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"If someone bothers you, you talk to someone in the neighborhood," said Bobby, illuminating how deeply Drew Street had fallen into gangster hands. "If someone stole from you, it would be handled. It was like a neighborhood watch. We don't call the cops. We beat up people."
From, "Drew Street Drug House Demolished; Creepily, some neighbors miss the gang's terror, a Neighborhood Watch of sorts," By Christine Pelisek.
People in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Glassell Park called the house at 3304 Drew Street "The Satellite House." The antennae sprouting from the roof were a symbol of drug-trafficking affluence in a graffiti-scarred area hanging on by its fingernails. Like the colonial headquarters of an occupying power, it was Government House for the Drew Street clica of the Avenues Gang.
According to Los Angeles law enforcement officials and a federal indictment, the Avenues Gang and its Drew Street clique are affiliated with the powerful Mexican Mafia prison gang, which in turn is plugged into the transnational network of the Mexican drug trafficking organizations. (See Part One). Los Angeles-bred Gangs like the Avenues, MS-13, 18th Street, and others around the nation (like the Latin Kings and Barrio Azteca) are today's organized crime, the "mafia on steroids" someone quipped–a burgeoning force that is richer, more heavily-armed, more wired into global criminal networks than La Cosa Nostra in its best days. They're operating in Canada, for crying out loud! It may not look this way at the level of some baggy-pants mope with bad teeth on a street corner moving little packets of mind-worming dope. But that pimply-faced gangster is a soldado, a foot soldier, in a vast army of crime. The new gangsters and their racketeering organizations defy national borders. They love law enforcement organizations that are trapped in static thinking generated by organization charts and "stove-pipes" of "responsibility" and "mission statements." ("That's not in our lane," I recently heard a senior federal law enforcement official say. Your lane? You need to retire–lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way, dude!)
Flexible, adaptive, smarter-than-you-think and often operating in ad hoc networks, transnational criminals operate at will throughout the Western Hemisphere, with growing tentacles to Africa and Europe.
At every level — from the street corner to the Western Hemisphere — gangs and the bigger criminal enterprises they are wired into raise a fundamental question: who's in charge here? Who rules this turf? The legitimate government or the gangsters? It is a serious mistake to underestimate the territorial mentality of the new gangsters, their assertion of the artifacts of sovereignty, and their willingness to confront civil government violently.
The Drew Street gang experience has been an almost perfect laboratory in which to see this concept of territorial confrontation at work. The neighborhood (see map) it which the Avenues clique operated is boxed in, virtually sealed off, by a cemetery, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, and a freeway. Like many of the gang-tortured neighborhoods of the New World, Glassell Park was once affluent and quiet, an area of single-family homes. But change seeped in — including immigration (legal and otherwise) from Mexico — and it went downhill. Public housing apartment blocs that government planners and social engineers dreamed up turned into gangster strong points, bunkers into which the thugs could fade, invulnerable to police action.
Satellite House was the home of a woman named Maria "Chata" Leon, an undocumented immigrant from Tlachapa, Guerrero, Mexico. According to police, Leon ran the gang's operations out of the house along with a brood of sons, relatives, and gangsters. (Leon is said to have given birth to 13 children fathered by various men while she was accumulating a series of felony arrests and convictions dating back to 1992.) The gang's writ was so strong that in February 2008, LA Weekly ran an article titled "The Gangsters of Drew Street, Glassell Park — Why neither God nor the police can stop them."
But while it may have looked like the gangsters had defeated even God (or at least LAPD), Los Angeles officials and law enforcement officers had already mounted a concerted attack on the Drew Street gang and its perverse rule.
In the first place, Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo has been a leader in devising ways to use civil law as a powerful complementary force to law enforcement efforts against gangs. These ways include injunctions, lawsuits to collect money damages from gangs, and notably in this case a program known as TOUGH (Taking Out Urban Gang Headquarters) program. TOUGH is based on the "nuisance abatement" theory of civil law. The program "files lawsuits seeking aggressive and specifically tailored injunctive relief against property owners and gang members, including stay away orders, closure of properties, hiring of security guards, installation of video camera systems and other remedial improvements to the properties." In 2007, Delgadillo and his team won a lawsuit filed in 2005 that closed Satellite House as a "nuisance" and–after further legal manuevering–led to its ultimately being demolished by a bulldozer.
Before the house was finally taken down, however, an episode of blatant gangster violence in February 2008 generated a maximum law enforcement investigative effort against the gang. Avenues gangsters shot to death a 36-year old man as he was walking his 2-year old granddaughter near an elementary school. Shortly later, when the gangsters were confronted by LAPD police officers, they opened fire on the cops and a running gun battle ensued. One of Maria's sons, Danny Leon, opened up with an AK-47 rifle. He was killed by return fire and his cousin, Jose Gomez, 18, was wounded and later charged with murder and attempted murder.
The incident was the straw that broke the camel's back. "When you shoot at my police officers, all bets are off," Police Chief William Bratton later said. A joint local and federal HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) task force zeroed in on the gang. That eventually resulted in a RICO indictment. Trial in that case is now pending, so all involved are –but, of course– entitled in court to a presumption of innocence until proven guilty. You can draw your own conclusions.
Meanwhile, the question of who's-in-charge-here has been answered. Concerted, creative, and cooperative effort by legitimate government has smacked down the Drew Street gang–at least for now. The gang weed is deeply rooted and resilient.


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Mary L.G. Theroux | Childhood Poverty, Government Failures, and the Need for Economic Liberty
Recorded: Thursday, March 26, 2015
Independent Institute Senior Vice President Mary L. G. Theroux testified on "Childhood Poverty, Government Failures, and the Need for Economic Liberty", before the California State Senate's Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, at the request of State Senator Jeff Stone. The witnesses spoke about California's Maximum Family Grant rule for families on welfare. The rule caps grants and does not increase grant money to mothers on welfare when they have more children. Mary testified about the causes of poverty and of the need for other, non-government options for poor families. She introduced ideas for helping the poor through private resources and organizations, instead of government agencies where families and women often find themselves trapped in a cycle of poverty.
Experts: Mary L. G. TherouxType: TelevisionIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Culture/ Society, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Education, Family, Health Care, Housing, Labor and Employment, Politics, Privatization, Public Health/ Consumer Protection, Regulation and Deregulation, Taxes, Welfare, Womens Issues
Mary L. G. Theroux on the Epic Life of Willard Garvey
Recorded: Sunday, November 17, 2013
Mary Theroux, Senior Vice President at the Independent Institute, is interviewed by Bob Weeks of WichitaLiberty TV. Mary reflects on the
accomplishments of her father's life as told in the book Willard Garvey: An Epic Life authored by Maura McEnaney.
Experts: Mary L. G. TherouxType: TelevisionIssues: Business, Culture/ Society, Free Market Economics, Housing
Mary L. G. Theroux: Private vs. Public Disaster Relief
2013 Summer Seminar for High School Students
Recorded: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Mary L. G. Theroux, speaking from experience, explains why the non-profit sector and business do much more to serve those most in need than politicians and bureaucracy can achieve. Talk given on July 24, 2013 in Oakland, CA.
Experts: Mary L. G. TherouxType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Culture/ Society, Public Health/ Consumer Protection, Regulation and Deregulation
Civil Liberties and Security in an Age of Terrorism
Recorded: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Civil Liberties in an Age of Terrorism: A special evening with our "Challenge of Liberty Summer Seminars" students and featured by C-SPAN's Book TV. Watch this eye-opening, timely discussion on the recent revelations of systematic government spyingincluding NSA accessing of phone records, USPS photocopying the exterior of all mail, and the dangers posed to liberty and security by these and other such unchecked and unconstitutional powers.
