Author signings and readings in Greater Boston, Oct. 18-24 Oct 18, 2009
James McBride discusses Song Yet Sung, at 7 p.m., at McCall Middle School, 458 Main St., Winchester. THURSDAY: Jonathan Lethem reads from Chronic City, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline ($5). (Boston Globe)
Court Lays Down Law on Internet Use Sep 10, 2009
"The court continues to make all efforts possible to recognize the value of jurors' time and to not needlessly use up or expend jury panels," Presiding Judge James McBride said. During voir dire on that case in late June, one potential juror's responses made it sound as though he knew quite a bit about the case, prompting Judge Donald Mitchell and the lawyers to talk with him in chambers, said Patricia Kilkenny, deputy jury commissioner for the court. (Law.com)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Sep 1, 2009
Upcoming titles for discussion include My Life in France by Julia Child on Oct. 27, and Miracle at St. Anna by James McBride on Nov.r 24. Call the library at 641-357-6133 for further information. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
County mounties unsung heroes Aug 26, 2009
At the request of Sheriff James McBride, division members patrolled around the clock for a week to secure the scene until the fire marshal concluded his investigation ... It was actually James McBride who brought the Mounted Division to Otsego County when he was under-sheriff, Kidder said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
3 Great ideas for your next 48 hours Apr 17, 2009
Friday's participants will receive "Song Yet Sung," a book by James McBride, and a tour through the African American Experience exhibit. Saturday's session includes breakfast and a book discussion led by local author and historian Sarah Thompson. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Lincoln reached out to grieving Hawaiian king in 1864 Feb 13, 2009
Three of the documents appear to be formal matters of state: the appointment of James McBride as U.S. "Minister Resident in Hawai'i," signed by Lincoln on March 16, 1863; the appointment of Alfred Caldwell of Virginia to the position of "Consul of the United States of Honolulu," signed by Lincoln on Aug. 12, 1861; and a Sept. 22, 1862, document that authorizes the U.S. secretary of state to affix the U.S. seal to a proclamation signed by Lincoln. But the letter of condolence from an American... (Honolulu Advertiser)
