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The Air Force is bracing to cut up to 25,000 total force airmen — nearly 5 percent of the force — over the next five years if the current spending cuts known as the sequester continue, Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh told lawmakers Sept. 18.
And up to 550 aircraft — about 9 percent of the Air Force's fleet — could also be cut, Welsh said at a House Armed Services Committee hearing.
These sequester-driven cuts will have devastating impacts across the Air Force, Welsh said, and could result in a drastically weakened service that struggles to meet its mission.
"Risk to the Air Force means we may not get there in time; it may take the joint team longer to win; and more Americans may die," Welsh said. "Speed is an inherent advantage of airpower. However, if our squadrons are grounded, if it takes weeks or months to generate global combat power, then we negate the responsiveness that is one of airpower's natural advantages and deprive our nation of deterrence, diplomatic influence and contingency options."
The Air Force now has about 506,000 airmen in the active, Air National Guard and Reserve force.
The threat of cuts in coming years, if sequestration continues, has been discussed among top military leaders for months. But this is the first time an Air Force leader has publicly stated how many airmen and planes would be affected.
In a Sept. 9 interview, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody said the Air Force is starting to plan how it would cut airmen if the sequester continues.
"It is likely we will do some additional force-shaping [in fiscal 2014], just as we have done in fiscal year '13, and those numbers [of cuts] could be dramatically increased when you look in the out years, and how we will get to the end strengths that we believe we will need to be at," Cody said. "The discussion we are having right now with the acting secretary of the Air Force [Eric Fanning] and the chief of staff is: How do we lay those reductions in? Do we take a larger number upfront, and then try to normalize this out earlier, or do we in fact just try to smooth-flow this over the out years?"
Welsh said that the only way to save billions of dollars, as opposed to millions, would be by cutting entire fleets of aircraft. And with that comes cuts to the support staff and infrastructure needed to operate those fleets.
"We will have to look hard at divesting entire fleets of aging platforms that have less relevance in highly contested airspace, as well as platforms where we have excess capacity," Welsh said.
Specifically on the chopping block are the A-10 Warthogs, which in Iraq and Afghanistan were among the workhorses providing ground troops with close-air support.
Welsh also said the Air Force is considering cutting its KC-10 tankers. But the older KC-135 fleet is too vital to Defense Department operations to cut, he said.
"You can't eliminate that KC-135 fleet and still do the job that we do for the Department of Defense worldwide," Welsh said. "It's too large. There's nothing good about divesting any aircraft fleet right now. What we're looking at is where can we take savings and not completely stop our ability to do our job."
When asked about possible cuts to the B-1 fleet, Welsh said the Air Force is not seriously considering cutting bombers.
"Were we to make a major reduction in the bomber fleet, we would have extreme difficulty meeting some of the guidance in the defense strategic guidance," Welsh said. "I don't think there is major discussion inside the Air Force on that being a fleet that we would eliminate. Right now, we cannot retire a major portion of the bomber fleet at all."
As the Air Force cuts airframes, it will find itself with more infrastructure than it needs, Welsh said. And that could mean another round of the base realignment and closure process in the next few years, as the service tries to consolidate its people and aircraft to better use space.
If the sequester cuts continue into fiscal 2014, which begins Oct. 1, the Air Force could be forced to cut flying hours by as much as 15 percent, Welsh said. Within three or four months, many units would be unable to fly at the rates required to maintain mission readiness. Major exercises would be canceled or significantly cut back. And the Air Force would reduce its initial pilot production targets.
Welsh said civilian furloughs this year dealt a blow to pilot training efforts, since civilians play a crucial role on the maintenance crews necessary to support pilot training.
"We learned here that we're going to have to cut a class, whether we want to or not, just as a result of lost production from impact on the civilian workforce and on our depots," he said.
And future aircraft modernization programs are likely to be gutted if the sequester continues. Without enough funds to acquire new generations of aircraft, the Air Force's ability to fight a war against an enemy's advanced air force would be seriously compromised.
"The damage will be insidious," Welsh said. "Should we face a high-end threat in the future, the impact of not modernizing will be blatant and deadly. "
Instead of acquiring entirely new aircraft, the Air Force is likely to recapitalize old aircraft to extend their life. However, Welsh said, "we cannot continue to bandage old airplanes as potential adversaries roll new ones off the assembly line."
"The blunt, indiscriminate mechanism of sequestration undermines the combat capability of the United States Air Force and the entire joint force and is unworthy of the men and women who risk their lives in service to our nation," he said.


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Lind scratched from rehab game with back tightness
TORONTO -- Adam Lind was suffering from back tightness, and he wasn't in the lineup for his scheduled rehab game in the Gulf Coast League on Friday.
Lind, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right foot, was 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles in the first outing of his rehab assignment on Thursday with the GCL Blue Jays. The club does not expect the back tightness to cost Lind any additional rehab time.
"He played in a game yesterday. His back tightened up a little bit," said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. "We don't think it's a big deal. We'll see how it goes tomorrow."
Lind has been out of the lineup since July 7. He sustained the foot injury several weeks earlier, but he attempted to play through the pain until an MRI showed the extent of the damage.
General manager Alex Anthopoulos said Lind could return to action in time for the Blue Jays' series against the Mariners, which begins Monday.
Lind is batting .320 with four homers and 27 RBIs in 61 games this season.
Jamie Ross is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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On the bright side, the unbearable pressure of being undefeated has been lifted early!
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On the bright side, the unbearable pressure of being undefeated has been lifted early!
Indy fans get upset about being called bandwagon fans, but yet they act like this at the very first opportunity.
Raise your hand if you expected a good showing yesterday.
Oh, no hands? Then why in the hell is everyone acting like it's the end of the world?
I didn't expect it to be THAT ugly, because I didn't expect Collins to put the ball on the ground inside the Colts own 30 within the first 5minutes of gameplay twice, but it's like you guys expected them to go into Houston and compete.
Obviously you guys forgot what Houston did to the Colts last year, WITH Manning.
I'll tell you this. Manning completely changes that game. That's about on par with how the Texans have been playing the Colts the last few years, but with Manning he always puts pressure on the other team to not make mistakes. Those turnovers would of killed the Texans yesterday if Manning was playing.
For the record, I'm glad he's not. Give him this year to rest, draft/pay for some high quality defensive players and let Manning take a run at a super bowl the next two years. I think the offense with Manning is more than fine. The two OT that were drafted will get their feet wet this year and be ready to really do well next year. Addai and Carter will be good with some decent run blocking and Wayne plays more based off technique than speed so he won't lose much over time.
I'm really worried about the defense, but with (what I hope) is basically two first round picks next year they could really solidify the defense with some good drafting/free agents.
My only question is this injury career threatening? My uncle has had the same surgery and knows of others that have and he said no way Manning ever plays again. But all I've heard from doctors is that it's not. Strange.
I think a lot of you may underestimate the mental boost you get from having a guy like Peyton under the center.
I don't get how our response are being fair weathered here. No most of us didn't expect them to win but that doesn't mean we expected them to be shut out 34-0 at the half either.
If the Texans had not let up in the second half I doubt we'd even score that lowly touchdown.
And no we didn't forget what Houston did to the Colts last year difference is the Colts scored 24 points and had a chance to possibly come back and win that game.
The Colts were DOA at kickoff
All it does is show what a lot of us have thought this team is very very flawed sans Manning and it can't be hidden anymore.
Bad defense/Special Teams/Shoddy O-Line.
Oh yeah and a bad coach too.