Experts: Anthony Gregory, Robert Higgs, Mary L. G. TherouxType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Defense and Foreign Policy, Privacy, Terrorism and National Crises
Mary Theroux on BART Cell Phone Shutdown
Recorded: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Mary Theroux, Senior Vice President at the Independent Institute, engages with Judge Napolitano on Fox Business Network's Freedom Watch about BART's cell phone shutdown in San Francisco.
Experts: Mary L. G. TherouxType: TelevisionIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Technology, Transportation
Mary Theroux on the Independent Scholarship Fund
Recorded: Friday, April 10, 2009
Mary Theroux, Independent Institute Senior Vice President, appears on Comcast Newsmakers to discuss the Independent Scholarship Fund, a privately funded organization offering K-12 private and parochial school tuition assistance to San Francisco East Bay students.
Experts: Mary L. G. TherouxType: TelevisionIssues: Education
Higgs and Liebowitz on Causes of the Economic Crisis
Recorded: Sunday, February 8, 2009
Economists Roberts Higgs and Stan Liebowitz join the panel of the McCuistion Program on PBS to discuss causes of the current economic crisis.
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"Local Hip-Hop community speaks out against youth and the prison system at Boneshaker Books," is how the press release read for "Hip-Hop Activism Against Youth Behind Bars." Sponsored Nov. 15 by Twin Cities Save the Kids and Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching at Hamline University, moderated by Anthony J. Nocella II of Save the Kids, the informal presentation showcased three speakers: spoken word poet Antonio Rice, poet Chaun Webster, and author Daniel White Hodge, Ph.D. (Heaven Has a Ghetto: The Missiological Gospel & Theology of Tupac Amaru Shakur and The Soul of Hip Hop: Rimbs, Timbs, & a Cultural Theology). Through its juvenile courts and adult criminal justice system, America incarcerates more of its youth than any other country and, of course, a disproportionate number of those are Black. Reached by email before the event, Daniel White Hodge noted, "The majority of the population of youth incarcerated in the U.S. are youth of color. Youth in this country, once they get involved in the U.S. criminal justice system, are caught in a revolving door, technically referred to as recidivism. Continue Reading →


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Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - Harold Washington scored 19 points and was one
of four Canisius players to score in double-figures as the Golden Griffins
earned a 69-53 win over the Elon Phoenix in the first round of the
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Washington shot 7-of-10 from the field for Canisius (19-13) while Jordan Heath
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Ryley Beaumont recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds but had
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seven rebounds for the Phoenix.
Elon shot just 31.0 percent from the field in the first half and trailed 35-23
at halftime.
In the second half the Phoenix shot even worse at 28.2 percent as they were
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- "Macho bike for men trying to prove how much they're packing."
- — GTA Vice City Website.
The Shitzu PCJ-600 is a sports bike which appears in the following games:
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- Grand Theft Auto IV
The PCJ-600's name is rendered PCJ 600 (unhyphenized) in GTA Vice City and GTA IV. In GTA IV, the PCJ 600 is manufactured by Shitzu.
GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories
The PCJ 600 between GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories loosely resembles a Suzuki GSX600F Katana. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the bike receives a facelift that provides the vehicle with a more modernized appearance; it is worth noting, however, that the bike is depicted in its original form in earlier pre-release screenshots of the game.
GTA IVIn GTA IV, the PCJ 600 is designed as a streetfighter that strongly resembles the Honda CB series bikes, namely the CB400 Super Four and the first generation CB600F with elements of a Ducati Monster S4R on certain models. The color is either solid or split between the body and frame.
GTA Vice City - GTA Vice City Stories
Excluding the GTA San Andreas rendition, the PCJ 600 is one of the fastest bikes; in Vice City and Vice City Stories, it's tied with the Angel. Overall performance is exceptional, except in handling — high-speed impacts often result in being thrown from the bike, resulting in injury.It requires more traction to balance the performance. In GTA San Andreas, the PCJ-600 is no longer the fastest bike, outpaced by the NRG-500 and FCR-900.
In GTA IV, the PCJ 600 is the second-fastest bike (after the NRG 900). Due to the time it takes an NRG 900 to attain its top speed, the PCJ can outrun the NRG in a Race if the PCJ rider leans forward. Both bikes have the same 0-60mph time of 4.4 seconds. The PCJ 600 appears to be powered by a 3 cylinder engine, possibly 600cc (hence the '600' in the name). The Bike shares the same high-pitched wail with the Vader. In the hands of an experienced rider, the PCJ 600 can outrun any NRG 900. But be warned that in both TBOGT and TLAD new fast bikes are introduced and may put this bike in the shade. While the NRG 900 could be hard to control at certain times, the PCJ 600 could be a good alternative for beating the NRG in an online race since it is easier to ride.
Variants with unique colors
- Silver PCJ 600
In the beginning of the mission Autocide, in GTA Vice City, the player is given a unique PCJ-600 along with a Micro-SMG, and a Sniper Rifle for his task of eliminating members of a European Gang who were setting up a heist at a bank in Vice City. The PCJ-600 has a unique silver paintjob, but still maintains the same performance of the regular PCJ-600. Following the completion or failure of the mission, the player can store it in a garage to keep it.
- During development of GTA LCS, there was to be a golden PCJ-600. This PCJ also seemed to be the GTA: VC/VCS version.
- In GTA IV, the two default radio stations in the PCJ 600 are Electro-Choc and Radio Broker.
Special colors
In the GTA: Liberty City Stories races Torrington TT and Gangsta GP, you race against three PCJ-600s, two of which have special colors (white and sky blue). They can be obtained using this trick: Start the race as usual, but remain in the starting line until the end of the race. Wait for the other racers to cross the finish line. Get into the bike of your choice and drive it to your safehouse garage. Leave the garage door open and fire a rocket or grenade at the bike. You will fail the race by damaging one of your competitors' bikes, but it will be repaired once again after the garage door closes. Save as usual.
GTA Vice City
- As explained earlier, you will be given a uniquely silver PCJ-600 in the mission Autocide for Mr Black
- North of the VCPD headquarters in Ocean Beach at the base of a tall white building, activates the side mission PCJ Playground.
- Behind the glass window of Howlin' Petes Biker Emporium in Downtown opposite the Greasy Chopper Bar.
- Under a blue building north of the Pay 'n' Spray in Washington Beach.
- At the Ocean Bay Marina in Washington Beach.
- They usually spawn in Downtown's streets.
GTA San Andreas
- Beside the water tanker, on the northeast corner of the airstrip at Verdant Meadows, Bone County.
- Occasionally, several of them will spawn in the parking lot of the Las Venturas Hospital.
- Commonly spawning around the state of San Andreas
GTA Liberty City Stories
- Frequently found being driven around all areas.
- Outside Salvatore's mansion in the edge of Saint Mark's, Portland Island. This vehicle is uniquely jet black.
- In a small alley just south of the Portland safehouse from GTA III.
- In the parking lot behind the Staunton Island safehouse in Newport.
- Spawns with the V8 Ghost at the players Staunton Island Safehouse after completing the Car-azy Car Give Away.
- In the parking lot in front of the fire truck in Francis International Airport, Shoreside Vale
- Near the GTA III Portland Safehouse in an alleyway
GTA Vice City Stories
- One, under the bridge to Prawn Island by Vice Point Mall, activates the side mission Playground on the Point.
- Next to a building by the Vice Point Mall.
- Parked at Links View Apartment.
