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    Drivers Continue At METRO Despite Complaints  Aug 22, 2008
    HOUSTON -- Despite boasting a "Three Strikes, You're Out" rule for its 1,500 bus drivers, Local 2 Investigates found some bus drivers remaining behind the wheel regardless of a lengthy list of dangerous driving complaints ... "With that many, they shouldn't be driving a bus. I mean, they're taking lives in their own hands. I think that they need to be doing something about it. If they're going to say that they have a three strikes, you're out rule, then they need to follow along with a... (Click2Houston, TX)

    Be on lookout for mother's inappropriate behavior around teen  Jul 26, 2008
    Put your boys on my "Three Strikes, You're Out!" program. If either of them grunts, rolls his eyes, or slams a door after being reprimanded, they both incur a strike. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    More of this story  Jul 4, 2008
    LA Downtown News Online. Enter your emailaddress to receive our Weekly News Summary. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)

    Name this tune: You sing 'Take Me Out,' it's 100 years old  Jun 23, 2008
    Search post-gazette NOW. There are beloved tunes, and then there's "Take Me Out to the Ball Game.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Hard time: State's prison rate 2nd nationally  Jun 20, 2008
    Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Lawmakers, activists take aim at sentencing laws as populations rise. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Graduated Response to Piracy Discussed at European Conference  Jun 13, 2008
    The law has been described as "three strikes, you're out," but as attendees heard from Roland Husson of the French Cinematographic Institute, that's an oversimplification of a more nuanced process of escalating warnings leading to suspension or termination of repeat offenders' ISP accounts. Interest in the graduated response approach is growing throughout Europe -- although, of course, the ISP industry resists it, as attendees heard from Michael Roter of the umbrella trade association EuroISPA.. (eSecurityPlanet)

    Hamels shuts out Reds, keeps Griffey at 599  Jun 6, 2008
    "So, three strikes, you're out.". Bruntlett, made a diving play to rob Reds rookie Jay Bruce of a hit in the eighth inning. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Meat's striking out  May 21, 2008
    Meat's striking out - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News)

    Talking Points  May 16, 2008
    Send news tip to FOXNews. Racism and Sexism in Presidential Race. (Fox News)

    FAMILY UP IN ARMS. The Customer deemed as hero for trying to stop a robber has been arrested  May 3, 2008
    What is wrong with a simple sincere, "I have made a mistake. I apologize, sir.There are many excellent officers out there who lay their lives on the line daily. We honor and support you. You serve and and protect our community's, our families and our loved ones daily. To these men of honor, integrity, and love of others - We embrace you for your sacrifice and are for ever in your debt..God bless you and your families. You make the difference in a world desperate for change. The legacy written... (North Channel Sun, TX)

    California pays rising price for prison growth  Apr 22, 2008
    Crisis: The gymnasium at San Quentin State Prison is filled with nearly 400 double-bunked inmates, because of overcrowding. Eric Risberg/AP/file. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)

    SEVENTH HEAVEN  Apr 21, 2008
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    O'Brien seeks 2nd District seat  Apr 19, 2008
    In terms of public safety, she would support the "Three Strikes, You're Out" legislation that is being talked about in Hartford as part of a strategy to address violent crime. "We want to feel safe in our homes, schools and communities," Mrs. O'Brien said. (Bethel Beacon, CT)

    22 Indicted In Central Texas Burglary, Forgery Ring  Apr 13, 2008
    Upload your favorite videos and pictures. Random thoughts by the News 10 team. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Oceanside council OKs concrete plant  Mar 21, 2008
    Californian Columnists. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)

