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OP/ED: The implosion of Canada's medical marijuana regulations
by Contributor on 01 Jun 2011 On April 4, 2011 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Justice DJ Taliano in the case of Regina versus Mernagh handed down a decision supporting on individual's rights to access medical marijuana.
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:42P
Sudan and Darfur's LJM rebels to sign a peace agreement within weeks
June 1, 2011 (DOHA) — Sudanese government and the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) will sign a peace agreement within three weeks, the two parties said one day after the adoption of a framework document for peace in Darfur by Darfur stakeholder
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:42P
How to break up the IMF old boys' club
Regardless of fairness, logic, the re-balanced world economy, natural justice, the moral case, past promises, or the competence of the candidates, the chances of an emerging-economy candidate getting the job are effectively zero.
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:42P
Dallas City Council divided over trash-dumping plan
Council member Tennell Atkins, whose district includes the landfill, said he is worried about increased truck traffic and a potential negative effect on neighborhoods and development. “Yes, it is about revenue,” he said. “We need revenue, we understand
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:40P
The Incremental Assault on Liberty
Add to this, the very recent report that the National Highway Traffic Safety administration is expected to call for the installation of Event Data Recorders (black boxes) in all automobiles. A May 31 report at Design News.com details some of the
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:39P
Jury can't reach verdict in fertilizer plant vandalism
Jurors failed to reach a verdict after five hours of deliberation Wednesday night on whether a Valparaiso man had vandalized a fertilizer manufacturer, causing more than $300000 in
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:39P
Customs file raps vs alleged smuggler Bigcas, 5 others
The Bureau of Customs on Thursday filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) a criminal complaint against Lynard Allan Bigcas for the alleged illegal importation of almost 30 cars. Bigcas supposedly brought in the vehicles without the required
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:38P
TiZA is pressed to pay legal fees
The ACLU, which has since settled with Islamic Relief and reached a tentative deal with the commissioner, claims that TiZA has violated the Constitution's First Amendment by promoting religion. A judge ruled this spring that TiZA must hold harmless the
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:37P
Judge to rule this week on lawsuit in Costco shooting
A federal judge will decide by the end of the week whether a wrongful death lawsuit should be dismissed against Clark County and Sheriff Doug Gillespie over their alleged roles in the July 10 police shooting death of Erik Scott outside
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:37P
Bankruptcy puts LTH Forum up for sale
By Steve Cavendish Tribune reporter LTH Forum, one of the most robust online communities for Chicago food enthusiasts, is for sale. The bidding currently stands at $40000. How is a website with no advertising, no plans for advertising and one that
Updated: 06/01/2011 11:36P
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