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PARIS, April 26 (Reuters) - Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who has emerged as a kingmaker in France's presidential race, sought to wrest concessions from President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday by challenging him not to bar her party's way in parliamentary elections.
Both conservative Sarkozy and Socialist frontrunner Francois Hollande have courted Le Pen's voters since she took third place in Sunday's presidential first round with nearly one fifth of the vote, the National Front's best score.
Sarkozy, who trails his centre-left rival by 10 points in polls before a May 6 runoff, has made the most direct overtures to National Front supporters, saying he respected their vote for a party which has long been stigmatised.
Le Pen has promised to give her view on the second round at the National Front's traditional "Joan of Arc" May Day rally, and she urged Sarkozy to make his own position clearer concerning parliamentary polls in June.
Building on her record support, the National Front hopes to win its first seats in parliament since 1986, when an experiment with proportional representation gave it 35 deputies.
"In a runoff between the National Front and a Socialist, would the UMP and the president prefer to have one of my deputies or a Socialist elected?" Le Pen asked on RTL radio, referring to Sarkozy's centre-right Union for a Popular Movement party.
"I still don't have an answer to that question. I'm waiting," she said, when asked who she would endorse. "How I express myself will depend on the response."
Hollande, who said he understands voters' exasperation at high unemployment and a widening gap between rich and poor, has blamed Sarkozy for fostering the far right by aping its aggressive stance on immigration and national identity.
Sarkozy took up another Le Pen idea on Thursday, calling for a change in the law to allow policemen who open fire on suspects to be presumed to have acted in "legitimate self-defence" unless proven otherwise.
He made the call after hundreds of officers demonstrated in police cars on the central Champs-Elysees avenue after a colleague who shot dead a fugitive in a Paris suburb was placed under judicial investigation for suspected murder.
"I am not prejudging the justice system ... but as head of state I must defend the honour of our officers when it is called into question," he told frenzied supporters, who chanted "We are going to win!".
Opinion polls show supporters of Sarkozy's centre-right UMP party favour a deal with Le Pen, but the president has ruled out any agreement which would give the far-right ministerial positions or help them win seats at June's legislative election.
However, Sarkozy has stopped short of instructing UMP supporters to vote for any other party than the National Front in the second round of the legislative ballot to shut the far-right out of parliament, as politicians have done in the past.
Based on Sunday's results, the National Front could reach the second round in up to 345 of the 577 constituencies in the parliamentary election, splitting the right-wing vote.
Most polls show Hollande winning on May 6 by around 55 percent to Sarkozy's 45, thanks the backing of the vast majority of far-left votes and much of the political centre.
If elected, Hollande has pledged to slap higher taxes on the rich and large corporations, include growth measures to a German-inspired budget pact imposing austerity across Europe, and hire 60,000 new teachers.
The prospect of Hollande winning power has sent jitters through financial markets, even though the 57-year-old has insisted he is committed to balancing France's budget by 2017.
Sarkozy, whose flashy style has alienated many conservatives, needs around 80 percent of Le Pen voters to avoid defeat. But surveys after the April 22 first round found only 45 to 60 percent of her supporters would make the switch, down from 70 percent in 2007 when Sarkozy's tough immigration line helped him to the presidency.
Senior aides have suggested Le Pen is highly unlikely to endorse either candidate explicitly. The gravelly voiced smoker, who took over the party founded by her ex-paratrooper father Jean-Marie in January last year, has said she hopes to profit from an implosion of the mainstream right.
In an open letter to Hollande and Sarkozy on Thursday, Le Pen said she was not the "owner" of her first round votes and said it was unacceptable that her supporters were being branded as "xenophobes".
"I consider it my duty to defend the honour of my voters and insist that they are not scorned. I consider your attitude so far makes your quest for these votes particularly illegitimate," she said. "There is perhaps still time for you to understand."
Sarkozy, treading a fine line between alienating centrists and winning over Le Pen's vote, said he was certain that her supporters did not endorse extremist views and Le Pen herself had not displayed xenophobia.
"There may be xenophobia among certain leaders of the National Front, such as Jean Marie Le Pen, but I haven't heard it from her," he told France Inter radio.
An opinion poll showed two-thirds of Sarkozy supporters want him to break with past policy and strike an alliance with the National Front after Le Pen's 17.9 percent score on Sunday made her 6.4 million backers key to the presidential runoff.
In a setback to Sarkozy, centrist Francois Bayrou, who came fifth with 9.1 percent, accused the president of being "absurd and offensive" in comparing his voters with those of Le Pen.
