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HPD Encourages Drivers to Click It or Ticket
“We will do that by hitting the roads and enforcing all traffic laws 24/7, no excuses, no warnings, and we will be paying particular attention to seat belt use.” The Click It or Ticket campaign will be held from May 22 to June 6.
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:01P
2843 Reasons for Texans to celebrate
Though traffic fatalities are down, motor vehicle crashes are still the leading cause of death for Texans. In 2009, more than 3000 Texans died in vehicle crashes, and nearly half of those killed were unbuckled. Unfortunately, there are some groups who
Updated: 05/24/2011 02:00P
Politics, Poverty, Principles
If the cause of poverty is reducible to the lack of specific material goods—money, housing, food, clothing, education, and health care—then providing those goods would eliminate poverty. Providing an income, supplying housing, food stamps,
Updated: 05/24/2011 01:59P
Mubarak to Face Trial for Killing of Protesters
Farid el-Deeb, a criminal defense lawyer representing the Mubaraks, declined to comment, saying he would speak in court. Protestors and activists here interpreted the timing as the latest evidence of their continuing power.
Updated: 05/24/2011 01:58P
Decision delayed on juvenile justice system grant
OCEAN CITY -- Traffic should be expected this weekend as more than 3000 hot rods, trick trucks and... SALISBURY -- The Salisbury Chamber Singers pay tribute to their late musical director and founder... REHOBOTH BEACH -- Those looking for art and
Updated: 05/24/2011 01:56P
Poll: Benefit programs don't need to be cut
OCEAN CITY -- Traffic should be expected this weekend as more than 3000 hot rods, trick trucks and... SALISBURY -- The Salisbury Chamber Singers pay tribute to their late musical director and founder... REHOBOTH BEACH -- Those looking for art and
Updated: 05/24/2011 01:56P
Three Dead as Arab Truck Hits Israeli Vehicle
Initial investigations show that the vehicle in which the couple were riding had crossed over into opposing traffic, although it is not clear why. Arab drivers, especially of trucks and other heavy vehicles, have many times in the past been involved in
Updated: 05/24/2011 01:56P
Harry & David Holdings names 2 new executives
The Medford, Ore., company named Charles Hunsinger senior vice president and chief information officer and David Rogalski vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer. Hunsinger, 43, will be responsible for all IT applications and
Updated: 05/24/2011 01:55P
How Can I Talk to My Lawyer about Alternative Fees
Most lawyers who practice business law have relatively little experience in pricing their services. They are used to billing by the hour, because that's what they were trained to do. Nonetheless, you can use the new openness in your favor by agreeing
Updated: 05/24/2011 01:55P
WaMu and shareholders reach deal to end bankruptcy
The company will file a new plan in the next seven to 10 days, said Brian Rosen, of law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, which represents Washington Mutual. Washington Mutual's main pre-bankruptcy business, the savings-and-loan known as WaMu,
Updated: 05/24/2011 01:54P