UGA mines priceless historical nuggets from old home movies Oct 17, 2008
But home movies like those in the library's small but growing collection of Georgia home movies can be pure historical gold - one-of-a-kind records of events, or documents of ways of life that have vanished. One reel of grainy film in the UGA collection documents President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's visit to Athens as the summer commencement speaker in 1938 ... One reel documents the UGA football team's trip to California to play in the 1943 Rose Bowl. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Truly Nolen ready to move into its new quarters Oct 14, 2008
Dawson Documents has moved but not very far, in fact just from one suite at Thunderbird Plaza to a larger and nicer one across the parking lot, said Dan Dawson, who runs the business with his son, John ... Dawson Documents can prepare legal documents for people who aren't represented by an attorney, such as divorces, child custody, small claims, wells, trusts, deeds and affidavits. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Homeowner help: HUD-certified advisers, more refinancing available Oct 10, 2008
Con artists may trick you into signing over the ownership of your home by saying that you are signing documents for a new loan. Signing over the deed to your home exposes you to the dangers described above. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Simpson jury held strong views on 1995 acquittal Oct 6, 2008
In documents released by the Clark County Court following the verdict, five of the 12 jurors disclosed during the jury-selection process that they disagreed with the 1995 verdict. The judge released redacted copies of the 27-page questionnaires filled out by the 12 jurors before being selected for the panel. (USA Today -- News)
In the end, O.J. Simpson rolls snake eyes in Vegas Oct 5, 2008
By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent. AP Photo/Daniel Gluskoter. (KHOU.com, TX)
Google More Than Just a Search En... Oct 3, 2008
As long as there is an Internet connection, users can view, edit, download and create new articles from any location and can share documents with others and upload existing articles or begin new ones. Save and store documents online a variety of formats including doc, HTML or PDF. Free templates and calendars are also available. (Suite101.com)
Chvez denounces Colombian raid as war crime Sep 24, 2008
Other seized documents released by Colombia suggest Reyes had been secretly negotiating with France and other European nations over the release of hostages including the French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt. Last night, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, said that if Farc released Betancourt, feared to be gravely ill after six years as a hostage, some countries could be persuaded to stop designating the group as terrorists. (Yahoo News -- Venezuela)
News in Brief Sep 20, 2008
All applicants must submit an original and nine photocopies of the application documents. Applications must include the specific date, time, sponsor and specific number of Amesbury residents participating in the event. (Amesbury News, MA)
O.J. jury to hear more recordings Friday in Vegas Sep 19, 2008
Steve Marcus, Pool Clark County Deputy District Attorney Chris Owens, left, and Las Vegas police detective Andy Caldwell look at court documents during O.J. Simpson's trial in Las Vegas, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. Simpson faces 12 charges, including felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
O.J. trial resumes with audio expert's testimony Sep 18, 2008
Lucherini said in documents filed this month with the Nevada Supreme Court that Marr, whose testimony was taken Aug. 25, could not authenticate the recordings. Riccio is waiting in a downtown Las Vegas hotel to testify about arranging the meeting between Simpson, Stewart and two memorabilia dealers a year ago. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
O.J. trial begins Sep 16, 2008
Palm Beach Post - News from The Associated Press. Defense says O.J. middleman may testify Tuesday. (The Palm Beach Post)
Testimony begins in O.J. memorabilia trial Sep 15, 2008
Palm Beach Post - News from The Associated Press. O.J. Simpson jury to get testimony Monday in Vegas. (The Palm Beach Post)
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk and Book Signing with Author Ken Winans Sep 13, 2008
With its extensive collection of financial documents and objects, its seminars and educational programming, its publication and oral history program, the Museum portrays the breadth and richness of American financial history, achievement and practices. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How to Preserve Comic Books Sep 3, 2008
An Ounce of Preservation: A Guide to the Care of Paper and Documents by Craig A. Tuttle Rainbow Books (March 1995). Saving Stuff: How to Care For and Preserve Your Collectibles by Don Williams and Louisa Jaggar Fireside (May 31, 2005). (Suite101.com)
Historic document exhibit reception kicks off month of events Aug 30, 2008
