Kerouac and Ginsberg letters; a Beat history Jul 19, 2010
One of the most industrious toilers in this eternal North Beach of the mind is Bill Morgan, an archivist who negotiated the sale of Ginsberg's voluminous store of papers and personal effects (including his clipped beard) to Stanford University for $1 million in 1994. Morgan has written and edited more than a dozen Beat-related books, including Ginsberg's journals, a 2006 biography of the poet called "I Celebrate Myself," and guides to relevant landmarks in New York and San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Search continues for missing driver Jul 19, 2010
FAIRBANKS - Rescuers have found the personal effects of a missing federal customs agent whose car was found in a creek near a rain-damaged section of the Taylor Highway ... FAIRBANKS - Rescuers have found the personal effects of a missing federal customs agent whose car was found in a creek near a rain-damaged section of the Taylor Highway. (Juneau Empire)
NSW beach death woman identified: police Jul 14, 2010
"We found her personal effects and we now know who she is," Supt Hayes said on Wednesday. The bag contained a wallet, mobile phone and other items. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bodies of 2 Duck Boat Crash Victims ID'd Jul 11, 2010
Both victims were identified based on personal effects, said Jeff Moran, spokesman for the Philadelphia medical examiner's office. He said both died of drowning and the manner of death was ruled an accident. (CBS News -- US)
NDC Has Pretty Good Chances In 2012 If - Nana Konadu Jul 9, 2010
Asked how she had been coping after the Valentines Day fire, which razed down their Ridge residence and destroyed all their personal effects, Nana Konadu she was living with her mother because we are trying to look for a place to rent. Mrs. Rawlings said former President Rawlings was living at their village house at Tefle and had to trek in and out when he had meetings in Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Did Schmidt break contract by taking extensions board offered? Jul 4, 2010
"School officials said Schmidt cleared her office of personal effects Wednesday and did not go to work Thursday. She is represented by St. Joseph attorney Tom Fette.As the person next in line in the district's management team, school officials said Erica Harris, the district's director of teaching and learning, will be acting superintendent for day-to-day operations until the board votes on an interim superintendent.Schmidt has two years remaining on her three-year contract. She earns $137,804... (The Herald-Palladium)
Steinbecks porno classic: The Gropes of Wrath Jul 2, 2010
John Steinbeck papers, personal effects to be auctioned ... John Steinbeck papers, personal effects to be auctioned ... Among personal effects are his leather chair and globe, and a Courvoisier cognac box filled with tobacco pipes, reading glasses and leather billfolds. (Harper's Magazine)
Eliot at Harvard: Less bang than whimper Jun 28, 2010
To celebrate the occasion, the university dug up from its archives some of the poet s personal effects and displayed them in the basement of the Houghton Library. A few of the items in the exhibit, which ended Saturday, were what a visitor would expect: for instance, an early copy of his famous poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Grateful for his dead-end job Jun 20, 2010
There are no instruments or personal effects of the musicians. Corporate papers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fallen Airmen Buried After 38 Years Jun 19, 2010
Follow-on surveys and excavations in 2005 and 2006 found more remains, personal effects and other equipment, he said. The remains of more than 900 servicemembers killed in the Vietnam War have been returned to their families since 1972. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Airmen Missing From Vietnam Identified Jun 12, 2010
They recovered aircraft wreckage, human remains, crew-related equipment and personal effects. Scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA which matched that of the crewmembers families as well as dental comparisons in the identification of the remains. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Human cost of Uncle Sam's longest war Jun 12, 2010
Personal effects are gathered from bodies - photographs in wallets, wedding bands, jewellery and dog tags, which are polished and sometimes beaten back into shape. The collection is placed in velvet bags and handed to families by the military escort who accompanies the body home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Niese masterful in nightcap against Padres Jun 11, 2010
Still, it was memorable -- a notion that struck Niese shortly after he returned to the clubhouse and stuffed the baseball into his locker, amidst T-shirts and neckties and personal effects. Just before leaving, Niese thought better of that placement. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
