Aondoakaa Chides IGP On Judgment, Orders Release Of Petitioners' N50m Jul 27, 2008
Justice Suleiman Belgore had ordered the immediate release of the businessman from detention, ruling that the police lack the power to confiscate his property and personal effects without a valid court order. Other properties ordered to be returned to the applicant include nine vehicles, communication equipments, laptop computer, 14 Fuel dispensing machines, 10 Nokia handsets, car keys, cheque books and one licensed double barrel gun, with 18 cartridges. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Repossessions flower as the economy withers Jul 24, 2008
When loan holders are cooperative, the repo men will allow them to remove child car seats and other personal effects before towing a vehicle ... A 21-year-old woman, identified as the car owner by the lien holder, came out and spent 10 minutes pulling out beach towels, folding chairs, compact discs and a duffel bag of personal effects from the car. (News & Observer)
Bone hunt block Jul 21, 2008
But the command's Web site says, "Every inch of soil that comes out of [a] site is screened for any potential remains, any life support equipment, or personal effects.". Earlier this month, the command identified a bone fragment found in Vietnam as belonging to an Air Force pilot killed in a crash in 1971. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
Let's settle this right now Jul 20, 2008
The upshot of that is, the judges must essentially take such litigants by the hand and help them negotiate the legal system -- show them what documents they need to complete, what personal effects they must produce, and so on. So, when a mediator has gotten involved and worked everything out to everyone's satisfaction, it's a tremendous relief. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Crystal joins 9/11 memorial fund Jul 19, 2008
The museum will include personal effects and the testimonies of witnesses to the events of 11 September 2001. The site is due to open in 2009. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Souled out: James Brown memorabilia fetches $800,000 Jul 18, 2008
The sale also offered a number of Brown's personal effects including a childhood photograph, a variety of handwritten notes and letters, and Brown's personal stereo. A set of three pink leather sofas from the singer's home raised $40,000. (BBC News)
James Brown auction doesn't bring big bucks Jul 18, 2008
Another court hearing in South Carolina is slated for August 19, but Sharpton noted that even if the children prevailed as Brown's rightful heirs, his personal effects could remain beyond their reach. Copyright 2008 Reuters. (MSNBC -- News)
Sudan rules out deal with international court Jul 18, 2008
The attackers stole communications equipment, laptops, cash, personal effects and a vehicle, Tearfund's acting country director Jane Petty said. "Two national staff were very badly beaten trying to defend the one [expatriate] lady" in the base, she said, adding that the agency had suspended all operations in the southwest and relocated all its staff. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Public Safety log, from the July 17, 2008 edition Jul 17, 2008
A knapsack, a wallet containing $40, credit cards, and an Ikea gift card, a cell phone with the charger, clothing, a driver s license, and personal effects were stolen. At 1:33 p.m. a woman from Temple, Georgia reported that she was sent an e-mail to mail her payment for a Capuchin monkey to an address in Arlington. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
The look of Love: It's just not working Jul 15, 2008
Most famous for a long time for selling off Kurt Cobain's personal effects and for making music that only critics seem to hear, Love has worked hard the past year or so, to return, via her website and MySpace blog, as a viable celebrity with things to say ... She has scarcely spoken of him since his death in 1994 and has divested herself of his sad personal effects - "100 flannel shirts," as she so caustically phrased it. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Seven Days, Seven Projects for a Kitchen that Sells Jul 14, 2008
By eliminating clutter and personal effects, your kitchen will look neat, clean - and even larger. Fix Up Your Faucet. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
2 Missing Soldiers' Bodies Found In Iraq Jul 13, 2008
Jimenez's father, Ramon "Andy" Jimenez, said uniformed military officials came to his home Thursday to tell him the body of his son and some of his son's personal effects had been discovered. Fouty's stepfather, Gordon Dibler, said military officials also came to his home Thursday to break the news. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Candidates face ill-defined rules Jul 13, 2008
Examples of evidence which may be considered in determining whether legal residency has been established include driver's license, tax receipts, mail receipts, bank accounts, the relocation of personal effects, and the purchase or rental of property. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Man held at gunpoint by car hijackers Jul 13, 2008
