Bull goes on the block Nov 17, 2009
An auction this past weekend in New York of jewelry, dishes, clothing and other personal property brought in more than $1 million, Crane said, with three or four additional auctions of personal property yet to be scheduled. Madoff's penthouse apartment in Manhattan is on the market for $8. (MSNBC -- Business)
Keith Callicutt retiring Nov 17, 2009
He is a vocal critic of Act 388, the 2007 bill that exempted most homeowners from paying personal property taxes for school operations in lieu of a penny increase in the state sales tax. Callicutt says the swap was disastrous for state education, especially in fast-growing districts that have trouble keeping pace with rising operational costs. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Madoff's spoils go under the hammer Nov 16, 2009
A Bernard Madoff New York Mets baseball jacket is displayed during a press preview of a US Marhals Service auction of personal property seized from Bernard and Ruth Madoff. A treasure trove of spoils from the Wall Street swindler and his wife raked in nearly a million dollars in an auction to help pay back some of his victims. (Yahoo! Asia News)
East Africa: The Dream of One East Africa is a Distant One [analysis] Nov 15, 2009
The current African political boundaries were established as a colonial convenience during the scramble and partition of Africa and countries such as Rwanda and Burundi were carved out as tokens to Belgium and in the case of DR Congo, as personal property of Belgian King Leopold. Most current African states have small markets that can't support their home industries. (allAfrica.com)
Voters pass amendments Nov 15, 2009
Prop 11: Restricts eminent domain by prohibiting the taking, damaging or destruction of personal property for public use unless the action is for the ownership, use and enjoyment of the property; as well as limits the governments authority to grant the power of eminent domain to other entities. Passed with 84 percent of Dallas County votes. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Death-row inmates in better quarters Nov 15, 2009
Those on death row are also allowed more personal property inside their cells, to accommodate their voluminous legal documents without infringing on the 6 cubic feet of snacks and entertainment devices allowed each prisoner, said Lt. Sam Robinson, spokesman for San Quentin. "It's not that he thinks conditions will be better; they are better," Johnson's attorney, Michael Molfetta, said of his client's request for death row. (AZCentral -- News)
Supplemental Motor Vehicle Lists Plunge Around Connecticut Nov 15, 2009
By BILL LEUKHARDT The Hartford Courant. Assessor Donna Murphy had figured that the recession would hurt the car rental trade in the busy airport town. (FOX61, CT)
State cuts will decrease county funds Nov 15, 2009
It was mentioned there has been a 9 percent decrease in personal property tax revenues. Cramp feared the lack of manpower could further decrease incoming revenues if new improvements and new construction aren t accurately reflected in the reassessment due to lack of manpower. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Nov 15, 2009
Under past Supreme Court rulings, "in the private employer context, employees retain at least some expectation of privacy in their offices,'' Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, author of the August ruling, said in Tuesday's decision by the same three-judge panel. He said the employee in this case, Jeffrey Ziegler, had a reasonable belief that his electronic files would be private in a password-protected computer kept in a locked office not shared by co-workers. Nevertheless, O'Scannlain said, FBI... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
McLean Co. forced to up taxes Nov 14, 2009
Key general fund revenues are dropping, including nearly 4 percent less in state income tax and nearly 20 percent less in personal property replacement tax. The countys proposed FY 2010 budget is about $75. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Police Reports Oct.5-Oct. 11 Nov 14, 2009
10-5 Reporting party stated that persons unknown removed personal property from her vehicle without force in the 100 block of E. Southlake Blvd.. Burglary Building. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
South Lee County Mailbag Nov 14, 2009
Government's seizing and redistributing of personal property and income must stop. Their intrusion into our everyday lives is threatening our freedom of choice. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Taxes and Seniors . . . Nov 14, 2009
Franklin County has mailed out more than 100,000 real estate and personal property tax bills. As usual, payments are due by Dec. 31, 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Spoils of Madoff's feast go on the auction block (AP) Nov 14, 2009
AFP/Getty Images Jewelry is displayed during a press preview of a U.S. Marshals Service auction of personal property seized. By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press Writer Verena Dobnik, Associated Press Writer. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Fake lawyer-investment banker gets 20 yrs Nov 14, 2009