In an open letter to both candidates on Wednesday, he called for more civil, clean and moderate politics, appearing to lean towards Hollande without explicitly endorsing him.
However, former centrist president Valery Giscard d'Estaing backed Sarkozy on Thursday, saying Hollande would not be able to change the tax-and-spend ways of the Socialist party which would expose France to "international speculation".
The former head of state said he believed the debate between the two candidates on May 2 could swing the final vote.
"A real debate can make or break things, even today," he told Le Parisien newspaper, referring to a debate he had with François Mitterrand in 1974, which narrowly swung the election is his favour.
France's incumbent president and Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party candidate for the French 2012 presidential election, Nicolas Sarkozy gives a speech during a campaign meeting in Le Raincy, near Paris, on April 26, 2012. (LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/GettyImages)
France's Socialist Party (PS) candidate for the 2012 French presidential election Francois Hollande smiles during his visit in the northern French city of Hirson on April 24, 2012. (KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/GettyImages)
Supporters attend a campaign meeting of France's incumbent president and Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party candidate for the French 2012 presidential election Nicolas Sarkozy in Le Raincy, near Paris, on April 26, 2012. Socialist Party (PS)'s presidential candidate won the first round of France's presidential election on April 22, with 28.6 percent of the vote over 27.2 percent for Sarkozy. (LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/GettyImages)
A picture shows campaign posters of French candidtaes for the 2012 presidential election, reinterpreted in a satirical way in a street of Paris, on April 24, 2012. Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist rival Francois Hollande stepped up their battle today for the six million votes that went to the far right in the first round of France's presidential election. (JOEL SAGET/AFP/GettyImages)
France's incumbent President and UMP ruling party's candidate for the 2012 presidential election, Nicolas Sarkozy (C) visits the city centre of Longjumeau, south of Paris, on April 24, 2012. (MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/GettyImages)
Members of AIDES French NGO demonstrate in front of the campaign headquarters of France's incumbent president and Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party candidate for the French 2012 presidential election on April 26, 2012 in Paris. (LOIC VENANCE/AFP/GettyImages)
A Supporter of France's Socialist Party (PS) candidate for the 2012 French presidential election, Francois Hollande, sticks posters promoting her candidate on April 25, 2012 in Mulhouse, eastern France. (SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP/GettyImages)
Picture of a painting on a wall representing French Front de Gauche (FG) leftist party candidate for the 2012 French presidential election, Jean-Luc Melenchon in a street of Paris, on April 24, 2012. (JOEL SAGET/AFP/GettyImages)
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Bus terminal needs some help
Occasionally I ride the buses operated by Wichita Transit. I usually embark on the bus at a stop, ride to my destination and disembark. On some occasions I transfer from one bus to another to reach my destination.
On Saturday morning, while waiting to board the 17th Street bus at the downtown terminal, I could not help but notice how trashy the areas around the benches under the canopy were. I decided to enter the terminal building to look around and ventured into the restroom for men. I was shocked to see how filthy this restroom was at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of the River Festival.
Due to rerouting because of the River Festival, the buses could not enter and park in the usual way for boarding. A wheelchair-using veteran with whom I was holding a conversation was directed by a terminal employee to maneuver his wheelchair from the canopy area and cross the parking lot to board the 17th Street bus. That is when I noticed the deteriorated concrete in the parking area, which made it difficult for him to maneuver his wheelchair across this area to board the bus.
The bus was very clean and cooled, and the driver was very courteous and helpful; however, the Wichita Transit terminal could use some help.
Must start over
I recently moved from Wichita to Newton. All of my first-class mail was forwarded, including my Sedgwick County voter "Certificate of Registration." The certificate stated: "A change in your name or address (physical or mailing) requires re-registration."
I dutifully returned the registration card to the Sedgwick County Election Office, advising it of my new Harvey County address.
A few days later, I took a completed voter-registration application to the Harvey County Courthouse. I was told that the Sedgwick County Election Office canceled my existing registration when it received my address change. I am no longer a certified Kansas voter, since there was no active registration to transfer to Harvey County.
Due to a "glitch" in the new Kansas voting law, I am required to start all over again – after voting in every election since 1965 – by providing my birth certificate.
This is one lifelong Republican who is now an "undocumented liberal" in the state of Kansas.
Sign pot petition
We need 4,300 signatures from registered Wichita voters to petition for a vote in the November elections.
If that happens, a "yes" vote will amend the current city ordinance to end criminal penalties for marijuana and paraphernalia possession, with violators instead getting a ticket with a maximum fine of $25.
