- Yuen Searching for '2nd Miracle' : Computers: Former AST Research president would like to put together a new company similar to the one he helped found.
- First Chicago to Shed Problem Loans : Banking: The company will sell off half of its $4.3-billion commercial real estate portfolio.
- Judge OKs Initial Payout to Keating Investors
- AUTOS
- Amgen Wins Part of Dispute With Ortho Pharmaceutical
- Vitesse Semiconductor Delivers Chip to NASA
- With Design Files Suit Against 2 Former Officers
- CONSUMER NEWS
- Right Start Profit Falls 31% From Year Ago
- Computer Order Puts Tandon Backlog at 40,000
- Fed Adopts Rules to Speed Up Bank Closures : Banking: AT least 50 financially shaky banks could be closed in early 1993 as a result of the new regulations.
- ORANGE COUNTY
- TECHNOLOGY - Sept. 15, 1992
- Zenith Insurance, PAULA Cancel Proposed Merger
- Alpharel Sells Imaging System to Detroit Edison
- 2 Telemarketers Raided in Federal Probe of $1-Million Scam
- FHP to Buy Insurance Company: FHP Corp....
- Siemens to Pay Settlement in Pacemaker Patent Suits
- James J. Collings was named president of...
- TECHNOLOGY - Sept. 15, 1992
- Stock Watch
- Dow Index Climbs 70.52 : Markets: Germany's rate-cutting decision inspires investors, but the bond market remains tepid. Meanwhile, the S&P; 500 hits a new all-time high.
- Troubling Facts on Employment
- Universal Has Frightful Plans : Halloween: Studio/park's Horror Nights will compete with Knott's Scary Farm.
- Rockwell International Corp. in Palmdale won a...
- F2M Inc. in Lancaster won a $16,554,000...
- Savings Bank Figure Acquitted of Conspiracy : Courts: Robert Ferrante had been target of FBI inquiry into operations of the now-defunct Irvine thirft that he owned.
- The Press : No Man Is an Island
- Epitaph for Quake Relief Program: Noble but Costly
- Doctors, Teachers Union Among Top Political Donors
- S. Florida Students Find Start of School a Relief
- '92 POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE : Solarz Fights to Survive on a New Battleground
- Profile : ANC Leader in Ciskei Protest Is a Veteran of Brinkmanship : His role in the massacre may have alienated some supporters. But his passionate dedication still makes him a beloved anti-apartheid leader.
- Going the Extra Miles : Orange County is still 'home' for one L.A. woman, so she's here often. An Irvine man won't miss his Arcadia basketball games. Many Southlanders are similarly driven to maintain old ties.
- Next Step : Canada's Inuit Reclaiming Ancestral Land : After 16 years of negotiation, they are about to get their own territory--Nunavut--and the potential problems that accompany self-government.
- DEBATING THE GAY ISSUE : 'Rights' Are Not Always Trumps : Can public policy justifiably 'favor' certain 'lifestyles' over others? Yes.
- GARDEN GROVE : Police Arrest Man in Gunshot Firing
- County Pay Cut Plan Is Unfair, Workers Say : Budget: Those at bottom of ladder argue they can least afford a reduction and urge that administrators bear burden. Stormy session expected as supervisors discuss matter today.
- Lights Out for Shining Path?
- Firebombings Destroy Project's Racial Harmony : Violence: Blacks are leaving mostly Latino Ramona Gardens after two attacks. Residents remain tight-lipped, hampering investigations.
- Born-Again Christian to Be Arraigned Over Slaying : Crime: A Moorpark man says the suspect told sheriff's deputies in Thousand Oaks that the body was in a Kern County mine shaft. The alleged killing occurred seven years ago.
- Resident of Mexico Held in Welfare Case
- MOORPARK : Teen Badly Hurt When ATV Crashes
- Mission Bay Killer Is Convicted
- GLENDALE : Moorhead in Spotlight for Low Profile
- MOORPARK : Classes in Laser Optics Put on Hold
- Rail Crossings May Become Smoother
- A Historic Figure Considers His Options : It would be characteristic of Bradley to put L.A. first
- Latino Leaders Open Clinton Campaign Office
- Violin Spider Joins Cast at Insect Zoo
- Port Official Applies Brakes to Racing Plan : Sports: Grand Prix promoter is facing an 'uphill race' in his effort to move the high-speed auto event to downtown San Diego, a port spokesman said.