The defendant, Joseph Kelly Lara, 41, also has been asked to forfeit personal property and to pay more than $1 million in restitution. Lara is accused of running an elaborate scheme in which he sold fraudulent securities to investors and used a fictitious law degree and MBA degree to gain authority in the eyes of investors visiting his office. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Police Reports Nov 14, 2009
Burglary- Unknown person entered a garage in the 900 block of Brazos Dr. and removed personal property without consent. Aug. 26. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The iconic figure of Smokey Bear, warning people of fire danger and to do their part to prevent wildfires, can be found on signs placed in Malibu and the surrounding canyon areas. Photo by Dana Fineman / TMT Nov 13, 2009
Does your insurance agent know how much personal property coverage you need. Do you. (Malibu Times, CA)
Flood Insurance 101 Nov 13, 2009
Generally, physical damage to your building or personal property "directly" caused by a flood is covered by your flood insurance policy ... What's Insured Under Personal Property Coverage ... What's Not Insured by either Building Property or Personal Property Coverage. (W-USA News, DC)
County Officials Approve Tax Collection Contract Nov 12, 2009
Mayor Mike Livengood said this move will make it more convenient for Union residents to pay personal property taxes. "Now they go to one location to pay all personal property, both county and the city," said Livengood ... As long as the individual lives within the state, he or she will have to pay personal property tax to renew license plates and tags at the Missouri Department of Revenue. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
For some, property taxes are too low Nov 12, 2009
In the early 1970s the shares were 33 percent commercial and 50 percent residential (with personal property the balance). By 1999 the shares were 24 percent commercial and 65 percent residential. (Anchorage Daily News)
Low Prices Draw Investors Back to Market Nov 12, 2009
Buyers of investment and personal property say they are motivated by these factors. Prices are as low as they will go, 23. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Melrose tax bills will increase by at least $157 next year Nov 12, 2009
Melrose s average single-family home property tax bill will increase by a minimum of $157 next year, depending on how much the Board of Aldermen decides to shift the tax burden from residential properties to commercial, industrial, and personal property ... This numerical factor then determines how much of the tax burden can be shifted from residential properties to commercial, industrial, and personal property ... He attributed Melrose s higher residential rate to the fact that only 5 percent... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Granite Park developer Barbis files bankruptcy Nov 11, 2009
Filed Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, the action could lead a judge to order the sale of personal property to pay off debt. It follows on the heels of a bankruptcy petition filed Friday by Pappas Telecasting, which is seeking protection under Chapter 11 while coming up with a reorganization plan. (Fresno Bee)
Airport provides a benefit to area: Nov 11, 2009
Once a building is built, there is a personal property tax bill on that building that averaged $884. 86 last year. (Chetek Alert, WI)
SBA approves Indianas disaster request Nov 10, 2009
Homeowners and renters are eligible for as much as $40,000 in loans to repair or replace damaged personal property, according to a news release. Businesses and qualifying nonprofit organizations can apply for loans of as much as $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory and other business assets. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Angle Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results Nov 10, 2009
A general security agreement over all present and after acquired personal property and a floating charge on all lands has been provided as security. 5. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Majority cannot deprive the minority Nov 9, 2009
Right to be secure from government seizure of personal property. All of these are spelled out in the constitution---you know that document you have never read and change on a whim, based on some progressives judge drug addled vision that day. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Carr, Buck ask Jack to recuse himself Nov 9, 2009
yes, there are lots of business as well as personal property in violations of some code or another in town here. But does that still mean we want it too look terrible. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Who must cover repairs after water heater ruptures? Nov 8, 2009
