Meanwhile: Beware of suspicious medicine men Jul 12, 2007
Doctors have been shown to constitute a security threat: therefore they must not be allowed to drive cars or have backpacks or briefcases, which can conceal bombs. They should carry their possessions in clear plastic bags and they should go barefoot at all times. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
What a carry-on Jul 6, 2007
But this seems a strangely old-fashioned approach, predicated as it is on the idea that men don't buy designer clothes, only designer briefcases. In fact, a majority of the shows suggested otherwise: in the main, what you saw was the tactic taken by womenswear designers - crazy accessories, simple clothes. (Guardian Unlimited)
The other White House Jun 29, 2007
"On Saturdays, he works all day long every Saturday. He brings home two briefcases of paper."The family room is one place they both truly use and enjoy. On Monday nights, Brown-Welty can be found watching her favorite show, "24," when it's in season, on a 52-inch TV. Most mornings, Welty uses the treadmill while watching the news. (Fresno Bee)
Leather crafter aims to become India's first global fashion label Jun 27, 2007
" A tie-up with Louis Vuitton would give Hidesign international respectability and recognition, enabling it to compete overseas with brands that fall in the same segment, such as Coach of the US, Singhal said. Hidesign was founded in 1978 as a one-man workshop by Dilip Kapur, who began handcrafting leather bags, jackets and other accessories, becoming one of the best-known brands in India, where it now operates 18 boutiques. Kapur makes a virtue of going back to traditional leather tanning... (Business Report, South Africa)
Bonia maintains steam in financial performance Jun 25, 2007
Bonia is involved in the designing, manufacturing, marketing and retailing of leather goods ranging from womens handbags, purses and luggage to briefcases, belts, footwear and mens apparel under the Bonia, Carlo Rino, Bonia Uomo and Sembonia brands. Bonia ventured into Saudi Arabia in 2004 in a deal with the Savola group. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Air travel can bring out the animal in us Jun 16, 2007
These beasts of burden insist on lugging luggage, shopping bags, purses, laptops, briefcases and gym bags on board, flouting the two-bag-per-person carry-on rules. Coping tip: Duck. (AZCentral -- News)
Iran: Past the Paranoia Jun 5, 2007
There are mullahs climbing off buses with briefcases, mullahs driving cars, mullahs on motorbikes, rigidly clutching the handlebars. Thus I had no difficulty in finding one of these holy men and having a wholly circular argument with him about the Islamic revolution. (The American Conservative)
Never Swim Alone/This is a Play Jun 4, 2007
Bill and Frank stand either side in dark suits, white shirts and silk ties, and carrying briefcases. They resemble corporate clones except for subtle, supposedly tell-tale differences. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Paradise City Arts Festival May 25, 2007
Connecticut Attractions - Attractions from ctnow. Great seats-floor and more. (CTNow.com)
Farmer remanded for stealing personal belongings May 23, 2007
Police Inspector Abraham Agyei-Mensah told the court presided over by Mr Frank Owusu-Afriyie that on May 12, this year, at about 1600 hours, the complainant, Victoria Fofie returned from farm only to see her room broken into and her two briefcases, wall clock and her husband's pair of shoes stolen. He said the following day, Karim was spotted wearing the shoes and the complainant quickly informed her husband who together with others arrested the accused and handed him over to the Mankranso... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cool 2 Wear: Baggage check May 21, 2007
Other standouts include Orla Kiely (the London-based handbag designer who covered a wheelie vinyl travel case in an electric-blue car print), Rimowa (a German line made of superlight polycarbonate), and Zero Halliburton (the American brand -- no relation, by the by, to the Halliburton that used to employ Vice President Dick Cheney -- known for it's sleek aluminum briefcases, now with roller cases in pink, turquoise, cabernet and chocolate). Most riveting -- the hard-sided bags of Hideo... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
The Brits sneak in, but Jude and Norah go badly Wong May 20, 2007
