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Midday Express of 2011-05-19
The Commission has welcomed The Netherlands' compliance with EU public procurement rules in two cases, one concerning real estate development in the municipality of Ede and the other concerning Dutch authorities' practices when awarding public
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:47P
Cities turn to law for 'dialogue'
Del Mar and Solana Beach officials said the certified document does not adequately address many issues, including traffic, noise and lighting impacts, and the 22nd DAA did not seek sufficient input from either city, as it was required to do.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:46P
Mississippi River closes for 5 miles in La.
A basketball hoop protruded about 2 feet above the water at a flooded-out court. The current was filled with flotsam of every sort, including whole trees and long, green ribbons of vegetation. A nearby alligator struggled against the water's pull,
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:46P
Would-be lawyer convicted of refusing to provide breath sample
He didn't understand he was not supposed to drive, Brandon said. A minimum fine of $1000 for the Highway Traffic Act offence was appropriate because he drove within minutes of being told not to, said assistant Crown attorney Melanie Nancekievill.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:43P
Justice Department Opens Probe of Airline Fare Distributors
The inquiry escalates tension between airlines, led by American, and the global distribution companies over the handling of price and schedule data used by most consumers to purchase travel. "This has been going on for many, many years and it's
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:43P
Strauss-Kahn Judge Signs Bail Order Approving Jail Release
Obus today signed the $5 million bond Strauss-Kahn also agreed to post as a guarantee that he will appear for trial. The bond is secured by cash from the defendant's wife, Anne Sinclair, said Ira Judelson, the bail bondsman.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:43P
Monday hearing on teacher discipline reform can be viewed live online
So administrators and teachers might want to check out Monday's state Senate Education Committee hearing designed to examine problems with the current process for disciplining teachers and to look at possible solutions. If you can't make it to Albany
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:41P
Corruption: Why Texas is Not Mexico
Because of this market and the illicit trade it creates, billions of dollars worth of drugs flow northward through Mexico (or are produced there) and billions of dollars in cash flow back southward into Mexico. However, when we look at the dynamics of
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:41P
Jury finds Middletown man guilty of murder and robbery
The verdict was read about 2:30 pm in Butler County Common Pleas Judge Patricia Oney's courtroom. Sentencing for Platt, who faces 15 years to life in prison for the murder charges, is scheduled for June 27. Platt plotted with his girlfriend,
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:41P
Municipal League Honors Rock Hill, Des Peres
Rock Hill and Des Peres will be honored by the St. Louis Municipal League Friday night at the organization's 2011 Annual Installation Dinner. The City of Rock Hill caught the eye of the Municipal League for
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:40P