On display through Sept. 26, the exhibit focuses attention on the town clerks over the years as "keepers of the documents," according to 375th Anniversary Committee Chairman John Pier ... "It is an opportunity for the public to see what kind of historic documents we have and their importance to the community," said Pier, who will serve as master of ceremonies at the exhibit reception ... Among the documents in the town's archives are a record from 1778 of payment of 6 pounds and 15 schillings to... (Windsor Journal, CT)
'We Were Soldiers...and We Are Soldiers Still': Signed Books Available Aug 26, 2008
Founded in 1998, FlatSigned Press, Inc. is a rare book seller and publishing company specializing in the sale and publishing of rare and collectible books, signed first-editions, manuscripts, historical documents, art, and autographs. FlatSigned has worked with many of the world's most famous authors and notable figures including the late President Gerald R. Ford, astronaut and moonwalker Buzz Aldrin, and General Hal Moore, best known for his leadership during the battle of La Drang during the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Complex indexes answer queries Aug 25, 2008
Indexes are based on words in Web sites and documents, file names, etc ... While there are still some human-generated indexes around, modern Internet users want access to everything - Web sites, images, documents, databases - so a search engine must constantly update by spider to keep up. (Missoulian, MT)
WorthPoint Experts Will Evaluate Art, Antiques and Collectibles During American Presidential Experience at INVESCO Field in Denver Aug 20, 2008
WorthPoint is co-sponsoring the American Presidential Experience (), where visitors will be able to sit behind the desk in the Oval Office; walk through the cabin of Air Force One; see collections of historical flags, presidential documents and first lady Inaugural Ball gowns; hear some of the great presidential speeches in history; meet the authors of presidential biographies and books about the presidency, and vote for the 2008 presidential candidate of their choice in the USA Button Poll.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Suits question real estate transactions Aug 17, 2008
Attorney Sue Reimer, who shared office space with Ms. Preetorius and assisted with the land deals and incorporation of her various businesses, according to state and county legal documents, would only say, "We are not associated with them any more.". Ms. Preetorious has had several businesses: Southeastern Holding Group, R.M.P. Holding Group, S.M.B. Holding Group, A.C.B. Holding Group, D.T.B. Holding Group, Preetoria Inc., and Omega Holding Group. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Files from WWII Office of Strategic Services are secret no more Aug 15, 2008
The documents offer new insights into the inner workings of what many consider the nation's first formal spy service ... The new documents "add a human face to the story of this organization," said Steven Tilley, a director at the National Archives ... Tilley said the documents were released in large part because of historical organizations' pressure on the CIA, which held the files until 2001 and spent two years reviewing them before agreeing to their declassification. (Los Angeles Times)
• Anthrax scientist Bruce Ivins slipped under the radar because of FBI obsession Aug 15, 2008
Law enforcement documents unsealed by a federal judge last week, along with other materials reviewed by The Times, show that within a few months of the mailings, FBI leaders were positioned to know important details spotlighting Ivins, who killed himself last month and has now been identified as the government's prime suspect. The information available to investigators in those early months included. (Q13.com, WA)
Big Fresno Fair gives up $171,000 in parking fees Aug 10, 2008
The Big Fresno Fair has allowed a businessman who runs its weekend flea market to collect tens of thousands of dollars in parking revenue each year for events he has no role in staging, documents and interviews show ... Documents and interviews show that the flea market is not Hargrove's only means of making money from the fair, however. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
South Africa: Mbeki's Assistance to Mali Saved Timbuktu Manuscripts Aug 9, 2008
An exhibition of the famous Timbuktu collection of ancient documents was held on Thursday night at the Castle of Good Hope ... If President Mbeki had not intervened to halt and reverse the physical decay brought on the documents by the inflictions of time, they would have turned to dust, said Dr Jordan ... Professor Toure, Mali's higher education minister said the "vast and functional" building would provide the correct conditions for preserving the ancient documents. (allAfrica.com)
MAN OWNS TUOLUMNE COUNTY ORIGINALS Aug 9, 2008
"He's done a wonderful job preserving a lot of local historical items which otherwise might have disappeared or left the county," said Bill Coffill, a Sonora attorney who collects old documents and has bought from Howard in the past. Coffill has a glass case in his office full of colorful, frayed ribbons, and pins or buttons, some as old as 1899. (The Union Democrat)
Mom: Cops shot son in the back Aug 8, 2008
This story was developed through interviews, and documents obtained through the Georgia Open Records Act of the Marietta Police Department's internal affairs and criminal investigations and the Cobb County Medical Examiner. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Prisoners of Debt Aug 8, 2008
