1.   And for this, Antoine Naso, a Metro official who runs the badge program, can take some credit.

2.   But Metro officials reckon diva Maria Callas or tenor Luciano Pavarotti might just do the trick.

3.   But the real novelty is that to obtain a badge, a musician must first perform before a Metro official.

4.   Capital Metro officials have said previously that the Leander line was their first priority.

5.   They are barrier-separated, said Metro officials, because enforcement against cheaters is easier and the lanes are safer.

6.   Walsh said Metro officials will talk to drivers about their security concerns.

7.   Weldon said that during the next three weeks Metro officials will travel to Kuwait to continue technical discussions with the Kuwaitis.

8.   Metro Pacific officials were not available for comment.

9.   Metro officials insisted the union broke an agreement to let the labor department settle the dispute.

10.   Metro Pacific officials could not be immediately contacted for comment.