He was then robbed of his personal effects and the suspects left in the victim s car. EPD Detective Randy Hensley reported that the victim did not want his name released. (Elgin Courier, TX)
New Houdini Movie Narrowly Escapes Being Good Jul 13, 2008
Mary decides that when Houdini (Guy Pearce) comes to town for an upcoming engagement, they'll sneak into his hotel room, dig through his personal effects, and piece together the mystery of that final maternal utterance. Mary and Benji's half-baked scam is soon exposed, but Houdini takes a shine to the scruffy, resourceful pair and even believes (or is he just pretending to believe. (Slate)
Marshfield farmer dies after finally receiving fathers World War II dog tags Jul 13, 2008
On Tuesday, soon after returning to Marshfield with his father s personal effects, Johnson died after suffering what his family believes was a massive heart attack. He fell down the stairs while loading hay in his barn, they said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Balancing act: Genetics pioneer and Augustinian friar Gregor Mendel remains a model for combining religion with science Jul 5, 2008
Mendel s work was not recognized until after he died and many of his personal effects were not saved. He presented his findings in 1865 but they were largely overlooked until other scientists essentially replicated them at the turn of the century. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Cable thief electrocuted Jul 2, 2008
Mr Ben Afful, Assemblyman for Bawjiase said cable thieves had taken advantage of the quietness at the new site where the incident occurred, and had been stealing cables and personal effects of the residents. Mr Afful said this had prompted the residents to form a Neighbourhood Watch Committee, to carry out day and night patrols, to curb the rampant thefts in the area. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Former corrections officer blames jail death on short staffing Jun 28, 2008
Front page news - newsjournalonline. SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
No Pain, No Gaines Jun 27, 2008
It's just his blend of personal effects and coffee-house guitar strums tends to collect the shy types. "The funny thing is it's out there, but just people are usually quiet about it," the Philly-based singer said. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Changing in a flash Jun 26, 2008
"Your landlord's insurance doesn't cover your personal items. We strongly recommend that all renters purchase renter's insurance. The insurance is reasonable in cost and with options may not only cover your personal effects, but also your family, your pets, and in some cases, visitors from accidents or injuries while in your home." The Housing Office will not only review a service member's lease to ensure appropriate military clauses are included, but will also discuss renter's insurance and... (The Dolphin, CT)
Mountaineering guides honored Jun 23, 2008
Kloos and Durnell remained at the fall site to secure the first climber's remains for recovery and, despite blowing winds and drifting snow, to collect personal effects scattered throughout the fall zone. "Heidi Kloos and Robert Durnell exemplify the quality of character that the Denali Pro Award seeks to recognize," South District ranger Daryl Miller said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chateau Frontenac Jun 22, 2008
This attic, though, is cluttered with the personal effects of a vast French empire. I like to start with the 3-mile walking path atop the city walls, peering down into hidden courtyards, tiny convent cemeteries and unseen private gardens. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Ex-wife loses Nebraska bid to protect alimony Jun 21, 2008
Slowiaczek said Mary Kay Davis has no outstanding debt, her 175,000 in attorney fees were paid by Henry and that she received ownership of her Jaguar, her clothing, her jewelry and her personal effects as part of the property settlement. "By her own testimony, appellant's net worth is in excess of 4 million," Slowiaczek wrote. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Attorneys argue positions of trust Jun 19, 2008
He said he went through Monica s personal effects and trash to find anything he could. He found love letters and used condoms. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Jewish aid agency arrives in Mason City to help Jun 19, 2008
They assess storm damage, stack sandbags, chainsaw and remove fallen trees, pump flood water from homes, remove contaminated building materials, appliances and personal effects, sanitize and dry surfaces to prevent mold growth, and prepare homes to be reoccupied, according to. They also supervise local volunteers. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Fire Gusts Boys' Hostel at Bibiani Senior High School Jun 17, 2008
