Click to read:Hasan Likely "Lone Wolf," Officials Say Nov 7, 2009
She said he returned on Thursday morning and gave her his air mattress, several briefcases and a desk lamp. Hasan's family said in a statement Friday that his alleged actions were and don't reflect how the family was raised. (CBS News)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
Photographs from the scene show passengers nonchalantly escaping with briefcases, computers and backpacks. Nobody was killed, but had more of the doors been blocked or slides not deployed (as it happened, two of the slides were unusable, as were both rear exits) or had flames spread more quickly. (Salon)
Murder suspects bust Oct 27, 2009
Two men accosted two furniture shop employees carrying two briefcases containing an undisclosed amount of money and airtime vouchers in the parking lot outside the shop, Superintendent Lesego Metsi said ... When the shop owner, waiting for the two in his car, alighted from the vehicle, two other suspected thieves emerged from a grey VW Polo, shot him and fled with the briefcases ... The stolen briefcases were found inside the car. (iAfrica.com)
Vornado's 'hoarding' its cash Oct 21, 2009
The store, which carries high-end clothing as well as special accessories like kangaroo skin bags and briefcases, signed a deal for 5,050 feet on the 4th floor of 595 Madison Ave., on the northeast corner of 57th Street ... The store, which carries high-end clothing as well as special accessories like kangaroo skin bags and briefcases, signed a deal for 5,050 feet on the 4th floor of 595 Madison Ave., on the northeast corner of 57th Street. (New York Post -- Business)
West Berkeley: Fourth Street Oct 5, 2009
Using Swedish upholstery cowhides, he creates practical hobos, messengers, totes and briefcases with minimal brass hardware that range from $20 to $200 and come in many styles and colors. 2100 Fifth St. (510) 843-6022, libaire. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Checking Luggage vs. Carrying on Ba... Sep 17, 2009
Personal items include purses, briefcases, food containers, laptops (case included), camera cases, and diaper bags. Any additional items must be checked. (Suite101.com)
Trader Joe Comes Downtown (3) Sep 13, 2009
The expected business types made up an ample portion of the crowd, all dark suits (for men and women) and briefcases. Then it diverged, to a handful of Euro-inspired business folk (expensive pinstriped suits, carefully gelled and coiffed hair and equally carefully grown scraggly beards) and the hipster business crowd (t-shirts, stylish glasses and tracksuit jackets). (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Remembering 9/11 Sep 12, 2009
I remember suits and ties, men with briefcases. I remember women holding their high heels and running. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
The many faces of patriots Sep 12, 2009
Her father told her of walking down more than 100 floors in dim stairwells where people had tossed away the icons of modern living - briefcases, laptops, high-heeled shoes. He told her that as people walked down, emergency crews were heading up. (AZCentral -- News)
GUEST COLUMN: What the sales tax hike means to you Sep 11, 2009
Then, there are other clothing items that are taxable, such as bathing caps, briefcases, footwear for sports (like bowling and golf shoes) combs, handbags, luggage, sewing supplies, athletic uniforms and wallets. Although most food items are not subject to the sales tax, items such as antacids, vitamins, dietary supplements and weight-loss aids are taxable. (Easton Journal, MA)
Buchholz masters changeup Sep 11, 2009
That s how Buchholz met Lindsay Clubine, a model who once opened briefcases on Deal or No Deal - she was No. 26 - and now hosts a travel show. The Sox played next in Kansas City, where Clubine is from. (Boston Globe)
New metal detector at courthouse doesn't like shoes Sep 8, 2009
While a stocking-footed visitor follows a carpeted path through the machine, footwear, purses, briefcases and heavy coats ride a conveyor through the X-ray machine. Most visitors accept the inconvenience without complaint, but occasionally, security officers are the recipients of an angry outburst from stocking-footed individuals in a hurry. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Shop Tax-Free This Weekend Aug 22, 2009
Accessories such as jewelry and watches are excluded and will be taxed, as well as items that are carried rather than worn, including handbags, briefcases and wallets. For more information, call the tax-free hot line at (800) 252-5555 or visit the. (Click2Houston, TX)
Sales tax holiday set this weekend Aug 19, 2009
The exemption does not include items reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or fewer backpacks can be purchased tax-free at one time without providing an exemption certificate to the seller. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Choosing the right travel luggage Aug 5, 2009
They're reputable among frequent travelers and carry a full line of luggage, garment bags, briefcases, duffel bags, carry-ons and more. Q. What else should I keep in mind. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday begins Aug. 7 Aug 5, 2009