- VENTURA : Comprehensive Plan for Bike Paths OKd
- LA HABRA : City Looks at Ways to Quiet Harbor Blvd.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Developer Sues City Over Project Denial
- Ojai Man Dies as Auto Collides With Bicycle
- Chicken Plant Owner Gets Jail for Fatal Blaze
- Ex-Lithuania Leader Called KGB Informer : Baltics: Former prime minister dismisses charges as political maneuvering in advance of elections.
- Plan to Build Prison in L.A. Scuttled After 7-Year Fight : Legislation: Wilson signs bill that abandons a 'share the pain' compromise and allows a new facility in Lancaster to open in February.
- DRIVING : Different Strokes for Clean-Air Folks
- HURRICANE AFTERMATH : The Eyes of the Hurricane: Victims Recall Iniki's Terror : Ordeal: Islanders found their paradise lost as tourists met a deadly storm and a selfless stranger on Kauai.
- Adults Dress Up, Lace Up and Kick Up Heels
- Embattled President of San Diego State Relents on Layoffs : Finances: He moves to relieve tensions on campus, but says the faculty cutbacks have only been postponed for a year.
- Navarro, Golding Trade Jabs Over Polling Incident
- COMPTON : Man Gets Life Without Parole in Gang Killing
- CAMPAIGN WATCH : It's a Bargain
- Mothers Appeal to Other Parents to Help End Student Walkouts : Education: Group deplores disruption of classes over school spending cuts. Some question role of teachers.
- DEBATING THE GAY ISSUE : Religion Has No Corner on Morality : There is no non-religious reason to treat homosexuality differently.
- SAN DIEGO : Steroids Smuggler Sentenced to a Year
- NEWPORT BEACH : Trash Haulers Asked to Increase Recycling
- New President's Plans for CSUN Aimed at Donors
- DASH Shuttle Service Will Offer Free Rides to Draw Passengers
- MISSION VIEJO : Woman Leaps From Car to Avoid Rape
- VENTURA : Man Pays for Child Support With 'Hog'
- Doing Business : Japanese Acquire Taste for Col. Sanders' Recipe : Partners' patience pays off as Kentucky Fried Chicken opens 1,000th restaurant in Japan and surpasses $1 billion in sales.
- Peru May Seek Death Penalty for Rebel Chief : Terrorism: Fujimori says arrest of Shining Path leader 'cuts the brain out' of fierce guerrilla army.
- Experts Criticize India for Emphasis on Sterilization
- 5 Would-Be Immigrants Die Trying to Sail to Spain
- Not Him Again
- Woman Killed in 100 m.p.h. Freeway Chase
- SAN DIEGO : Two Roberto's Taco Shops Are Robbed
- Obituaries - Sept. 15, 1992
- Day to Postpone SDSU Staff Cuts Until Next June
- Career Start : Finding a Job Is a Matter of Knowing Where to Look : Employment: The classifieds are only one place. Also useful are job fairs, industry newsletters, bulletin boards, companies' signs, even the yellow pages.
- Career Start : Pinpointing Where the Jobs Are : Opportunities: Best bets are where recession has hurt the least, such as discount retailing. Steady gains are also predicted in the health care, education, transportation and public utilities fields.
- Shuttle Astronauts Mark a First With Fertilization of Frog Eggs
- Gunfire Hits Boy Used as Shield in Chicago
- Device to Be Required on Cars of Some Repeat Drunk Drivers
- HOME VIDEO REVIEW : 'Time Out' Gives AIDS Facts to Teens
- STAGE REVIEW : Globe Offers Elegantly Cool 'Winter's Tale'
- STAGE
- Saxman Now Has Time for Drag Racer
- 'Sneakers' Races to the Top Spot
- TV REVIEWS : 'Delta' in Nashville, Cops Clash in 'Street'
- TELEVISION - Sept. 15, 1992
- AUCTIONS
- No Way to Know Why : Whether Mike Wise's NFL Days Had a Role in His Suicide Is Unclear, but the Sport's Impact on His Life Is Unmistakable
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Montoya Sidelined After Knee Injury
- Hockey
- Heather Lowe
- PRO FOOTBALL : Focus on Offense Covers Up 49er Problem: Pass Defense
- DANCE REVIEW : East L.A. Choreographers Showcase at Barnsdall
- TV REVIEW : PBS Documentary Studies Latinos' Clout
- QUOTABLE
- Move Over, 'Murphy,' Here Comes 'Roseanne' : Television: Top-rated sitcom will show the Conners struggling to keep their heads above water in a sea of economic hardship.