    Assault last 'strike' for 10-time felon sentenced to 25 years to life  Mar 8, 2008
    A Modesto man convicted of assaulting his girlfriend just six months after he was released from a program for sexually violent predators was sentenced to 25 years to life Friday, after a judge agreed that the 10-time felon is a per- fect candidate for California's "three strikes, you're out" law. A sentencing hearing in Stanislaus County Superior Court was brief, because the victim was not on hand to give a statement and Buddy Ray Gary, 56, didn't see the point of commenting on his latest... (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Bush Watches Baseball in Africa  Feb 22, 2008
    By BEN FELLER Associated Press Writer. ACCRA, Ghana Five thousand miles from home, President Bush found his true love baseball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Pleading for a deal  Jan 5, 2008
    The Modesto man's long rap sheet qualified him for prosecution under California's "three strikes, you're out" law after he was caught walking out the door of Kmart in Ceres with a $64. 99 NASCAR jacket that had no tags and had not been purchased. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    New French Law Threatens ISP Access for Illegal Downloaders  Nov 30, 2007
    The new law calls for a "three strikes, you're out" policy towards downloaders that includes warning messages being sent to them. An independent authority will be set up to determine which users merit warning messages or penalties and take actions. (eSecurityPlanet)

    Dog kicked, beaten, choked and thrown  Nov 14, 2007
    What happens to Castro may prompt a debate: Prosecutors have invoked the state's "three strikes, you're out" law because Castro has prior convictions for violent crimes. He now faces a possible sentence of 25 years to life in prison. (Pet-Abuse.com)

    Man could get life; assault on girlfriend is his 3rd strike  Nov 9, 2007
    A man who assaulted his girlfriend six months after he was released from a program for sexually violent predators will be sentenced under California's "three strikes, you're out" law, which carries a sentence of at least 25 years to life, a judge said Thursday. After listening to a few hours of evidence in Stanislaus County Superior Court, a jury Wednesday said Buddy Ray Gary, 56, is guilty of assault. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Will '3 strikes' apply to man guilty of attacking girlfriend?  Nov 8, 2007
    The latest guilty verdict may end that debate because Gary, 56, could receive a sentence of 25 years to life under California's "three strikes, you're out" law. Judge Hurl Johnson is expected to hold a hearing today to determine if any of Gary's prior convictions should count as strikes. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    For those who need it, Woman 2 Woman 'changes lives'  Oct 19, 2007
    For those who don't make that commitment to follow through the organization has a 'three strikes, you're out' policy. For those 700-plus women who have realized a better way of life working with the organization, the philosophy and the programs are working, says Melissa Murray. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Save lives by sending tough message on drunk driving  Sep 27, 2007
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    El Pasoans React To Toy Recall  Sep 6, 2007
    "They have to change something. If it's the third time, it's like 'three strikes, you're out,'" she said. Copyright 2007 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    City's Legion program being rebuilt  Jul 29, 2007
    "We have a contract with our players that they have to abide by, not only them, but their parents. They read the contract, sign it and we have their parents sign it so that if something happens, we call it, 'Three strikes, you're out.' "The first time they're verbally warned, the second (offense) they're sat down for 'X' amount of games depending on how the coaches see it. The third is cause for removal from the team. (New Britain Herald, CT)

    Nippenose drops Sayre from Section III tournament  Jul 21, 2007
    However, as the famous song ake Me Out To The Ball Game goes t was one, two, three strikes, you're out , and Sayre did just that. It was on to the third inning. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)

    Drug-test point-scorers, do the maths: one plus one isn't zero  Jun 23, 2007
    Three strikes, you're out of favour: Government backs NRL on drugs. text/html-documenthttp://www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Three strikes, you're out of favour: Government backs NRL on drugs  Jun 22, 2007
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jacquelin MagnayJune 22, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    After-school hangout — Program empowers kids and fosters unity  Jun 5, 2007
    An Illinois library has a "three strikes, you're out" rule for disruptive kids. Others staff security guards to keep the peace. (Deseret News)