About 60 percent of all drug arrests in Wichita are for possession of marijuana or paraphernalia. Blacks are 3.7 times more likely than whites to be arrested for these charges. These easy arrests for marijuana are driving the drug war and filling our courtrooms, prisons and probation offices at great expense to the taxpayer, including huge costs for court-ordered drug treatment and supervision of these nonviolent citizens.
Kansans know marijuana is less harmful than alcohol. There are real crimes that demand the attention of law enforcement.
These arrests are ruining the lives of taxpayers and their families. Penalties are harsher for those arrested who cannot afford an attorney. Drug convictions and forced pleas bring lifelong consequences that often make positive lifestyle changes impossible through the systematic denial of student loans, job opportunities, the right to vote and housing.
It is time to change these outdated laws and end the criminal penalties for marijuana possession.
Go to www.wichitapeace.org and download the reform petition and instructions, or sign one at Riverfest.
Only the beans
American management style has been greatly influenced by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management and other academics. The core thrust is all about money and more money powered by Wall Street's greed. The current Department of Veterans Affairs scandal is a symptom of these creeping mentalities in which people are costs to be managed, not people to be served.
The implementation of this management style has been to create environments where metrics are the only tool, reducing people or work to numbers or beans. This directly creates caustic business mercenary forces. More metrics are used to manage the metrics, and the downward spiral starts. Lost are the art of management of people and the cultivation of craftsmanship and a quality product. The tighter management tries to control beans, the further management gets from the true work and knowledge of efficiency and good cost cutting.
America's trust in this system is materialistic. If it can't be measured it has no value. Ethics and morals cannot be measured. America is also mistaking arrogance for intelligence. The arrogance of bean counting shields management from having to do the very hard work of intelligently managing people.
Arrogant Sloan-style management is here in many of the leading companies. Management does not know or care to know the people or work being executed, only the beans. The hiring of more management to count the beans is a sign that control is waning and the end may soon be evident.
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"Our brain is designed to realize what we wish, without any minor errors," says Dahn Yoga founder Ilchi Lee, "If you want success, it will create success. If you want happiness or health, it will create them. Anything is possible, as long as negative thoughts and emotions don't interfere." To make this challenging, yet hopeful philosophy accessible to all, Lee combined the Eastern concept of chi energy with his own brain-management system, developing a distinctive program that unlocks inner peace and sweeps up brain clutter caused by the daily stress of always having to find Waldo. Warm-up yoga maneuvers awaken muscles before 30–40 minutes of breathing, stretching, core practice, and meditation—including a signature brain-wave vibration technique that aims to calibrate mental and physical energies. Cool-down exercises ease the body back into quotidian functionality before a 10-minute teatime invites socialization among participants while bolstering pinkie endurance. Dahn Yoga is also taught at independently owned and operated franchises called Body & Brain Yoga.
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Texas coach Mack Brown says quarterback David Ash remains questionable for Saturday's game against No. 25 Mississippi after head and shoulder injuries last week against BYU. Ash left in the second half of the 40-21 loss. Ash has been held out of practice and Brown said Wednesday he's still waiting to hear from team doctors on Ash's status for the next game. Brown says a final decision could be delayed until Saturday. Ash accounted for five touchdowns for the Longhorns (1-1) in a season-opening win over New Mexico State. He had two touchdown passes against BYU. If Ash can't play, the Longhorns will start senior Case McCoy with freshman Tyrone Swoopes as the top backup. McCoy has six career starts.
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As the Colockum Tarps Fire was forced southwest by the winds overnight, dozens of families living northeast of the small town of Kittitas woke up Wednesday to the word they hoped they would never hear: it's time to evacuate.
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When thunderstorms are nearby, the trail to and from the Gila Cliff Dwellings is closed. Please check local forecasts before you visit. Thunderstorms are typically more likely in the afternoon. On some afternoons it is not possible to reopen. More »
Guided Tours Currently Not Available Every Day
Due to a current shortage of volunteer staffing, guided tours of the cliff are not offered every day. Check at the visitor center upon arrival. Volunteers at the Cliff Dwellings will still be available to answer questions during your self guided tours.
Operating Hours & Seasons
The Gila Cliff Dwellings, Gila Visitor Center and Gila Cliff Dwellings Trailhead Contact Station are open every day of the year except for December 25 and January 1.
Regular Hours
The free "Canyon Companion" handout is available at the trailhead contact station and staff is present inside the dwellings at all times to answer questions. Visitors are encouraged to attend guided tours and other programs when they are available.