NYT: Billionaire's legacy death, but no taxes Jun 10, 2010
5,000-acre hunting ranchIn addition to personal effects bequeathed to his descendants boats, jewelry, automobiles, shotguns and a 5,500-acre Texas hunting ranch stocked with wild game he passed on his holdings in EPCO and Dan Duncan L.L.P., two entities in the natural gas and pipeline empire he built. The stock involved includes more than 100 million shares in Enterprise GP Holdings, which closed at $43. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ashton Kutcher: Tomorrow's Clark Gable? Jun 6, 2010
It's movies like "Spread," where Kutcher worked with talented British filmmaker David Mackenzie, or the straight-to-DVD "Personal Effects," a downbeat indie drama adapted from a Rick Moody story in which Kutcher played a grief-stricken young man who begins a relationship with an older widow played by Michelle Pfeiffer, that suggest there's some genuine hunger and dramatic ambition beneath the buff physique and the bonhomie. (Mind you, neither of those films made a nickel. (Salon)
Pilot Missing From Vietnam War Identified Jun 4, 2010
The teams recovered small pieces of aircraft wreckage, human remains, personal effects and life-support equipment from the four locations. Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA which matched that of Perrines mother in the identification of his remains. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
SA climber forced to wait on Everest bid May 22, 2010
Mallory's well-preserved body was discovered in 1999 but certain pieces of equipment, including cameras and personal effects, were not located. The body of Irvine has never been found. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
India's 'maximum city' May 22, 2010
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya A former residence of the great apostle of nonviolence, the museum boasts personal effects such as Gandhi's rimless eyeglasses. 19 Laburnum Rd., Gamdevi. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Making A Wish Come True May 12, 2010
" Cool as Brandon's bedroom is, Tech's locker room, training room and batting tunnel (cages) all form perhaps the ultimate man cave. There is a bunker feel about the place, low ceilings (not in the hitting area), and one gets the sensation of being part of a tight-knit clan just by being in there. "Buzz" was present as Smith, Leonida and others showed the Wimpeys around. Brandon received a Tech batting helmet signed by every player and more. Smith also gave him a bag tag with the name and number... (Ramblinwreck.com)
The Pacific Review May 3, 2010
Those who were looking for a gritty, bloody chronicle of the hardships of war have been critical of The Pacific's extended departures from the battlefield in a war series, while others grow weary of rampant bloodshed and appreciate the cinematic human elements of the story and enjoy getting to know the personal effects of the war. Although episodes like this one can understandably turn off some viewers, the quality of this story can't be denied, even if it wasn't quite what you're looking for. (IGN Mac)
Van, Tractor Destroyed In Poulsbo Shed Fire Apr 27, 2010
My whole yard was glowing and I saw the shed on fire," the woman homeowner said. Firefighters sprayed foam on the nearby house to prevent the fire from spreading.Fire officials said the 24-foot-square shed and its contents were a total loss. The shed contained a 2007 Chevy Cargo ;-ton van, work tools, a 1954 tractor and several antique bicycles.Kitsap County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.No one was hurt. Copyright 2010 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be... (KIRO TV, WA)
Police Confiscate Computers, Servers Of Gizmodo Writer Who Leaked iPhone Apr 27, 2010
Documents posted to the website show several computers, servesr and an Apple iPod were among the personal effects seized by authorities. The seizure of items is likely in response to an article published by Chen that allegedly shows a prototype of Apple's newest iPhone. (FOX61, CT)
Bruce supervisor hopes to collect items for wounded soldiers Apr 24, 2010
Gift cards to purchase personal effects. Stamps. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Kenya: Minister Lobbies Against New Constitution Apr 23, 2010
Mr Ruto had instead reported to his former office at Kilimo House early in the morning and collected his personal effects before retreating to his private office in the city centre. His aides told Nation that he had spent the rest of the morning meeting his close allies, among them former South Mugirango MP Omingo Magara. (allAfrica.com)
'A DARING ADVENTURE': NYC exhibit tells story of activist Helen Keller Apr 18, 2010
