vikings advised the League of the team's decision to revisit the situation regarding Adrian Peterson. In response, the League informed the team of the option to place Adrian on the Exempt/Commissioner's Permission list, which will require that Adrian remain away from all team activities while allowing him to take care of his personal situation until the legal proceedings are resolved. After giving the situation additional thought, we have decided this is the appropriate course of action for the organization and for Adrian.
"We are always focused on trying to make the right decision as an organization. We embrace our role – and the responsibilities that go with it – as a leader in the community, as a business partner and as an organization that can build bridges with our fans and positively impact this great region. We appreciate and value the input we have received from our fans, our partners and the community.
"While we were trying to make a balanced decision yesterday, after further reflection we have concluded that this resolution is best for the Vikings and for Adrian. We want to be clear: we have a strong stance regarding the protection and welfare of children, and we want to be sure we get this right. At the same time we want to express our support for Adrian and acknowledge his seven-plus years of outstanding commitment to this organization and this community. Adrian emphasized his desire to avoid further distraction to his teammates and coaches while focusing on his current situation; this resolution accomplishes these objectives as well.
"We will support Adrian during this legal and personal process, but we firmly believe and realize this is the right decision. We hope that all of our fans can respect the process that we have gone through to reach this final decision."
The Vikings did make an admirable move in getting ahead of the story when they deactivated Peterson for last week's game against the New England Patriots. However, they made a misstep in bringing him back to the team so quickly while this matter hangs over Peterson.
They have now realized their error and corrected it. With Peterson's first court hearing not schedule until Oct.8, it certainly doesn't appear he'll be playing for the Vikings again any time in the near future.
Nike monitoring Adrian Peterson situation, still selling Peterson merchandise
While Nike outlets based in the Twin Cities have pulled Adrian Peterson merchandise from their shelves, the clothing and sporting goods retailer says Peterson currently remains a Nike athlete.
"Adrian Peterson remains a Nike athlete. His product continues to be available for purchase at Nike retail destinations," the company said in a statement released to CNBC's Jessica Golden.
"We are aware of the concerning allegations surrounding Adrian. We will continue to closely monitor the situation."
Nike continues to sell Peterson's jersey in their online store and, presumably, in other stores located outside the Twin Cities area. However, they are still clearly paying close attention to Peterson. They join Radisson hotels, governor Mark Dayton, senator Al Franken as entities addressing the handling of Peterson's situation following the alleged beating of his son in a matter of attempted discipline.
Report: Dolphins work out LaMichael James
With Knowshon Moreno being lost for the next month after suffering a dislocated elbow last week, the Miami Dolphins are still on the lookout for help at running back.
The Dolphins already re-signed Daniel Thomas to patch a hole in Moreno's absence, but they are still evaluating additional options at the position.
According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Dolphins worked out former San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James on Tuesday.
With Lamar Miller also hobbled last week by an ankle injury, the Dolphins may need even more help beyond the addition of Thomas.
James was released by the 49ers last week after getting two carries in their season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The former second-round pick went unclaimed via waivers and has yet to find a new team.
James has carried 41 times for 184 yards in three seasons. He's also returned 26 kickoffs and 23 punts in his career.
Bruce Arians says John Abraham is "more than ready to roll" for Cardinals
After mulling retirement following a concussion suffered in Week 1 against the San Diego Chargers, pass rusher John Abraham elected to return to the Arizona Cardinals this week and continue his football career.
Now that he's back with the team, Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said Abraham is committed and ready to get back to work.
"You know, when you get that first concussion, and he had a big one, I think it shakes you up sometimes and he thought real hard about it," Arians said in an interview with Alex Marvez and Bill Polian on Sirius XM NFL Radio. "He's talked to a bunch of different folks, me included, and stepped back to rest. And just sitting back this weekend and staying at home he missed it a lot and he's more than ready to roll for down the stretch."