Please note that New Mexico is in the Mountain Time zone and observes Daylight Savings Time unlike Arizona which is in the Mountain Time zone but does not observe Daylight Savings Time. In the summer, Arizona is one hour behind New Mexico while in the winter the two states are on the same time.
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A shell bracelet found in the Gila Cliff Dwellings in New Mexico was traced to the Gulf of California. Other items indicate trade among the peoples of a large region including macaw parrot feathers, seeds from Mesoamerica, a buffalo scapula, and textiles from plants not grown in the area.


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In a world preoccupied by crises, the global economy has taken something of a back seat. But there are signs it is in trouble despite being awash with cash from low interest rates.» Read More
Bank of England governor Mervyn King and his deputy Paul Tucker are going to be in front of the Treasury Select Committee the Libor scandal isn't officially on the agenda but clearly that is going to come up and may have implications for central bank succession planning. Catherine Boyle has more.
The softening global economy is leading central banks to cut rates, and that could change your carry trade strategy.
"You can trace the weaker U.S. market performance to evidence the U.S. economy itself is starting to slow down," says Jim O'Neill, Goldman Sachs Asset Management chairman, providing perspective on where the markets are going from here.
Charles Dallara, Managing Director, Institute of International Finance discusses the moves by central banks to cut interest rates. He adds that the overall outlook for the global economy remains bearish.
On Thursday, many investors were baffled by the price action in the S&P, which traded in the red, despite catalysts that should have been bullish. What gives?
Weighing in on the Bank of England leaving key interest rates unchanged at 0.5 percent and increasing its asset purchase program total to 375 billion pounds, with Jon Hilsenrath, Wall Street Journal chief economics correspondent, and Robert Brusca, FAO Economics chief economist.
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Hans Goetti, Chief Investment Officer Asia, Finaport discusses the implications the controversy will have on the market and on the banking sector. He adds that changes will most probably have to be made to Libor.
The European Central Bank needs to go beyond lowering interest rates – which has already been priced in by markets – to boost growth and authorities may be better off ramping up their asset-purchasing programs instead, economists tell CNBC.
Patrick Perret-Green, Head of FX & Rates Strategy for Asia, Citi says the real question for investors is whether a rate cut by the ECB passes through to bank lending and deposits.
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+2 votes Scott White › September 27, 2010
Other than a stretch of yawn inducing deuce holes (10-13) on the back 9 this place has a great variety and is just a lot of fun to play. Elevation is great, especially when considering he surrounding area is pretty flat. Holes 16-18 are great and end your round on a high note. $2 to get in the park and play. Water and bathrooms are onsite. Play speed golf for a really good workout here.
+0 votes Michael Sizemore › October 30, 2010
+0 votes Joshua K › April 15, 2011
George is a course with a great variety and a chance to use a lot of different shots. I like the course more than any course I play because I like the crazy variety. It is far easier than the listed par but shooting everything in 3's makes a more challenging par.
+0 votes Aaron Witt › May 12, 2011
+0 votes Mike Groothuis › July 20, 2011
Course was in moderate condition. Some missing signs, and some terrible erosion around the tee pads. But well kept and mowed.
+0 votes christopher P › March 27, 2012
great course, layouts awesome, scenery is awesome for the area, A frame is pretty cool, easy course, fun
+0 votes Nathan Mollema › April 5, 2012
The one and only thing I didn't like about this course was there were not any distances on some of the holes
+0 votes Adam Mitchell › June 24, 2012
+0 votes Brad Anderson › August 1, 2012
+0 votes Nick Radecki › August 6, 2012
George Wilson is a nice change of pace if you haven't played it for a while. Last time I played there was a missing basket on hole 3 which was a major disappointment. If I'm paying a couple of bucks I expect there to be 18 baskets. Nice mix of woods and wide open shots throughout. Hole's 9 and 18 give me a semi when I'm on the pad.
+0 votes Tim Hittle › May 9, 2013
trash everywhere, including some of the people. Baskets broken, tee signs are written all over. I don't care about your aces, I care about MINE.
+0 votes Jason Rocks › May 5, 2013
+0 votes Justin Hulsebos › June 9, 2014
+0 votes Blair V › July 28, 2014
Lots of elevation. Woods are cleaned out. Area is well maintained and plays great.