- Jurisprudence
- The Pregnant Pitcher : Coach Suspected, but Northridge Player Said She Wasn't and Played Into 8th Month
- PREP ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Girls Sweep Top Spots to Defeat Woodbridge in Tennis
- Hockey
- PREP POLLS : Los Alamitos Tops Irvine in Football Poll
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Ellard Watches Streak Tick Away
- 6-Month Extension Expected in Ruling on Gnatcatcher
- WALT'S GREETINGS: A rare example of the...
- SPOTLIGHT SHEDDING: Rep. Ron Packard (R-Oceanside), who...
- STROKE OF LUCK: Nancy Lopez had planned...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Tiny Shift Offers Opportunity to Spur Recovery
- German Rate Cuts Spark a Surge on Global Markets : Finance: Dow Jones rises 70.52 points, biggest 1-day jump of year. Bundesbank's small reductions pave the way for a new round of lowering interest rates.
- Bush, Clinton Clash Over Jobs, Environment
- Struggling out of Misery, Kauai Is Hit by More Rain : Storm: Coast Guard halts search for 2 reported aboard sailboat. Utility service is restored in some areas.
- Delay Expected in U.S. Ruling on Gnatcatcher
- GOLDEN CHANCE: Democratic vice presidential candidate Al...
- Man Dies After Slashing Self, Fighting Police : Arrest: Distraught suspect resists officers while cutting body, authorities say. Taser darts and a baton blow to the chest are used to subdue him.
- 'Iffy' Beaches
- Opposition to Prop. 167
- State Budget Woes
- Soviet and U.S. Nuclear Legacies
- Bush's Largess
- Teacher Pay Cuts
- Bush's Largess
- Opposition to Prop. 167
- Hallowell Davis; Doctor Helped Develop Electroencephalograph
- Soviet and U.S. Nuclear Legacies
- Soviet and U.S. Nuclear Legacies
- Opposition to Prop. 167
- Bush's Largess
- Teacher Pay Cuts
- COUNTYWIDE : Household Products Can Be Hazardous
- More Rooms at the Inn : Many Bed and Breakfasts Are Seeing Spotty Business in Wake of Recession
- Specialties Contribute to Law Firm's Growth : Three-year-old Ernest Brown & Co. solves construction-related disputes and helps companies comply with California's growing environmental regulations.
- MARKETING
- Chinese Boom Brings Foreign Companies Back : Commerce: Many firms had backed away after the crackdown on the democracy movement in 1989.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 14, 1992
- Homing In : PC Makers Think They're Closer to Better-Selling Home Computer
- Deal to Put Theater in Inner City : Entertainment: A national chain and a Los Angeles black group agree to operate an eight-screen complex at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.
- Why Short-Term Bond Products Can Be a Good Bet
- If We're in a Rerun of '30s, Watch Yields Sink
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- Hurricane-Ravaged Homestead to Sell Bonds
- ENERGY
- JAPAN
- OCCUPATION: REPORTER/EDITOR
- Riot Violence in Venice Has Echoes of Denny Case : Terror: A man was pulled off his bicycle and beaten by a mob. The upcoming trial carries racial overtones.
- Florida Immigrants Revisit Third World : Aftermath: They thought they had left chaos and destruction behind when they came to U.S.
- No Time Outs : Dr. Robert Kerlan Stays in the Game Despite Severe Arthritis
- Henry Loeb; Memphis Mayor at Time M.L. King Was Slain
- Bush, Reagan Join Forces at Rally in Orange County : Politics: President harks back to GOP heyday during campaign stop. Speakers target Clinton's draft record.