Meanwhile, illegal abortion seemed to be the topic of the week as first a brilliant film from Romania then a long, frustrating one from Russia unspooled in succession in the Palais, both featuring scary men with even scarier briefcases. To begin at the beginning, Wong Kar Wai's My Blueberry Nights - even the title sounds twee - had me squirming as soon as it started. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Bonia making headway in Saudi Arabia May 14, 2007
Bonia is involved in the designing, manufacturing, marketing and retailing of leather goods ranging from ladies handbags, purses and luggage to briefcases, belts, footwear and mens apparel under the Bonia, Carlo Rino, Bonia Uomo and Sembonia brands. The group has also convinced international brands owners to grant it licences to manufacture their products. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Celebrating 125 years and more May 5, 2007
He s fixed Woody family briefcases, baseball gloves, footwear, purses and so forth. Always with a friendly conversation, and a reasonable price. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Sales-tax holiday approved Apr 27, 2007
The bill specifically excludes briefcases, suitcases and garment bags. The bill also would exempt some specific items that cost $10 or less. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Imus faces uncertain future Apr 15, 2007
"I see many people in suits with briefcases haggling over Imus' contracts," said Tom Taylor, editor of the trade publication Inside Radio. "I see a lot of that. There's a lot of money on the table in this thing, and a lot of issues.". (Newsday -- New York City)
Joseph Liss, 22, remembered for love of family, music, adventure Apr 7, 2007
Sweet recalled when Liss decided to start wearing business suits to school, and he got his friends to pick up on the trend, bewildering people with their sharp attire and briefcases. "He could get people to listen to him," Sweet said. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
S.I. ferry gets explosives sniffers Apr 3, 2007
In a demonstration for reporters at lower Manhattan's new Whitehall ferry terminal, police Officer Jimmy Vitale showed how the portable devices analyze air samples from the surfaces or interiors of purses, luggage, briefcases and other items carried by ferry riders. The process takes about 15 seconds per passenger checked entering the terminal. (Newsday -- New York City)
After the Miss Beaver Roundup, Kurtz never looked back Apr 2, 2007
And fashionably thin: "I felt like a walrus.'' The models hold briefcases that, when opened, show dollar amounts ranging from $1 million to one penny. A contestant picks one, which contains her potential prize and remains closed until the end, and then a certain number of the remaining briefcases are opened in each round of play. After each round, the contestant decides whether to keep opening briefcases -- gambling that the one she picked at the start of the game holds big money -- or accept a... (Anchorage Daily News)
Two Young Prosecutors in Cendant Case Get Their Man Mar 28, 2007
After the conclusion of the sentencing hearing, Martinez and Carpenito packed up their briefcases. Besides sharing a congratulatory handshake with their boss, Christie, the two didn't show much emotion. (Law.com)
Full Story... Mar 27, 2007
Several people could be seen sprinting in and out of businesses in Marysville, covering their heads with briefcases, sweaters and other makeshift rain gear. A storm passed through late afternoon and could remain in the area through today, with a 40 percent chance of rain and mostly cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Give Yourself a Handbag Mar 20, 2007
New York-based Coach has evolved from a leather-goods maker founded in 1941 to a brand marketer, attaching its name to briefcases, footwear, wallets, perfume and, of course, purses. Sales for fiscal 2006 (ended June 2006) totaled $2. (SmartMoney)
Oscar's ballot accounting and recounting Feb 26, 2007
Friday evening, when the results are finalized, both men commit all 24 winners to memory and make duplicate copies of their names, which are kept in separate briefcases by the two men who then retreat to separate undisclosed locations ... "Then on the day of the show, we're each accompanied by one of the LAPD's finest, who accompany us while we have our briefcases.". (Variety)
Bahamas cemetery where Anna Nicole Smith bought plots could become tourist attraction Feb 23, 2007
Inoue was given the choice: pick one of two briefcases, with the chance of pocketing 17,500, the contents of one of them. The money, from an anonymous donor, equals one year of in-state tuition. (North County Times)
Finding a happy medium Feb 23, 2007