+0 votes Justin "Leonard" Haley › April 28, 2014
+0 votes Dave Brunsting › July 6, 2014
+0 votes Jason Turnage › July 26, 2014
Skill shots the first 7 holes then u really get to let loose the rest of the course overall a good place to shoot with a lot of elevation changes and moderate traffic some signs need replaced but a well kept course b+ I love to go let loose out hear


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Spay/Neuter Assistant Surgery Technician (Part-Time)PAWS, Inc.
We're currently seeking a qualified Assistant Surgery Tech to assist S/N Surgery Tech & Vet in performing s/n surgeries on dogs and cats at PAWS Community Clinic. The Assistant Surgery Tech's responsibilities include: restraining patients for sedation, entering surgery charges into records mgmt software & creating client invoices, cleaning surgical instruments & re-wrapping packs after surgery, and act as an extra set of hands wherever needed in the clinic. They must keep pace with the Surgery Tech, & must be able to assist the vet, as well as Recovery Tech when needed. Proficiency in low-stress handling techniques along with strong familiarity with the records management software are requirements of this position. A strong work ethic and commitment to our mission, as well as a fit within our culture, is required. Applicants must be able to thrive in a high volume fast-paced environment.Closing Date: October 31, 2014 Posted: August 11, 2014
Spay/Neuter Recovery Technician (Part-Time)PAWS, Inc.
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Animal Care & Control Services DirectorFranklin County, Ohio
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Spay/Neuter Surgery Technician (Part-Time)PAWS, Inc.
We're currently seeking a qualified Surgery Tech. to assist Surgery Vet in performing s/n surgeries on dogs & cats at PAWS's Community Clinic. Surgery Tech is shift leader for the day. Responsibilities include: safely & efficiently sedating/prepping patients for surgery; communicating w/ doctor; acting as point person if a manager isn't present; ensuring all team members are working safely & efficiently; monitoring patient safety & comfort throughout day; setting up & cleaning surgery suite before & after surgery; completing end-of-day deposit for surgical svcs; assisting team members in any way possible/necessary. Surgery Techs have been trained in all s/n tech positions; therefore, are adept in all skills required of any level of technician. They're also responsible for maintaining pace & morale of the day. A strong work ethic & commitment to our mission, as well as a fit within our culture, is required. Applicants must be able to thrive in a high volume fast-paced environment.Closing Date: October 31, 2014 Posted: August 11, 2014
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Facilities Manager (Part-time 3-4 hours per day, including weekends) Responsibilities: >> Office cleaning and maintenance >> Keep track of office inventory and food deliveries >> Packing and unpacking vans for weekend events >> Driving van to and from weekend events >> Setting up and breaking down for dog transports >> Stocking and cleaning towels and maintain kennels >> Overall upkeep of building >> Additional tasks as neededClosing Date: September 30, 2014 Posted: August 11, 2014
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– OPEN IMMEDIATELY – we are looking for a doctor to start ASAP. Hours/Days: Monday - Wednesday – 3 days - generally 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (days/hours CAN be flexible), possibly half/full day on Thursday Salary: TBD based on experience – please submit salary history / requirements w/ resume. Requirements: DVM degree, current (in good standing) license to practice veterinary medicine in MA, valid DEA license. A great personality, ability to multi-task, manage others, interact w/ multiple people, support the mission of our organization & have a passion for the animal welfare. RESPONSIBILITIES - 80% spay/neuter of dogs/cats (rabbits a bonus)(including shelter / privately owned & rescue / shelter partner animals) & supervision of shelter animal health striving for spay/neuter of a minimum of 20 animals daily, including pre/post-op exams/paperwork. 20% other clinic programs/partnerships & supervision of vet students & Externs - developing/growing additional revenue sources in a fast-paced high volume environment . EMAIL for full job descriptionClosing Date: October 1, 2014 Posted: August 10, 2014
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The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is looking for a full-time, 5 day/week veterinarian for our new, state-of-the-art public veterinary hospital in Santa Fe, NM. The hospital is attached to our progressive animal shelter but serves the public. We see a wide range of routine private practice cases, from dental infections to orthopedics. Flexibility and great communication with staff and a varied client base is a must. This hospital is open weekends, so working at least 1 day per weekend is necessary. Spanish very helpful but not required. Benefits include health/dental insurance, paid holidays, and PTO. Salary dependent on experience.Closing Date: November 29, 2014 Posted: August 9, 2014
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Veterinary TechnicianChester County SPCA
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A driver involved in a high-speed chase was tackled by an off-duty officer after he crashed into another vehicle, bailed and tried to run from the scene.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety began pursuing Rodolfo Nunez, 39, for reckless driving on southbound Interstate 17 at about 5 p.m.