- A 'Singles' Premiere: a Singular Party
- BOOK REVIEW : Coming of Age in 'Dead' '70s : KICKING TOMORROW, <i> by Daniel Richler,</i> Random House, $21, 311 pages.
- POLITICAL BRIEFING
- An Ancient Vigil : In Orthodox Judaism, a <i> Shomer</i> Keeps Watch Over Souls of the Dead
- William R. Leisher; Innovative Paintings Conservator
- Ruth Nelson, 87; Veteran Actress
- Another Tradition: Mourning for Money
- PAGES : Writers Harvest for the Homeless
- POLITICAL BRIEFING
- A SPECIAL REPORT: SCHOOLS
- Hideo Gosha; Film Director in Japan, U.S.
- Holders of 3 Tickets to Share $51-Million Super Lotto Jackpot
- NEWS ANALYSIS : GOP Targets Specific Issues and Groups in Key States : Campaign: With its strategy to include the tightly focused appeals, party appears to borrow a leaf from the Democrats.
- A SPECIAL REPORT: SCHOOLS
- Thais Hand Majority to Anti-Military Coalition : Election: Angry voters move away from pro-army parties in wake of crackdown on democracy movement.
- 2 Men Closely Watch the Trains in Ventura : Hobbies: The buffs have recorded every rail passage through town since 1961.
- PLATFORM : Could Be a Turnoff
- LOS ALAMITOS : Teacher Succeeds After Others Fail
- Mayor's Father, Jerome O'Connor, Dies at 87
- Tustin Council OKs Gym Plans
- MISSION VIEJO : City OKs Agreement to Share Tax Money
- Sol Baer Fielding; Former Film Producer, Comic Strip Artist
- Nixon to Bush: California Lost, Avoid 'Fanatics'
- POLITICAL BRIEFING
- A SPECIAL REPORT: SCHOOLS
- 2 Rescued After Mountain Lion Stalks Them
- MOORPARK : College Begins Drive to Get Out the Vote
- THOUSAND OAKS : Stabbed Man in Critical Condition
- Day at the Beach Has Sun, Sand and Other Grit of Urban Life
- NEWPORT BEACH : City Urged to Slow 15th Street Traffic
- Migrant Held by INS Found Dead in Cell
- SUPER LOTTO RESULTS: September 12
- COLUMN LEFT / TOM HAYDEN : The Cannibals Gorge on State Universities : Student fee hikes foreclose access to many thousands.
- Sandy Celebration : SeaFest: Newport's annual homage to beach and ocean draws thousands of fun seekers. A sandcastle contest tops the events, which will continue next weekend.
- Gore to Campaign in Huntington Beach
- ANAHEIM : Enrollment in Two Largest Districts Up
- A New Chapter on Charity : Books: Dedicated high school senior operates a book giveaway program for homeless children, bringing a measure of joy into their troubled lives.
- MOORPARK : Market's Building Permit Extended
- Profiting From Lessons Learned on a Subway : Transportation: With the first 4.4-mile segment of the Metro Red Line nearly complete, planners hope to save time and money on subsequent phases by avoiding earlier mistakes.
- YORBA LINDA : School District Drops 2 Bus Stops
- OPERA REVIEW : Borrowed 'Boheme' Still Looks Good in Orange County
- The Fall Season: Judgment Day : Television: Taking the measure of the 35 new series on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.
- TV REVIEWS : Capital Cut-Ups in 'Hearts Afire'; Bikers Bond in 'Crossroads'
- Quick Stop by Pearl Jam Gives Quickstep a Musical Lift
- Down Early, Edberg Is Up to No. 1 Again : U.S. Open: He loses the first set but rallies to defeat Sampras, giving the Swede his second straight title and the top ranking.
- Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 14, 1992
- Kings Sign Ukraine's Zhitnik : Hockey: Teen-ager, drafted in the fourth round in 1991, was a defenseman for the Soviet national team.
- UCLA Loses Cook for the Season : College football: He'll undergo knee surgery today. Walker, a freshman, takes over.