Some items that ARE subject to sales tax include: belt buckles (sold separately from a belt), briefcases, cosmetics, hair notions, handbags, jewelry, patches and emblems (sold separately), sewing equipment and supplies, sunglasses, umbrellas, wallets, watches, ballet or tap shoes, cleated or spiked athletic shoes, baseball, boxing or golf gloves, hand and elbow guards, mouth guards, shin guards, computer compact disks, printers, diskettes, handheld electronic schedulers, printer supplies... (Camden Chronicle, TN)
5 low-cost ways to secure your home Aug 4, 2009
People will break a window for a quarter, a chip bag, candy wrapper, and of course actual good stuff like cell phones, cameras, GPS units, briefcases, laptops, clothes 2) If you have a flat screen TV on your wall, do not leave the blinds open for the world to see. It is a top-stolen item right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Time to relax Aug 2, 2009
- Briefcases would be used as diaper bags. - Paternity suits would be a fashion line of clothes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Going All-in: Local athletes gear up for big competitions as start of school nears Aug 2, 2009
Yes, accompanied not by their familiar theme, but that trumpet fanfare ABC made famous, would come the official models of the Olympics, carrying the official briefcases of the Olympics and wearing the official model outfit of the Olympics as well, come to think of it. In each case, instead of a monetary amount, would be the type of suit to be used in that's day's competition. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Shoppers get break on sales tax holidays Jul 30, 2009
The following items do not qualify for the sales tax holiday: jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches, backpacks, briefcases, garment bags, skis, swim fins, roller blades, skates and similar items and accessories. Local businesses said they were looking forward to seeing how the new law is applied and what the response will be. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Tax free school supplies Jul 30, 2009
No briefcases, envelopes, janitorial or medical supplies, handbags, umbrellas, cuff links, handkerchiefs, jewelry, key cases, wallets, watches and watch bands and ponytail holders. If a computer or accessory costs more than $1,500, the whole purchase is taxable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Cities not too worried about loss of revenue Jul 26, 2009
Items excluded from the holiday include backpacks, handbags, luggage, jewelry, umbrellas, wallets, watches, briefcases, garment bags, skis, swim fins, roller blades, skates and similar items and accessories. Related articles. (The Clarion-Ledger)
List of Eligible and Non-Eligible Items Jul 26, 2009
Accessories (generally) (N) Barrettes (N) Belt buckles (sold separately) (N) Bobby pins (N) Briefcases (N) Elastic ponytail holders (N) Hair bows and Hair clips (N) Handkerchiefs (N) Headbands (N) Jewelry (N) Purses and Handbags (N) Watches or Watch bands (N). Adult diapers (N)Alterations (N)Aprons (household) (N)Aprons (welders) (N)Athletic socks (E)Baby bibs (N)Baby clothes (E)Baby diapers (cloth or disposable) (N)Backpacks (N)Baseball caps (E)Baseball cleats (N)Baseball gloves... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bamboo Boom: Is This Material for You? Jul 22, 2009
Smith later sold elegant bamboo boxes and briefcases to art galleries and museums throughout the country. So when Smith decided to expand his business to include bamboo flooring and plywood, he was patient. (Scientific American)
Discounts abound Jun 19, 2009
Salvatore Ferragamo Womens and men s apparel, handbags, briefcases, shoes, accessories. Spring collection 35-40 percent off. (The Palm Beach Post)
Iran Is Not the Enemy Jun 18, 2009
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)
Rhetoric heats up over bitter Iranian election Jun 18, 2009
Young women in traditional black chadors walked next to businessmen holding briefcases, while a mother pushing a baby stroller held up a placard, saying Where is my vote. in English. (Boston Globe)
The Lear Jet repo man Jun 16, 2009
"We built .22 caliber weapons into briefcases with micro switches and laser sightings," he says. He sold his guns to the Canadian Special Ops and maybe to a few places he shouldn't have. (Harper's Magazine)
Shoebuy.com Named A Corporate Partner Award Recipient by National Coalition for Homeless Veterans May 21, 2009
com also operates , which represents all categories of bags including handbags, backpacks, luggage, baby gear, briefcases and laptop bags. Shoebuy. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
* Passengers get luggage back from Hudson ditching May 19, 2009
On the afternoon of Jan. 15, those items were packed in duffel bags or stuffed in purses and briefcases that were crammed in overhead bins or wedged under seats. Now, they are coming back. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mag Mile apparel store to sublease some space May 14, 2009
Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. opened the roughly 9,000-square-foot storefront in the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave. in 1998 as part of a plan to boost the brand of the New York designer, known for its leather briefcases, shoes and sportswear. But more than a decade later, the prominent store is an example of a flagship store that was just too big, says David Edelman, chief financial officer of New York-based Kenneth Cole Productions, who declined to... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Mexico City returns to normal as swine flu restrictions fade May 7, 2009
Men and women, dressed in suits and holding briefcases, walked down city streets en route to work as offices reopened Wednesday. Street vendors unfolded tables and chairs on sidewalks. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Job search for seniors an ego-crushing process Apr 20, 2009
Their savings in shambles from the economic downturn, jobless seniors are dusting off their briefcases and trying to head back to work. Many, like Jim Mitchell, a 63-year-old former sales executive, are finding a merciless job market where decades of experience aren't necessarily an asset. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Indians help African tanners whip global recession Apr 19, 2009
He hopes to develop finished products for the local market, such as shoes, sofas and briefcases, but for now domestic buyers make up only 3 percent of the market. There is not a customer in sight at the Tan-Aliz factory boutique, filled with bags etched with images of local drums and brightly colored sofas. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
What makes a gay icon? Apr 19, 2009
Do shaved-headed lawyers in Dolce & Gabbana swimming trunks carry black briefcases full of votes to some unmarked gay bar where John Waters, Russell Simmons and Cher mull over the merits of the homo-nees. Do Ethel Merman and Rock Hudson welcome new inductees to the Gay Hall of Fame with vodka cranberries and power bars. (MSNBC -- News)
Amid tears and hymns, a solemn farewell Apr 10, 2009
Students with backpacks, men in suits and ties toting briefcases, elderly men in jogging suits all watched silently as the Boston contingent marched, stopped, and stood perfectly still at the arena entrance, white-gloved hands clasped behind their backs. Shortly after that, a limousine containing the first of the three caskets came up Sutherland Street. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* Looks aren't everything Mar 28, 2009
The designs on the ceramic cups are inspired by briefcases, purses and golf bags, with the mug handle taking the place of the bags strap. Some of them riff on trends, including a cup that is based on the I am not a plastic bag canvas tote designed by Anya Hindmarch for US grocery store chain Whole Foods. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Duhon: Hey, did you know? Mar 27, 2009
Like for instance, one time I fell down the steps at the courthouse in LaFayette in front of several men dressed in suits and carrying briefcases, and one of them who saw it from a distance actually took the time to walk over to me to say, Hey, did you know that you fell. Yes, thank you. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Area knife maker displays craft Mar 3, 2009
The Milton craftsman also specializes in hand-crafted leather works including briefcases, binders, and wallets. He is hoping to make custom shoes one day as well. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Boomers in a post-boom economy Mar 1, 2009
She was struck by all the people like her well-dressed, middle-aged white-collar workers, carrying briefcases with r. sum. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Have jobs -- if you'll travel Feb 26, 2009
The mostly jobless professionals arrived clutching folders and briefcases, hoping to drop off a resume, score a handshake, pocket a business card and leave with a scrap of hope. A few brought spouses for moral support. (News & Observer)
Hilton, Myers Top Razzies For Year's Worst Feb 24, 2009
As celebrities trickle in, officials arrive with briefcases containing the ballots prior at the 81st Academy Awards. 7:44 A.M. GMT february 23, 2009 1:41 P.M. GMT february 23, 2009 The 81st Academy Awards show was a mixed bag of strange moments, multi-diverse celebrations, glamorous fashion and a first-time host that showed off his musical talents. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mr. Daley Comes to Washington Feb 21, 2009
The problem is the recipients don t have to pay income taxes, meaning a quarter of the package might as well be delivered in briefcases -- unmarked bills, please. Only the grease on the edges of this package, designed to squeeze it past public outrage, is stimulus. (Human Events Online)
The banker bash (it's a Fleet Street smash) Feb 14, 2009
If Shirley Jackson were alive, she'd likely be rewriting The Lottery so that the unfortunate few at the end were sporting Gieves & Hawkes suits and shielding themselves from hurled rocks with their Dunhill briefcases. Poor Russell the banker didn't even have that much protection. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Witness: Morris demanded kickbacks (11) Feb 10, 2009
"O Malley also said that Morris showed him briefcases full of cash on several occasions."In Sarasota I met him early in the morning," O Malley said. "He said to come on up to the room. He said, I got something to show you. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
