Armed men in wigs pull off 70m robbery at top Paris jewellery store Dec 6, 2008
Four men, some wearing wigs and female clothing, made a rapid getaway from the exclusive Harry Winston store in Paris after stealing almost every piece of jewellery on display and emptying two backdoor storage cases ... Yesterday the gilt doors of the Paris branch were shut to customers, and three of its five grey velvet display cases were empty of jewellery. (guardian.co.uk)
Man died of cancer eight months after being given all clear Dec 6, 2008
A man died of cancer eight months after being given the all-clear by a doctor prompting a review of 1,800 other cases at a private treatment centre. By Richard Savill Last Updated: 6:46PM GMT 04 Dec 2008. (Telegraph.co.uk)
NHS spending millions fixing botched plastic surgery done abroad Dec 5, 2008
A spokesman for the Department of Health said it had already made clear that the NHS was only there to deal with emergencies in such cases. The spokesman said: "People are free to have cosmetic or other private surgery abroad if they wish to. "However, we strongly advise people to do their research and make sure that they are clear about prices, procedures, recovery times, aftercare and what happens in the event that the treatment goes wrong. (Telegraph.co.uk)
5 more charged in rash of Mountaintop thefts Dec 3, 2008
All of the arrests resulted from an investigation into a Nov. 19 armed robbery at a residence on Big Hollow Road in Maplecrest which led to the closure of multiple open burglary cases on the mountaintop, police said. Stolen items including rifles, alcohol, televisions, clothing and skis were recovered after the Nov. 21 arrests in Abdulkhabir s home at 27 Old Route 23 in Windham. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Doubts cast on bribery cases Nov 27, 2008
Thu, November 27, 2008. By Dave Wedge and Hillary Chabot Thursday, November 27, 2008 - Updated 5h ago Text size. (Boston Herald)
Are Your Collectibles Crash Proof? Nov 26, 2008
At the request of clients, his firm has expanded into the arena of Natural History - exotic items like fossils and geodes from the earth's crust and, in some cases, meteorites from earth's atmosphere. The firm has also developed specialties in fine jewelry and art. (Suite101.com)
Stanton Furnishings offers the old, new, and offbeat Nov 26, 2008
In some cases we have both. For instance, we have a dining table with a top made of old wood so it s part old, part new. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Nov 25, 2008
In some cases, the test will allow doctors the controversial option of asking couples to choose the sex of the embryos that are transplanted. "This is a big, big change in what we are going to be able to do. It changes everything," said Professor Peter Braude of King's College London, who was involved in the research. (Yahoo News -- Biotechnology and Genetics)
Court to hear case of Uighurs held at Guantanamo Nov 24, 2008
The Uighurs case is among more than 100 Guantanamo cases currently under review by federal judges after the Supreme Court ruled in June that foreign detainees at Guantanamo have the right to appeal to U.S. civilian courts to challenge their imprisonment. Last week, a federal judge ordered the release of five Algerian men after rejecting government allegations that they were "enemy combatants." U.S. District Judge Richard Leon also urged the Justice Department not to appeal, saying the detainees... (Yahoo News)
Thousands of cancer patients dying in UK unnecessarily Nov 22, 2008
Lead researcher, Professor Michel Coleman said: "Sadly, we know that many cases of cancer are being diagnosed too late in Britain and this is a major reason for our poor survival rates."Our research suggests that if we could make further improvements in this area we could save thousands more lives each year. "Prof Mike Richards, national director for cancer services, said: "We know that cancer treatment in Britain has improved vastly in recent years and we are now beginning to see the impact on... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Madonna and Guy Ritchie settle their split Nov 21, 2008
Both are entitled to attend the court, although in most high-profile celebrity cases people choose not to. The Daily Telegraph reported yesterday that Ritchie will not accept any of Madonna s money and has instead insisted on sharing custody of the couple s two children. (Boston Herald)
In tough economy, schools downsize homecoming dances Nov 21, 2008
Teens accustomed to spending hundreds on dresses and suits, a pricey dinner and limousine ride are now making their own decorations, soliciting donations for food and gowns and, in some cases, reconsidering the ritzy ballroom in favor of the gym. Becca's Closet, with chapters around the country, and similar charities say they are seeing more families this year who previously could afford the expense. (USA Today -- News)