The only difference is there's no Manning to make this look semi decent.
Personally, I wasn't expecting the colts to win. I was going into it looking for a double-digit loss...just not that big in terms of double digits.
I was looking for some evidence of all these reasons we'd heard coming out of coaches and players why this team will be a tougher out without Manning that they were getting credit for. In my mind, that means they would compete.
They were not mentally ready to compete. in the first half they were flat out awful. They did not back up their call for deserving respect on iota.
The only other thing that truly irks me about this situation sans PM is how awful the defense is. It's essentially been this helpless since post - 2006. That year it wasn't good consistently, just in a timely way.
TPTB flat out do lip service and cosmetic changes every off season to no avail. They've had years to find a way to address the DT and CB issues, but can't find a creative way to do it. I understand we made it back to a SB. PM is that good; I agree. But the old addage defense wins championships still holds...particularly over a period of seasons.
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The Pomona Police Department is inviting residents, business people and Neighborhood Watch members to attend its next Southwest Area Commander's Meeting.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Decker Elementary School, 20 Village Loop Road.
Although the meeting will focus on matters related to the southwestern quadrant of the city, which consists of the area west of Garey Avenue and south of Holt Avenue, residents and business people from across the city are welcome to attend.
In the course of the meeting, the crime prevention topic of residential burglaries will be discussed.
Those attending the meeting will be able to meet with the southwest area commander Lt. Michael Keltner..
In order for police representatives to bring answers to the meeting members of the public are asked to email or phone in their questions or concerns ahead of time.
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Tuesdays through Aug. 14
Grief support group meets in Archer
Haven Hospice is hosting a grief and loss support group at the Davis Center in Archer every Tuesday from July 10 through Aug. 14. The group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, call 352-493-2333.
Take time to donate blood
Suwannee Valley Players will hold auditions for its fall production of "Cry of the Banshee" on July 14 at 10 a.m. and July 17 at 7 p.m. All auditions are held at the Chief Theater. This will be a cold read for the directors.
Celebrate the 4th again
Horseshoe Beach's 2nd annual community fireworks will be held with family activities, fresh seafood, great barbecue, food vendors and more.
It will be at Fireworks Island, across the road from the Horseshoe Beach Cafe.
The show is managed by Dennis Buckley, Don Cherry, John Cherry and Panama Paul. Vendors can set up for free.
For more information and reservations, call Dennis Buckley at 352-498-5986.
Tuesdays through Aug. 14
Grief support group meets in Archer
Williston July 4th parade deadline
The deadline for registration is at noon for the Williston Independence Day parade that will be on July 3 at 5 p.m.
This year's parade theme is "Made in America."
To be in the parade or for more information call Cyndie McQuaig at 352-528-3060 (City Hall).
The parade will be followed by a celebration at Horseman's Park beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in having a booth should contact Mary Kline at the Chamber of Commerce at 352-528-5552.
The Kidzone Children's Ministry at Lighthouse Word Church kicked off its Celebration Summer program. The events include music, drama, dance on Sunday, June 10.
There were two bounce houses, train rides, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones.
Each Sunday at 10:30 am throughout the summer will be packed with fun and rewards for those who bring their friends. All children from kindergarten through 5th grade are invited, and classes for toddlers and babies are also provided.
Call 493-1554 for more information.
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The adventure begins for pre-K through fifth grade children with vacation bible school Sunday-Thursday, June 24-28, from 5:15 to 8:30 nightly at Hardeetown Baptist Church. Dinner is included in the program.
For more information, call 352-493-4523. Hardteetown Baptist Church is located at 1716 N.W. 14th Street, Chiefland.
Operation Overboard at Parsons Presbyterian
Lighthouse Word Church is hosting a Patriotic Service on Sunday, July 1, at 10:30 am, in honor of our independence as a nation.
Special guests include keynote speaker Chiefland Police Chief Robert Douglas, State Attorney Bill Cervone, 8th Judicial Circuit Judge David Glant, Levy County Judge James T. "Tim" Browning and many other city and county officials.
Patriotic music and voter registration will also be featured at the service.
The public is invited to join in the celebration.
Amateur radio operators, known as hams, from the Tri-County area will be gathering for their annual Field Day on Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24.
You see their names all over Levy County, but do you know the faces of the many people who are running for political office? The Levy Association for Retarded Citizens has planned a showcase for the candidates to introduce themselves at an invitational softball challenge.
The LARC softball team has invited all candidates running for political office to a face-off two-inning softball game. A second game will be played by two teams made up of political candidates picked at random to play against each other in a three-inning face off.
The Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges will hold a Group Paddle and Picnic in Cedar Key. All are welcome. Bring your own kayak or rent one in town. Bring a lunch and we will gather after the paddle at the Cedar Key Park to eat together.
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The Los Angeles County Fair will run from Friday through Sept. 28.
Opening weekend:
Today: 3 p.m. to midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight
Sunday: 10 a.m. to midnight
Monday (Labor Day): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
With the exception of Labor Day, the Fair is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Sept. 4-28:
Wednesdays: Noon-10 p.m.
Thursdays: Noon-11 p.m.
Fridays: Noon-Midnight
Saturdays: 10 a.m.-Midnight
Sundays: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Adults (ages 13 and older): $12
Children age 6-12: $8
Seniors age 60 and older: $10
Senior Wednesday: $6
Season pass: $29.99
Weekends and Labor Day:
Adults (ages 13 and older): $19
Children ages 6-12: $12
Seniors ages 60 and older: $15
Information on additional admission special offers are available on Fair's website.
Adults (ages 18 and older): $9
Children ages 6-17: $5
Luminasia hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to closing.
General parking: $15
Valet/Gate 3: $30
Season pass: $60
For additional information on the Los Angles County Fair go to www.lacountyfair.com
For general information call 909-623-3111
POMONA >> Let the fun begin!
Thousands of fairgoers converged on Fairplex Friday for opening day of the Los Angeles County Fair.
The fair is celebrating its 92nd anniversary this year and the month-long event kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the newly expanded Farm, said Renee Hernandez, Fair spokeswoman.
Cutting the ribbon was Michael Ortiz, president of Cal Poly Pomona and the president of the Los Angeles County Fair Association Board of Directors. Ortiz was accompanied by a group of elected officials from the city.
The Farm, the area on the western side of Fairplex focuses on agriculture and includes a larger area where people can learn about crops they can grow in a garden and how to use them in meals.
Immediately after the ribbon was cut four World War II era AT-6 airplanes flew in formation three times over the Fair, Hernandez said.
The planes are part of the Van Nuys-based Condor Squadron Officer's and Airmen's Association.


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Boston College coach Steve Donahue on Wednesday announced that Notre Dame transfer Alex Dragicevich will join the Eagles' program.
Dragicevich, a 6-7 guard from Northbrook, Ill., averaged 6.6 points and shot 34.2 percent from 3-point range in 20.9 minutes of action as an Irish sophomore. He must sit out the 2012-13 season but then will have two years of eligibility remaining.
He made 10 starts last season, and his most memorable night came in the Big East opener vs. Pitt. He scored 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting in the upset of then-No. 22 Pitt.


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Bourjos hopes to strengthen Cards' outfield defense
ST. LOUIS -- Though the Cardinals posted a National League-best .988 fielding percentage in 2013, the low error count merely provided a mask for the team's defensive deficiencies.
By all accounts (except fielding percentage), the Cardinals were a subpar defensive team last year -- Yadier Molina, of course, remaining the exception. That prompted general manager John Mozeliak to seek ways to improve the club's defense over the winter, and he arguably did so with one November trade.