There were no casualties but the 21 students occupying the hostel have been displaced whilst their personal effects, stationery and foam mattresses have all been lost to the fire. Mr. Henry Afful, Headmaster of the school who was out of town at the time of the incident, told the Ghana News Agency that, the blaze, the cause of which was not immediately known started around midday and lasted for five hours. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nasty weather sends flood of customers to some businesses Jun 15, 2008
Duane Kuenstling, office manager at Blue Line Moving and Storage, said several tornado survivors were already housing their personal effects in his storage units when those affected by the floods began calling in with similar requests. And those looking for a large truck to move their belongings from one place to the next could have trouble securing a U-Haul in the coming days because of the flood waters. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Woman, 74, accused of smuggling heroin Jun 15, 2008
"During the inspection of Garzon De Arenas' personal belongings, U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel discovered several personal effects in the luggage in which heroin was concealed. The heroin was sewn within the lining of notebook binders, a jewelry case and in a false cavity of women's slippers.". About 6. (CNN -- US)
Kenya: Dodgy Drugs Hamper Fight Against Malaria Jun 14, 2008
"One can bring them [in] as personal effects, which is common, or through the ports," he said, adding that the board had only 40 inspectors to cover the whole country. He said the Kenyan legal system was not supportive enough. (allAfrica.com)
Plucky Indian escapes kidnappers in Sudan Jun 14, 2008
He demanded to be sent home, and finally his passport and other documents, personal effects were handed to him and he was booked for India June 11. That day, owing to an aircrash in Khartoum, all flights were cancelled and he was booked the following day on Qatar Airways. (Sify)
CLARK: The joy of discovering my father's hidden autograph treasure Jun 14, 2008
That year, ill and closing in on 80, he'd begun to arrange his affairs, completing a detailed family history, parceling out personal effects to his four children and cataloguing his beloved library of several thousand books. He did a thorough job of it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Mainland, Taiwan sign agreement on weekend chartered flights | Related Jun 13, 2008
BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Chiang Pin-kun, the Taiwan-based Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) chairman, paid homage at the tomb containing personal effects of Kuomintang (KMT) founder Sun Yat-sen here on Thursday. It was Chiang's second trip to the site. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Big Payback: Brown's Family Feuds Over Estate Jun 12, 2008
Anyone with a taste for soul music and a few dollars to spare can snap up one of James Brown's mementos when Christie's auction house puts hundreds of the late "Godfather of Soul's" personal effects up for sale next month. An ongoing feud over the late James Brown's estate raises questions about who will benefit from the proceeds of an upcoming auction of the late singer's personal items which could fetch up to $1 million. (ABC News -- Business)
SEF chairman arrives in Beijing Jun 12, 2008
During Chiang's trip in Beijing, he will pay homage to a tomb containing the personal effects of Dr. Sun Yat-sen at the Biyun Temple. He will also visit Olympic venues, such as the National Aquatic Center, better known as the "Water Cube.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Governor Commutes Killer's Sentence Jun 10, 2008
"Over the course of those 18 months, there has been no discernible improvement in Walton's condition and no evidence that his mental impairment is temporary. Walton differs in fundamental ways from other death row offenders. He lives in a self-imposed state of isolation that includes virtually no interest in receiving or understanding information. Walton communicates only infrequently, almost invariably in response to direct questions, and those responses are minimal in nature. He has nothing in... (WTVR.com, VA)
A Star Is Reborn Jun 8, 2008
Forthcoming projects include a romance with Ashton Kutcher called "Personal Effects" and a drama set in the 1920s called "Cheri," which pairs her with 26-year-old Rupert Friend. The U-turn : Sure, Pfeiffer is utterly believable as a hot older woman, but she deserves to play with others her own age. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Cameroon: Airlines Dumps 800 Workers Jun 3, 2008
The workers were advised to remove their personal effects and hand over office keys before leaving their various offices or work sites on that May 30. Also branches of CAMAIR at home and abroad were instructed by the same communiqu; to end their activities on May 30. (allAfrica.com)
High-Profile Bioethicist Out as Head of Institute He Founded Jun 3, 2008
McGee has lectured worldwide on the social, political and personal effects of technology. According to his biography at the institute's Web site, "[McGee's] task as a researcher has been to show the connections between our moral lives, medicine and the biomedical sciences.". (Scientific American)
Workers consider American Axle options May 31, 2008