- Parked near the Downtown police station, activates the Playground on the Town side mission.
- Parked in a small parking lot westward of fire station in Downtown
- Parked in the front yard of a house north of Diaz's Mansion.
- Parked near the 101 Bayshore Avenue safehouse, activates the side mission Playground on the Docks. (PS2 exclusive)
- Can be usually seen Downtown and driving along Bayshore Avenue in front of the safehouse.
- Leaning against a tree east of Lance's house. (during "Light My Pyre" mission only)
- Parked in the Washington Avenue Parking Lot, activates the side mission Playground on the Park. (PS2 exclusive)
GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City
- Used in the mission, No Love Lost.
- Used in the mission, I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Motorcycle.
- Found easily in Alderney, specifically Alderney City.
- May spawn by walking around Star Junction, Algonquin.
- Spawns more when driving a Sabre GT.
- Spawns in Easton and Lancet


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Cooperative Education is an academic program which allows the student to gain work experience directly related to his/her academic major and/or vocational choice. Students work off campus and have the opportunity to apply classroom learning to practical work situations and learn work related skills.
Through our Cooperative Education Program, students combine academic studies (academic credit being awarded) with on-the-job experience in their career fields. As a Co-op student you will graduate with a strong academic foundation plus the practical background that employers want. You will also know from experience that the profession you have chosen is the right "fit".
Cooperative Education may be referred to as a work experience or an internship.
For a list of area businesses who offer internship opportunities, please click HERE
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It is the student's responsibility to self-identify with the Office of Disability Services to receive accommodations and services in accordance with The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Only those students with appropriate documentation will receive services. For further information, contact the Office of Disability Services at X3472 or visit the office which is located on the ground floor of the Wood Campus Center.
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- Co-op provides a ready-made training and recruitment program reducing present costs.
- Co-op creates an opportunity to observe future employees with a minimum commitment.
- Co-op enables business and industry to participate in and influence the educational process.
- Co-op motivates permanent employees toward continued learning opportunities.
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- You gain the experience that will make it easier for you to find employment when you graduate.
- You have the opportunity to explore a potential career without investing lots of time and money.
- You have the chance to earn college credits and money.
- You have the chance to draw connections and analyze relationships between your job and what you are learning in school.
- If you are already working when you enter the program, your employer will become increasingly aware that you are a motivated individual and deserving of additional training and promotion.
Any prospective student desiring to enroll in a Cooperative Education class (BUSN 2395, MUS 280, HTL 290, HTL 291, LGM 280) must meet with the Director of Cooperative Education in advance of the first official day of attendance to confirm participation in the class. All required course forms, off site location of the cooperative education experience, off site supervisor, and a copy of receipt of payment for that semester must be confirmed through the Director prior to the first official day of attendance. Upon completion of this meeting and approval by the Director (acting faculty for cooperative education), the student will be counted as "having attendance" in the course. Without such approval, a student may not be considered as "attending the class" and may not participate in the class or receive financial assistance.
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Our office also provides services related to Service Learning and Career Placement here at Vol State.
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She has us laughing until we cry, sniffing out Air Marshalls and stealing puppies, but this month, Bridesmaids actress Melissa McCarthy gets serious. It turns out, while on the hunt for the ideal Academy Awards gown back in 2012, multiple fashion bigwigs sent her packing.
"Two Oscars ago, I couldn't find anybody to do a dress for me. I asked five or six designers – very high-level ones who make lots of dresses for people – and they all said no," she tells Redbook. How did the famous actress take the news? Well, by showing up looking nothing short of fabulous. Oh, and launching her own plus-size clothing line.
I'm sure those designers are kicking themselves.
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How could you not love a hot undead zombie stripper giving you the lap dance of your life followed by eating your face off? Being eaten alive by a rediculously hot undead stripper zombie should be on a "Top 10 Most Awesome Ways To Die" list…. or Top 10 Things to Do Before You Die (literally)…..Maxim, get on that!
Let me introduce you to Jenna Jameson's cult hit "Zombie Strippers" (2006). This is your perfect Halloween party flick. The movie starts out with a research experiment gone wrong. The government is at a loss of soldiers so they come up with a virus to reactivate the brains of the soldiers we've already lost. The experiment backfires. One soldier finds his way to an underground strip club where he bites one of the dancers. The dancers spread the virus to each other and gruesomely hot mayhem ensues.
I highly recommend this movie. There's humor, horror, and topless dancing zombie girls. What more do you really need?
This article is my excuse to post hot pics of zombie chicks for my own personal enjoyment.
Give me my moment. Also, don't forget to stock up on all your zombie goods at Frightcatalog.com


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Greetings Iczers,
Tomorrow at 12:00PM server time the servers will be coming down for maintenance. When the servers come back up, the following cards will receive these changes:
Sea Lord / Vonderam
Soul skill 'Anger of the Sea Lord' changed to: "Target friendly unit gets LV-1. And then, two target enemy units get LV-2."
Moon Child / Miffyre
Start skill 'Moon Barrier' has been removed from the game.
Black Cat / Fellana
Auto skill 'Bad Luck Woman' has been changed to: "Send a random Grimoire Card from your Card File to the Cemetery. And then, send one random Grimoire card from rival Iczer's Card File to the Cemetery."
Range has been increased from 2->3
Lycanthrope [Janus]
Auto skill '2nd Stage: Burning Mind' has been changed from an Auto skill to a Start skill.
Close skill '1st Stage: Strangling Death' has been changed to: "[conditional use/battletime night] Do [damage: AT-10] to one random enemy unit in range]. This unit is fully healed."
I'd like to briefly explain why these changes are being made. In the interest of developing our upcoming "Horizons" project fairly, we wanted to make sure that no file had too much of an advantage to promote diversity under Horizon restrictions. Certain cards may be balanced when all of the cards in existence are considered, but end up becoming overpowered under new restrictions. There may be more changes in the future as we near completion of Horizons.


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Just me being confused and all. And politics. And Pit Bulls. And a couple of babies.
Sweet little babe. Looking quizzical.
Looking quizzical because she tried reading dad's crazy blog? Or it that crazy dad's blog? :)
And if you truly want to prepare for the Second Coming you would buy a Hummer.
We just got a Roku box. I HIGHLY recommend.
Cooper, yea... Something didn't make sense there... That was her first time, actually. Fun.
SJ, that would only work if Jesus is stuck in a pothole.
Cara, Roku... Let's see... OK. That's interesting. I'm also looking at Boxee and Google TV. Or maybe get another small computer? There's a lot of stuff out there, and really no excuse to pay for Comcast anymore.
holy crap she is just so tiny and cute. Those little legs.
She's like that all day. She's the most pleasant human being I've ever met.
Giving away all the maternity clothes was the worst mistake you could make, if you don't plan to have more kids. Good luck with the coming nonuplets!
At 35, my Honey has a good 10 years left for baby-making, which means 12 more kids (or 20 if we get the nonuplets).
So she gets until 45? I have to decide quickly then - turned 42 just Tuesday (as actually you may know since you posted me a birthday wish). Could you please post more reminders and stuff about how totally exhausting it all is for the next three years?
Also, how do you tell the cars apart? :-)
LOVE the hair in the baby/swing photo!!!!!
I have a lot to catch up on! Between starting school and doing the master's stuff I haven't had time for squat. But I'm taking a break as of midnight tonight! So I can catch up!!!!!!
This picture is a month or two old, but she still has that hair. It's insane. But awesome too.


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The University of California said the vast majority of union workers had crossed picket lines to work at hospitals in several areas of the state.
In a dueling statement, union officials insisted the overwhelming majority of workers had participated in the strike.