The acquisition of Peter Bourjos immediately turned center field into a position of strength for St. Louis. It also prompted movement in the infield, with Matt Carpenter moving to third and Kolten Wong sliding into second. With the upgrades and changes, the expectation for performance has risen.
"I think it's an area that we felt could be improved and whether it's by personnel or whether it's by improving the people we have, and I think both have happened this winter," manager Mike Matheny said. "That's a great task ahead of us as well as seeing how these new guys fit and realizing that we put some guys in place here that could potentially make us better at different spots on the field. All that is reason to have the expectation that we're going to walk into Spring Training fully anticipating that we're going to be one of the best defensive teams in baseball."
Bourjos, who is expected to begin the season as the team's primary center fielder, will be key in the Cardinals' attempts to turn defense into an area of strength.
"A solid defense is going to save a lot of runs," Bourjos said. "It's going to take pressure off your offense, and it's going to take pressure off your pitcher, too. I think, overall, it's just going to help the team."
His speed will save runs, but the Cardinals also anticipate it creating some. Bourjos, who is likely to find a place in the bottom-third of the lineup, has set his sights on a stolen base total of 40. The Cardinals haven't had a player reach that total since Delino DeShields swiped 55 in 1997.
Bourjos stole 22 bases, still a career high, in 147 games in 2011. He did reach 50 in '08 while playing in Class A Advanced.
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This was the first lobster roll after completing my book on the subject. I felt totally lobstered out and figured I needed a good solid break from lobster writing, but a trip to Rabia's in Boston refreshed and inspired me to get back on the wagon. After a rather disappointing trip to the Boston Flower Show (I was at the Philly Flower Show the weekend before, so my standards were high) we decided it was time for some linner (lunch-dinner). I dragged Ken and my pals Mark and Lu to my new favorite spot in the North End, Neptune Oyster, only to find that they were working on a 3 hour wait. It was the Saturday before St Patricks Day in Boston, so understandable, but not doable if you're hungry. So, we headed two doors up to Rabia's, it looked to be a crowd pleaser, no wait, large seafood and Italian menu and a roomy dining room, not easy to find roomy spaces in the North End. I really hesitated on ordering this lobster roll. I hadn't brought any of my gear, scale and such, and I had Neptune on my mind and felt that anything else was bound to be disappointing. But, our waiter told me that they cook and pick the lobsters in house. Impressive, Neptune doesn't even do that, there isn't much space in the North End as I mentioned. So, I had to give it a try. They had four options, butter, mayo, bisque with mozzarella and one other I can't remember. I decided against butter since that is Neptune's standout and went with the unique lobster bisque and mozzarella option. The waiter described it as the most "soggy" option, not enticing but I went with it anyway, In retrospect, I think he must have meant "has the most topping" and used the wrong descriptor.
When it arrived, I was thoroughly impressed by the looks of it. It was quite large, I didn't have my scale, so I couldn't say exactly. The bun was the texture and flavor of an Italian bread and the shape was more like a sub roll. The bun had been warmed, but I couldn't tell if it was grilled, there was no evidence of crispness and I frankly don't think grilling would have worked here. The meat was tossed in a thick bisque and sprinkled with what I would call more of a mozzarella garnish than anything, very minimal. The bisque was thick enough and the bun hearty enough to prove the waiter wrong. Throughout the eating experience, I experienced no sogginess. That is quite a feat for any hot lobster roll, they all usually break down on the bottom, spilling the meat out. The first bite really blew me away. This lobster meat was incredibly tender and delicious, huge chunks of tail and claw. I will admit, they need work on their lobster picking skills, I got several inner claw shards. I felt like I should have been upset about it, but I actually found it strangely impressive because it was direct evidence that they do indeed pick in house. You don't find shell shards in frozen meat. I have always been a believer that a lobster bisque roll should be done far more frequently. I often order it with my roll to create it on my own, but I have only ever encountered one other and it wasn't quite my vision. This was exactly my vision, everything a lobster bisque lobster roll was meant to be. Tender meat, hearty but light bun and a super flavorful bisque that had the texture to stick to the meat, not soak the bun.
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AMP has reported a solid result for the 2012 calendar year with net profit of $704 million compared to $688 million in 2011, a rise of 2.3 per cent.
Its financial planning, superannuation and self managed superannuation fund administration businesses performed well. The completion of integration with AXA, which AMP bought in early 2011, is ahead of schedule. But the results were held back by difficult personal insurance markets.
The financial services group declared a final dividend of 12.5 cents per share, 65 per cent franked. The company also recorded an underlying profit of $955 million, compared to $909 million in 2011.
Shares were up 0.9 per cent to $5.49 in afternoon trade.
"The strong performance of our wealth management business reinforces the benefits of the merger with AXA, with a suite of contemporary products and services that cater for all key market segments, supported by Australia's leading financial advice network," AMP's chief executive Craig Dunn said at the results presentation on Thursday.
Since the merger with AXA, planner and adviser numbers have continued to grow. With more than 3600 planners, AMP has the largest adviser network in Australia.
Mr Dunn said the success of the North investment platform, which came with its AXA acquisition, has helped to grow market shares in superannuation and retail managed funds over the past year. Cashflows into the platform tripled to $2.2 billion during calendar 2012 following its rollout across the broader AMP advice network.
The company said the merger with AXA is ''on track to be completed by June 2014, six months ahead of schedule''.
The financial services group is capturing a greater share of fast-growing self managed superannuation fund sector (SMSF). Since establishing its AMP SMSF business unit, the number of SMSF accounts under administration has tripled during 2012.
"The ongoing strengthening of our core Australian business, along with our expansion into the self-managed fund sector and selected offshore markets through AMP Capital, continue to provide further opportunities for growth," Mr Dunn said.
AMP Capital won significant investment mandates in 2012 from large institutional investors including those from Abu Dhabi, Canada and China.
''It a positive result with better to come'', said Peter Warnes, the head of equities research at Morningstar.
He said the business will be helped by improving investment markets. As sharemarkets continue to improve, investors are switching from lower margin cash-style investments to higher-margin equity investments, he said.
Profits from insurance through AMP's Wealth Protection division fell significantly. While the profit was $107 million in the second half of 2011 it was $56 million in second half of last year.
Mr Warnes said that while life insurance results were disappointing it was an industry-wide problem rather than specific to AMP.
On the difficulties with its insurance business, Mr Dunn said when family budgets are stretched they cut back or pull out of life insurance altogether. It is partly a cyclical problem and when the economy improves so will the insurance business.
''We have got to persuade people that insurance is something that you should keep,'' he said.
For most people their capacity to earn an income is their biggest asset and yet is one of the least insured of assets that families have, he said.
Clients of AMP planners who are finding it difficult to afford insurance will be reminded of the benefits with a view to having them take out less cover rather than letting their policies lapse altogether.
Net inflows into AMP Financial Services were up $1.152 million in 2012 compared to net outflows of $581 million in 2011. This reflected the success of its low-cost Flexible Super product, the North investment platform and the SMSF administration business.
Mr Dunn warned that further tinkering with the superannuation rules risks denting public confidence in the super system. The Gillard Government is considering increasing taxes on superannuation for higher income earners or those with higher superannuation account balances.
''There is no doubt that we have one of the world's best superannuation systems and it is the envy of many western democracies,'' Mr Dunn said.
People need tax incentives to save for their retirement and they need to be confident that the rules of today will not be that different from the rules when they retire, he said.