The unit owners are required to insure all of their personal property as well as floor, wall, and ceiling coverings, electrical fixtures, appliances, water heaters, water filters, built-in cabinets and counter tops, and window treatments, including curtains, drapes, blinds, hardware and similar window treatment components or replacements of any of those items. This has been the basic law for many years. (The News-Press -- Business)
Daytime thieves targeting Lodi homes Nov 8, 2009
"?Behind MY LOCKED DOORS AND WINDOWS ON MY PRIVATE FENCED PROPERTY I have to hide MY OWN property?????You are blaming the victim. OUTRAGEOUS!!First you have a criminal trespass, then Breaking and Entering, followed by burglary. According to the Penal code that I know---EACH each of these is an offense and ILLEGAL!Don't "nanny" me! WHERE I place MY OWN personal property WITHIN MY LOCKED, FENCED and POSTED HOUSE is MY BUSINESS.Continuing with YOUR statement... ". In some cases thieves have spent... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Spotsylvania snags tags of delinquent taxpayers Sheriff's deputies are taking tags off vehicles owned by residents who have not paid their personal property taxes in 12 months or longer. Nov 7, 2009
People may lose vehicle in one of several options local treasurers have to get people to pay their personal property taxes ... If you don't pay your personal property taxes, you might lose your vehicle until the bill is paid in full ... sher-iff's deputies are taking tags off vehicles owned by residents who have not paid their personal property taxes in 12 months or longer. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Shooting suspect filed for bankruptcy Nov 7, 2009
Orlando, Florida (CNN) -- The suspect in Friday's shooting of six people in a downtown high-rise is a 40-year-old "man with economic woes that include a recent bankruptcy filing, federal records show. In his filing last May for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, under which he sought to have his assets liquidated and his debts discharged, Jason S. Rodriguez listed his assets at $4,675 and his liabilities at $89,873.31. His 2002 Nissan XTerra with 110,000 miles represented $4,000 of those assets. His personal... (CNN)
Uganda: President Museveni, Patronage Only Perpetuates Corruption Nov 7, 2009
We have become so complacent that the state house tenants now take the state to be their personal property. I don't know how many times I have been illegally arrested, detained and tortured. (allAfrica.com)
Dellums needs to explain tax mess or step down Nov 7, 2009
Had the mayor acted expeditiously, the matter would not have reached a point where the Internal Revenue Service issued an Oct. 14 order to place a lien on the mayor's real and personal property. It would have held no news value. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hernando man accused of wire fraud Nov 6, 2009
According to the indictment, Williams used the stolen fund to obtain personal property and real estate, including a 2010 Land Rover, 2009 Land Rover, two 2010 Jaguars, 2009 Porsche, two 2009 Mercedes Benz, Aston Martin V-8 Roadster, 2009 Cadillac Escalade, 2008 Ford Expedition, 2009 Ford F-150 truck, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado truck, 2006 Honda Motorcycle, 2007 Honda ATV, 2009 Can-Am Spyder, three-wheeled motorcycle. He also allegedly purchased $700,000. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Congress must get tough on banks Nov 5, 2009
It is not a huge leap to give bankruptcy judges this ability since they currently have the ability to do just that when it comes to commercial real estate, cars, boats and other personal property. Foreclosures don t exactly promote economic recovery, and the drag on the system does not end when a home goes on the auction block. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Mayor Dellums, wife owe $239K in back taxes Nov 5, 2009
The tax lien was imposed on all the couple's personal property, meaning they cannot pocket proceeds from any transactions without first paying off the IRS.. The Dellumses own a house in the Foxhall Crescent neighborhood of Washington, which was assessed at $1. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Supervisors discuss future of current jail Nov 5, 2009
Davis also submitted the insolvent mobile home and personal property tax list. For 2008 taxes, Davis reported that 15 of 1,019 accounts were delinquent and the largest of them is the Scott County Co-Op which owes 10,872. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Newsom jets to Hawaii to join his family Nov 5, 2009
The lien that the IRS slapped on the Dellumses' personal property was filed Oct. 14, but the tax collectors typically send out warning notices for months in advance before taking such a step. Dellums still owns a house in Washington, D.C., which friends say he has been renting out. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Helena woman named to state tax board Nov 5, 2009
Independent of the Montana Department of Revenue, the board hears appeals over real and personal property, income, corporate, natural resources, centrally assessed property and new industry taxes. Sanchez was executive director and co-founder from 1992 to 2005 of the National Institute on Money in State Politics, a Helena-based group that collects and publishes campaign finance data. (Montana Standard, MT)