So you have the new-gen Don, played by Shah Rukh Khan, resplendent in paisley shirts-with-attached ties, Luis Vuitton briefcases, Gucci (or was it Versace) shades. Even his gloves, declared the movie's pre-publicity notes, were sourced from a particular place in London. (Hindu Business Line)
Four days of stormy weather, darkness and survival Feb 20, 2007
I woke up at eight in the morning to see, through the window, people dressed in suits and carrying briefcases piling into the back of trucks. More heartening was the fact that newspapers were available for purchase on the ground floor of the apartment complex. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Obama's candidacy sparks debates on race Feb 19, 2007
In college, she saw African American men and women in leotards studying ballet in the arts department, young women with briefcases in business school, African Americans in lab coats studying medicine and in street clothes protesting actions on Capitol Hill. "We are diverse and multifaceted," Harris said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Otto Preminger Feb 8, 2007
The attorneys are sorting papers, then taking more papers out of briefcases and suitcases. Marvin Schwartz, of the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell, is Preminger s trial counsel. (New Yorker)
Job Applicant? Expect a Drug Test Feb 6, 2007
"We don't do strip searches, and witnessing (urine tests) is not our customary procedure. We tell them no purses, no pocketbooks or briefcases, but if they manage to find a way slip a baggie between their legs ...". Even so, Weinstein said the fear of detection makes drug testing a valuable tool for companies looking to avoid unsuitable workers. (The Ledger)
More Danville coverage Jan 27, 2007
We pack them in purses, lug in them briefcases, throw them on the seats and floors of cars ... They pack them in their purses, lug them in briefcases, throw them on the seats and floors of their cars. (Contra Costa Times)
Howie Mandel comes home for Canuck version of 'Deal or No Deal' Jan 26, 2007
Deal or No Deal, which started in Denmark, features contestants choosing one of 26 numbered briefcases that they believe is holding $1 million (the figure will be in Canadian dollars for the Toronto-made version). That case is then put aside while the contestant continues to pick other briefcases that are opened by a panel of models in slinky gowns ... "I don't know why I left this country," quipped Mandel as the five leggy models strutted onto the stage in form-fitting dresses and carrying... (Canada.com)
Tumi's New Itinerary Jan 25, 2007
"Tumi has an amazing international reputation for making the highest-quality briefcases and luggage for men," says Chu. "Now we want to reposition Tumi as a luxury concept and make our women's collection on a par with that. It'll have a different sensibility but tap into that heritage -- creating a beautiful, luxurious product a woman can use for business or on the weekend.". (MSNBC -- Business)
Mayors Have Shopping List For Congress Jan 25, 2007
(CBS/AP) Washington, D.C., is teeming with mayors, in town for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, many with briefcases and laptops full of proposals they'd like to take to Capitol Hill on everything from fighting poverty and crime to economic development, the environment and homeland security. Thursday, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is to unveil a package of anti-poverty proposals, including a plan for tax-free learning savings accounts for every student in the country. (CBS News -- US)
Related: Robert Pickton takes notes during trial Jan 23, 2007
Purses and briefcases were searched. One man who stood in the damp morning darkness to be assured of a seat was turned away at the second check point because he was wearing shorts. (Globe and Mail)
Warning: Handbags a health hazard Jan 18, 2007
Bags for women have become bigger and heavier as designers combine briefcases with handbags and straps have become longer but the extra leverage has many patients complaining of neck, shoulder and back problems. "I see so many women with neck pains and headaches and what I usually do is look for their purse and pick it up,"said Jane Sadler, a family practice physician on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Be beautiful, and open a briefcase Jan 13, 2007
A contestant picks silver briefcases held by 26 bombshell models in skyscraper heels and dresses smaller than an afterthought. Each briefcase contains a sum of money between one cent and a million smackers. (Globe and Mail)
Mandelblit: Staying Safe Overseas Jan 13, 2007
Keep an eye out for suspicious abandoned packages or briefcases. Report them to airport security or other authorities and leave the area promptly. (Newsmax)