- Aztecs Ranked 23rd, Set Their Sights Higher : College football: Tie with USC, victory over BYU gets them in the Associated Press poll. Luginbill says more hard work is needed to stay there and move up.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Craig Has Been on This Road Before
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB WOLF : Roberts Cannot Forgive, Forget Padre Management for Troubles
- Walker Opens Things Up for Eagles : NFC: He gains 115 yards and Cunningham throws three touchdown passes against Cardinals.
- Clinton Anderson pulled around top qualifier Carter...
- A Nearly Forgotten Sensation
- Land Ends Up the Center of Unwanted Attention
- Confidence Is the Key to Her Success : Cross-country: Outstanding track season last spring prepares Ocean View's Christie Engesser to make her run.
- Forum Card Headlined by 108-Pounders
- Knight's Reign Comes to an End : Swimming: Eight-time winner is eight months pregnant. She finishes ninth in La Jolla Rough Water event.
- Krieg Has Own Plan, Beats Seattle : AFC: Unprotected by Seahawks, he leads Chiefs to 26-7 victory over former teammates.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Red Sox Call Up Plantier, Four Others
- MOVIES - Sept. 14, 1992
- San Diego TV Offers Little New for the Fall Season
- TV OPERA REVIEW : 'The Ghosts': Skillful Yet Lacking
- Pop and Jazz Reviews : Coltrane Fest Short of Time, Not Music
- MUSIC REVIEW : Soloists Show Russian Roots
- Solo Drivers Urged to Try Alternatives for One Week
- TUSTIN : Marine Base Invaded for Open House
- Padres Gaining in Chase for Second Place
- UCLA Loses Another Quarterback for Year : College football: Cook, replacement for Maddox, out with torn ligaments in his right knee. Injury came in game against Cal State Fullerton.
- Redskins Make Return to Form, 24-17 : NFC: Howard scores first NFL touchdown on punt return as Super Bowl champions stifle Atlanta.
- Cultural Elite or a Free-Thinking Multitude? : Ugly Tactics Underlie Quayle's Rhetoric
- Pop and Jazz Reviews : Armatrading Raucous, Tranquil at Wiltern
- QUOTABLE
- STAGE REVIEW : A Delicious 'Dinner' Served at South Coast Rep
- Suzy Bogguss Goes With the Flow : Country music: The singer, who appears at the Crazy Horse tonight, says her personal feelings dictate song selection--not commercial potential.
- Charger Defense Superior Again
- Thrill Is Gone: Giants Beat Dodgers : Baseball: Brantley makes a rare start on the mound as San Francisco scores a 7-3 victory in a rivalry gone tepid.
- Lions' Victory Over Vikings Is Special : NFC: Detroit scores touchowns on punt return, blocked field goal and recovered fumble in a 31-17 victory.
- SPOTLIGHT / A Glance at this Week in the NFL : ISN'T THAT SPECIAL?
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Pilot Drug Guide to Be Sent to Parents
- Police Arrest Driver Suspected of Leaving Scene of Fatal Crash
- 2 Die, 7 Wounded in 4 Gang Shootings During Weekend : Crime: Violence escalates in San Diego with three drive-by incidents on Saturday and gunfire at a party.
- Police Rescue Missing Boy
- County Bank Heists on Same Record Pace as Last Year
- Weekend Violence Claims 12 Lives; 6 Others Injured in Shooting Incidents
- Fire at 2 Houses Leaves 12 Homeless
- WESTMINSTER : Council OKs 21% Hike in Water Rates
- College Football
- Fittipaldi Wins 4th, Point Lead to Unser
- Moon Gets Oilers Rolling Against Colts, 20-10 : AFC: He passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns as Houston evens record at 1-1.
- Padres Gain in Chase for Second Place
- An Offense Grounded Is Not Well-Rounded
- Japan Could Face Lender Bailout Too : Banks: Big institutions are holding, as collateral, property whose value has plunged. Many hope the government will step in to help them out.
- LINDA CROWLEY, Shopping center consultant
- Tea May Have Put Them in the Soup
- TAIWAN
- Inexact ScienceWe've always been intrigued how anyone...