Residents approve special Town Meeting articles in less than 30 minutes Nov 5, 2009
This applies to real estate, motor vehicle excise and personal property taxes. The sixth and final article on the special town meeting warrant gives the chief procurement officer the power to award contracts for up to five years, including any renewal, extension or option, for certain equipment and service contracts if it is in the best interest of the Town to do so. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
LOW board's poor planning costs us Nov 5, 2009
This special assessment is due on the same date our personal property taxes are due in , and 25 days before Christmas. A little more notice would have been nice. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Williams indicted for $10M Verso theft Nov 5, 2009
According to the indictment, Williams used the stolen funds to buy personal property and real estate, including: a 2010 Land Rover, a 2009 Land Rover, two 2010 Jaguars, a 2009 Porsche, two 2009 Mercedes Benzes, an Aston Martin V-8 Roadster, a 2009 Cadillac Escalade, a 2008 Ford Expedition, a 2009 Ford F-150 truck, a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado truck, a 2006 Honda Motorcycle, a 2007 Honda ATV and a 2009 Can-Am Spyder, which is a three-wheeled motorcycle. Williams is also believed to have spent over... (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
County Assessor's Office Lays Off Six Employees Nov 4, 2009
At the beginning of the year, the assessor's budget was $1,253,623 for both the personal property and real estate departments. The state reimbursement was budgeted at $400,000. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Consignment shop owner can keep American flag painted on North Palm Beach location Nov 4, 2009
Freedom of personal property wins one finally. Lets get some control back over freedoms that we had when WE were growing up. (The Palm Beach Post)
FEMA offers crisis counseling in American Samoa following tsunami Nov 3, 2009
He says losing a loved one, a home, business or personal property in a disaster takes an emotional and financial toll on survivors. He adds "the emotional toll a disaster exacts can be especially devastating.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
City sells surplus items via Internet Nov 3, 2009
The number of available items at any given time can vary from barely more than a dozen to 200, said Glenn Cruz, personal property management specialist with the city. So far, he said, the public's reaction to the new site has been excitement. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tax bills are due Nov. 2 Nov 2, 2009
The second quarter 2010 preliminary real estate and personal property tax bills are due Monday, Nov. 2. Tax bills were mailed on June 30 with payment slips for both the first and second quarters. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Chechen dictator could use Melbourne Cup for money laundering:expert Nov 2, 2009
" Russian security forces last week foiled an assassination attempt on Kadyrov, who thrives on the financial and political backing of the Kremlin. "Lots of money has been pumped into Chechnya to prop up the regime of Kadyrov," Dr Petrov said. "How much of this money has been used on his horses, we don't know but if the horse wins, the money will be the personal property of Ramzan Kadyrov. "In that case it will become quite questionable whether the Melbourne Cup is participating in an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Monday's Sentinel police log Nov 2, 2009
Harry Kling, 43, told police his home was forcibly entered and someone stole jewelry, cash, personal property, and a DVD player, all worth over $1,000. Kimberly Kling was arrested at 10 p.m. the day of the incident. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Police Reports Nov 1, 2009
Burglary- Unknown person entered a garage in the 900 block of Brazos Dr. and removed personal property without consent. Aug. 26. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Nov 1, 2009
Under past Supreme Court rulings, "in the private employer context, employees retain at least some expectation of privacy in their offices,'' Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, author of the August ruling, said in Tuesday's decision by the same three-judge panel. He said the employee in this case, Jeffrey Ziegler, had a reasonable belief that his electronic files would be private in a password-protected computer kept in a locked office not shared by co-workers. Nevertheless, O'Scannlain said, FBI... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Police Reports Oct.5-Oct. 11 Nov 1, 2009
10-5 Reporting party stated that persons unknown removed personal property from her vehicle without force in the 100 block of E. Southlake Blvd.. Burglary Building. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Trick or Treat: A voting guide for Texans (20) Nov 1, 2009