On the outlook, Mr Dunn said he expects the business environment in Australia to remain challenging in 2013, although improving investor sentiment in Australia and overseas is welcome given AMP's significant leverage to stronger investment markets.


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MIAMI - A Parkland girl injured in an accident at a Wisconsin theme park is expected to go home later this week.
Teagan Marti, 13, has been undergoing rehabilitation for the last month at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she has surprised her parents and doctors with her determination to recover. Doctors inititally thought she might go home Monday, but a hospital representative said her release date has been pushed back to later this week.
"She is a fighter, and we're just going to do the best to get her better," said Julie Marti, Teagan's mother, at a fundraiser for the teen Sunday.
Hundreds of people showed up to walk and raise money for the 13-year-old girl.
Her family said the money will go to help pay not only for long-term outpatient care but renovations to a bathroom to meet Marti's needs.
"We are just working to get her better," said Marti's mother. "It's going to be a long road."
Marti still cannot walk, and it is not clear if she will ever walk again.
The teen fractured several vertebrae and suffered internal injuries when she fell 10 stories in July while visiting the Wisconsin Dells park. The Free Fall Tower's ride operator confessed to not deploying the safety net.
The family has settled with the amusement park, but details of that settlement have not been released. The family's attorney said they are now looking to sue the ride's German manufacturer.
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The Regnum Christi Movement offers its members some guidelines of a gospel-based spirituality as an ideal of Christian life. The spiritual path that Regnum Christi members walk mainly consists in knowing, loving, imitating, and proclaiming Christ. This is the path and these are the goals.
Below, we offer some resources that can help nurture the spiritual life of Movement members and of any Christian.
Daily Prayer 2014-01-28
Listen to podcast version here.
Mark 3:31-35
His mother and his brothers arrived. Standing
outside they sent word to him and called him. A
crowd seated around him told him, "Your mother and
your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for
you." But he said to them in reply, "Who are
my mother and my brothers?" And looking around at
those seated in the circle he said, "Here are
my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will
of God is my brother and sister and mother."
Introductory Prayer:Today I want to encounter you as a
friend and brother, Lord. I believe that you want
to encounter me and transform me. Thank you for
working in my heart, calling me to a deeper identification
with you. I trust that you will lead me
along paths of growth and fruitfulness.
Petition:Lord, help
me to put my will in conformity with yours.
1. Maybe
He Needs a Break: Jesus was very busy. Perhaps he
was tired. Perhaps his mother arrived to give him
a bit of food or a word of encouragement.
But we find in today's Gospel a Christ who is
strong. He has strengthened himself through intimate contact with
the Father. He has filled his heart with a
love for souls. He finds nourishment in doing the Father's
will. Surely his mother was encouraged by what she
found. Do I let the will of God be
my strength? Does prayer transform me to the point where
charity and evangelization become my natural way of being?
Closeness for the Right Reason: As Jesus taught
and healed, people were naturally attracted to him. Yet simply
being physically close to him did not count. One
had to open one's heart to receive his message
of conversion. He was looking to transform people, to make
them capable of living as sons and daughters of
God. If I am willing to learn Jesus' standards
and act as he does, then I can be close
to him. He will allow me into his intimacy
if I make God's will mine.
3. Accompanying Christ: There
is a mysterious reality here. I can actually bring
consolation to Christ's heart. I can accompany him on his
divine mission. I must be willing to renounce my
will and do only the will of the Father.
Can Christ point to me and say, "He is my
brother; she is my sister; she is my mother"?
I must look at my life and see what is
not in conformity to his will. I must make
a firm resolution to show my faith and love in
the very thing that is most difficult for me.
Conversation with Christ: Lord, you give me this
short life in order to become part of your
family. I want to make the Father's will my own
as you did. Help me to put God's will
above everything else, so that it becomes what I most
deeply desire. Then I will truly be yours.
Resolution: Today I will make an act of charity
towards someone with whom I find it difficult to
get along.
The daily meditation is a service of Regnum Christi that offers people a Gospel reflection through e-mail. You can view the weekly meditation on this link or listen the podcast version here.
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March 13, 2013 College News - In honor of Women's History Month, the Medical College of Wisconsin has created a series of video vignettes and stories that will be posted on InfoScope during the month of March. The vignettes highlight some of our women faculty, staff and students and the contributions they have made. The stories highlight MCW programs that improve women's health or help develop women students, physicians, researchers, educators and leaders.
The third story in the series features MCW patient care programs that address women's health issues. All of the vignettes and stories will be added to the College's Women's History Month 2013 Web page as they are published.
Adolescent Gynecology
Pediatric and adolescent gynecology is an emerging specialty, at the intersection of pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology, gynecology, pediatric surgery, dermatology, psychiatry, public health medicine and genetics. It thus addresses a wide spectrum of diseases from the newborn period to adolescence. The gynecological problems encountered in children and adolescents are often both medically and psychologically complex and thus require a highly skilled and coherent approach. The adolescent, who is no longer a child but not quite an adult, poses a particular management problem to the traditional specialties. The Adolescent Gynecology Clinic, located at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the Clinics Building, focuses on the needs of children and adolescents from infants to teens.
Gynecology Oncology
At the Froedtert and Medical College Cancer Center, a multidisciplinary-team approach gives gynecologic cancer patients every advantage possible. State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options, including participation in clinical trials, are provided. An entire team of experts follows each patient from screening to diagnosis, treatment and after-care.
The physicians of the Gynecologic Cancer Program are fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologists and radiation oncologists. They have an in-depth understanding of cancers of the female reproductive system, and they devote their practice to treating women with these complex diseases.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, sometimes called perinatology, involves providing specialized care for all types of complications of pregnancy, including women who have serious illnesses. These illnesses may be either in association with, or as the result of pregnancy. Care is also provided for pregnancies in which there is a suspected or established fetal abnormality, and the practice provides diagnostic, therapeutic and counseling services, including genetic consultations. Invasive fetal therapy is also performed, in collaboration with specialists at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and the Fetal Concerns Center of Wisconsin.
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Genetics Program provides genetic counseling and testing to people who may be at risk for certain diseases due to a personal or family history of a genetic condition. Our genetic counselors provide personalized consultation regarding a person's risk for genetic disease, how genes are linked to disease, how disease is inherited, genetic testing, and options for early disease detection. As an academic medical center, Froedtert & the Medical College have the expertise to offer comprehensive testing, counseling and referrals to appropriate specialists and services. In certain cases, interested people may be able to participate in various genetic research trials throughout the country.
Preventative Medicine for Women's Health
Physicians and staff in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology care for women with a range of concerns by providing services including but not limited to routine prenatal care, well-woman exams, breast and pelvic exams; abnormal menstrual bleeding; benign tumors of the uterus and ovaries such as fibroids and cysts; abnormal PAP smears; and routine contraceptive management. The majority of the physicians from the Department of OB/Gyn have been named to Best Doctors in America.
In addition, many of these health care providers have special areas of interest to provide care for women with more complicated gynecologic problems, some of which are highlighted below.
Caring for Women with Fetal Concerns
The Fetal Concerns Program is a joint effort between the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Birth Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The program offers a full range of care when there is a fetal heath concern in pregnancy. Caregivers of the Fetal Concerns Program provide diagnosis of birth defects, medical care for the infant, a specially trained nurse to help coordinate care, and, when appropriate, assistance in creating palliative care plans. Conditions commonly treated for infants in this program include abdominal wall defects, heart defects, genetic disorders, spina bifida, chest lesions, cleft lip and palate, urologic problems, neurologic problems, multiple fetuses and prematurity risk counseling. Consultation and support throughout the pregnancy, delivery and the baby's first year are provided.