'Scrapbooks' pieces together Americans' history Nov 16, 2008
"The more eclectic, and in some cases the more chaotic, they are the more I'm drawn to them," she said. "By chaotic I mean form, content, size, shape, weird juxtapositions: prayer cards next to movie pinups, that sort of thing. Those are the people that just stole my heart.". (Boston Globe)
Jill the tripper eludes her captors Nov 16, 2008
Last week German police resolved to step up the efforts of "Special Commission Parkplatz" - parking place, after the spot where a female police officer became one of her victims - in a bid to close the file on one of the new millennium's most baffling cases and to redeploy the 50 detectives now working on the case to other crimes. But good intentions cannot mask the fact that the phantom killer remains a mystery, and unless she is shopped by an accomplice or slips up, the chances are that she... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Highlights: 75 cribs at $200 to $700; 80 dressers at $200 to $800; 100 crib mattresses $40 to $190; 70 strollers at $30 to $300; 60 car seats at $100 to $275; 60 adult glider rockers at $300 to $800; 20 twin and/or bunk beds at $200 to $800; 25 toddler beds at $90 to $150; 50 high chairs $35 to $200 and a large assortment of nightstands, desks, hutches and bookcases ... Prices will be marked 50 to 70 percent off retail when it opens the doors for its holiday sale that also includes its own lines... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Card Show Do's and Don'ts Nov 13, 2008
Forty to 75 vendors would present their prized cards in glass cases on tables ... You can still finds vintage cards in the cases, but also limited autograph cards ... Dont put your hands on the glass cases. (WarpathInsiders.com)
Odyssey Marine Exploration Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 11, 2008
"We are very happy with our results so far this year. We have had some significant operational challenges during the third quarter, but we have seen our offshore team step up in a big way that has yielded some really promising results. During this season, we located and tentatively identified at least one of our targeted high-value shipwrecks. We also mapped a huge new area of seabed and filed admiralty arrests on four separate sites. The JWM Production crew has followed our teams offshore and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critic's picks - visual arts Nov 9, 2008
In some cases, what you need is not so much a spotlight as a magnifying glass ... In some cases, what you need is not so much a spotlight as a magnifying glass. (Boston Globe)
The road less traveled Nov 9, 2008
The rooms of the rambling 1820 house where Gorey spent his last 17 years have cases displaying his books, drawings, and personal effects, including his first pair of shoes and his adolescent diaries ... The collection also showcases pieces by contemporary local artists. (Boston Globe)
Tax arrears mop-up doubtful Nov 9, 2008
A finance ministry analysis has, however, treated a mere Rs 12,516 cr as collectible as on August 1, 2008, sources in the ministry told SundayET. While a major chunk of the non-recoverable amount is related to the security scam of 1992, there are cases where defaulters have no assets left. Also, there have been several cases where tax payers have either vanished or got stay orders from court ... According to the analysis, the recovery of another big amount of Rs 15,567 cr may not be... (India Times)
George Breckenridge, 68, telecom executive Nov 7, 2008
After retiring from the telecom business, the couple rented and renovated space in a commercial building on Chamblee s Antiques Row, creating rows of clean glass cases displaying items that were mostly 45 years old or older. The Atlanta Antique Gallery rented space to as many as 140 dealers and was voted best antique store in 2006 and 2007 by readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Explore London's Neighbourhoods Nov 6, 2008
Further afield in some cases quite literally Greater London encompasses a number of amazingly pastoral villages within easy reach by tube. The riverside community of Richmond (Richmond station), South London s hip Clapham (Clapham Common), and well-heeled celebrity enclave Hampstead all offer perfect opportunities for whiling away an afternoon far removed from the city centre vibe. (Suite101.com)
Mad Men, Mad Women Nov 4, 2008
The best that can be hoped for is moderation, and in some cases you can cherish that thought ... Lets look at ALL the cases in the media where some chick got p** and screamed rape. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Hoarding 70 dogs Nov 3, 2008
Mission Viejo shelter officials say rarely see such serious cases. "What is unusual is that she started as an unauthorized business and somewhere down the line she went into denial about the number and the healthcare care that was being neglected," said Sharon Cody, president of the Dedicated Animal Welfare Group that spent more than $10,000 in medical bills to make the dachshunds adoptable. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Poster Boy For Cinema Oct 30, 2008
