Dallas and Corpus Christi already run similar diversion programs.
A few, but not enough, Primary Care Trusts are running effective court diversion schemes for the mentally ill.
Running costs for diversion and alternatives are often much less than for detention facilities.
"When you come to a place like California, and you come from my part of the world, you just shake your head and wonder what kinds of nonsense does the bureaucracy do out here?" the Ohio Republican said, referring to the long-running diversion of millions of gallons from farms to the habitats of endangered fish.
"We're running out of diversions.
And even Ronald Reagan, using his golden repertoire and tranquilizing voice to placate the large hall, was running short of diversions.
Test the newly installed gutters for leaks and proper water diversion by running a garden hose at the highest point.
The film, like the meeting itself, is an entertaining oddity: there are moments when it is clearly padding the running time with imaginary diversions so we don't simply get to the meeting too quickly.
Given its lighthearted thrust, "The Revenge Tour," which is running through Sunday, may provide diversion, but it is best savored not for its jokes but for Mr. Toibin's gallery of artful sketches of the human comedy.
Long-haul flights will not be running normally inbound – because of diversions there will be delays – but should return to a normal service tomorrow.
It is the season of diversion, distraction, avoidance: the season of running away from old aunts, small children, sweaters with snowmen and overcooked meats.