The strike formally ended at 4 a.m. after thousands of hospital pharmacists, nursing assistants, operating room assistants and other health care workers joined the walkout organized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
Dr. John Stobo, senior vice president of the University of California's Health Sciences and Services, said the strike caused problems for patients.
"Make no mistake about it—(the strike) was extremely disruptive to patient care," he said. "But the human costs were minimized by thousands of our employees who put their patients first."
Union spokesman Todd Stenhouse disagreed, saying the union's court-validated patient protection plan was responsible for a lack of disruption.
The union said a key issue in the labor dispute is dangerously low staffing levels. UC officials counter that the union is refusing to accept a new pension plan
Green-shirted picketers marched outside medical centers, prompting the postponement of dozens of surgeries for patients at facilities in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, San Francisco and Sacramento.
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A Southern novel of family and antiques from the bestselling author of the beloved Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
Beth Hoffman's best-selling debut, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, won admirers and acclaim with its heartwarming story and cast of unforgettable characters. Now her unique flair for evocative settings and richly drawn Southern personalities shines in her compelling new novel, Looking for Me.
Teddi Overman found her life's passion for furniture in a broken-down chair left on the side of the road in rural Kentucky. She learns to turn other people's castoffs into beautifully restored antiques, and eventually finds a way to open her own shop in Charleston. There, Teddi builds a life for herself as unexpected and quirky as the customers who visit her shop. Though Teddi is surrounded by remarkable friends and finds love in the most surprising way, nothing can alleviate the haunting uncertainty she's felt in the years since her brother Josh's mysterious disappearance. When signs emerge that Josh might still be alive, Teddi is drawn home to Kentucky. It's a journey that could help her come to terms with her shattered family - and to find herself at last. But first she must decide what to let go of and what to keep.
Looking for Me brilliantly melds together themes of family, hope, loss, and a mature once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. The result is a tremendously moving story that is destined to make bestselling author Beth Hoffman a novelist to whom readers will return again and again as they have with Adriana Trigiani, Fannie Flagg, and Joshilyn Jackson.
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Books-I stash them like I stash my yarn or my fabric. I used to have piles of books. Now they go where I go-in my back pocket--on the ipod
"It is like listening to a friend...."
If you want to listen to a book that tugs not only at your heart, but is like listening to a new friend tell you their story--then get this book. While some may get frustrated with the back and forth between childhood and adulthood, just remember no life story is ever told chronological. It is told piece by piece-memory by memory. Beth Hoffman is a great story weaver--as story teller does not capture the essence of her talent.
Jenna's performance provides your imagination an opportunity to make the movie in your head. It is 3D without the hype. She adds dimension to each character, right down to all creatures great and small. And if you haven't listened to Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt, then add it to your list. Both are books that I could listen to over and over again. In fact, I have listened to Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt about four times in the last year. It is like watching your favorite movie, you never tire of the characters, the story, the way it moves your soul. Looking For Me is right there along side Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt. If audiobooks could ever look tattered, dog-eared, and tear-stained...
"Great Second Novel"
Love southern literature. I especially like that this novel is partially based in Kentucky (my home state). Loved Beth Hoffman's "Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt." This is a great second novel. Sometimes an author's sophomore novel does not measure up the first. This one does. The characters are likable, especially Teddi. Teddi's relationships are believable and real. She is a woman who has a dream and is passionate about that dream. Depicts Red River Gorge realistically. My favorite listen this summer.
Love books, all kinds, all shapes, all formats! Audiobooks have made my daily commute so much less stressful! Major fan of Audible.
"Another fascinating story from Beth Hoffman!"
As much as I enjoyed Beth Hoffman's "Saving CeeCee Honeycutt" I think I enjoyed her newest book "Looking For Me" even more. Ms. Hoffman does a great job conveying real Southern scenery & portrays truly charming Southern characters.
"Looking for Me" has a believable yet somewhat mystical story line that had me wanting to drive for just a little a while longer each day (in addition to my normally heinous daily commute to work) in order to hear just a little more of Teddy's story.
I do hope to read many, many more Beth Hoffman novels in the future.
"What a Great Read!"
When I first saw this book, being a Southerner and reading Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt, I knew I had to have it … and it didn't disappoint. Teddi Overman is one of those characters that we all love. She is a typical Southern girl who is independent, strong, and at the same time vulnerable. Her family dynamics are similar to what we all go through in one way or the other. Beth Hoffman has created a story that is captivating and charms the reader, while keeping the reading wanting more. It was one of those rare books that when I finished it I had a satisfied smile on my face and satisfaction in my heart.
Retired CFO, Army wife, Mom of five, Grandma of six, two sons who served in combat, love to read books that reflect my values and faith, love mysteries, historical, military stories, and books that don't waste my time . . . if it doesn't have an ending that was worth the wait, I'm not a happy camper.
"Hauntingly Beautiful and as Southern as Sweet Tea"
The threads of this book seem to have woven themselves deep into my own soul as I listened . . . I, too, am from rural Kentucky. I know about the serenity, the corn fields, the hay loft, and escaping into the hills . . . I, too, love the acorns, the leaves, the seed pods, and all the animals that live there. When Josh made the corsage from the wonderful things that he had found and treasured in the woods, I could see it in my mind's eye. I'm very familiar with the "old ways" . . . how the people we love keep secrets . . . hide things . . . things that could have brought healing and understanding if only they had let them go . . . and let them out. Beth Hoffman is a master story teller, and Jenna Lamia narrates "Looking for Me" perfectly. You will love Teddi, the country girl from Kentucky, who is brave enough to chase her dream to Charleston, despite the objections of her mother . . . who tries her best to project HER OWN dreams upon her daughter. And you will ponder over Josh, her little brother, who is cut from a different cloth, and who has his own dreams. Don't miss this one, it will stay with you for a long time, whirling around in your head . . . and in your heart.
Myst/thrillers, some contemporary and ✨fun fantasies✨are my favorites but always open for a good story.
"Delightful and Charming"
Beth Hoffman is a wonderful story teller, she has a way of making you feel like you are truly in the story along with, her genuine and so likable characters. I just finished reading, "Saving Cee Cee "Huneycutt". It was so good that I could not wait to see if she could follow it with another that had the same enjoyable quality. Thankfully, a repeat performance, this book was a bit more serious but an excellent story non the less.
Teddi our main character has a fire in her belly and refuses to be a conformist. At a time when women were expected to be clerical workers Teddi refuses to let any one break her spirit or ruin her dream of becoming an antique dealer/rest-orator. She moves from Kentucky to Charleston to follow her passion. With some help from a seasoned antique shop owner and all the courage and perseverance she could muster, she eventually becomes the owner of her own shop. One year when she returns home for Thanksgiving things become very complicated with her family when, her 18 year old brother, who has always had an uncanny connection to nature, decides to disappear after an unavoidable, turned tragic, family conflict.
A splendid journey through a honorable life. Theodora is surrounded by love, complex family relationships, deserved rewards for good deeds, and a whole wonderful amazing cast of long term friendships. A cozy bit of romance and a side-bar of mystery thrown in, makes this a well rounded, fantastic listen.
Jenna Lamia captures all the nuances of each character in their dialect and tone, she makes them all come to life. I realized that when the story was on a happy note her voice and pace made it happier and when it was sad she can make you cry. Another bright success by Hoffman and Lamia, I hope we don't have to wait too long for another. Definitely credit worthy.
I like historical, southern books - southern accents, antiques - The Ole' West, Ghost Towns, Victorian Era, Southern Humor!!
"Awesome narration, great book!"