Arians had said Abraham was lacking the desire to play when he took his leave from the team last week. Abraham will still have to clear concussion protocol before returning to the lineup, a step Arians said he had not accomplished as of Monday.
"I had a long time with [Abraham] today and he's more than ready. We just have to get him past the concussion protocol. He did not pass today," Arians said. "We'll have to wait and see when we can do it again. Hopefully we'll have him for this week but he's excited."
Abraham, 36, has posted 133.5 sacks in 15 NFL seasons with the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals. He's had at least 9.5 sacks in 10 of his 15 seasons including each of the last four years.
Lions sign CB Danny Gorrer, promote LB Julian Stanford
Low on healthy cornerbacks, the Lions signed one on Tuesday, striking a deal with fifth-year pro Danny Gorrer. The move was one of three made to Detroit's 53-player roster on Tuesday, according to the NFL's transactions.
The 28-year-old Gorrer has played in a combined 27 regular season games in stints with St. Louis, Baltimore, Seattle and Tampa Bay. In seven games for the Buccaneers in 2013, Gorrer (6-0, 180) made 10 tackles. Tampa Bay released him with an injury settlement this August.
Gorrer effectively replaces rookie corner Nevin Lawson, who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with dislocated toes. Darius Slay, Rashean Mathis and Cassius Vaughn are the Lions' other cornerbacks.
In addition to signing to Gorrer, the Lions worked out ex-Ravens cornerback Derek Cox on Tuesday, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com.
FInally, the Lions made another signing Tuesday, promoting third-year linebacker Julian Stanford from the practice squad. Stanford, 24, appeared in four games for Detroit last season.
NFL won't reinstate Rice pending appeal
In most cases, a player's suspension doesn't become final until he has exhausted his appeal rights. In the case of indefinitely suspended running back Ray Rice, that's not the case.
The NFL contends that Rice remains suspended until his appeal is resolved, or until his suspension ends.
"After the suspension was announced, we said: Teams have been notified that any contract between a team and Ray Rice will not be approved or take effect until further direction is provided from the commissioner's office," the league advised PFT by email.
It means, as a practical matter, that Rice will remain suspended until the appeal ends. Which means that it's critical the appeal move forward, as soon as possible.
Of course, even if Rice were reinstated, he'd need to find a team interested in giving him a contract. That video makes him radioactive, probably for the rest of the season and possibly beyond. So while he'd potentially have a strong argument in court if he wanted to force the suspension to be lifted while his appeal is processed, that's likely not the best way to continue his NFL career.
There's a real chance that his NFL career is over. But this appeal is about bigger issues than Rice's career. It's about player rights, and it's about creating a truly independent search for the truth about the league's shoddy, bungled investigation into the Rice case.
Preliminary 2015 Hall of Fame ballot announced
A high-profile rookie class including Chargers linebacker Junior Seau and Rams teammates Kurt Warner, Orlando Pace, Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt are among the preliminary nominees for the 2015 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Hall announced the list of 99 players and 14 coaches who will be considered for induction among the modern-era candidates, from which no more than five will be picked.
They will be joined on the ballot by seniors nominee Mick Tingelhoff, and two contributors, for a maximum class of eight.
The list is headlined by the five who were in the final 10 of last year's voting but not elected: Linebacker Kevin Greene, defensive end Charles Haley, running back Jerome Bettis, guard Will Shields and wide receiver Marvin Harrison.
The group will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November, and then to 15, which will be voted on the day before the Super Bowl.
Here's a position-by-position look at the full ballot:
Quarterbacks: (4) – Randall Cunningham, Rich Gannon, Phil Simms, Kurt Warner.
Wide Receivers: (9) – Tim Brown (also KR), Isaac Bruce, Gary Clark, Henry Ellard (also PR), *Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt, Sterling Sharpe, Jimmy Smith, Rod Smith.
Tight End: (1) – Mark Bavaro.
