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The Bankruptcy Wildcard in Cartel Cases

Deterrence is achieved when the cost of collusion, given the probability of detection, outweighs the illegal cartel profits. Fines are the only sanction available in the EC enforcement regime and these may need to be raised in order to achieve deterrence. The EC enforcement problem is that fines are effectively...

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Rick Sutcliffe: a winner on and off the mound: former Rookie of the year, Cy Young winner and All-Star spreads a positive influence as he endures a bout with cancer

RICK SUTCLIFFE STOOD ON THE fine green grass outside his Lee's Summit home in Missouri, smiling and waving and looking stronger than he should. When he commanded a major league pitcher's mound, they called him the Red Baron. Now his red hair had faded, but the 6-foot-7 physique...

Articles 2008-08-01

Ex-mayor reaches plea deal over keeping dog

ALICE, Texas AP -- A former small-town South Texas mayor accused of secretly keeping her neighbors' dog after telling them the pet died has reached a plea deal. Grace Saenz-Lopez pleaded no contest Tuesday to filing a false police report, a misdemeanor. Under terms of the deal,...

Articles 2008-07-17

Getting fit gets in way of writing about it

My editor called me the other day asking about the fitness column I was supposed to be writing for today's paper. Aaaah! Yikes! Is it getting hot out here or what!? "Oh, yeah. It'll be there first thing in the morning," I replied, trying...

Articles 2008-07-17

Chambers facing day of Olympic destiny

*ATHLETICS Today is D-Day for Dwain Chambers in the High Court. The phoney war is over, and he will learn whether his pathway to the Olympics, now that he has won the trials in fine style, lies open or remains closed by the British Olympic Association by-law....

Articles 2008-07-17

New Spanish arrest leaves Arvesen's narrow win in shade

*CYCLING After more than 100 miles of tough racing through the Pyrenean foothills, less than a tyre's width separated the stage winner Kurt- Asle Arvesen from the runner-up Martin Elmiger. But the Norwegian's achievement was overshadowed by the second positive drugs test of this year's race. ...

Articles 2008-07-17

Smooth Jazz Virtuoso Andre Delano Releases Second Album "MY SO FINE" August 19, 2008

Saxophonist Andre Delano, an accomplishedmusician with a distinctive, original sound, releases his highlyanticipated second album "MY SO FINE" on August 19th, distributed throughNu Groove Records. Delano once again commands attention of his fans with14 original songs that include guest appearances by bassist Byron Miller(Luther Vandross, George Duke), Smooth Jazz...

Articles 2008-07-17

Chambers facing day of Olympic destiny

*ATHLETICS Today is D-Day for Dwain Chambers in the High Court. The phoney war is over, and he will learn whether his pathway to the Olympics, now that he has won the trials in fine style, lies open or remains closed by the British Olympic Association by-law....

Articles 2008-07-17

New Spanish arrest leaves Arvesen's narrow win in shade

*CYCLING After more than 100 miles of tough racing through the Pyrenean foothills, less than a tyre's width separated the stage winner Kurt- Asle Arvesen from the runner-up Martin Elmiger. But the Norwegian's achievement was overshadowed by the second positive drugs test of this year's race. ...

Articles 2008-07-17

OKC requires drivers to move cars in non-injury wrecks

A new ordinance passed by the Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday requiring drivers involved in non-injury accidents to move their vehicles will help maintain a safe traffic flow, city officials said. The city ordinance was drafted at the request of the Police Department to follow state law,...

Articles 2008-07-16

California Bank of Commerce Launches Arts Collaborative With "Meeting and Passing": The Works of Geoff & Jenny Morten

California Bank of Commerce (OTCBB: CABC)presents "Meeting and Passing," an exhibition of over 100 paintings andceramics by U.K. artists Geoff and Jenny Morten now on display at the Bank.The exhibit runs July 7th through September 12, 2008 at the Bank's downtownLafayette location at 3595 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Second Floor. ...

Articles 2008-07-16

'My heart is there, but my body has finally given in,' says Macey

*ATHLETICS Dean Macey, the Commonwealth decathlon champion, yesterday delivered the most predictable, and painful, news that British athletics is likely to hear for a very long time as he announced his retirement at the age of 30. The Canvey Islander, who failed to earn...

Articles 2008-07-16

Do speed cameras work, or are there better ways to make our roads

The big question Why are we asking this now? Ever since Richard Moffat Ford became the first man to be prosecuted for speeding in 1901 after he was clocked by a policeman with a stopwatch hiding in a hedge, speed traps have had a...

Articles 2008-07-16

When in Rome ... do not have a nap in the street

Nothing might seem more natural, under the cloudless skies of Rome, than to stretch out in view of some crumbling monument and crack open a can of beer. But, this summer, extra caution is in order after Rome's Mayor, Gianni Alemanno, declared war on such activities. In...

Articles 2008-07-16

Brawl fine leaves McGuire clear to play for Dragons

*RUGBY LEAGUE The League has handed out suspensions to six players involved in the Catalan Dragons versus Harlequins match that ended in an all-in brawl on Saturday. The most heavily punished is Quins' Louis McCarthy-Scarsbrook, who has been banned for three games for running in and punching....

Articles 2008-07-16

Provo marketing firm fined for hanging up on customers

A Provo company that sells Dish Network Corp.'s satellite TV services has agreed to pay a $75,000 fine for hanging up on customers, federal regulators said Tuesday. Provo-based Star Satellite LLC will pay $75,000 after the company was accused of making telemarketing calls that failed to connect...

Articles 2008-07-16

The Connaught Hotel Unveils Helene Darroze at The Connaught

LONDON -- The Connaught Hotel and internationally acclaimed Chef Helene Darroze are delighted to announce the opening of the celebrated chef's eponymous restaurant 'Helene Darroze at The Connaught.' Helene Darroze at The Connaught reinforces the Mayfair landmark's remarkable 110 year legacy of discreet elegance, bespoke service and fine dining. The...

Articles 2008-07-16

'My heart is there, but my body has finally given in,' says Macey

*ATHLETICS Dean Macey, the Commonwealth decathlon champion, yesterday delivered the most predictable, and painful, news that British athletics is likely to hear for a very long time as he announced his retirement at the age of 30. The Canvey Islander, who failed to earn...

Articles 2008-07-16

FIVE BEST Exhibitions

Cy Twombly (TATE MODERN, LONDON) An overview of the past 50 years for an old American artist doing romantic gestural painting: burning colours, gnarled splurges, shimmering streaks, mythic resonance. (020-7887 8888) to 14 Sept Radical Light ...

Articles 2008-07-16

Packing for the links: Preparation is key

SOUTHPORT, England -- Peanut butter. That was a curious item on an extensive checklist for one golfer arriving for the 137th British Open at treacherous but beloved Royal Birkdale Golf Club. His and other players' packing lists also included more customary entries such as long underwear,...

Articles 2008-07-16