This book was not a typical read that I could predict. There were twist and turns that held my interest. I found myself antsy to get in my car waiting to hear the next few chapters on my way to work!
Teddi was a real character, down home, loving, smart, courageous, and determined to say the least. She had a great family, yet they had their issues - minor ones, but issues none the less.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves the South, the East Coast, the accents, antiques, and old history.
I am not from the East Coast, but these are kind of books I search for the most.
Loved it! Beth Hoffman wrote Cee Cee Honeycutt and I thoroughly enjoyed that book as well!
"Stunning narration"
After listening to Jenna Lamia's narration, I can't imagine why anyone would want to read this book rather than listen to it. Lamia steals the show and brings each character to life with brilliance and sincerity. Her voice is remarkably versatile, and even the male voices are believable. I cannot praise her performance enough.
The story itself is a bit slow and somewhat anti-climactic, but to be perfectly honest, with Lamia's narration you don't feel it - I started listening to this on a rainy Sunday and stayed home the entire day listening until it ended.
The worst part about experiencing such an amazing performance is finding a follow-up book. It seems like everything else will feel somewhat disappointing.
In case I haven't gotten the point through, this book is awesome. Highly recommended!
I hear voices. But maybe that's because there's always an Audible book in my ear.
"A lovely book - beautifully narrated"
This is a perfect example of a book that's so perfectly narrated it's hard to separate the book from the narration. It's a wonderful story - though not particularly deep. Death, life, ambition, destiny and love are all treated with classic southern sweetness and kid gloves.
There are some similarities to "The Goldfinch" that are interesting. The books were written at the same time so any kind of similarity is entirely coincidental I'm sure. I don't write spoilers in my reviews so I won't say more. What I will say is that in both this book and her first one "Saving CeeCee Honeycutt" the author makes it clear what a difference love and kindness can make in a life.
I zipped through this book and immediately listened to the first one. The author, her characters and Jenna Lamia are just made for each other. Both books are good listens. Not deep, not profound -- but lovely.
Glad to be part of the audible community and I hope that my reviews help to choose the right book and share my love of reading.
"Great southern story"
A believable story with charming characters. This is a story about family and friendship, love and loss, hope and dreams. It is also about the choices made during our lifetimes and how we deal with life's up and downs.
Narration was GREAT.
Yes, the story draws you in.
Highly recommend the book, it is worth 1 credit.
"Beautiful book"
This is such a beautiful book to listen to. The narrator is excellent. From the first word to the last she has you captivated in the story. I loved all of the characters. It's heartwarming, touching and at times heartbreaking. The book is beautifully written. Although, I think I enjoyed listening to it more than I would have if I had read it. It is one of those rare occasions when the author and the narrator come together in perfect harmony. Jenna Lamia tells the story rather than some narrators that just read the book - there's a big difference ! I am very sad to have finished it.
"A wonderful saga"
I enjoyed this story immensely. I hadn't read any previous books by this author and didn't know what to expect but what I found was a wonderful long story full of likeable, real characters. I looked forward to hearing the next chapter and lingered over chores so I could hear just a little bit more!
I love Jenna Lamias narration...I could listen to her voice for hours, it is the perfect voice for the story.
Well worth a listen.
"not as good as expected.having"
having listened to and enjoyed saving cee cee Honeycutt I thought looking for me would be really good and enjoyable. I nearly gave up at the beginning but realising beth Hoffman was the author carried on. in the end I did finish it but can't say I enjoyed it. there were a lot of sad bits with very little humour to offset this.
told in the first person it went between childhood and adulthood numerous times breaking the flow of the story.
jenna lamia was o.k performing the story.
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A Los Angeles County sheriff's official says homicide detectives have re-opened their investigation into the 1981 drowning death of actress Natalie Wood.
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Wood drowned on Nov. 29, 1981, after a night of partying with husband Robert Wagner and "Brainstorm" co-star Christopher Walken on the couple's yacht anchored off Santa Catalina Island.
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(a) Requirements
(1) In general
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the tax on distilled spirits shall be determined when the spirits are withdrawn from bond. Such tax shall be determined by such means as the Secretary shall by regulations prescribe, and with the use of such devices and apparatus (including but not limited to tanks and pipelines) as the Secretary may require. The tax on distilled spirits withdrawn from the bonded premises of a distilled spirits plant shall be determined upon completion of the gauge for determination of tax and before withdrawal from bonded premises, under such regulations as the Secretary shall prescribe.
(2) Distilled spirits not accounted for
If the Secretary finds that the distiller has not accounted for all the distilled spirits produced by him, he shall, from all the evidence he can obtain, determine what quantity of distilled spirits was actually produced by such distiller, and an assessment shall be made for the difference between the quantity reported and the quantity shown to have been actually produced at the rate of tax imposed by law for every proof gallon.
(b) Taxable loss
(1) On original quantity
Where there is evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that there has been any loss of distilled spirits from any cask or other package deposited on bonded premises, other than a loss which by reason of section 5008 (a) is not taxable, the Secretary may require the withdrawal from bonded premises of such distilled spirits, and direct the officer designated by him to collect the tax accrued on the original quantity of distilled spirits entered for deposit on bonded premises in such cask or package; except that, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, when the extent of any loss from causes other than theft or unauthorized voluntary destruction can be established by the proprietor to the satisfaction of the Secretary an allowance of the tax on the loss so established may be credited against the tax on the original quantity. If such tax is not paid on demand it shall be assessed and collected as other taxes are assessed and collected.
(2) Alternative method
Where there is evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that there has been access, other than is authorized by law, to the contents of casks or packages stored on bonded premises, and the extent of such access is such as to evidence a lack of due diligence or a failure to employ necessary and effective controls on the part of the proprietor, the Secretary (in lieu of requiring the casks or packages to which such access has been had to be withdrawn and tax paid on the original quantity of distilled spirits entered for deposit on bonded premises in such casks or packages as provided in paragraph (1)) may assess an amount equal to the tax on 5 proof gallons of distilled spirits at the prevailing rate on each of the total number of such casks or packages as determined by him.
(3) Application of subsection
The provisions of this subsection shall apply to distilled spirits which are filled into casks or packages, as authorized by law, after entry and deposit on bonded premises, whether by recasking, filling from storage tanks, consolidation of packages, or otherwise; and the quantity filled into such casks or packages shall be deemed to be the original quantity for the purpose of this subsection, in the case of loss from such casks or packages.
(c) Distilled spirits not bonded
(1) General
The tax on any distilled spirits, removed from the place where they were distilled and (except as otherwise provided by law) not deposited in storage on bonded premises of a distilled spirits plant, shall, at any time within the period of limitation provided in section 6501, when knowledge of such fact is obtained by the Secretary, be assessed on the distiller of such distilled spirits (or other person liable for the tax) and payment of such tax immediately demanded and, on the neglect or refusal of payment, the Secretary shall proceed to collect the same by distraint. This paragraph shall not exclude any other remedy or proceeding provided by law.
(d) Unlawfully imported distilled spirits
Distilled spirits smuggled or brought into the United States unlawfully shall, for purposes of this chapter, be held to be imported into the United States, and the internal revenue tax shall be due and payable at the time of such importation.
(e) Cross reference
For provisions relating to removal of distilled spirits from bonded premises on determination of tax, see section 5213.
Source(Added Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 201,Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1320; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A),Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 96–39, title VIII, §§ 804(a), 807 (a)(4),July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 274, 280.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 5006, acts Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 599; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 206(a), 72 Stat. 1431, consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.
Provisions similar to those comprising subsecs. (a)(2)(A), (3) of this section were contained in prior sections 5007 (e)(1) and 5232 (a), act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 600, 643, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.