The show draws on highly collectible Madalena posters from private collections, as well as those held by the motion picture academy, MoMA and the artist's family - in some cases reuniting sets of posters for the same movie or program, which also included posters for shorts and a live stage presentation. Also through March 14, MoMA is showing many of the surviving films (all silents) depicted in Madalena's posters. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
What Lurks in the Shadows? Oct 29, 2008
It's never as exciting as it is on TV." Terry said he has never felt afraid for his safety on any of his hunts, although he doesn't doubt there are some haunting cases that are dangerous. "I don't think the demonic cases are as plentiful as some people let on," he remarked. Terry welcomes people to contact him about investigating a suspected haunted building or property. He never charges anyone for his investigations. That, he said, would be wrong. "No reputable ghost hunter would charge for... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
What's ahead Oct 29, 2008
100 of that tuition is refunded back to those who mediate eight cases for Neighbor to Neighbor before Nov. 1, 2009. Tuition is 300 for those who are taking the course for personal development, with no intention to mediate in the courts. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Coverage is crucial Oct 13, 2008
If we find examples of claims that aren't getting paid properly and insurance companies not meeting their legal responsibilities, I will use my full power as insurance commissioner to pursue cases, he said. Bach called Poizner's approach very disappointing. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Potential hazards of contact lenses Oct 13, 2008
Two of these cases have resulted in devastating scarring that has impaired vision. A corneal transplant may be needed in hope of reestablishing useful vision. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Oct 7, 2008
Under its terms about 2,300 people whose cases have been judged especially serious will be exceptionally allowed to stay and will be granted residents' papers. The issue has brought bitter confrontation to Dutch politics, which in turn has been more volatile since the party led by the radical populist Pim Fortuyn burst from nowhere to win second place in the 2002 election. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
Cuba approves first therapeutic vaccine for lung cancer Oct 7, 2008
It has been shown to boost survival rates by an average of four to five months, and in some cases much longer. It does not prevent lung cancer. (Yahoo News -- Cuba)
Simpson jurors speak about case Oct 6, 2008
5: The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term Monday, and a number of important cases are already on the docket. NBC's Pete Williams reports. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Simpson Recordings Were Key, Jurors Claim Oct 6, 2008
Other Cases Considered Involve Curse Words On TV And Religious Monuments. . (CBS News -- US)
Wine industry takes root in N.E. Georgia Oct 5, 2008
Wolfe also pointed to relaxed state regulations on wine sales, noting that Gov. Sonny Perdue earlier this year signed a new law allowing wineries to be able to dispatch cases of wine through online sales ... The winery produces between 20,000-25,000 cases a year and is found in a variety of retail outlets, including Wal-Mart ... " The operation has earned more than 150 awards and medals for its wines, which include seven varieties under the Habersham Wines label, five under the Southern Harvest... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Timeline of major events in OJ Simpson cases Oct 4, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Saturday, October 4, 2008 12:08 AM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Simpson guilty on all counts Oct 4, 2008
TIMELINE - O.J. SIMPSON CASES. June 12, 1994: Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman are found dead in Los Angeles. (USA Today)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Look for pot scrubbies, beaded jewelry, Christmas ornaments, place mats, table runners, ceramic pieces, warm hats and scarves, gloves and mittens, large variety of towels, floral wall hangings and centerpieces, baby blankets, crocheted doilies, pillow cases, casserole caddies, Alaska animal story book with music (created by one of our members), towle items, ivory and baleen articles, candles, one-of-a-kind purses, unusual rocks, carved antlers and more ... The Country Store showcases jams,... (Anchorage Daily News)
OJ jury to hear closing arguments... Oct 3, 2008