    All's Fair in Fair Use?  May 28, 2007
    "Three strikes, you're out.". But, he said, Google cannot police the content before it's posted. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Imus, Rutgers players meet  Apr 13, 2007
    Newly fired Imus meets with Rutgers players - CNN.com. Newly fired Imus meets with Rutgers players. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Newly fired Imus meets with Rutgers players  Apr 13, 2007
    NEW: Rutgers coach says meeting with Imus "productive" CBS pulls plug on "Imus in the Morning" radio show Sharpton calls Imus firings a "first-round victory" Imus says he will not go on "some talk show tour" Adjust font size. NEW YORK (CNN) -- Hours after he was fired by CBS, radio host Don Imus met Thursday night with the Rutgers women athletes whom he had ridiculed with racist and sexist comments. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    ERIN NEFF: For it's one, two, three strikes you're out at the Rove ball game  Apr 1, 2007
    Las Vegas Review-Journal. Most of the eight U.S. attorneys fired by the Bush administration had a history of either not doing what the GOP wanted or going after a Republican too hard. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Opinion)

    Come for the Xbox, stay for the books  Mar 11, 2007
    Today's Globe Local Politics Opinion Magazine Education NECN Special reports Obituaries. As a young adult author, should I be happy or worried that libraries across America are using video games, music, and movies to capture the attention of teens. (Boston Globe)

    NFL players seek hard line on off-field misbehavior  Feb 24, 2007
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    Charges near in McAfee options case  Feb 13, 2007
    He intended to take advantage of other shareholders, who didn't get the benefit of the backdating and he personally profited from it," said James Post, a Boston University professor and corporate governance and ethics expert. "It's a little like baseball: three strikes, you're out. " In October, the McAfee board, after hearing the findings of its internal investigation, announced that Chairman and CEO George Samenuk was retiring and that it had fired President Kevin Weiss. McAfee also said it... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Fresno Co. libraries change but welcome all  Jan 10, 2007
    One library adopted a "three strikes, you're out" rule for repeat offenders. Shutting teens out of public libraries. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    CLEANING UP GOVERNMENT: Panelists exchange ethics perspectives  Jan 7, 2007
    Conklin, the assistant majority leader of the Assembly, said legislators hope to reintroduce some ethics measures that passed the Assembly but died in the Senate in 2005, including a "three strikes, you're out" proposal that would make people ineligible for public office if found guilty of three ethics violations. Lawmakers also will reintroduce a bill to crack down on the use of public resources for political campaigns and another to increase penalties for ethics violations. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)

    Librarians shut doors on rowdy students  Jan 3, 2007
    An Illinois library adopted a "three strikes, you're out" rule, suspending library privileges for repeat offenders. And many libraries are adding security guards specifically for the after-school hours. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    As one atones, one walks free a decade later  Nov 23, 2006
    Slone believed a false defense was being created around a substitute defendant who would not face the potential life sentence hanging over Foley as a result of the ``three strikes, you're out'' law invoked by Foley's past burglaries. Gaumond decided to testify anyway. (San Jose Mercury News)

    Democrats Win Battle For House, Blacks Are Poised For Key Positions  Nov 14, 2006
    Tuesday 14 November, 2006. Were you surprised by the resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)

    Men work past homelessness  Nov 13, 2006
    The program operates under a "three strikes, you're out" policy. After the third violation, the men must seek help elsewhere. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)

    Mothers Post Alerts About Sex Offenders In Neighborhood  Nov 1, 2006
    "I thought three strikes, you're out. Obviously, the third time is not a charm. He's got to go for the fourth time and he gets a slap on the wrist -- a misdemeanor and I'm concerned about him going further than exposing himself. What if he's going to rape a child next?" another parent said. Some of the parents said they would post themselves in front of the offenders' homes on Tuesday night to discourage any children from going there to trick-or-treat. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Schwarzenegger has paroled 14 times as many inmates as predecessor Davis  Oct 30, 2006
    And governors will continue to face unprecedented numbers of parole decisions for lifers as a generation of inmates sentenced under California's 1994 ``three strikes, you're out'' law reach parole eligibility in coming years. Davis reversed his own board's parole recommendations with such regularity that his stance was challenged to the California Supreme Court. (San Jose Mercury News)

    Tough bill won't reduce crime  Oct 18, 2006
    this article to your Del. 01:00 AMOne has to ask what the real purpose is behind the Harper government's legislative initiative to amend the Criminal Code as it relates to dangerous offenders. (Toronto Star -- Opinion)