Solving Fertility Issues
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Reproductive Medicine Clinic is one of the only fertility programs in the Midwest offering complete fertility evaluation and treatment services for men and women. The physicians here are subspecialty trained in infertility. As a team, they discuss the best way to treat each couple's unique situation. This means patients get the opinion of not one, but multiple infertility experts.
Treating Women's Incontinence and Improving Sexual Health
The Women's Incontinence and Sexual Health (WISH) Program specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pelvic disorders and sexual health issues. A multidisciplinary team of experienced Medical College physician specialists understands the personal nature of these conditions, and they provide confidential, compassionate and individualized care. The expertise of this program's staff combined with its scope of services makes it unique in Wisconsin.
Convenient and Comprehensive Care for Women's Cancers
Medical College doctors who are fellowship-trained in gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, medical oncology and radiation oncology treat women with breast and gynecologic cancers at the Froedtert & the Medical College Clinical Cancer Center. State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options, including participation in clinical trials, are offered. A team of experts follows each patient from screening to diagnosis, treatment and after-care.
Improving the Cancer-Killing Odds with Pioneers of Radiation Technologies
Radiation has been used in the treatment of gynecologic and breast cancer since the early 1900s. Brachytherapy or implantation of radioactive sources into or near a tumor was one of the first forms of radiation treatment available to these patients. Currently brachytherapy is used to treat many gynecologic cancers and select breast cancers.
Some of these brachytherapy techniques were pioneered and developed in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, including breast brachytherapy and CT and MR-guided gynecologic brachytherapy.
College physicians have a long history of success in treating women's cancers, particularly through the use of a combination of external beam irradiation and brachytherapy, which delivers highly tailored doses of radiation to tumors with relative sparing of the nearby healthy organs. This effective approach applies as well to tumors of the bladder, urethra, rectum and anus where radiation is often combined with surgery and chemotherapy to cure disease and preserve function of important adjacent organs. In cancers of the cervix and vagina, for example, radiation has been used to cure advanced disease with preservation of the bladder and rectosigmoid. Surgery for similar stage patients might include the more drastic procedure of removing all organs from the pelvic cavity. In cancers of the breast, cosmetic preservation has been achieved through use of limited surgery and radiation to the breast, and if appropriate, the regional lymph nodes. This has provided an excellent alternative to mastectomy with equivalent survival.
Use of highly sophisticated imaging techniques both for the staging of the cancer as well as for radiation planning and delivery, combined with physician expertise in the field of radiation, have significantly improved outcomes for many women with cancer. At Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center, there is a priority on interdisciplinary care with input from surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical/gynecologic oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists. All of these strategies are pivotal in curing cancer in women while preserving quality of life.
Controlling Osteoporosis: A Special Concern for Women
MCW's multidisciplinary osteoporosis program addresses the many potential contributing factors for patients with bone loss. The majority of the patients seen at the clinics are women, and the clinics have specialists in endocrinology, rheumatology and internal medicine. These specialists have clinical expertise in postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteoporosis related to cancer treatments, and two other forms of osteoporosis more common in women than men—those related to rheumatic and endocrine diseases. Faculty members of the osteoporosis program hold national leadership posts in physician organizations related to osteoporosis, and have research programs in osteoporosis related to breast cancer treatments, and the adverse effects of osteoporosis medications. The availability of on-site testing and treatment facilities, including physical therapy and exercise instruction, are unique features of the program that provide comfort and convenience for osteoporosis patients.
Improving Health of Unborn At-Risk Children and Their Mothers
Pregnant women in Southeast Wisconsin at high risk of poor birth outcomes are being cared for by MCW physicians in the Department of Family and Community Medicine through the Medicaid-sponsored Obstetric Medical Home Pilot Program. The program encompasses MCW employed Pre-Natal Care Coordinators working with more than a dozen partner care organizations that provide healthcare professionals for home visits as well as access to information and services that will reduce the odds of premature birth and infant mortality, and increase healthy birth weights in high-risk pregnant women.
Affordable Care for Teen Girls at Downtown Health Center
Medical College doctors and staff, in collaboration with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, provide high quality, affordable health care to teen girls at the Downtown Health Center's Adolescent Clinic. The clinic offers primary care and a range of reproductive health service. There is also a Teen-Tot Clinic at the Downtown Health Center where Medical College doctors see teen moms along with their babies during the same clinic visit. Care for this group of mothers is provided until their 21st birthday. In addition, adolescent nurse practitioners care for pregnant teens at Custer High School.
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Free Agent Watch
American League, Week Six
Daric Barton, 1B, Oakland A's
The thickly bearded, rocket-armed Josh Reddick has hit the disabled list with a wrist injury, prompting the veteran Barton to be recalled to Oakland. Barton's past experiences in the majors aren't pleasant ones, with replacement-level play forcing his demotion in the first half of both 2011 and 2012. Thus far in 2013, he has been playing well at Triple-A, batting .287 with three homers, 21 RBI, and a typical 19 percent walk rate. Barton figures to see playing time at first base when the A's are facing a righty, but only for the couple of weeks Coco Crisp and Reddick are out. If you are in an AL-only league that uses OBP, he can be mildly exciting. Otherwise, there's nothing to see here.
Junichi Tazawa, RP, Boston Red Sox
Tazawa leapfrogged setup man Koji Uehara to steal the Red Sox' closing gig after both Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan succumbed to muscle strains in their throwing arms. Based on his performance to date, Tazawa has the chops to close and should thrive in the role. Even though Bailey could return in a week, I can see Tazawa hanging on to the job, considering Bailey was closer for all of five minutes before getting hurt. If you need saves, now is a good week to add a closer with volatility in several bullpens.
Hector Santiago, SP, Chicago White Sox
Along with Matt Harvey, Santiago was the other tough-luck recipient of a no-decision in Tuesday night's duel. After holding the Rangers to one run in 5 1/3 innings in his first start, he next blanked the Mets in seven innings, punching out seven batters. Last year, inflated 5.12 BB/9 and 1.28 HR/9 ratios hurt Santiago's ERA, but so far in 2013, he's been able to limit both his walks and homers allowed. His high projected strikeout rate, near 8.0 K/9, makes him an appealing option for all league types, and his soft May schedule (@MIN, @LAA, MIA, @CHC) only sweetens the pot.
Jamey Wright, RP, Tampa Bay Rays
As Jason Collete proclaimed in the Towers of Power Fantasy Hour Facebook Group, "Fernando Rodney is once again a pumpkin." His 5.08 ERA and 1.78 WHIP support this statement, so let's see who potential replacements are in the Rays bullpen. In the preseason, Jake McGee would be the first answer, but he's lost faith in his secondary offerings and has an ERA in the 11.00s. After that, there's Jamey Wright and setup man Joel Peralta, who are performing well in the Rays pen. Admittedly, I would assume Peralta is next in line, but Collette believes Wright would be the Rays' first choice. It's all speculation at this point, but if you have an extra roster spot, stashing Wright could be worth a try.
Jordan Lyles, SP, Houston Astros
A former top prospect, Lyles' stock has since fallen with two subpar major-league auditions in 2010 and 2011. It's important to note that he was 20 and 21 years old in those seasons, when most pitchers are still "developing" in the minors. Therefore, it's reasonable to expect for some growth in Lyles, who has performed decently in two starts against the Tigers and Angels. The strikeout gains he's displayed thus far will certainly regress, but given his uptick in fastball velocity, perhaps he'll maintain a solid mid-7.0 K/9. Playing for the Astros limits him to AL-only leagues for now, but deep mixed-leaguers should keep an eye on him if he puts together a few more solid starts. Unfortunately, he draws the Rangers next.