But Capital One continued to report the factory worker's discharged debt to credit bureaus as a live balance, according to documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Raleigh. This kind of failure by creditors to update credit reports happens with some frequency, consumer lawyers and court-employed bankruptcy trustees say. (BusinessWeek)
Porter case with jurors Aug 2, 2008
McAllister showed jurors legal documents in which Craig gave Porter the right to sell his property and make financial transactions, as long as the deals were meant to benefit the museum. He said Porter's belief that he was acting within the bounds of their partnership is a defense against the theft charge. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Rag Factory Raid Results In 3 Indictments Aug 1, 2008
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement began investigating Action Rags, a hot, cluttered factory in north Houston, following complaints in May 2007, according to court documents ... Managers paid illegal immigrants in cash until they were able to purchase fraudulent identity and Social Security cards from local flea markets, according to court documents. (Click2Houston, TX)
Porter says he repaid money Jul 25, 2008
Craig's signature on documents verified ... THURSDAY'S ACTION: Porter's testimony concluded and the defense called a forensic document examiner to authenticate documents signed by Craig, including two letters relating to homes Porter purchased with Craig's money and a letter from church officials about Porter's misappropriation of $15,700 from a museum account ... M. Patricia Fisher of Oakland said Craig also signed documents related to two homes in Hickman that Porter purchased with Craig's... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Board holds decision on bike trail Jul 24, 2008
The Mullen property is undergoing wetlands delineation and assessment of the area for characteristics related to septic systems and fire protection, with documents under review by Wenham s Conservation Commission. Chelgren reported that the Deaconess design team may not be ready by the Oct. 14 deadline for a special Town Meeting, so the STM may move to a later date. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
New life in an old home Jul 20, 2008
It was originally built for W.H. Gherman, president of the Montana Dressed Meat Co., state historic preservation documents said. It is one of the few company homes in Anaconda, housing officers and corporate officials of four different corporations during the historic period, including the Anaconda Co., the documents said ... It s a pristine example of Queen Anne-Free Classic sub-type architecture, the documents said, defined by an octagonal corner tower, circular windows and a large classical... (Montana Standard, MT)
Phoenix police arrest former showgirl in husband's death Jul 13, 2008
Among the purchases charged on Orbin's credit cards were two 50-gallon Rubbermaid containers and a roll of black plastic bags purchased at a Lowe's Home Improvement store in Scottsdale, police documents show ... The plastic bags, according to police documents, are "consistent with the same ones the container was wrapped in when Jay Orbin's partial remains were found.". (FOX 11, AZ)
* Hair today, history tomorrow Jul 13, 2008
Reznikoffs knowledge of historical documents has made him a valuable expert witness for the Justice Department, which has called on him in appraisal and fraud cases and sets him apart from other small-time hair collectors. John is the most diligent, most research-oriented type of person you will meet, said Louis Mushro, a fellow collector. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Marzillis attorney banks on technicality Jul 13, 2008
Marzilli court documents. Next Article in Local Coverage: Advertisment. (Boston Herald)
Perelman Sues Late Wife Claudia Cohen's Family, Claiming They Cheated Her Jul 13, 2008
He said the documents requested are relevant to Perelman's complaint. Perelman has filed numerous lawsuits over his business and personal relationships. (Bloomberg)
Rare patriotic song manuscript discovered Jul 4, 2008
The authenticity of the document was confirmed by Morgan, a handwriting expert who has been authenticating historical documents for nearly a decade, and Diana Yount, an archival specialist at Andover Newton Theological School. Yount reached her conclusion after comparing the handwriting with that in a hymn written by Smith. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Parlin Library adds four new online databases Jul 4, 2008
With LegalForms users have access to thousands of customizable online legal documents that are available any time, any place. These include general forms which apply to all 50 states as well as forms which are specific to Illinois. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
WorthPoint to Sponsor "American Presidential Experience" During Democratic National Convention in Denver Jul 3, 2008