Personal effects, including radios and work boots, were discarded during the three-month strike. And management, he said, is implementing strict rules. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Former historic church could be demolished May 30, 2008
The inspection report states the church, which was built in 1920, had rooms filled with personal effects and furniture, and in some cases the room was filled nearly to the ceiling. The report also stated that the items in the building presented a hazard to the McKinney Fire Department personnel, and assistant fire chief Frank Roma said the fire department will not enter the building in case a fire occurs. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Missing posters replaced by memorial after body is recovered May 29, 2008
A wallet, cellphone, and other personal effects found on the body belonged to Garza, Hanley said. Since Garza disappeared, police and other searchers had spent hundreds of hours scouring the Middlebury College campus. (Boston Globe)
Local company helps sells houses faster May 29, 2008
In addition, clearing the majority of items from surfaces such as counters, tops of bureaus and bookcases helps buyers focus on the attributes of your home, not your personal effects. Storage bins, boxes, and recycling should be placed in the basement or garage. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Cuffee-Glenn: The calm after the storm May 25, 2008
It's mind-numbing to see lumber and personal effects from someone's home scattered around. but it puts a different spin when it happen in your hometown. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Giant 'telescope' links London, New York May 25, 2008
If he had not been rummaging through great-grandpa Alexander's personal effects a few years ago, the Telectroscope might still exist only on paper, hidden away deep inside some old box. But fortunately, St. George could not bear that thought and thus decided he should be the one to finish what his great-grandfather had started. (CNN)
His-and-Her Iraq Duty Keeps Couple Together May 25, 2008
She's a licensed practical nurse, or LPN. He does patient administration: intake, documenting cases and handling evacuations of wounded soldiers, as well as dealing with remains of the deceased and their personal effects. Their home has a window air conditioner and a few amenities. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Boards cover up embarrassment May 24, 2008
May 24, 2008 A PILE of ripped clothes, a sad looking pillow and a box of personal effects sit alone against the Pioneer Shire Council building. A depressing illustration of the squatters who, until yesterday, had taken over the iconic Queensland Heritage Council registered building in Wood Street and turned it into a dumping ground. (Daily Mercury)
Surrealist Manifesto sold for real money May 22, 2008
"All my life, my heart has yearned for a thing I cannot name." Had this yearning been for money, rather than revolutionary art, Andr; Breton would today have seen his dream realised, on learning that a selection of his personal effects have been sold at auction in Paris for a total of 3. 6m (2. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Titanic exhibit opens at the Science Center May 22, 2008
RMS Titanic Inc. has conducted seven recovery expeditions, starting in 1987, bringing back more than 5,500 items -- from sections of the ship to china, glassware and passengers' personal effects ... Researchers have unearthed a lot of detail about the people who were aboard, along with some of their possessions -- eyeglasses, jewelry and other personal effects. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
JIM DODSON: Our New House Isn't New at All May 18, 2008
At this end of the affair, sadly, this meant I finally had to say farewell to the cozy furnished cabin where I've more or less lived like somebody's bachelor uncle on parole the past few years and translate my personal effects up the block to a rambling old house large enough to additionally accommodate one wife, three dogs and four teenage children. Two days before the truck was scheduled to arrive, Madam, a lover of all things French and strawberry, speed-mopped the floor of the new house and... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Postville reeling after raid May 17, 2008
Picking through their personal effects, Ramos told two other women with her to pick up the men's shoes and see if there was room in the car for a microwave. They cleaned on the refrigerator, but left many other items, including mattresses and folding chairs. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Avoiding Home-Based Business Blunders May 15, 2008
Minimize personal effects. A few personal items -- family photos, job related awards, a stress button -- are allowed in any work space, but there's usually a limit to maintain a business-like and professional atmosphere to your workspace. (RealtyTimes)
40 years later, a heroic and fatal mission is top-secret no more May 14, 2008