Running Backs: (14) – Shaun Alexander, Ottis Anderson, Tiki Barber, Jerome Bettis, Roger Craig, Stephen Davis, Terrell Davis, Eddie George, Priest Holmes, Edgerrin James, Daryl Johnston, Jamal Lewis, Herschel Walker (also KR), Ricky Watters.
Offensive Linemen: (23) – Willie Anderson (T), Tony Boselli (T), Jeff Bostic (C), Lomas Brown (T), Jim Covert (T), Bill Fralic (G/T), Jay Hilgenberg (C), Chris Hinton (G/T), Kent Hull (C), Joe Jacoby (T), Jon Jansen (T), Mike Kenn (T), Jim Lachey (T), Kevin Mawae (C/G), Mark May (G/T/C),Tom Nalen (C), Nate Newton (G), Orlando Pace (T), Chris Samuels (T), Mark Schlereth (G), Will Shields (G), Tra Thomas (T), Steve Wisniewski (G).
Defensive Linemen: (12) – Al "Bubba" Baker (DE), Jerome Brown (DT), Carl Hairston (DE/DT), Charles Haley (also LB), Jevon Kearse (DE), Dexter Manley (DE), Charles Mann (DE), Steve McMichael (DT/NT), Fred Smerlas (NT), Greg Townsend (DE), Ted Washington (DT/NT), Bryant Young (DE).
Linebackers: (13) – Cornelius Bennett, Tedy Bruschi, Kevin Greene (also DE), Ken Harvey, Clay Matthews, Willie McGinest (also DE), Karl Mecklenburg, Matt Millen, Sam Mills, Junior Seau, Chris Spielman, Darryl Talley, Zach Thomas.
Defensive Backs: (16) – Eric Allen (CB), Steve Atwater (S), Joey Browner (S), LeRoy Butler (S), Thomas Everett (S), Rodney Harrison (S), Ty Law (CB), Albert Lewis (CB), John Lynch (S), Terry McDaniel (CB), Tim McDonald (S), Frank Minnifield (CB), Shawn Springs (CB), Troy Vincent (CB/S), Everson Walls (CB), Darren Woodson (S).
Kickers/Punters: (5) – Morten Andersen (K), Gary Anderson (K), Jason Elam (K), Sean Landeta (P), Nick Lowery (K).
Special Teams/Position Players: (2) – Brian Mitchell (RB/PR/KR), Steve Tasker (also WR).
Coaches: (14) –Don Coryell, Bill Cowher, Tony Dungy, Tom Flores, Mike Holmgren, Jimmy Johnson, Chuck Knox, Buddy Parker, Richie Petitbon, Dan Reeves, Lou Saban, Marty Schottenheimer, Clark Shaughnessy, Dick Vermeil.
John Abraham still has to pass concussion protocol
While Cardinals outside linebacker John Abraham has signaled he is ready to return to NFL play, he isn't yet medically cleared to do so as recovers from a concussion suffered eight days ago.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told SiriusXM NFL Radio's "Late Hits" this evening that Abraham didn't pass the league-mandated concussion examination on Tuesday, according to Alex Marvez, NFL reporter for FoxSports.com and a SiriusXM host.
According to Marvez, Arians said Abraham would again go through concussion protocol on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old Abraham suffered a concussion in the Cardinals' Week One victory vs. the Chargers. He then took a leave of absence from the club to weigh his future.
Abraham notched 11.5 sacks in 2013, his first season with Arizona. One of the most accomplished pass rushers of his time, Abraham has eight seasons of double-digit sacks to his credit.
NFLPA files Ray Rice appeal
As expected (but a day later than expected), the NFLPA has filed an appeal of the NFL's indefinite suspension of Ray Rice.
"This action taken by our union is to protect the due process rights of all NFL players," the NFLPA said in a statement.
"The NFLPA appeal is based on supporting facts that reveal a lack of a fair and impartial process, including the role of the office of the Commissioner of the NFL," the union added. "We have asked that a neutral and jointly selected arbitrator hear this case as the Commissioner and his staff will be essential witnesses in the proceeding and thus cannot serve as impartial arbitrators."
