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Cash for HS grads
HERE is something that over 8,000 graduating high school students in Cebu City should look forward to in enrolling in college. read more (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:33:27 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; SABMiller, Nestle, Xstrata Lead Gains
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rebounded from the biggest weekly drop in 11 months as investors snapped up food and mining companies and a technical indicator showed equities may have fallen too far. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:19:50 GMT)

Bills put limits on payday loans
RICHMOND – Families are struggling more than ever to pay their bills during the current economic crisis. So payday lenders have sprouted up to serve people who want quick loans and checks cashed. But what do these lenders really cost people and society? (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:59:55 GMT)

Varian's Q1 Revenues Slip in Advance of Agilent Merger Completion
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Varian has reported a 3 percent decline in its first quarter results, as the firm nears completion of its merger with Agilent Technologies. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:50:18 GMT)

Institute for Systems Biology Mulls Expansion, Focusing on P4 Efforts
SEATTLE — Approaching its 10th anniversary, the Institute for Systems Biology envisions a near-doubling of its faculty, and its space here, in coming years while moving ahead on several collaborations designed to advance "predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory," medicine, ISB Co-founder and President Leroy Hood told GenomeWeb Daily News in an interview last week. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:50:08 GMT)

Land of the fee
Like a lot of Americans these days, Betty Lark can't always make it from paycheck to paycheck, so she took out a payday loan. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:14:04 GMT)

Payday loan alternatives available
Financial adviser Jeff Kyles thinks payday loans are often a debt trap, but he understands why some of his clients have taken them out. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:12:33 GMT)

Needed - One Child Executive
Microsoft's biggest problem is in-fighting, with executives willing to sacrifice the company's success in order to advance their individual agendas. Microsoft has vastly more resources than Apple or G... (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:11:43 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Advance as Mining Shares Rebound; Xstrata Rallies
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks rose for first time in four days, led by a rebound in mining companies after Xstrata Plc reported earnings that beat analyst estimates and base metals prices climbed in London. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:24:31 GMT)

3rd Annual Bull &Oyster Roast
Live Band -Duck Soup Free Draft beer and soft drinks. Cash Bar Pit Beef,raw oysters,steamed oysters,oyster stew Tickets $30.00 advance-$35 door No BYOB (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:07:53 GMT)

Bangkok Post : Advance search
1. travel | 05/02/2010 » For active members of the digital-camera generation, ''Italy'' may be no further than a two-hour's drive from Bangkok. Picturesque Tuscan-style villages and Siena-inspired town can now be appreciated with Thailand's famous national park mountains as the backdrop. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:58:27 GMT)

The 10 Dumbest Things Businesses Buy
Are you paying for this stuff? Then stop. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:49:35 GMT)

China May Let Yuan Gain 5% After Rate Increase, Nomura Says
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- China may allow the yuan to strengthen at annual rate of 5 percent against the dollar, after raising borrowing costs in June to prevent the economy overheating, Nomura Institute of Capital Markets Research said. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:21:16 GMT)

On Deck: County karate championships coming
The 30th annual Mid-Cleveland Karate Championships will take place on Feb. 27 at the Shelby City Park gym. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and competition commences at 9 a.m. The pre-registration fee for the first event is $40 in advance or $45 at the... (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:16:09 GMT)

Paterson Gives St. Vincent’s Hospital Another Loan
It was not clear how long the cash would last, and the governor said that saving St. Vincent’s would require “shared sacrifice.” (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:08:50 GMT)

Land of the fee
Like a lot of Americans these days, Betty Lark can't always make it from paycheck to paycheck, so she took out a payday loan. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:29:04 GMT)

Payday loan alternatives available
Financial adviser Jeff Kyles thinks payday loans are often a debt trap, but he understands why some of his clients have taken them out. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:27:33 GMT)

2010 Business Expo
Businesses can cash in with new customers at the annual Harrison Daily Times Business Expo set for Friday and Saturday, March 19-20. Booth spaces have continued to sell out each year and participants leave with the satisfaction of advertising dollars being well spent. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:23:31 GMT)

Jackson 5 - Jacksons Agent Fires Back At Failed Concert Promoter
TITO JACKSON's agent has hit back at allegations the JACKSON 5 star kept a $7,500 (4,687) advance for a Michigan show he never performed - insisting the concert promoter... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:39:07 GMT)

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe pays security goons $5,000 a day
Over 10 days in Switzerland, each accumulated a total of $50,000 in cash. The money was theirs to keep, a perk of the job, and they did not have to account for it (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:28:50 GMT)