In the early 1990s, searchers found a handful of remains and personal effects from Paul Donato and the other men in his crew. The families agreed to have all the items buried together with military honors in 1994 in Arlington National Cemetery. (Boston Globe)
More of this story May 13, 2008
Kingsley gathered a few personal effects, chewed her fingernails, and said she was going to try to reach her friend in North Carolina. The house has been locked down until the VA decides its fate. (Lake Wales News, FL)
'Pillow Case' Victims Search For Personal Effects May 10, 2008
Pillow Case' Victims Search For Personal Effects ... Victim Marlene Brady said she was overjoyed to find a dozen handmade trinkets her children made for her; , of Ontario, said she was moved to tears finding some of her personal effects so close to Mother's Day. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Stars all over the Garden for Game 2 of Celtics-Cavs May 9, 2008
Brooke, who's 88, hasn't remarked on Walters's revelation, so we paid a visit to the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at BU, where many of his papers and personal effects are stored in a climate-controlled room. (The first African American US senator shares shelf space at the Gotlieb Center with 2,000 other notables, including D.H. Lawrence, Shirley MacLaine, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Robert Redford, and Robert Frost, to name just a few. (Boston Globe)
That is no dream machine May 8, 2008
Thieves entered an unlocked car and took an iPod and other personal effects. 1:07 p.m., April 27, Montara State Beach. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Princess Stole Our Booze! May 4, 2008
As I read paragraph 14, which covers liability for baggage and personal effects, Princess won't cover "any tools of trade, household goods, fragile or valuable items, precious metals, jewelry, documents, negotiable instruments or other valuables." That may or may not include alcoholic beverages. The cruise line should have told you that it wouldn't take responsibility for your Cognac. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Bone hunt block May 3, 2008
But the command's Web site says, "Every inch of soil that comes out of [a] site is screened for any potential remains, any life support equipment, or personal effects.". Earlier this month, the command identified a bone fragment found in Vietnam as belonging to an Air Force pilot killed in a crash in 1971. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
Flags for the fallen (38) May 2, 2008
The memorial is from personal effects of Montana service members who were killed in action and donated by their families, including one soldier s goggles and another s boots. Reporter : 447-4086 or. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Birdseed attracts cardinal friends May 2, 2008
" A shrewd reader suggested that famous quote belongs to Daryl Royal of Texas. You could be right. But I also found it attributed numerous times to the late Coach Hayes, and to Bear Bryant . - SATURDAY BIRTHDAY: Peter Cakanic Jr. , of North Augusta, wants us to remember that Saturday is the birthdate of Bing Crosby , who died on a golf course in 1977. If he'd lived, he'd be 105. - TODAY'S JOKE: A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tips to ensure the TSA doesn't swipe your stuff Apr 22, 2008
Although the TSA has taken steps to discourage these government workers from helping themselves to our personal effects including background checks on new hires, video cameras in screening areas and rules forbidding backpacks or lunchboxes at checkpoints more and more passengers like Fleiss are coming forward to say theyve been ripped off by the very people who are supposed to protect them. It doesnt help that hardly a week goes by without another story about alleged TSA pilferage... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ceraks remember dark days Apr 16, 2008
It was a verse found underlined in Whitney Cerak s Bible among her personal effects at Taylor University and gave comfort to the Cerak family as its faith was tested during those dark weeks after being told their daughter had been identified as one of five victims from a terrible crash near the Indiana college two years ago. Cerak s parents, Colleen, a Gaylord teacher, and Newell, an associate pastor at Gaylord Evangelical Free Church, sat down with the Herald Times Thursday to talk about the... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Luxe Travel: Shopping in Manhattan, Cowgirling out West Apr 16, 2008
When you check out of your hotel, youll leave clothes, shoes, personal effects and even toiletries behind. Your personal valet will retrieve, clean if necessary, organize and store it all back in your personal climate-controlled, air-purified New York City closet. (Newsmax)
Former foster child hoping to give back Apr 13, 2008
Thats about where the family ties remain since she took her mother to court because she refused to give the girl any of her personal effects from home. The reason Smith would like to be a social worker, she explained, is because of how hard her caseworkers pushed her to do things. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