I applaud personal property rights and would fight to the gutters to protect them, but I also value what makes McKinney truly distinct ... You dont have to be a rocket scientist or a real estate speculator to know how many in-the-know, in-the-club grabbers have secured property under the guise of eminent domain only to emerge fat, dumb, happy and ultra-rich through acquiring personal property in the costume of public good only to flip their investments into mega fortunes at the expense of the... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Why many REOs aren't selling (1) Nov 1, 2009
It should be standard operating procedure -- and it already is, for the better REO listing agents -- to have a property preservation contractor come through, dispose of the former occupants' personal property, and do a basic cleaning, if necessary. It's a win-win, at least four different ways. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Kentucky storm victims can get SBA loans Oct 31, 2009
Homeowners can borrow up to $200,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, and up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, Businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory or other business assets. Interest rates are as low as 2. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Posting lower speed limits on towns dirt roads appears to be a dead end Oct 31, 2009
One resident also suggested the possibility of posting signs on his personal property, but Rickert said that if any of these signs received a complaint, he would be forced to come and take them down immediately and that police enforcement would again be impossible. Though they seemed to understand the hurdles regarding this issue, local residents at the meeting appeared skeptical that there was no way to limit speed on the sometimes dangerous roads. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kansas Supreme Court Rules Against Wind Farms Oct 31, 2009
They say the Wabaunsee County ban on commercial wind farms violates their personal property rights. But opponents fear hundreds of turbines towering 300 or more feet above the landscape will disrupt the natural beauty of the prairie, create noise pollution and hurt dwindling populations of prairie chickens, which won't mate anywhere near large structures. (ABC News -- Wire)
Federal prison for thief who stole nanny's ID Oct 31, 2009
She took every piece of my clothing, all of my household items, all of my personal property and all of my very valuable jewelry. I want people to know it could happen to them and to beware of even people you know. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lawmakers create illusion of growth Oct 31, 2009
In return, Boeing must invest at least $750 million over the next 10 years for real estate and personal property in a single county and create at least 3,800 jobs. Boeing s decision to expand in South Carolina is good news. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Commission To Make Recorder Position Full Time Oct 30, 2009
At this time, the county is in its fourth straight year of exceeding $450,000,000 in real estate and personal property valuations. Once the fifth year is met - not expected to be a problem since the 2009 assessment was $521,117,840 - the county will be notified by the state auditor's office about the change in classification. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Stanford receiver shoots for $1.5B target Oct 30, 2009
Other assets under Janvey s control include private equity, the Stanford Bank of Panama, $5 million in coins and bullion, domestic real estate and Stanford s personal property, including private aircraft, Stanford s $3. 9 million yacht and vehicles. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Aldermen appoint Bayless as mayor Oct 30, 2009
Residents must buy a sticker for each vehicle once real estate and personal property taxes are paid. The price is $4 per sticker, but goes up a dollar if not paid by Feb. 1. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Oct 30, 2009
Under past Supreme Court rulings, "in the private employer context, employees retain at least some expectation of privacy in their offices,'' Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, author of the August ruling, said in Tuesday's decision by the same three-judge panel. He said the employee in this case, Jeffrey Ziegler, had a reasonable belief that his electronic files would be private in a password-protected computer kept in a locked office not shared by co-workers. Nevertheless, O'Scannlain said, FBI... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Development agreement starting to take shape on proposed LS Powerelectric station Oct 30, 2009
State lawmakers in the latest legislative session granted a personal property tax exemption to LS Power, whereby the power plant is exempt from taxes on its attached machinery, etc ... The project's taxes will run about $2 million annually, with preliminary agreement that payments made in lieu of personal property tax ($600,000) will be divided between the school district, township and county. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