The chase ended up on Phoenix surface streets.
Nunez struck another vehicle at 51st Avenue and Cactus and then bailed out, officers said.
As he ran down a sidewalk on an overpass, the off-duty officer saw him fleeing and tackled him.
Five other officers were close behind. An Arizona Department of Public Safety officer deployed a stun gun to subdue the suspect. Nunez was placed in handcuffs and led away.
"I went in my backyard and saw two helicopters coming around, it was 5:30," said Michael Osborne, who lives nearby. "I thought they must be chasing somebody."
The chase started on I-17 near Jomax. DPS officers tried to pull Nunez over as he approached Deer Valley but the suspect wouldn't stop, according to DPS spokesman Officer Carrick Cook.
Nunez exited at Greenway but began running through lights on southbound Frontage Road, so DPS backed off and let Phoenix Police Department's helicopter take over the pursuit, Cook said.
"He is in custody," said Carrick Cook with DPS. "He's going to be facing several charges including felony flight, wreckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, aggravated assault."
DPS is handling the pursuit investigation, and Phoenix police are handling the crash investigation.
"He could've hurt anybody so I'm just glad he got off the streets," Osborne said.
Nunez has faced a number of drug charges in Arizona. He pleaded guilty in Maricopa County to a marijuana violation in 2005, according to court records. A drug paraphernalia violation was dismissed in 2005.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks have wound up pretty much where they started today after a report of modest hiring gains at U.S. businesses failed to excite investors. The S&P 500 closed down a fraction of a point at 1,873. The index closed at an all-time high yesterday as tensions eased in Ukraine. The Dow lost nearly 36 points to 16,360. The Nasdaq edged up six points to 4,357.
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- The New York state Department of Transportation is fining CSX Railroad $10,000 for failing to report two oil train derailments within an hour of when they happened as required by state law. The derailments occurred Feb. 25 and Feb. 28. CSX says the derailments were "appropriately handled." Oil trains have come under close scrutiny after a series of accidents involving highly volatile North Dakota crude.
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A little girl of 10 has written to the Queen asking her to try to stop her friends and neighbours from being evicted from their homes.
A little girl of 10 has written to the Queen asking her to try to stop her friends and neighbours from being evicted from their homes.
Two brothers who were schooled in Somerset are preparing to trek across the Arctic for charity and scientific research.
The Duke of Gloucester has opened the renovated Castle House in Taunton. We look back at its somewhat chequered past
Jos Buttler is being tipped as the new star of English cricket after being called into the Test team for the first time for the series with India.
The Taunton-born wicketkeeper will make his debut on Sunday. His potential was first spotted when he attended Kings College in the town.
There was a sea of pink in the centre of Taunton today as runners took part in the annual Race for Life event.
Thousands of women set off from Vivary Park to run 5 and 10 kilometres to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Many were running in memory of loved ones, others were taking part for fun.
Vandals have damaged a stone sculpture of a dragon outside Taunton Library.
It's the second time the feature has been damaged. Library staff have taped off the area and appealed for any information to help find who was responsible.
Dragons are coming to the streets of Taunton.
More than 30 colourful models of the beast are being placed around the borough this weekend. The idea is to draw in more visitors and raise money for local charities.
The plan to refurbish Taunton Railway Station has received a huge boost with the announcement of a £4 million grant from the Local Growth Fund
Railway station project partners Taunton Deane Borough Council, Somerset County Council, Network Rail and First Great Western today welcomed the news which means the south side of the station complex redeveloped can now be finalised.
Leader of Taunton Deane, Cllr John Williams said: "The enhancement project will transform an ageing, tired and increasingly congested station into a proud, modern and welcoming environment for passengers, businesses and the wider public.
I am delighted with this news and determined that it will create a thriving new 'quarter' in Taunton, adjacent to the Firepool regeneration site where our plans are also coming together."
This is Taunton's Pip Andersen showing off his free running moves to ITV News West Country in January 2012.
Today it has been announced that he has landed a starring role in the new Star Wars movie after being thousands of hopefuls who auditioned for the part.
Taunton Gateway park & ride will resume a normal service tomorrow after a group of travellers have moved on.
It had to close today because parked caravans and children playing in the streets were stopping buses getting in.
Taunton Gateway park & ride has been forced to close after travellers moved in.
It's had to close because parked caravans and children playing in the streets are stopping buses getting in.
It's likely to be closed all day today. The Silk Mills park and ride is still open.
A 38 year old man has been charged after a woman was sexually assaulted in Taunton.