In August in Denver, visitors to the American Presidential Experience at INVESCO Field will be able to sit behind the desk in the Oval Office, walk through the cabin of Air Force One, see collections of historical flags, Presidential documents and First Lady Inaugural Ball gowns, hear some of the great Presidential speeches in history, meet the authors of Presidential biographies and books about the Presidency, and vote for the 2008 Presidential candidate of their choice in the USA Button Poll.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lowe Foundation Information Center opens to public Jun 27, 2008
Connor, director of collections and the Information Center curator, said, "Inside, you'll find an array of artifacts (such as Lowe's 1994 American flag jacket that he wore to meet with President Bill Clinton), documents and images that hold the history of Ed Lowe's entrepreneurial journey, as well as his legacy. These resources are arranged thematically to capture the accomplishments for which we would like Ed to be remembered.". South Bend artist David Blodgett painted a mural which covers the... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Classifieds 6/20/08 Jun 21, 2008
- Provides a receipt for the customer and documents the waste entering the landfill or transfer station. -Receives payments from customers - Handles special waste loads by processing required paperwork, and by notifying operations of an incoming special load via a 2-way radio for proper dispatch. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
New Hartford begins unpleasant task of cleaning up after flood Jun 18, 2008
City Clerk Lynne Anderson and her husband, Mel, sifted through waterlogged cemetery records, bonds and other documents, some dating to the 1800s. While mayor's court books are warped and muddy, they're worth saving, she said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lufthansa's labor of love: restoring old junkers Jun 17, 2008
Lockheed archivists found 11,000 boxes of the plane's engineering drawings, certification documents and maintenance records that Mr. Rohwer and his colleagues will use for their work. Mr. Rohwer, a private pilot who builds model steam trains for fun, will handle the Starliner's cockpit. (AZCentral -- Business)
Stolen antiquities returned to Iraq Jun 10, 2008
They once hung around the necks of important men of state and were used to affix their personal stamps to documents. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Harrisburg to sell more items from scrapped museum Jun 8, 2008
This time around, the items consist mostly of photos, maps and other documents that will be sold at Heritage Auctions showrooms in Dallas on Friday. Such items tend to cost less than $5,000 and could generate more interest from smaller collectors, auction officials said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pa. Mayor's Wild Dream Set to End on Auction Block Jun 8, 2008
This time around, the items consist mostly of photos, maps and other documents that will be sold at Heritage Auction's showrooms in Dallas on Friday. To buy the items, Reed tapped an account at the Harrisburg Authority, which owns the city's utilities. (Newsmax)
Swedish consulate in Portland closing May 31, 2008
Fogelquist works without pay, puttering around this living altar to the old country, handling travel documents and serving Swedish coffee ... Closure of one of Oregon's oldest honorary consulates could be seen as a blow to international diversity and the state's global business presence -- an ominous sign for the two dozen foreign representative offices that process election ballots, notarize documents, promote trade and rescue citizens in medical or legal emergencies. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Murrays marriage Lost in recreation May 30, 2008
The divorce documents also report that the Saturday Night Live alum brought abuse to the next level last fall when he hit her in the face and then told her she was lucky he didn t kill her. Before marrying in 1997, the couple signed a prenuptial agreement where they waived their right to alimony or support if the marriage broke up. (Boston Herald)
FDR memorabilia going on the auction block May 30, 2008
He opened the museum in 2004, when his many documents, pictures and knicknacks outgrew its space in his home. When the museum had to give up its space in 2007 for another tenant and Dr. Plaud was unable to find another location, the couple decided to offer their historical archive to the public rather than place it in storage. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Michelle Ryan has 'the worst fake US accent' May 28, 2008
Minister resigns after leaving documents with 'Hells Angel. A rain-soaked adventure on India's River Hooghley. (Telegraph.co.uk)
On display (45) May 23, 2008
Rodney and Marty Tripp Research Room has historical documents and space for research. Now showing Albany Timeline, illustrated by Central School third- and fourth-graders. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Mistrial declared in theft case May 20, 2008
Additional stolen items were also sold to the business on June 18 for 515, according to court documents ... and also were sold by Chilton, according to court documents. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
I have to tell you . . . May 16, 2008