Jason Bay, OF, Seattle Mariners
For those who have stopped following, Bay is still playing in Seattle and is actually achieving an acceptable level of production. He's not performing like he did in his peak years, but the 34-year-old outfielder is still displaying good on-base skills with some pop in his new environs. For a player with his history, it's worth seeing in deep mixed leagues if he can enjoy something of a career rejuvenation.
Jeff Baker, 1B/OF, Texas Rangers
Baker is currently on the weak side of a platoon in left field with David Murphy, and, so far, he has excelled in that role, batting .333 with three home runs in just 33 at-bats. That's a lot of threes. It's also a lot better than his career production, but Baker has always fared well against lefties. He's likely owned in AL-only leagues—or at least should be—but isn't getting enough at-bats at the moment for mixed leagues. Still, as the backup for Rangers starters, his at-bats could easily increase in the future, making him a mixed-league-relevant player.
Jarred Cosart, SP, Houston Astros
After being touted as a potential high-strikeout starter while in the low minors, Cosart has had curiously low punchout rates in his minor-league career. This year in Triple-A, though, the fireballer whose fastball reportedly touches 98 mph, has been mowing through batters with 39 strikeouts in 33 innings. In the preseason, BP's prospect team ranked him as the Astros fifth-best prospect, pessimistically predicting a future in the bullpen. I'm guessing his recent performance is changing some of those opinions. While the Astros won't provide many wins, their rotation is easy to crack, meaning we could see Cosart in the majors in a month or two. AL-only leaguers, take note.
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Paul, how would you rank Hector Santiago, Liriano and Jason Vargas? Thanks
May 09, 2013 04:02 AM
Having seen a lot of Jamey Wright over the years, I feel I can safely say that Jamey Wright closing would be positively frightening.
May 09, 2013 08:31 AM
Paul Singman
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And I'm sure you would have said the same of Fernando Rodney before last year. The Rays closing gig gives players that touch of gold. At least his K rate is at his career high...
May 09, 2013 09:20 AM
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FOREST Green duo Jamie Turley and James Norwood will fly to the Middle East next month after being named in the England C squad.
Turley and Norwood face an exciting trip in March when they travel to the Jordanian capital, Amman.
Paul Fairclough's men will take on Jordan's Under-23 side with the Three Lions preparing for May's International Challenge Trophy game with Slovakia, whilst their hosts are readying themselves for the qualifying stages of the 2016 Olympic Games.
The Three Lions fly out on Sunday 2 March ahead of the game two days later.
"This is yet another fantastic opportunity for the players and staff to experience a different culture," said Fairclough.
"Nestling in the borders of Lebanon, Israel, Syria Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Jordan has an amazing history.
"It will be important that the travelling squad are given the opportunity to perceive and experience the rich heritage."
Jordan's national team is currently ranked 65th in the FIFA World Rankings.
Football is hitting new heights in the country with the senior side making into the final play-off match for this year's World Cup Finals.
Their hopes were ended by Luis Suarez's Uruguay 5-0 on aggregrate.
Jordan's Shadi Abu Hashhash tackles Luis Suarez
Fairclough added "We do not know what to expect in terms of style and method, but that is not new for the England C team.
"Football has a universal language and the fixture will be played with enthusiasm and respect.
"It will be perfect in assisting me with preparation for our all-important International Challenge Trophy clash against Slovakia in May."
The General Secretary of the Jordan FA, Khalil H. Al Salem is looking forward to the visit of the England team and to forging closer links between the two associations.
"I would like to hope that this is the first positive step towards more systematic national team exchanges in the future, for our men's and women's teams alike," he said.
It is expected that the management team and some of the players will take part in a coaching session for some youngsters in Amman.
The match takes place in the King Abdullah Stadium in Amman on Tuesday 4 March.
Goalkeepers: Daniel Weston (Hereford United FC), Andrew Coughlin (Wrexham FC).
Defenders: Jamie Turley (Forest Green Rovers FC), Bradley Wood (Alfreton Town FC), Fraser Franks (Luton Town FC), Jack Holland (Bromley FC), Michael Demetriou (Kidderminster Harriers FC), Elliott Frear (Salisbury City FC), Matthew Pearson (FC Halifax Town).
Midfielders: James Armson (Nuneaton Town FC), Luke Berry (Cambridge United FC), Jake Gallagher (Welling United FC), Keanu Marsh-Brown (Barnet FC).
Forwards: Andre Gray (Luton Town FC), Jake Hyde (Barnet FC), James Norwood (Forest Green Rovers FC).


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One of three victims in police attacks meant for fugitive Christopher Dorner is speaking out through his attorney, who calls Torrance police officers "violent and reckless" for shooting at and detaining him. | PHOTOS
After all, David Perdue is a thin white man who looks nothing like Dorner. And he was questioned and released by officers just moments before another officer slammed a patrol car into his truck and fired shots at him.
Perdue left his Redondo Beach home and was driving through Torrance to the beach for some early morning surfing on Thursday when he was stopped. Officers guarding the home of a law enforcement official targeted by Dorner questioned him because his Honda Ridgeline pickup truck resembled the vehicle investigators believed Dorner was driving.
Seconds after he drove away, Perdue's truck was broadsided by a Torrance police car at the corner of Flagler Land and Beryl Street, said his attorney Robert Sheahen.
"These lunatics broadsided the side of his truck, spun him around and started shooting at him," Sheahen said. "Now they're attempting to say they couldn't tell if the guy they were shooting at was a white guy or a black guy because David's airbag went off."
Perdue suffered a concussion and a shoulder injury in the attack, which took place minutes after LAPD officers opened fire on another pickup truck nearby. In that instance, two women delivering newspapers were targeted. One woman was shot twice in the back and the other was injured by broken glass.
Torrance Police Department released a statement explaining that Perdue's truck was "suddenly leaving the area" and seemingly veering into a patrol car when the two vehicles collided at 5:15 a.m.
"In the split seconds available to them the action was appropriate to intervene and stop the actions of the driver of that vehicle," a Torrance police statement reads. The department also offered to pay Perdue's medical bills and rental car expenses.
Perdue's attorneys requested copies of all police video and audio recordings of the incident, copies of statements taken at the scene, and the incident report. Sheahen said they may eventually sue the department.
"In light of the officer's attempt to kill Mr. Perdue Mr. and Mrs. Perdue would like to know what, if any, disciplinary action the Torrance Police Department intends to take against the officers involved," the attorney's letter states. "They would also like to know what the (department) intends to do to make sure that their community is not endangered like this in the future."
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13 Investigates: Recall under fire
NHTSA chief: Jeep recall required "pushing, prodding, threats" against Chrysler
NHTSA chief: Jeep recall required "pushing, prodding, threats" against Chrysler
Federal regulators asked Chrysler to recall millions of Jeeps for a potentially deadly defect. The automaker declined, instead offering a much different recall with a controversial remedy. Following months of denials, confusion, finger-pointing and silence, are the automaker and government now turning their backs on a dangerous problem affecting millions of families?
Ana Piña does not remember her crash. She has no memory of the raging fire. She cannot recall the dramatic rescue.
Her first memories following the devastating accident involve waking up from a long coma in hospital bed.
Nurses were hesitant to tell Piña why she was there.