The 20 year old was assaulted on Cheddon Road in the early hours of the morning in November last year.
Francisco Telo-Andrade will appear before Taunton Magistrates on Friday 11th July.
Thousands of people are expected in Taunton today to watch legendary rocker Rod Stewart perform a charity gig. Last minute preparations are being made at Somerset's county cricket ground for the event.
The concert is raising money for Somerset-based St Margaret's Hospice.
With heavy traffic expected in the area, Somerset County Council is providing extra park and ride bus services from both Taunton Gateway and Silk Mills sites.


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Adam Magyar depicts the urban world from the busiest subway stations, and he shows us the flow of river that seems untouched by the current.
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As a part of his Stainless project, the Hungarian photographer, Adam Magyar filmed the arrival of the subway trains in three different stations around the world: the first was in Berlin's Alexanderplatz; the second was the 42nd station in New York and the third was Shinjuku station in Japan. He then converted the films into slow motion and showed the world his own take on the urban lifestyle. What moves of course are the lights, which blink like ghosts at the end of a tunnel, and what we hear is the movements of the trains while the unmoving people remain paralysed in their exiguous solitude.
Perhaps playing one of his videos on a full-screen while you slip into a slumber or while you draw or write is eerily appeasing. All the different people appear to be stuffed and motionless and the thoughts that went through their minds, at that moment, are the statutes that define humankind. The complete gallery of gestures —or at least its categories— is displayed through a horizontal black and white video ---as if these were everyday effigies. Magyar, the artist behind Stainless, the subway series, explains:
An endless row of living sculptures brought together by the same subway line, the same direction, the same intention of taking the train to get caught and carried away by the urban flow. All their motions slowed down, they are graceful and stainless holding their breath waiting for their train to pull into the station.
The most complex aspect of watching these videos is that the viewer must sit still and simply watch as the flow of life passes before his or her eyes; an exercise comparable to that of meditating and allowing thoughts to follow their natural course without evaluating them. Magyar himself once spent six months studying the flow of the Varnasi River, the ancient Hindu capital of the Ganges, with the purpose of training himself in the Tao of circulation. Stainless, as the name suggests, does not rust because it is in constant movement. The horizontality suggests the passing of time. The moment you see something it ceases to be there, it belongs to the past.
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/20/14 -- VMS Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VMS) ("VMS Ventures" or the "Company") is pleased to update shareholders on the progress made at the Reed mine, near Flin Flon Manitoba during the month of February. VMS Ventures owns 30% of the project and is carried to production. Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) ("Hudbay") owns 70% and is the Operator.
During the month of February the project completed the following:
-- 2927 metres of total underground project and pre-production development to date. The mine advanced 325 metres (108% of budget) or 11.6 metres per day. -- 717 consecutive days with no lost time accidents. -- 22,897 tonnes of ore was mined during the month with 82,062 tonnes project to date. -- Mine is staffing up to meet increased development and production targets. -- Project spending to the end of February is $64.9 million. The project remains on budget and on schedule for commercial production in the second quarter of 2014.
In the month of February, 123 metres of project development and 202 metres of pre-production development were completed for a total of 325 metres. Project to date development has advanced 2,127 metres with an additional 800 metres of pre-production development for a total of 2,927 metres of advancement.
Neil Richardson, VMS Ventures' COO states: "We are very pleased to see the Reed Mine continue towards commercial production, with ramp development now approaching the 160 metre level. The mine development is a critical process and the 325 metres (108% of budget) of advancement during the month is a testament to the motivation of the operational team at the Reed Mine."
The focus for March will remain on safety and continued ramp development down to the 160 metre level.
Commercial production remains on schedule to commence in the second quarter of 2014 and within the estimated budget parameters.
Please visit the VMS website at http://www.vmsventures.com/investors/photo-gallery to view a slide show of the latest progress on the Reed Copper Project. About VMS Ventures Inc.:
VMS Ventures Inc. is focused primarily on acquiring, exploring and developing copper-zinc-gold-silver massive sulphide deposits in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake VMS Belt of Manitoba. The Company's VMS project property portfolio consists of the Reed mine, which is subject to a 70-30 JV with Hudbay Minerals and reached initial production in Q4-2013, Copper Project, McClarty Lake Project, Sails Lake Project, Puella Bay Project and Morton Lake Project. Outside of the Snow Lake camp, the Company holds massive sulphide prospective properties near the past producing Fox Lake and Ruttan copper-zinc mines, near the communities of Lynn Lake and Leaf Rapids in northern Manitoba. These properties are located in the mining friendly province of Manitoba, Canada. The Company also has optioned the Black Creek property in the Sudbury mining camp.