1979—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 96–39, § 804(a), struck out "internal revenue" after "provided in this section, the" and "storage, gauging, and bottling" after "but not limited to".
Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 96–39, § 804(a), redesignated par. (3) as (2). Former par. (2), relating to distilled spirits entered for storage, was struck out.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 96–39, § 807(a)(4)(A), (B), substituted "on bonded premises" for "in storage in internal revenue bond" in two places and "; except" for ", notwithstanding that the time specified in any bond given for the withdrawal of the spirits entered in storage in such cask or package has not expired, except".
Subsec. (b)(2), (3). Pub. L. 96–39, § 807(a)(4)(B), substituted "on bonded premises" for "in storage in internal revenue bond".
1976—Subsecs. (a) to (c). Pub. L. 94–455struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary".
Effective Date of 1979 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–39effective Jan. 1, 1980, see section 810 ofPub. L. 96–39, set out as a note under section 5001 of this title.
Application of 1972 Amendments to Prior Sections
Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 206(f),Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1431, as amended by Pub. L. 99–514, § 2,Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095, provided:
"(1) The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 5005, 5232, 5242, and 5243 of this title] shall apply with respect to:
"(A) distilled spirits which on the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 2, 1958] are in internal revenue bonded warehouses or are in transit to or between such warehouses, and in respect of which the 8-year bonding period has not expired before the date of enactment of this Act; and
"(B) distilled spirits which after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 2, 1958] are entered for deposit in an internal revenue bonded warehouse.
"(2) If the 8 years from the date of original entry of any distilled spirits for deposit in internal revenue bonded warehouses expires at any time during the 10-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 2, 1958], the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to such spirits if (and only if) before the close of such 10-day period there is filed with the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate either—
"(A) a consent of surety which changes (for periods on and after the date of the enactment of this Act) the condition based on the withdrawal of spirits from the internal revenue bonded warehouse within 8 years from the date of original entry for deposit to a condition based on the withdrawal of spirits from the internal revenue bonded warehouse within 20 years from the date of original entry for deposit, or
"(B) a bond which applies to periods on and after the date of the enactment of this Act and which satisfies the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [formerly I.R.C. 1954], as amended by this section, and is conditioned on the withdrawal of spirits from the internal revenue bonded warehouse within 20 years from the date of original entry for deposit."
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One week, it's interceptions. The next week, it's incompletions.
In a 31-25 loss to Houston, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw 26 incompletions, the highest number of misconnections he's made in a single game over his 15-year career.
The Associated Press reviewed all 26 incompletions. Seven were overthrown, four were underthrown, four were dropped by Broncos receivers and four were dropped by Houston defenders. Three of the incompletions were grounded to stop the clock or avoid a sack, two were deflected by defenders in coverage and one was batted down at the line.
The other one was an on-target pass to receiver Demaryius Thomas, who couldn't get his second foot down in the back of the end zone.
The Broncos fell to 1-2. They play the Raiders next Sunday.
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The least powerful of Ford's cargo vans, the 2005 Ford Econoline Cargo E-150 still packs a 4.6-liter, 225-hp V8 with 286 lb-ft of torque, and can be equipped with an optional 5.6-liter V8 that gets 255-hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission. Available only in the smaller 138-inch wheelbase version, the rear-wheel drive cargo van seats two in a vinyl bench seat, though a second row bench can be added. 16-inch wheels, 4-wheel ABS brakes, the sturdy F-Series truck platform, and dual front airbags take care of performance and safety issues, and a limited slip rear differential is on the options list.
Meant to haul cargo, the 2005 Econoline Cargo E-150 is bare-bones inside, with a radio, tilt steering wheel, power steering, intermittent wipers, a tachometer, and air conditioning. It can tow up to 6600 pounds with an optional trailer hitch. Power features, a CD player, cruise control, remote entry, rear climate control, and front captain's chairs are optional. A hinged side door can be replaced by a manual sliding door. Running boards can also be added. Good hauling power is all most owners want, and they are generally satisfied with the 2005 Econoline E-150 Cargo Van, though the 15/19 fuel economy is nothing to applaud.
The 2005 Ford Econoline E-250 Cargo Van is the three-quarter ton commercial hauler with the smaller 138-inch wheelbase. Cargo capacity is 257 cubic feet, and the bay features rubber mats, tie-downs, and racks. A trailer hitch is available to help tow up to 7300 pounds with an optional 5.6-liter, 255-hp V8. A 4.8-liter, 225-hp V8 is standard, and both engines come with a 4-speed automatic. Four-star crash ratings are due to dual front airbags, 4-wheel ABS brakes, 16-inch wheels, and a front double I-beam/rear live axle suspension. A limited slip rear differential is optional, and alloy wheels can substitute for steel wheels.
Inside, the 2005 Econoline E-250 Cargo Van is like the E-150, with air conditioning, tilt steering, a radio, intermittent wipers, and a tachometer. Seating for two can be enhanced by an optional second row bench seat, and cloth captain's chairs can replace the front vinyl bench. A hinged side door can be turned into a sliding one. Other options include a CD player, cruise control, full power setup, a security system, remote entry, and rear climate control.
Adding 20 inches to the length gives you the Extended Van version of the 2005 Ford Econoline E-250 Cargo Van. This means 309 cubic feet of cargo space, an increase of nearly 50 cubic feet over the regular van. The rear-wheel drive 2005 Econoline E-250 Cargo Van Extended comes with a 4.8-liter, 225-hp V8 or optional 5.6 V8 that hits 255 and 350 lb-ft of torque. Both come with a 4-speed automatic. 16-inch wheels, a front twin I-beam suspension and rear live axle suspension, 4-wheel ABS brakes, and dual front airbags are some of the performance and safety features. A limited slip rear differential, daytime running lights, and running boards can be added.
The basic necessities are provided -- air conditioning, intermittent wipers, power steering, and a radio, but you'll pay extra for rear climate control (a second row bench can also be added to supplement the front bench), a CD player, cruise control, power features, remote entry, daytime running lights, and a security system. Captain's chairs are available for the front row, and a manual sliding side door is also optional. A trailer hitch helps with towing up to 7300 pounds. Tough, sturdy, and powerful are highlights of the 2005 Econoline E-250 Cargo Van Extended, though some wish it had more features and better fuel economy.
No major changes this year to the 2005 Ford Econoline Cargo E-350 Van, the one-ton super-duty offering of the commercial hauler. At 211 inches in length, it can carry up to 257 cubic feet of goods and tow another 10,000 pound with the optional trailer hitch. A 5.6-liter, 255-hp V8 delivers 350 lb-ft of torque, but it can also be equipped with a 6.0-liter turbodiesel V8 that gets 250-hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. An optional 6.8-liter V10 is also available, delivering 305-hp. A 4-speed or 5-speed automatic are offered. The 2005 Econoline Cargo E-350 Van can be equipped with a limited slip rear differential.
The two-seater, rear-wheel drive van rides on 16-inch wheels, with 4-wheel ABS, a front independent and rear live axle suspension, and dual front airbags. A second row bench is available. Intermittent wipers, air conditioning, a tachometer, a radio, and power steering are standard, along with a hinged side door, which can be replaced with a manual sliding door. Other options include power features, cruise control, a CD player, keyless entry, and dual-zone climate control.