In a lively back and forth perfectly typed correspondence - one of Eloise's letters was eight pages long - they pieced together the names and dates of family members they remembered or had documents on. A title of this tome could easily have been, "A Train Runs Through It." One family member after another worked for the railroad before the 1922 strike when the car shops in Pacific were shut down. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* World News Quick Take May 14, 2008
The visit by Kim Sook comes three days after a US envoy returned from Pyongyang with documents on the history of a plutonium bomb-making program dating back to 1986. Kim will meet his Chinese counterpart Wu Dawei (Zj) to discuss issues concerning the six-party talks aimed at ending North Koreas nuclear programs, foreign ministry spokesman Moon Tae-young said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Violin swindler masterfully played his victims May 13, 2008
Tang admitted that he bilked at least 10 people out of about $400,000 worth of instruments from April 2002 through December 2006 by presenting himself as a broker of valuable violins, violas and bows, court documents show ... That dealer, Barry Hou, sued Maltz and won a $72,000 judgment against him in 2006, court documents show. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eveready Income Fund Announces 2008 First Quarter Financial Results May 9, 2008
These documents are available on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR") website at www. sedar. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Family reunited after 50 years May 9, 2008
But the necessary documents were obtained, the tickets were purchased and arrangements were made for the 29-hour journey (from Warsaw to Norris City via Chicago). The Saponkas drove up to Chicago April 28. (Carmi Times, IL)
Spain seizes 'priceless' antiques May 7, 2008
The Spanish police seized documents and a computer which allegedly detailed a trade in cultural contraband stretching back years. Smuggled goods are said to have been sold on in various European countries - principally France, where the couple had planned an auction later this month. (BBC News -- Europe)
Heirlooms Among History May 5, 2008
In addition to the antique show and sale, participants also attended a seminar on preserving antique photos and documents at the Bells of Montgomery Chapel. The show and sale drew roughly the same numbers as the event last year, which drew around 3,000 attendees. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Case closed: Village attorney to retire May 2, 2008
After hours of examining old minutes, records, and documents from that time period, Winne found that the town, not the village, was responsible for transporting the cars to the site. The fine has since been reduced to $49,000 and is to be paid by the town within the next month. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Loved and lost Apr 20, 2008
On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that researchers discovered documents that prove the builder of Titanic settled for faulty materials after the building company did not secure enough high-quality rivets and riveters, which doomed the ship. The company told the Times that the research is flawed. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Apr 19, 2008
Officials expect to finalize preliminary design documents for the project by the end of this year, and reopen it in early 2012. Once renovated, the county-owned building will reopen to some of the seven veterans organizations housed there until 2006, when they were relocated to make way for pending construction. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Reflecting its past Apr 9, 2008
Sherman was a Connecticut delegate to the Constitutional Convention and signed all four documents related to the founding of the United States. The inn offers 17 guest rooms and continental breakfast. (Boston Globe)
Small businesses discover a world of opportunity in exports Apr 8, 2008
Find a global shipper or freight forwarder who will prepare documents, set up and collect payment and make sure that goods are delivered safely. Consult with an international banker who will finance an export sale, give advice on potential risks and structure competitive payment terms. (USA Today -- Money)
Funeral wagon has a tale Apr 4, 2008
The show includes photos from the scene of the assassination in Memphis 40 years ago Friday, documents such as King's burial records and death certificate, and pictures from the funeral procession that brought tens of thousands of mourners and world attention to downtown Atlanta. The wagon 10 feet long and barely wide enough to hold a casket dominates the gallery space, as it did the funeral. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Toxic fumes, blisters & brain damage : The cost of doing business? Apr 3, 2008
The company is listed as Willet Dairy L.P.; Willet Dairy L.L.C.; and Willet Dairy Inc., in legal documents ... "I was raking leaves by the barn, and my eyes started stinging. I came inside and looked in the mirror, and there were a million little tiny blisters over here, and here,'' he says, pointing to the magenta tissue his lower eyelids used to cover. The blisters burst and became infected, prompting doctors to amputate the thin flaps of skin containing them. Neighbor Connie Mather, a perky... (Ithaca Times, NY)