    Tough bill won't reduce crime  Oct 18, 2006
    com - Tough bill won't reduce crime. this article to your Del. (Toronto Star)

    Spitzer, Faso spar over death penalty  Oct 15, 2006
    By MICHAEL GORMLEY Associated Press Writer October 14, 2006, 1:02 PM EDT. ALBANY, N.Y. -- Eliot Spitzer tried to crack the New York political scene in 1994 as a "pragmatic liberal," the only Democrat among four running for attorney general who supported the death penalty in a year when the issue helped sweep Republicans into office. (Newsday -- New York City)

    Helgeson for sheriff  Oct 7, 2006
    La Crosse Tribune - 6. HomeSeller Top Homes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    prosecution setbacks: 'Missteps' in Hells Angels trial  Oct 7, 2006
    "In baseball, it's three strikes, you're out," said Pitaro, who asked Mahan to declare a mistrial. "We need a new batter.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)

    The Football Nut  Sep 28, 2006
    Three strikes, you're out. Keep him for the Raider game, then trade him after that. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Social Network, Job Poison  Sep 1, 2006
    "It's reported before we find it on our own sometimes. We have a 'three strikes, you're out' policy.". Facebook limits who can see a student's profile, including prospective employers, and gives the student the option to make his profile limited to his own community. (Fox News)

    Who let the dogs in?  Aug 25, 2006
    Adopt a "three strikes, you're out" rule. A big company that allowed dogs had a rule that after the third "accident," a dog was banned. (USA Today -- Money)

    Violent sex offender headed for assault trial  Aug 14, 2006
    This time, Gary is charged with assault, and prosecutors have a shot at sending him to prison for 25 years to life under California's three strikes, you're out law. "Had the three-strikes law been in effect when he was convicted last, which was in 1985, then he would be in jail for 25 to life already," Assistant District Attorney Carol Shipley said. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Ex-con arrested in sexual assault of woman, 60  Jul 28, 2006
    And if he is charged and convicted a third time with a felony, then he is a candidate for the ``three strikes, you're out'' law, which means he would receive 25 years to life in prison. Contact Lisa Fernandez at lfernandez@mercurynews. (San Jose Mercury News)

    Offender accused of assault inside van  Jul 8, 2006
    "It's along the line of the three strikes, you're out," he added. Details of Allen's previous sex assault cases were unavailable Thursday night. (Anchorage Daily News)

    LEAH GARCHIK  Jun 30, 2006
    Thursday, June 29, 2006. At the Friends of the Pink Triangle ceremonies last weekend, Supervisor Bevan Dufty, who's about to become a father, was given a "onesie'' for the baby with a tiny pink triangle sewn on it. The baby, a girl due in October, will be named Sidney. Matier and Ross mentioned the pregnancy a few months ago. Sidney's mom is Rebecca Goldfader, whom Dufty met seven years ago in a step aerobics class at Gold's Gym. Dufty is gay; Goldfader is lesbian. They are looking for a pair of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Faulty rap sheet haunts accused  May 29, 2006
    He was charged under the state's ``three strikes, you're out'' law, which meant he faced 25 years to life in prison if convicted. His prior strikes were based on the 1990 Contra Costa robbery, which involved several victims. (San Jose Mercury News)

    Liberti secretly paid by Republic  May 14, 2006
    "We do not need this project tainted in any way, shape or form. Public perception is a problem. In baseball, it's 'three strikes, you're out.' Sometimes in politics, it's one.". Ray Liberti'sfall from grace. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Prosecutors over the line  Jan 24, 2006
    After the office reviewed Field's conduct in the case of Auguste and Hendricks, who were released from prison in late 2004, Field was reassigned to prosecute ``three strikes, you're out'' cases, a division in which he no longer reported directly to Sinunu. Kennedy said he believed Field had learned from his mistakes and had earned another chance. (San Jose Mercury News)


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