"They kept saying 'You are OK. You are fine. You are beautiful.' And I think to myself 'Why they saying that?'" she said.
Ana soon began to understand the extent of her injuries – and why nurses were trying to offer comforting words.
"When I saw me in the mirror [I] say 'Where is Ana? Where is Ana? What happened to me?'" she recalls, pausing for a deep breath. As the silence continues, it is clear the South Bend mother is no longer thinking about her hospital stay. She is thinking about today, and she begins crying.
"Why that happen to me? Why?" she asks.
Terrible scars
Police reports, family members and witnesses fill in the details of a horrible crash that erased much of Piña's memory.
On the day of the accident, she was driving to Munster, Ind., to watch her oldest daughter's first dance competition. Her mother was in the passenger seat, and Ana's 6-year-old twins were sitting behind them, strapped into their car seats.
They slowed for a passing funeral procession, but, according to police, the pick-up truck behind them did not.
Witnesses say Ana's 2000 Jeep Cherokee immediately burst into flames.
Passing motorists rescued the kids and Ana's mother, who escaped with relatively minor injuries.
But Ana suffered severe burns on 40 percent of her body. Doctors had to remove her ears, part of her nose, and the tips of all her fingers.
She is now covered with a patchwork of skin grafts and scars, and 20 months after the accident, Piña still feels a constant sensation of burning.
"Every day I feel on fire," she said. "It's so painful."
Piña considers herself lucky.
"People are burning to death"
Across the country, people have died in fiery crashes involving Jeeps like Ana's.
"As soon as these vehicles went on the road, they started crashing and burning," said Clarence Ditlow, longtime director of the Center for Auto Safety.
The non-profit consumer safety organization says it has tracked more than 475 deaths involving older model Jeeps dating back to 1993.
Among the tragic crashes:
* Remington Walden, 4, died in the backseat of a 1999 Jeep Cherokee March 6, 2012 in Bainbridge, Georgia. His aunt was driving him to tennis lessons when she stopped to turn left and a Dodge Dakota slammed into the back of the SUV. An attorney for Remi's family says his only injury from the impact itself was a broken leg. Witnesses say he was screaming for help from his booster seat.
* Witness say they also saw and heard Acoye Breckenridge, 18, and Heather Santor screaming for help when flames spread quickly through Santor's 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. They were able to save Heather's son after a tractor-trailer hit the vehicle near Winchester, Virginia March 6, 2012.
* Attorneys for Manuel Bringas-Mejia, 24, say his injuries from a rear-impact crash in Lake Mary, Florida were not life-threatening. They say he was alive and moving after the crash, but he couldn't get out of the vehicle and died in the fire. Manuel's cousin, Rafael Jaimes-Mejia, was driving the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee and survived with serious burns.
CAS's extensive research and detailed appeals prompted the government to investigate the vehicles due to concerns over their gas tanks.
On millions of older Jeeps, the gas tank is located at the far rear of the SUV, behind the rear axle and just inches from the back bumper. Consumer advocates say the position of the gas tank puts the Jeeps at an increased risk of fire because the tanks are more vulnerable to punctures and leaks during a rear-impact crash.
For years, CAS has been asking Chrysler and the government to do something about it.
"People are burning to death in Jeeps that need not burn to death in Jeeps," Ditlow said. "There is no question this should be recalled."
Victims' families have been begging for a recall, too. They say even in high-speed crashes, people should be able to escape without catastrophic injuries.
But Ana's attorney says many crash victims cannot do that because they're trapped by a raging fire caused by a ruptured gas tank.
"Ana did not suffer a single broken bone, not one," said attorney Ines Murphy. "She should have opened her door and walked out, but instead you're stuck in a burning car. This car is not safe and needs to be recalled."
Ana is still waiting for a recall on the Cherokee, but this summer, government regulators took action on two other Jeeps with gas tanks just like hers.
After a 3-year investigation confirmed at least 51 fatal rear-impact crashes involving fires in Jeeps, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration sent a letter to Chrysler with its preliminary findings. It said the 1993-1998 Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Liberty are "poor performers" in terms of fatalities, fires and fuel leaks in rear-impact crashes. NHTSA concluded "there is a performance defect and a design defect" involving the Jeep gas tanks, and the federal agency formally requested a safety recall.
Chrysler's surprising response
Chrysler said no, declining NHTSA's request to recall 2.7 million Jeeps.
The automaker sent federal regulators a detailed response, insisting the vehicles in question "are safe and do not contain a defect." The company said the vehicles' performance is "reasonable and comparable" to other SUVs, according to federal crash data.
Chrysler also told NHTSA most of the deadly fires included in the government's analysis resulted from crash forces that far exceeded the federal fuel leak standard in effect at the time the Jeeps were designed and manufactured. According to Chrysler's analysis, the crash impact in many of the accidents was more than double the standard at which the government tests.
Chrysler says the overall number of rear-impact fires involving deaths in Jeeps is tiny compared to the total number of Jeeps on the road. It also claims the government used flawed data analysis to reach its conclusions. (The Center for Auto Safety counters Chrysler's argument by claiming it is Chrysler that is manipulating data to reach conclusions favorable to the automaker and to bully government regulators.)
While Chrysler is allowed to challenge and even reject the government's request for a recall, it is the first time in recent memory that an automaker has done so.
Despite its claim that the vehicles are not defective, Chrysler did agree to a more limited recall of about 1.5 million older-model Jeep Grand Cherokees and Libertys. That recall involves a rather unusual remedy: installing a trailer hitch.
According to Chrysler, the hitch may provide more protection in the back of the vehicle to help better protect the gas tank.
Chrysler said it would begin contacting dealers and customers in July, but four months later, no one has heard anything about it.
WTHR employees who own Jeeps included in the limited recall have not received a recall notice from Chrysler. One of the employees recently visited several local Jeep dealers to see if Chrysler has provided them with recall information.
"They haven't given us any details on it whatsoever," said a service technician at one of the dealerships.
"We have nothing yet," replied a service representative at another dealer.
"It's hard to ask Chrysler about it because they have not even admitted to the problem," said a technician at a third dealership. "So they're certainly not going to have a solution to a problem they haven't even confessed to. We don't even know if there's going to be a recall."
Chrysler won't meet with 13 Investigates to discuss its recall, but the automaker insists the recall is coming. A company spokesman would not cite a specific timeframe, but he did send WTHR the following statement:
"Preparations continue to implement the announced actions, though the affected vehicles are not defective. Customers will be advised when to schedule vehicle inspections with their dealers."
Remedy called a "sham"
While Chrysler continues to disagree with the government's conclusion that some older Jeeps have a safety defect, critics say it's hard to ignore that an underlying problem still exists.
Here in Indianapolis, a 2002 Jeep Liberty burst into flames when it was rear-ended on I-465 in August – two months after Chrysler announced the vehicle was part of its limited recall.
The driver, Gregory Burgett, is still recovering from serious burns on his face, arms and hands. Gregory was surprised when 13 Investigates told him about the recall.
"I had no idea. I didn't know there was a problem," he told WTHR.
As customers and dealerships wait to find out when the recall will begin, the bigger question is whether it will do any good. Will a trailer hitch actually reduce injuries and deaths in Jeeps?
"No, it doesn't help. Everyone knows that," Murphy said. "Just look at Ana's crash. Ana's [Jeep] had a trailer hitch."
The Center for Auto Safety doesn't like Chrysler's proposed recall, either.
"The trailer hitch is a sham," said Ditlow.