Other personal effects on display include Keller's desk, a phone that provided her with a direct link to the fire department and her 1955 honorary Oscar for the documentary based on her life, "Helen Keller in Her Story.". The exhibition, running through July 30, is accessible to people with vision loss. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
When to leave your personal stuff at home Apr 18, 2010
Stumbling across a colleague s personal effects can be an uncomfortable situation. However, based on the information that you have shared, I believe you have done nothing wrong. (Boston Globe)
Waiting for help Apr 9, 2010
Following the quake, personal effects of the deceased were laid out in front of the fallen structures where the individual died. In a country where looting is rampant, Chagnon said, "Nobody touched it. Including a brand new pair of Nike sneakers. You see the depth of the spirit of these people.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
A Malibu fairy tale told (20) Apr 4, 2010
Incidentally, that film, "Personal Effects," will air on Lifetime on Monday night following the first two episodes of the series. The Van Diens live near Zuma Beach and say that Malibu is their first choice in places to live. (Malibu Times, CA)
In Cyprus, a bold bid to bury ghosts of conflict Mar 29, 2010
"When you see their clothes and personal effects and realize that these were people much like your parents were, that's shocking," she says. Remains are brought to a lab inside the buffer zone and tested against a database of DNA taken from relatives. (MSNBC -- International)
Wrong plane crash victims cremated, buried Mar 27, 2010
Montgomery County Coroner Dr. James Davis in Dayton says the problem was discovered after one family said it received the wrong personal effects. The men were on board a small plane that crashed in rural Union County on March 5. (AZCentral -- News)
TIPS FOR TOUGH TIMES: Reduced incomes could provide breaks Mar 26, 2010
Moving your household goods and personal effects, including the cost of packing and insurance. Storage costs. (USA Today -- Money)
Nigeria: Acting President Goodluck Jonathan Dissolves Cabinet Mar 18, 2010
Many of the ministers, against all protocol, abandoned their usual exit point from the Council Chambers, venue of the meeting, as they were seen taking different routs out of the premises; with some of them openly discussing how they intend to move swiftly to their office to collect their personal effects. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Jonathan Sacks Ministers Mar 18, 2010
Some were observed to have openly discussed how they intended to move swiftly to their offices to collect their personal effects. But as the meeting ended, several ministers, particularly those loyal to Yar'Adua were observed to be frowning as they refused to take questions from reporters. (allAfrica.com)
Airman Cares for Personal Effects Mar 12, 2010
Air Force Master Sgt. Tracy Bailey cleans a dog tag at the personal effects section of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover Air Force Base, Del ... As noncommissioned officer in charge of the personal effects section of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center here, its Baileys job to clean the personal belongings that arrive with a servicemembers remains ... Other items are sent to the Joint Personal Effects Depot at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Air Force Mortuary Ensures Dignity Mar 9, 2010
This involves preparing a new, custom-tailored uniform, equipped with the most up-to-date awards and decorations, and cleaning and restoring any personal effects, such as wedding bands, watches and wallets, he explained ... Air Force Master Sgt. Tracy Bailey cleans a dog tag at the personal effects section of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
UPDATE: High-speed car chase leaves 1 person dead Mar 6, 2010
On impact with the large blue dump truck around 2:30 the car kind of exploded, according to State Police Investigator Gary Mazzacano, spraying engine parts, glass, metal, personal effects, and hand tools over a wide area. The car came to rest in the parking lot of Valley Oil Company at 12513 Route 9H, debris raining down and causing minor damage to two employees vehicles. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
NASA, Astronauts Religion in Space ... Feb 26, 2010
Genesis begins, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Madalyn Murray O Hair filed a lawsuit, O Hair v. Paine, with the U.S. Supreme Court over the reading from Genesis by the astronauts. O Hair contended that since the astronauts were U.S. government employees, they should not pray... (Suite101.com)
Searching for Saddam Feb 24, 2010
Included among Sajida's personal effects were her national ID card, passport, and what would turn out to be the most valuable find of the night: the Saddam family photo album. Among the birthday and wedding photos were many images of Saddam with his cabal of personal bodyguards. (Slate)
Blaze destroys Fowler repair shop Feb 21, 2010