"I feel there will be a hung jury," star prosecution witness Thomas Riccio said after both prosecutors and defense lawyers rested their cases Wednesday. Simpson and co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart face five years to life in prison if convicted of kidnapping, or mandatory prison time if convicted of armed robbery. (The Drudge Report)
Citizens score strip club Oct 3, 2008
Madison Orcutt, 14, told the commissioners she'd skip the moral and religious reasons and instead refer to U.S. Supreme Court cases that allowed governments to ban nude and lewd conduct. She and others voiced their disappointment in the four commissioners' reasons for approving the permit. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Canadians may be ashamed of their mid-morning activities Sep 23, 2008
Derogatorily dismissed by some as "trash-picking," Kijiji prefers to refer to the practice of discreetly searching for useful, discarded items as "curb-mining." According to Kijiji, curb-miners are, in most cases, residents of the neighbourhoods in which they mine and can often be spotted mid-morning, briefly stopping their car to rummage through a neighbour's curb-side cast-offs. Canadians' shameful habits The numbers reveal a shocking truth: curb-miners are willing to admit to their habit but... (Canada Newswire)
Collectible store comes to Albany Sep 23, 2008
The dolls and bears, along with other plush characters and a few traditional toys, line his shelves and fill his display cases. It s an inventory a little above the ordinary. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stolen: The Gallery of Missing Mast... Sep 18, 2008
Webb argues that artworks are of fundamental significance to the culture that they represent, in many cases acting as a historical record and as such have a value far greater than their monetary worth. The Art Loss Register. (Suite101.com)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
Pottery, born in the clay of Southern Appalachia, glistens inside glass display cases. Its alkaline glaze produces a high shine that makes it distinct from pottery crafted in other places. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
OJ Simpson jurors view video from night of alleged raid Sep 17, 2008
Prosecutors allege Simpson, 61, and his cohorts, two of whom were armed, burst into a 12th floor room of the hotel and, during an angry, six-minute confrontation, threatened the dealers before making off with up to 800 collectible items including photographs and footballs stuffed into pillow cases. The former American footballer and his co-defendant, Clarence Stewart, face 12 charges relating to the incident that together carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Global Authentication Holdings Announces Launch of Web Based Technology to Thwart Fraud of Online Buyers and Sellers Sep 16, 2008
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of... (PR Newswire)
Sports collectibles dealers battle tough market Sep 16, 2008
For more than two decades, he has lorded over glass cases holding little pieces of cardboard that capture the imagination of the young and old alike. But Vandorick is feeling the effects of a depressed economy. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club proves this kind of fun is ageless Sep 15, 2008
Heaps of toys, both hers and her husband's, fill display cases, corners, and rooms in their house ... They are stacked in boxes, carry cases, file cabinets, and crates, from the ceiling to the floor. (Boston Globe)
HIV not a death sentence Sep 14, 2008
A total of 554 cases of HIV and AIDS have been diagnosed in South Dakota from 1985 through 2007 ... In 2007, 25 new cases were reported in the state, 14 in men and 11 in women ... South Dakota and its neighboring states have some of the lowest rates of new HIV and AIDS cases reported in the country. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Windber police warn of burglary string Sep 10, 2008
In the five cases only once was force used to break into the residence and that was by cutting a simple window screen, he said. The first burglary took place on July 22 in the 2200 block of Jackson Avenue, where 30 DVDs and a Nikon Coolpix digital camera were stolen. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
GIL SPENCER: CASA offers eyes for abused children Aug 29, 2008
Though they work just 10 to 15 hours a month on their cases, CASA volunteers are intimately involved with their client's situation ... In the midst of changing careers, Wiita volunteered to take on one of its more challenging cases. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Working poor Aug 24, 2008
In most cases, the savings help keep their air conditioner blasting amid the summer heat, their children's bellies full and their cars' engines humming ... Parts of the Central Valley, including Kings County, have been dubbed the "Appalachia of the West" with its sky-high poverty rates, low-education level and, in some cases, lifestyles bordering on the Third World. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Lawyers may revisit Judge Ernest B. Murphy cases Aug 22, 2008