With the most power in its class, and 309 cubic feet of cargo room, this rear-wheel drive commercial van is capable of towing up to 10,000 pounds when equipped with the optional 6.8-liter, 305-hp V10 engine. The standard engine is a 5.4-liter, 255-hp, 350 lb-ft of torque V8, and there is an optional 6.0 turbodiesel V8 that gets 250-hp, but 440 lb-ft of torque. The V10 and turbo come with a 5-speed auto tran, while the standard 5.6 V8 is mated to a 4-speed. Four-star crash ratings come from the solid F-series truck platform, the 16-inch wheels, 4-wheel ABS brakes, and dual front airbags. A limited slip rear differential is optional.
A front bench seat can be replaced with captain's chairs, and a second row bench is also available if you want to carry passengers as well as cargo. Air conditioning, intermittent wipers, tilt steering wheel, a tachometer, and a radio are all included, but if you want power features, cruise control, a security system, CD player, or remote entry, you'll have to pay more. A manual sliding side door is available, as are running boards, a trailer hitch, and daytime running lights. The 2005 Ford Econoline Cargo E-350 Extended Van gets around 15/19 mpg, which isn't thrilling for owners, but its power more than makes up for any disappointment.


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Sometimes I need to use the name of the file that I'm editing in another application (compiler, e-mail attachment, reference in a document, etc).
These mappings are useful for copying the file name to the clipboard.
" Convert slashes to backslashes for Windows. if has('win32') nmap ,cs :let @*=substitute(expand("%"), "/", "\\", "g")<CR> nmap ,cl :let @*=substitute(expand("%:p"), "/", "\\", "g")<CR> " This will copy the path in 8.3 short format, for DOS and Windows 9x nmap ,c8 :let @*=substitute(expand("%:p:8"), "/", "\\", "g")<CR> else nmap ,cs :let @*=expand("%")<CR> nmap ,cl :let @*=expand("%:p")<CR> endif
This maps the following keys:
,cscopies just the filename.
,clcopies the filename including it's full path.
,c8copies the filename in 8.3 format for DOS and Windows 9x
You can then simply paste the name into another document using the regular paste command.
Copying to the Gnome Clipboard
Under linux, the script above will copy the file path or filename to X Server clipboard (accessed by pressing the middle mouse button). To copy text to the Gnome Clipboard instead replace the following lines:
nmap ,cs :let @*=expand("%")<CR> nmap ,cl :let @*=expand("%:p")<CR>
nmap ,cs :let @+=expand("%")<CR> nmap ,cl :let @+=expand("%:p")<CR>
This uses the + register instead of the * register.
Note: this may work with KDE and XCFE as well, I simply haven't tested (yet).


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You can read everything from the Kama Sutra to The Joy of Sex, watch porn vids until your eyeballs fall out, have a ton of sexual experience or psychically channel Mata Hari or Casanova, but if you don't know how to openly communicate with your partners, with your words, chances are neither you nor your partner are going to have really healthy, beneficial and satisfying sexual experiences, especially in the long-term.
Communicating clearly and well about sex and relationship issues, before and after you become sexually active with someone -- the whole works, not just when whispering sweet or saucy nothings into a lover's ear -- not only puts you in a place where you can have satisfying sex and sexual relationships, short and long-term, and feel good about them, it helps keep everyone safe and sound both physically and emotionally.
If you have a car, you know that you've got to keep a pretty good eye on the oil in the engine: if you run out, no matter how great of shape your car is in, it's not going to keep working, and may well explode in your face. Solid communication is the oil that keeps the engine of your sexual relationships running smoothly.
Talking with your partner about sex isn't just about asking what one person has or hasn't done before, wants to do, or about what gets everyone hot under the collar. Talking about sex with a partner also involves discussing what pace you're comfortable with, your sexual health and your partner's health, what you want or need to be comfortable engaging in a given sexual activity, how you masturbate, how you feel about your body, what feels good and what really doesn't, safer sex and birth control, your sexual ethics and beliefs, relationship model negotiation, the works. Good sexual communication means you are creating and maintaining an environment in which you and your partner(s) can really talk openly about sex -- in and out of bed -- even when what you have to say isn't very sexy or isn't what the other might want to hear. It means being able to say no and having no be accepted and easily respected without pressure to say yes: it means being able to say yes knowing it doesn't mean you or they have to say yes every time.
It's no big shocker that talking about sex openly and intimately isn't very easy. Most of the media around us doesn't portray sexual discussion realistically or wholly: we're shown either only the super-fantastic earthshaking stuff or Very Big Problems, not all of the shades in between that make up most of our sexual experiences. Most of the talking about sex we see in the movies only happens when people are having sex, and tends to consist of little but monosyllables or the standard "That was great," after sex is done. And it isn't just teens who have a tough time with sexual communication. Many adults in long-term sexual partnerships don't have the hang of it, and plenty still prefer to avoid sexual discussions rather than practice them. A rare few of us grew up in households where sex was discussed healthily and openly. Good sexual communication generally requires more than a single word response. For a lot of people of all ages, honest and open sexual communication is brand new terrain.
Before you become sexually active with someone, take a look at how you communicate with them about other things. Are you able to talk openly and freely about your feelings for each other, about relationship models, time management, previous romantic/sexual relationships and peer and family relationships, and deal with crises? Are you friends: do you talk like friends? If not, it's wise to take a pause and evaluate if that partner is a smart sex partner for you yet: after all, if you don't feel comfortable talking about needing a little more time together (or a little more space) or what's going on with your family, it's going to be a serious challenge to talk about wanting to be touched more here or there, to need to change how the two of you are practicing safer sex or birth control, or about having a yeast infection. If daily communication, especially about things which are very close to your heart, doesn't feel pretty easy just yet, work on that first, or consider that that person may not be an ideal partner for you.
Look at your own existing sexual communication in other parts of your life. Are you able to discuss sexual issues with your friends or your physician with a decent level of comfort and honesty (even if things sometimes feel a bit awkward)? Can you use language for sexuality – like the correct words for your sexual parts, or real terms for sexual activities – comfortably?
If you're already at those points, then you've got a great foundation for sexual communication. You can lay it down from the onset – before you have any kind of sex at all -- just by saying something like, "Before we have sex together, I want us to aim to always talk about sex honestly and freely, even when it seems weird. I feel like that's important for both our physical and emotional safety as well as so that we can have really great sex." Just making your intentions clear like that opens the door, allowing both you and your partner permission to talk about sex with maturity and be honest when you do.
Want to try on a few basic conversations one might have with a partner or potential partner that are pretty common, just to get an idea of how we can have them, and how hard it really ISN'T? CLICK HERE, and have a look at how some varied talks about sex with a partner can go.
Those sample conversations don't have to be literal scripts for you, and my vernacular may not sound like the way you and your partners talk: I'm 37, and you're probably not. "Gag me with a spoon," and "Like, totally, that's grody to the max," were part of my teenage lingo: thank christ, they're probably not part of yours. But the basics remain the basics: sound sexual communication is all about being honest (even when it feels awkward or embarrassing -- but, if you're going to be naked and/or sexual with someone things are going to be awkward and embarrassing sometimes, no matter what), being forthright and open (which anyone can do while still being kind to the other person), owning your own stuff (and the other person being able to do the same), and accepting that sometimes, because we need to communicate important things, sex might not seem so sexy for a bit, and we may even shelve sex we were going to have in exchange for talking about it. Even if that seems like a bummer at the time, I can guarantee you that it'll mean the next times you DO have any kind of sex, it's far more likely to be emotionally, interpersonally and physically better.
Where to have a talk? Pick emotionally safe, neutral spaces to talk about sex in. Often, it's best to talk about sex in-depth when you're not in the middle of having sex, when no one is naked (since most people feel more vulnerable that way), and when you're not in an environment which can make it feel like having sex is more important than talking about it. Obviously, too, talking about sex between two people very personally isn't a conversation for when you're in a big group, hanging out with friends, or in the busy halls at school, where even the walls tend to have ears.