Adams said the fire destroyed all the personal effects of the former president and his family. Md. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Woman dies after being hit by bus Feb 20, 2010
Her covered body remained under the bus after 9 a.m. and her personal effects were scattered on the street. The area is near Ala Wai Elementary School and Iolani School. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Middle Aged Tomfoolery in Cyberspace Feb 16, 2010
Depending on who tells it, the tape was either stolen by Young from a hatbox full of Hunters very important personal effects or discarded by Hunter when she fled the North Carolina home the Youngs had been renting for her in late 2007. Either way, Young somehow found himself in possession of a home movie of the sort that drives the tabloids to stuff filthy wads of cash into ones trousers. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Fire and the Rawlingses: No Mere Sympathies, Please! Feb 15, 2010
I dont know exactly how much property the Rawlingses might have had in their residence or what specifically got destroyed in the blaze; but I can guess that hordes of irreplaceable property (personal effects and precious collections of artefacts symbolizing many years of their achievements) might be involved. Considering issues, I can only opine that the calamity goes beyond their personal lives. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Fire Razes House Of Ex-Ghana President Rawlings Feb 15, 2010
Adams said the fire destroyed all the personal effects of the former president and his family. Rawlings, a former coup leader, went on to organize elections in the West African nation in the 1990s. (CBS News -- World)
Lost in the ruins of the Hotel Montana Feb 12, 2010
Sometimes they go back for personal effects to see if they will help identify the person. "We're looking for ID -- wedding bands with inscriptions on them. Jewelry that would tip them off," said Lt. Cody Chiles, an army public affairs officer at the scene. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Best intentions can dishonour diggers Feb 5, 2010
To the credit of the German Army, the identity disks were removed from the Australian and British soldiers' bodies and returned through the Red Cross to London by November 1916 and Australian families had received these and personal effects by April 1917. Jim Munro Vice President Families and Friends of the First AIF. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Authorities Identify Man Killed By Train On Jan. 26 Feb 5, 2010
His personal effects were strewn some 50 feet, police said, and no identification was found. Authorities closed off the nearby intersection of Capitol Avenue and Laurel Street. (FOX61, CT)
Gibson brings his star power to ‘Edge of Darkness’ Jan 29, 2010
He goes through her personal effects and finds her employee badge and a gun, among other things. He visits her boyfriend, in fear for his life for good reason, and then the facility, where he confronts the corrupt, oleaginous head of the place played beautifully by Danny Huston, who owns this kind of role. (Boston Globe)
Letter to the Editor Jan 22, 2010
Agent Eyman, who was also at the Grand Avenue station at the time of the arrival of the defendant, asked defendant to place his personal effects on a counter, this was done and the effects were examined by Agent Eyman. Defendant was asked to disrobe, which he did, and examination of defendant's person was made by Agent Eyman, who testified that he saw a shiny clear substance, similar to vaseline, in and around the rectal area of the defendant. (Nogales International, AZ)
Man found unconscious in car faces drug charges Jan 21, 2010
While conducting an inventory of Ramos' personal effects the police officer found two bottles of prescription medication, one had Ramos' name on it and the other belonged to her husband. Ramos was placed under arrest and taken to the Port Orange Police Department for processing. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
FBI Broke Law to Search Phone Records Jan 20, 2010
You all seem to have a problem with the govt telling you what doctors you can see (which is a complete lie), but have no issues what so ever with the govt going through your personal effects. Why is that. (CBS News -- Politics)
Massaging your 1040 Jan 18, 2010
Shipping Fido So FedEx won't really overnight your family's pooch but you can deduct the expenses associated with moving any of your personal effects due to a job-related relocation. And, as a personal effect, your favorite animal's transportation can be written off your personal taxes. (MSNBC -- Business)
* Family sues for brain-in-bag funeral home blunder uUjv ai Jan 11, 2010
When family members opened it they found personal effects and a bag labeled with her name reading brain, the lawsuit alleged. Wouldnt you agree that it was a horrible mistake. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