He says it might actually make the problem worse, pointing to accidents like the one that killed 4-year-old Cassidy Jarmon and badly burned her sister.
When their mother's Jeep Grand Cherokee was rear-ended in Cleburne, Tex., police and Chrysler both concluded it was actually the vehicle's trailer hitch that punctured the gas tank, fueling a deadly fire.
"Cassidy Jarmon was burned to death in a child seat in a survivable rear impact … where there was a trailer hitch," Ditlow said. "That's proof positive that trailer hitches don't prevent fire deaths in these vehicles."
Chrysler admits recall limitations
A recent deposition by a former Chrysler engineer supports CAS's position that a trailer hitch may be a poor solution.
Francois Castaing, Chrysler's vice president for engineering in the 1990s, said that tow hitches are not intended to prevent damage to a vehicle's gas tank.
"The tow package does not protect the tank," he said in 2011. His testimony came in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Susan Kline, a New Jersey woman who died when her 1996 Grand Cherokee was rear-ended and caught fire in 2007.
WTHR asked Chrysler to explain how a trailer hitch would help prevent injuries or deaths related to rear-impact crashes. The automaker would not provide 13 Investigates with any on-the-record statement or information to answer our questions.
But in the automaker's public filings to NHTSA, Chrysler acknowledged the trailer hitch it is proposing will not help protect a Jeep's rear-mounted gas tank in the types of higher-speed crashes that have resulted in most of the deadly rear-impact fires.
"The trailer hitch cannot, and will not, mitigate the risk of the high energy rear collisions identified in your recall request letter," wrote Matthew Liddane, Chrysler's vice president of vehicle concepts. Chrysler told NHTSA the hitch might "better manage the crash forces" and "incrementally improve the performance" of Jeeps in low-speed crashes.
In other public filings, Chrysler argues that some of the deadly accidents involving Jeeps equipped with trailer hitches involve after-market hitches supplied by other manufacturers.
The recall Chrysler proposed to NHTSA includes inspection and, if necessary, replacement of after-market trailer hitches already installed on the designated vehicles. Chrysler says such hitches may have sharp edges or other features that could pose a puncture risk to the nearby gas tank on older model Jeeps.
Federal regulators now silent
The questionable ability of trailer hitches to reduce the number of deaths and injuries in rear-impact collisions has prompted consumer advocates to wonder why Chrysler's recall to add trailer hitches is happening at all.
CAS is urging NHTSA to further investigate Chrysler's proposal and to test the trailer hitch remedy to determine if it has any merit. WTHR has repeatedly called NHTSA to determine if the federal agency will conduct those tests. Over the past four weeks, the agency has not returned any of 13 Investigates' phone calls, nor did it respond to WTHR's request for an on-camera interview.
Sources close to the federal agency tell Eyewitness News NHTSA has not closed its investigation into safety concerns involving gas tanks on older Jeeps, and that future action – possibly another request for a Jeep recall – may be coming in the future.
In the meantime, crash victims like Ana Piña wonder why NHTSA and Chrysler are not doing more.
"I want them to take responsibility for all this … and recognize that the car has a problem," she said.
"Chrysler is just playing a game of smoke and mirrors on this and it makes no sense, and even worse people are dying and being severely burned in the meantime," said Ditlow. "Recall these vehicles and do the right thing before more people burn to death."
Safer options available?
While Chrysler's proposed recall is under fire, suggestions have emerged for what could be more effective solutions.
Changing the location of the gas tank is considered the best protection against a tank rupture during a rear-impact collision.
Chrysler has already made that change in all newer model Jeeps. Grand Cherokees produced since model year 2005 and Libertys manufactured since model year 2008 now have fuel tanks placed in front of the vehicles' rear axle.
"Since then, there's not been a single known death due to fire in a rear-impact of the modified vehicles," said Ditlow.
But because of the cost to retrofit older Jeeps with modified gas tanks, Chrysler is not likely to consider that a viable option.
A more cost-effective remedy could be what's referred to as a skid plate, a thick metal shield placed around a gas tank. It's intended to protect the fuel tank from rock damage during off-road excursions but can also provide puncture protection during a crash. Skid plates costs between $100 and $300, depending on the model.
Chrysler already offers standard or optional skid plate packages for most of its newer Jeeps, but so far the automaker has not proposed that as a remedy for the government's concern regarding vulnerable fuel tanks on older vehicles.
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Sheamus Vs Alberto Del Rio
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My Winner: Sheamus
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Kofi Kingston and R-Truth vs Kane and Daniel Bryan
Tag Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
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ad-hoc teams have always done well in WWE. Matt Hardy and MVP, Miz and Morrison (pre-dirt sheet era), Miz and Cena, and Rhodes and Mcintyre are all good examples. I see the teamwork of two former main eventers being superior to that of a couple of mid-card stalwarts (where's Little Jimmy at?) K and DB get the victory, the titles, and will be dubbed team Schizo.
Randy Orton vs Dolph Ziggler
Singles Match
WWE Winner: Randy Orton
My Winner: Dolph Ziggler
As i've mentioned, I am a zigglite. However, I know better, and I know that Orton is too big for this one. It would be a good way to write out Orton for a while so he can film, but i see him leaving on a triumphant note, at least by WWE standards. sigh. An RKO, a win, and hopefully something of a heel turn for Orton.
The Miz vs Sin Cara vs Rey Mysterio vs Cody Rhodes
Fatal-Four-Way Match for the Intercontinental Championship
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I see, in the near future, a tag team of Rey and Cara, so I don't see either of them winning. And since Heels rarely give titles to other heels, I figured this choice, despite my many options, was somewhat obvious. I feel like the Miz needs this more than the other guys, and that Rhodes, coming off a rather lengthy and boring IC title reign, shouldn't get another one. I'd like to see a united REYCARA team beat a bickering K AND DB in the near future. Miz plays opportunist and gets the W
Layla vs Kaitlyn
Singles Match For the WWE Divas Championship
WWE and My Winner: Layla
Little to no build, little to no story, and little to no interest from anyone, especially me. I don't care about the divas division anymore. It's gone to hell since Mickie James and Michelle McCool left, and I don't see this match causing anything of intrigue. Lay-Out for the win and the lowest pop on record for a wwe event.
CM Punk vs John Cena
Singles Match for the WWE Championship
WWE Winner: John Cena
My Winner: CM Punk
Super Cena to the rescue, CHARGE! IT won't be a super cena night, but I don't see Punk leaving with the title. I'd like to, but i dont. The only rationale I would have to see Punk hold on is that one of the World Champions almost always retains, and since ADR is on chance 10, it seems more likely that Sheamus would lose. Nevertheless, I for whatever reason think WWE will skip protocol and give Cena the title.It's been a while since Cena has won a title, what with his involvement in other feuds. My best to Punk, who is starting to piss me off in his heel persona. He sounds to me like steve austin when he was in Mcmahon's pocket, always bitching about respect. AA for the win and NO NO NO chant from me.
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Friday would have normally been Lyons' turn to pitch, and as recently as Sunday, manager Mike Matheny indicated that the club expected him to make that start. Since then, however, the Cardinals watched as Wainwright had no recurring issues with a hyperextended knee and found themselves needing Lyons available in the 'pen.
Since pitching on Friday, reliever Kevin Siegrist has been sidelined with back tightness. Though Matheny said Siegrist will likely be available, if needed, beginning on Tuesday, he likes the idea of having another left-hander ready in the bullpen. That's Lyons, who came on in relief of Lance Lynn on Tuesday vs. the Brewers.
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