Suffice it to say, there will be times that it either feels just fine to talk about sex while in bed, and times when it's also unavoidable. For instance, if you're setting a limit on what you want to do in the midst of your partner starting to do that activity without asking, you need to set that limit right there and then. Or, if you two are laying around after sex and strike up a conversation about your sex life and it feels safe and comfortable for you to have it then, then no problem.
Check out some general themes we usually see in productive and communicative sexual conversations:
There are some people who strongly feel that any kind of talking during or about sex kills their buzz. Trouble is, we just HAVE to talk about sex at least sometimes, and if we're really fully present with sex, then talking about it shouldn't be a huge bummer. Someone who feels that way may also not be in the healthiest headspace: maybe talking kills things for them because they're trying to pretend something is fine when it really isn't. Maybe they're trying really hard to avoid being vulnerable or close (in which case it's mighty silly for them to be having sex, which is all about that), or want the sex they're having to be more about a fantasy than the reality. Maybe they don't want you to talk because they don't want to leave you real room to say no or have a say. Maybe they're really just not ready for sex with someone else, because being able to communicate is a big part of being ready.
If it feels to you that sexual issues cannot be discussed by you or your partner -- either because you don't feel ready, or because you think talking about them will spur on anger, upset, jealousy or massive insecurity -- then you might want to wait for partnered sex with that person until you both do feel able to talk more comfortably, and have more practice doing it outside of bed, where any conversation tends to be a lot more loaded. Suffice it to say, if it feels patently unsafe to ever talk to your partner honestly about anything to do with sexuality, that's just not a safe person to be with sexually at all.
Often, it also takes a few tries -- and sometimes more than that -- before we meet someone whose needs and wants are compatible with ours, or can work with a partner to find middle ground that works for both people. Because of that, it can be tempting to try and let things go unsaid we really need to be talking about, like limits and boundaries that aren't being respected or communicated, wants or needs that aren't being met, relationship models we know we can't deal with, or sexual velocity that is just going too fast. Resist that temptation if it happens: you don't want to set patterns or precedents for things that aren't okay with you or aren't working for you, because that makes it even harder to work them out in the long run. Put your limits and boundaries onto the table as soon as they come up. Even if it's difficult, awkward, or feels risky to do, it'll be a lot easier to set limits earlier rather than later, and taking risks to better understand each other is always a healthy risk to take with a good chance of delivering something positive and healthy.
Once you have some basic solid communication practices and dynamics down, it's just a matter of basic care and feeding: if and when you do start having partnered sex, you'll keep talking to one another, all the time, and it should become second-nature to always be communicating, sharing ideas, feelings and experiences without trying too hard. It's not unusual, when you first start having partnered sex to go without heavy verbal communication for a while, because it's new (and that newness can make things so exciting that even sex that isn't physically so great is made better by the rush of something new), because you're both caught up in all the things that feel good, and because things that aren't yet as you like them, will just take more time. But over time, not only are you likely to need to talk more, you'll both probably want to talk more, too.
Partnered sex is one of those things that tends to get better the longer you do it with someone, but part of why is communication that increases over that time. So, communication is important, but the sex you're having also doesn't need to feel like a lecture series to be healthy. You'll probably find – as most people do -- that when you start from a place of open communication, and keep communicating regularly and as needed – just opening that door not only makes communication become easier and easier over time – and when you get good at it with one partner, it tends to get easier with other partners over time -- those regular habits will allow you to have more times when body language and monosyllables do you both just fine, and all the better than they would have if you didn't have great verbal communication, too.
(Adapted and expanded from S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-to-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College)
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Each person enlisting in the National Guard shall sign an enlistment contract and subscribe to the following oath:
"I do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this XX day of XXXX, 19X, in the XXXXXX National Guard of the State of XXXXXX for a period of XX year(s) under the conditions prescribed by law, unless sooner discharged by proper authority.
"I, XXXXXXXX, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and of the State of XXXXXX against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to them; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of XXXXXX and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations. So help me God."
The oath may be taken before any officer of the National Guard of the State or Territory, or of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia, as the case may be, or before any other person authorized by the law of the jurisdiction concerned to administer oaths of enlistment in the National Guard.
Source(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 602; Pub. L. 87–751, § 2,Oct. 5, 1962, 76 Stat. 748; Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title XII, § 1234(b)(1),Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 2059.)
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|June 3, 1916, ch. 134, § 70; restated June 4, 1920, ch. 227, subch. I, § 38; restated June 15, 1933, ch. 87, § 8, 48 Stat. 156; June 19, 1935, ch. 277, § 3, 49 Stat. 391; July 9, 1952, ch. 608, § 806(b), 66 Stat. 506.
The words "or affirmation" are omitted as covered by the definition of the word "oath" in section 1 of title 1. The words "Each person" are substituted for the word "Men". The words "XXXXXX National Guard" are substituted for the words "National Guard (Air National Guard)".
1988—Pub. L. 100–456struck out "the Canal Zone," after "Puerto Rico,".
1962—Pub. L. 87–751substituted "support and defend the Constitution of the United States and of the State of XXXXXX against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to them" for "bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America and to the State of XXXXXX: That I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever" and inserted "So help me God."
Effective Date of 1962 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 87–751not to effect any oath taken before one year after Oct. 5, 1962, see section 3 ofPub. L. 87–751, set out as a note under section 502 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
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Join us for one of our most popular library programs this summer. Kids who are already reading on their own get a chance to practice reading out-loud to the friendliest, most non-judgmental audience there is -- a trained therapy dog! Kids read by themselves with the dog and the dog's owner, so should be able to read independently, but not necessarily fluently (usually ages 5 and older). This program is provided by Heeling Friends of Steamboat Springs. Each READ team, consisting of a dog and their owner, have completed lots of intensive training to be able to be calm and compassionate listeners. Dog owners are skilled in helping kids sound out words and to provide encouragement, as needed.
Starting Thursday, June 11, kids can sign up for a 20-minute reading session between 2-4 pm, on Mondays (June 22-August 10). Sign-up at the Kids' Desk, online, or call, 970-879-0240 x313.
- Limited to four sessions per child per summer
- You may pick your dates and times by registering for all four sessions at once, or upon availability
- If you give us at least 24 hours notice for a cancellation, you can reschedule for another session
- If you do not give us 24 hours notice, or don't show, you can't make up your session and thereby "lose" a session
- We will keep a waitlist, so that coveted slots can be filled if someone cancels.
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The Pitt County Sheriff's Office arrested a man wanted for an armed robbery at a home but are still searching for a second suspect.
Deputies charged 17-year-old Khalil Mitchell of Greenville with robbery with a dangerous weapon, 1st degree burglary, and drug offenses. Officials say he and another person forced their way into a home on Anderson Road with a shotgun last week and demanded money. The victim was forced to hand over cash and the two then took off.
The other suspect has not yet been identified and the investigation continues.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders running game, which struggled so much the first half of the season when Darren McFadden was healthy, showed signs of life in recent weeks after the star back sprained his right ankle.
With McFadden poised to come back this week, the Raiders are excited to see what he will be able to do now that the offensive line is adjusting to the new zone blocking scheme.
McFadden missed the last four games with the injured ankle, including last week when he practiced but was unable to play in a loss to Cleveland. But running backs coach Kelly Skipper says he is seeing much more burst from McFadden in practice this week and is optimistic he'll be able to play Thursday against Denver.
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