Judge Ernest B. Murphy s resignation from the bench due to his undisclosed physical and/or mental disabilities could open a Pandora s box of appeals on cases he s presided over, legal experts say. If he was standing in judgment of cases and was somehow impaired, that could be fertile ground for defense lawyers and perhaps prosecutors to ask for a reconsideration of his rulings. (Boston Herald)
Aging gracefully Aug 22, 2008
"I can see the fountain and the hummingbird feeders. In the winter, it's nice. There's the wall with the fireplace and the mahogany bookcases. We all congregate there." ... "Arch was reading over some cases, I was reading a novel, Sarah was knitting and Frances was playing the flute," she recalled, laughing. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Shrink the bottle, save the planet Aug 20, 2008
Each 40-foot shipping container, which holds 1,400 cases of 12, is 2,520 kilograms lighter. It may seem like a no-brainer move, but it wasn't without hurdles. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Suits question real estate transactions Aug 17, 2008
Attorney Pete Theodocion, who is representing Ms. Preetorius in two of the civil lawsuits filed against her, said his client has done nothing wrong in the cases he knows about. He said she got caught short by the crash in the real estate market. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hang on to summer at these affordable lake towns Aug 16, 2008
It showcases the oven, pie pan, and list of ingredients of the former world's largest cherry piea massive pastry that was bested by a group in Oliver, British Columbia, in 1992 ... Where to stay: 's 18 cabins, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, have fully equipped kitchens, lake views, picnic tables, grills and, in some cases, fireplaces (rates start at $75 per night). (MSNBC -- Politics)
American Airlines is fined $7.1 million Aug 15, 2008
"We do not agree with the FAA's findings and characterizations of American's actions in these cases. We believe the proposed penalties are excessive," the carrier said. Industry analyst Robert Mann said the FAA was cracking down on airlines after a spate of high-profile inspection breaches. (Los Angeles Times)
Classified 8/13/2008 Aug 14, 2008
In all cases of questionable value, such as promises or guaranteed income from work-at-home programs, money to loan, etc. if it sounds too good to be true -- it may in fact be exactly that. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
A forger's masterpieces Aug 12, 2008
The answer, in many cases, is no.. As the summer neared, the high-end world of antique dealing was rocked by scandal. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
COLUMN: The 'Net can't compare to good ol' paper and ink Aug 10, 2008
On the job, I regularly keep tabs on the headlines at other area news Web sites, look up Coles County court cases on , and use Eastern Illinois University s Web site to find contact information for its staff members. Off the job, I visit my favorite entertainment and soccer Web sites, get a lot of laughs out of the parody videos posted on YouTube, and research travel destinations. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Jurors defend murder, abuse convictions of Doug Porter Aug 9, 2008
"It was a little surreal," said Miller, 24, who got a break from his job stocking shelves at Wal-Mart in Modesto while helping to decide one of the more sensational cases to come through Stanislaus County Superior Court in recent years. The jury took just six hours to agree that evidence of Porter's guilt was overwhelming. (Modesto Bee, CA)
* World News Quick Take Aug 8, 2008
Huda also faces four other cases involving charges of bribery, misuse of power and extortion. All are unrelated to her UN assignment. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Prisoners of Debt Aug 8, 2008
says that in the past two years he has seen a surge in cases alleging that lenders and debt buyers have purposefully neglected to report the discharge of debt to credit bureaus ... U.S. bankruptcy trustee, a court official who oversees bankruptcy cases ... (It didn't distinguish between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. (BusinessWeek)
Family gang's 80million antiques rogueshow Aug 7, 2008
At the time Judge Christopher Critchlow told them: "This must be one of the most serious cases of burglary to come before the court. You are a lawless group.". The reporting of the trial was delayed because other cases were pending. (Mirror.co.uk)
Robert E. Tierney quits amid BFD disability delays Aug 5, 2008
Twenty of those cases have languished for 18 months, resulting in some jakes collecting six-figure checks tax-free. The disability application for one of those firefighters, William Hitchcock, was approved yesterday. (Boston Herald)