The union is right, on both counts. Regardless of Rice's behavior, he has rights. He has been suspended twice for the same conduct. The NFL arguably knew or should have known all it needed to know about the details of Rice's behavior when levying the initial two-game suspension.
The league contends Rice lied about what happened. The hearing will sort out what he said about what he did, to the team and to the league. Apart from the testimony from witnesses like Rice, Commissioner Roger Goodell, Ravens G.M. Ozzie Newsome (who has said Rice didn't lie), and others, the appeal will attack the league's failure to secure the video of the incident. If there was any doubt or ambiguity or inconsistency or perceived lie, all the league had to do was get the tape.
"Under governing labor law, an employee cannot be punished twice for the same action when all of the relevant facts were available to the employer at the time of the first punishment," the union said in its statement. "The hearing will require a neutral arbitrator to determine what information was available to the NFL and when it was available."
Amen to that. At a time when the investigator hired by the NFL isn't as independent as he could have been, this process will create another avenue for getting to the truth. By rule, a hearing date must be set within 10 days.
Wouldn't it be nice to get to the truth? After eight days of no one from the NFL or a handful of its teams wanting to confront the truth in a variety of cases, this appeal could eventually get to The Truth about the Rice video — and it could end up being far more relevant and useful to determining the future of the league office than a not-so-independent investigation overseen by two of the NFL's owners who necessarily support the status quo.
Arian Foster fires back at Anheuser-Busch
On Tuesday, billion-dollar beer company Anheuser-Busch fired a shot across the bow at the NFL for its current domestic violence problem. One of the NFL's employees has fired back.
"We are disappointed and increasingly concerned by the recent incidents that have overshadowed this NFL season," Anheuser-Busch said in a statement. "We are not yet satisfied with the league's handling of behaviors that so clearly go against our own company culture and moral code. We have shared our concerns and expectations with the league."
Texans running back Arian Foster thinks Anheuser-Busch is being a tad hypocritical.
"Selling poison on that high horse," Foster said on Twitter. "Domestic violence and alcohol damn near synonymous."
While drinking doesn't cause domestic violence, the impaired brain function from excessive alcohol consumption can lead to all sorts of problems. Ray Rice, for example, was reportedly intoxicated on the night he knocked out his then-fiancée, now wife. (She reportedly was, too.)
The broader point is that the companies that sell alcohol, which leads to a wide array of unfortunate behaviors, may not have the best standing to preach about a "moral code." Beer companies simply want to sell as much beer as they can, even if it means that too many people are drinking too much of it.
They tell you to drink responsibly in the fine print. The overriding message is drink. And if the drink contributes to a decision to do something you shouldn't, well, you're on your own, Sparky.
Brandon Marshall angry about ESPN profile: "They lied to me"
ESPN profiled Bears receiver Brandon Marshall on E:60 today, and it was a complex profile worthy of the complex person Marshall is. But Marshall isn't happy about the way ESPN went about putting his life on display.
Marshall took to Twitter shortly before the profile aired to say that ESPN and reporter Lisa Salters misled him about what the profile would entail.
"E:60 is running a piece on me tonight that they lied to me about," Marshall wrote. "It was suppose to be a story on a camp. They followed me around 2 years ago and at the end put a camera in my face to talk about it and asked nothing [about] the camp or the community weekend. I'm disappointed that ESPN and Lisa Salters continue to try and tell my story in ESPN's words. Better yet I'm pissed off – beyond disappointed. This is the second time ESPN did this. I trust ESPN to tell my story & they lied to me once again to get my interview .Media exploits & tells thier own stories. Disappoints again. Well I guess I probably should use my coping skills now. Thanks ESPN."