VMS Ventures owns approximately 23.9% of North American Nickel Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NAN). For more information on North American Nickel Inc., please visit www.northamericannickel.com.
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Joe Ellenberger fighting through medical condition that costs $440K/year
When MMAJunkie, the leading news souce in MMA, hired Ben Fowlkes, expectations were high. Fowlkes has exceeed and excelled, offering a series of vital, exciting, insightful pieces on the world's fastest growing sport.
In his latest, he chronicles the challenges of Joe Ellenberger, twin brother to UFC welterweight Jake. Excerpts appear below, but do yourself a favor, and read the whole thing.
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12/14/12 12:04 PM by adame09
12/14/12 9:46 AM by Hugh Jaynus
Really inspiring read.
12/13/12 8:18 PM by Seraldo Babalu
Kind of FRAT but whatever.About seven years ago I noticed petechiae on my hands and feet and also bruises appearing on my body but I couldn't remember how I got them. Of course I ignored it like any real man would until my gums and nose started bleeding for no fucking reason. After that I went to see the doctor, they took blood and sent me home (the spot on my arm where the needle went in blead for about three hours). The doctor said it I would hear from them in about a week.So I went home and three hours later my phone started ringing, it was the doctor. She told me my platelet count was low, WAAAAAY low. The number of platelets for the amount of blood she took should be between 120-150, there were 9 in my sample. She booked me an appointment to see a blood specialist the next day.Anyway, long story short, I was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia and spent the next two years on and off steroids and getting weekly blood tests until the count was back to normal and stayed there without the roids.That two year period sucked a fat dick and now I have bacne scars. But I couldn't imagine dealing with that shit for five years let alone a lifetime. So all that being said, I will always root for this red blood cell deficient motherfucker.
12/13/12 5:13 PM by temp170618
Its a genetic issue....its not hereditary and it is 100% non contagious...its just a hiccup in your DNA.
12/13/12 5:03 PM by JeffersonDArcyChoke
I hope he wins. That said, I'd rather see Dana White flip him a 20K "tip" towards medication than a drink server or Blackjack dealer. I'm not saying it's not cool to tip a working man/girl a fuckload but I think it's cooler to throw tips that really improve life quality and here is one of them. Helping with one RX would do more for Dana's rep than stories of him tossing chips at the guy who brought his steak in Vegas. Dana does cool shit. By no means am I suggesting he doesn't. Just a story like this makes me wish I had the scratch to help out. It'd be cool if a guy who did would flip a chip his way.
12/13/12 4:15 PM by catgobling
12/13/12 4:04 PM by Addo
Same. Really want to see him get a shot.
12/13/12 1:07 PM by BigfootsChin
What an inspiration, really hope he makes it to the big show, not many people more worthy!!
12/13/12 11:29 AM by stonepony
It costs something like $100m to bring a new drug to market, and the cost of this particular drug is being recouped by a handful of people. Hence the price. America carries a huge amount of the total global R&D burden, you're going abroad to get what we developed here. Those systems could not exist, without our work.Where do you think this miracle drug was developed? India? No. It was developed in America, like the majority of life-saving drugs and treatments are.
12/13/12 11:23 AM by 1oldfart
440k ? That's why so many people are turning to medical travel. I've done it with medical and dental, saved a ton of money and received superior service. They really take care of you because they want the word of mouth business.


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Candidate commercials are nothing new, but this may be the first time a congressional candidate has blended a pitch for his campaign alongside a pitch for new siding.
"Hi, I'm Tom Emmer and I'm running for Congress in Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District," says Emmer at the start of the 31-second commercial. "If you're looking for someone to do remodeling, siding or general construction -- residential or commercial -- I can tell you without qualification, you need to call the folks at Integrity Exteriors and Remodelers. They're the best."
The Emmer campaign rushed to explain that the candidate wasn't cutting a commercial -- just offering a testimonial to the company that helped build his campaign office.
"Integrity Exteriors and Remodelers did a wonderful job on the build out of the Emmer for Congress Campaign Office that we are now leasing in Otsego," Emmer spokesman David FitzSimmons said in a statement. "They asked Tom for a testimonial of the work they did and he was more than happy to support a local business out of Elk River. It was not Tom's intention for this testimonial to be used in a broadcast capacity or advertisement for the campaign and we have asked Integrity to discontinue its use."
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