- 2nd Long-Distance Carrier in Canada Closer to Launch
- Italian Bank Chief Urged Slow Inquiry Into Iraq Loans : Investigation: There is no evidence that request affected U.S. probe. Hearing for key figure in case may air charges of political foot-dragging.
- Nuts-and-Bolts Approach Solves Space Problem : Science: Shuttle crewman, playing plumber to fix water leak, clears way for high-tech experiments to continue.
- Prager Will Be Puttin' on Ritz for Charity
- POLITICAL BRIEFING
- Stephen B. Vandervoort; Newsletter Executive
- AUSTRALIA
- Sniffing Out Opportunities in Rail Car Building : Industry: Nearly 200 executives from aerospace and manufacturing industries meet to find out if there is a future for their firms in civilian transit.
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 14, 1992
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 14, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 14, 1992
- CHINA
- Quayle Appears to Soften His Stand on Abortion Ban : Politics: He backs Pennsylvania law that imposes curbs but upholds woman's right to end pregnancy. A spokesman later modifies his remarks.
- Sarajevo Quiet After Deadline for Giving Up Heavy Weapons
- Over a century of black history in the making : The Afro-American, a newspaper founded by an emancipated slave, looks to new challenges.
- Gore Tailors His Message of Change to Student Audience in Missouri : Politics: His speech stresses jobs and environmental protection. He says Bush, Quayle have sapped the idealism of American youth.
- Israel Protests U.S. Plan to Sell F-15s to Saudis
- GOP Lincoln Club Spreads the Wealth : Politics: Orange County financiers widen scope to support Republican candidates statewide. They hope cash will help party gain control of Legislature, Congress.
- Paper Says Escobar Is Ready to Surrender
- COLUMN ONE : A Lesson for Japan's Kids: Play! : Children's bald spots and ulcers are tipping off parents--their kids are pushed too hard in school. Time to lose the books, Japanese researchers advise, and hit the playground.
- MISSION VIEJO : Council to Vote on Aegean Hills Pact
- Deputy Wounds Ninja Warrior--Who Turns Out to Be Neighborhood Boy
- COLUMN RIGHT / JOSEPH FARAH : A Broad Hint to 'Get Out of the Way' : Doctor-assisted suicide may lead to euthanasia on a catastrophic scale.
- 3 Gas Stations Hit by Robbers
- Man, 21, Found Stabbed to Death
- Obituaries - Sept. 14, 1992
- Samaritans Tired but Rewarded
- Cities Hunt for New Ways to Save Money : Government: The state budget forces already strapped municipalities to look at layoffs and at reducing police, fire and other services.
- ELECTIONS / 37TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Pro-Choice Rivals Still Battle Over Abortion
- JOGGING PATHS : Some of the well-trod and scenic routes for runners in Los Angeles County.
- Afrocentric Cuts a Stylish Business
- Fantasy and Fact Thrive at Ye Olde Faire : Revelers Bask in Medieval Pleasures at Lake Casitas Renaissance Festival
- Builder's Letter War With City Heats Up : Santa Clarita: Denial of Dan Palmer's condo project two years ago is behind the tiff, some say. Lately the focus has been a proposed road extension.
- Volunteers Bask in Job Done as Andrew's Victims Get Supplies
- COUNTYWIDE : Hours Trimmed for Veterans Services
- 2 Baltic States to Get Their First IMF Loans
- Between Man and His Dog: A Failure to Communicate
- CHESS RESULTS : Fischer Leads After 2nd Straight Win
- IRVINE : 2 Named to Disabled Residents' Board
- Laguna Niguel City Council Race
- La Mesa Man Arrested in Stabbing of Father
- Bush vs. Clinton: Defining Free Trade at Home and Abroad : The President's international approach is most impressive but its force is diminished by weak domestic-policy components
- MOORPARK : Outdoor School's Contract Renewed
- A SPECIAL REPORT: SCHOOLS
- CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Empty Spot in the Road--and the Heart : A historic lodge along a lonely stretch of highway at the opening into the Owens Valley was a longtime haven for motorists until fire shut it down in July.
- ANC, Pretoria Agree to Discussions
- Rebel Mastermind's Arrest May Be Peru Turning Point