What's surprising about the profile, given Marshall's reaction, is that most people who watched it probably came away from it with a more favorable view of Marshall than they had before. The profile delved into Marshall's history of domestic violence accusations, as any complete profile of Marshall should — that's part of his history, part of who he is. But the profile also portrayed Marshall as a man who realized he had a problem, sought mental health treatment, turned his life around and developed a strong and healthy relationship with his wife.
If Ray Rice is the public face of a domestic violence problem in the NFL, then Marshall could be the public face of how a man like Rice could make himself a better man — through hard work, counseling and time. Marshall may not like the way ESPN reported his story, but it was an important story, well told.
Cardinals sign OLB Victor Butler, release two
The Cardinals made three moves to their 53-player roster on Tuesday, adding one player and parting ways with two others.
Arriving is ex-Saints outside linebacker Victor Butler, who signed with the club today, Darren Urban of AzCardinals.com reported. The 27-year-old Butler recorded 89 tackles and 11 sacks with Dallas from 2009-2012 before joining New Orleans last year. However, Butler missed the 2013 season after an ACL tear, and the Saints released him this August.
In the other roster moves, the Cardinals released outside linebacker Marcus Benard (first reported by Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports) and waived punter Drew Butler. The departure of Butler signals punter Dave Zastudil is ready to return to the lineup after forgoing kicking for two games because of a left groin injury.
The transactions leave the Cardinals with one open roster spot, which is expected to go to outside linebacker John Abraham, who's rejoining the team after a week away because of a concussion.
Mother of abuse victim in Peterson case asks for privacy
The mother of Adrian Peterson's 4-year-old son, who was bloodied and bruised when Peterson hit him with a stick in an incident that led to Peterson's indictment, has asked for privacy for her child.
The woman, whose name is not being released, says she does not believe photos of her son's injuries should have been published. In a statement released by her attorney, she requests that media outlets stop using the pictures.
"My client, on behalf of herself and their son, wishes to express her extreme outrage at the invasion of their privacy that has occurred through the publication of highly confidential and private data obtained regarding them by the press without their permission or consent. My client is hurt and outraged that the press would publish throughout the world pictures of their minor son and publish statements allegedly made as part of the private and confidential criminal investigative file," the statement said.
The fact that those photos became public is now itself part of a criminal investigation. The Houston Chronicle reports that information from child abuse cases is supposed to remain confidential under Texas law, and that whoever leaked the pictures and other information to the media could face charges.
Don't be surprised if Vikings change course on Peterson
On Monday, the Vikings were unequivocal about the decision to let running back Adrian Peterson play in Week Three. In the wake of that decision, the criticism has been unanimous, loud, and growing.
As a result, there's already talk that the Vikings could change course and not let Peterson play on Sunday. Don't be surprised if that happens.
It would be a curious turn of events, an admission that the Vikings got it wrong and an example of an NFL bowing to overwhelming pressure from the media, fans, and sponsors. But as the saying goes, wisdom often never makes an appearance.
It's better that wisdom show up late than not at all.
Titans place LB Zach Brown on IR, agree with LB James Anderson
A torn pectoral has officially brought Zach Brown's season to a close.
The Titans have placed Brown, one of their starting inside linebackers, on injured reserve, the club announced Tuesday.
To fill the roster spot, the Titans are adding another linebacker, reaching a deal with ninth-year pro James Anderson, who started 16 games for Chicago in 2013. Anderson (6-2, 235) will provide depth behind Wesley Woodyard and Zaviar Gooden. Anderson, 30, has notched 556 tackles and 12 tackles in his regular season career.
The 24-year-old Brown suffered the injury in the Titans' Week One win at Kansas City. The North Carolina product has been a starter since joining the Titans in 2012.


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Andrew Darrell Neiding, 23, was caught by the neighbor of one of the victims. Neiding was leaning against the victim's van and using a lighter to search inside.
The neighbor, armed with a pellet gun, approached Neiding and told him to get on the ground and not move.
The neighbor confiscated Neiding's ID card and went to notify the victim. Neiding then got up and ran away.
