Extortion Decline Noted During Lunar New Year in San Francisco
Extortion attempts tied to Lunar New Year celebrations have largely ceased in San Francisco due to public education and increased merchant cooperation with police. Inspectors credit bilingual officers and community leadership, including the 1996 appointment of Chinese American Chief Fred Lau, for improving reporting and deterrence.
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Varco L P seeks permit for concrete batch plant site
Varco L P has applied to Texas 70600 to authorize construction of a concrete batch plant at 2400 Steven Street. The notice outlines review by the Texas commission and invites public comment within a stated deadline.
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Varco L.P
Texas
Martha Stewart jury pool faces fair trial challenge
The judge screens a diverse pool for Martha Stewart's trial amid pervasive publicity. Potential jurors acknowledge ubiquitous coverage while the court seeks a fair 12 member panel and six alternates from a pool of about 50. One candidate from a securities firm acknowledged news discussion around the case and was disqualified.
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Peter Bacanovic
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Ohio moves closer to banning same sex marriage statewide
Ohio moved toward banning same sex marriage and prohibiting domestic partner benefits for state employees with an 18 to 15 vote in the House. Gov Taft planned to sign after legal review as lawmakers defend a traditional definition and face concerns about business and university talent impact.
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Columbus
House
Bob Taft
U.S. Supreme Court
Nebraska
Seth Kilbourn
Human Rights Campaign
Jay Hottinger
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