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies and detectives arrived at the scene and went to find Neiding at his listed address.
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A motorist has been booked on two counts of aggravated assault in connection with a crash that injured and shut down a part of I-17 early Monday morning.
Johnny Bonnie, 41, of Phoenix, also faces a charge of criminal damage.
Bonnie was traveling in a Jeep northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 17 at about 3:26 a.m. when he slammed head-on into a southbound vehicle, Arizona Department of Public Safety officers said. Both vehicles were in the HOV lane.
Bonnie had minor injuries, but the occupants of the other vehicle were rushed to John C. Lincoln Hospital. The woman suffered a severe head injury. Her 13-year-old daughter was also hurt.
The victims had be extricated from their vehicles.
DPS officers said they strongly suspect Bonnie was impaired at the time of the crash.
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As they confront a scourge of mass shootings, politicians should toughen gun restrictions. Parents ought to limit the time their kids play violent video games. But the fundamental issue that must be confronted is how this nation treats seriously mentally ill individuals.
Law enforcement officials have not yet ascribed a motive to Adam Lanza's rampage that left 20 children and six educators dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., plus his mother. Yet there is little doubt that mental illness played some kind of role, as it did among individuals who carried out mass shootings in Tucson, Ariz., at Virginia Tech, and in many other locales.
Lawmakers in California, in other states and in Washington, D.C., should focus on the issue in the coming year. The nation must show the compassion and the fortitude to intervene before seriously mentally ill individuals lash out.
Writing in the National Review, D.J. Jaffe, executive director of Mental Illness Policy Org., a New York nonprofit that focuses on mental illness, rightly called for the expansion of laws in New York and California by which authorities can order outpatient treatment for the most mentally ill individuals.
In California, Laura's Law, named for a young college woman who was shot and killed by a mentally ill man in Nevada City on Jan. 10, 2001, exists in a real way in only one county, Nevada County. Its use should be expanded and funded throughout the state.
Some civil libertarians and mental health practitioners have the misguided notion that individuals, who are too sick to know how ill they are, retain the right to refuse treatment, even if it means they may harm themselves or others.
"In our concern for the rights of people with mental illness, we have come to neglect the rights of ordinary Americans to be safe from the fear of being shot at home and at schools, in movie theaters, houses of worship and shopping malls," psychiatrist Paul Steinberg wrote in the New York Times last week.
Professor Steven P. Segal of UC Berkeley's school of social welfare published a study last year showing that states with greater numbers of inpatient psychiatric beds had lower homicide rates. In other studies, Segal has shown that the longer patients stay in hospitals, the greater the chance those individuals will be able to function on the outside when they are released. Such findings ought to inform policymakers' decisions.
The first line of help always is the family, and families need a hand.
Parents and siblings of mentally ill individuals must contend with rigid privacy laws that deny them access to basic information about their loved ones once they turn 18.
In California, family members with the desire and ability to help must contend with a conservatorship law that makes it all but impossible to assert control over an adult who is severely mentally ill and resists care.
Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg is pressing the federal government to create a national program akin to Proposition 63, the 2004 initiative that he sponsored that provides $1 billion a year for mental health care.
Democrats and Republicans in the California congressional delegation ought to embrace that idea. Without a doubt, Proposition 63 money has helped care for people who otherwise would not have received it.
However, an incongruity remains. The $1 billion is spent on new programs. In some counties, Sacramento among them, officials have shut centers that provide crisis care because Proposition 63 funds cannot be spent for such programs.
Nor can Proposition 63 money be spent to fund mental health courts, in which judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys seek to help mentally ill offenders, instead of merely warehousing them in county jails for a few weeks or months. Steinberg should work to adjust the law so more money can be directed to such efforts.
The mental health care policy discussion should not be partisan.
Severe mental illness does not discriminate based on the political views or social standing of afflicted individuals and their families.
But as we've seen, the impact of untreated mental illness can affect any one of us.
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