Consultant touts payday loan reforms
By Bill Hess Herald/Review SIERRA VISTA — Knowing many veteran organizations do not like the payday loan industry in Arizona, former state attorney general Grant Woods faced what could be a formidable enemy Saturday morning. Speaking to members of the Greater Sierra Vista Area United Veterans Council, Woods, who served as the state’s top legal officer in the 1990s, said he initially was not in ... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:06:01 GMT)

Assembly bill proposes limits on payday loans
Assembly Democrats would limit payday loans to $600 and bar borrowers from taking out more than one loan at a time, under a preliminary version of a bill a committee will consider Wednesday. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:51:42 GMT)

Caretaker caught stealing from couple
BLOOMFIELD-An Advance woman has been charged this week following an investigation into the theft of $10,000 in cash from another Advance woman. Leslie Sappington, 30 of Advance, is charged with the... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:07:34 GMT)

Online gaming drives new payment models
Boku lets players purchase goods with their cellphones, while Offerpal Media allows users to get virtual cash by signing up for services such as Netflix. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:55:43 GMT)

No need for S.O.S. for SAP Open with Bill Rapp in charge
Tennis tournament director's advance work secures Andy Roddick at top seed, Pete Sampras for exhibition to boost Monday crowd. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:40:33 GMT)

P.E.I.'s O'Rourke in Scotties final
P.E.I.'s Kathy O'Rourke defeated Ontario's Krista McCarville 10-6 to advance to the final of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:07:48 GMT)

Unemployed can improve skills, earn cash for job hunt
Dislocated employees in Colquitt, Tift, Turner and Worth counties have a chance to earn money toward their job hunting expenses while the Moultrie Technical College (MTC) Adult Education Program earns money for books. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:03:36 GMT)

Armed suspect robs cash store
The Colony Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place Jan. 18 at First Cash Advance on Main Street. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of Main Street. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:40:39 GMT)

Payday loans take a hit in Arizona; likely dead after June 30
PHOENIX Efforts by the payday loan industry to remain in Arizona after June 30 were dealt a serious and potentially fatal setback Monday when a key Democratic lawmaker said he can’t support what the lenders want. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:26:18 GMT)

Lawmaker pushes for payday loans
PHOENIX — Undeterred by voter rejection more than a year ago, a top House Republican is working to keep payday lending alive in Arizona beyond June 30. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:24:48 GMT)

Businesses cash in on Super Bowl
Local businesses Friday were gearing up for Super Bowl weekend, hoping to cash in on the excitement and merry-making surrounding the Big Game. Even in an economy that continues to struggle, people still want to celebrate, and the Super Bowl offers just such an opportunity. read more (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:13:43 GMT)

Facebook 'cash scam' grows
Social-networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are being used by fraudsters to harvest users' personal financial details, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) warned this week. "The public should be aware of the predatory nature of fraudsters and be careful about revealing personal information on social-networking sites, as this has become a primary method of harvesting information and targeting ... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:06:13 GMT)

Police: Contractor took money without doing work
FORT COLLINS - Police are investigating 12 complaints against a Fort Collins contractor for allegedly collecting cash in advance from homeowners for services not delivered or cheating subcontractors out of pay. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:44:06 GMT)

Ogden may act on payday loans
OGDEN -- Payday lenders looking to establish new operations in Ogden may be living on borrowed time. In the next few weeks, the city council will consider a draft ordinance recommended by the Ogden Planning Commission that limits the number of local payday loan establishments to eight. read more (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:22:16 GMT)

This Christmas & New Year enjoy upto 30% Cash Back on Domestic Hotels booked on Yatra.com
Early birds get exclusive 50% off on hotel stay. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:51:07 GMT)

Fort Collins police seeking tips in armed robbery of payday loan store
Fort Collins police are asking for the public's help in solving a Jan. 23 armed robbery at a payday loan store. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:42:39 GMT)

MJHS boys advance at Marion Regional
MARION — Eldorado was hoping for an upset in the first round of the SIJHSAA Class L Marion Regional and put a scare into the host Wildcats by scoring the first seven points Thursday. Eldorado even led by two points after the first period, but MJHS got on track in the second quarter and closed the game strong for a 48-33 victory. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:22:18 GMT)

Woman robbed at gunpoint
Muskogee police are looking for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint. An employee of Approved Cash Advance at Curt’s Shopping Center was robbed as she was leaving the business around 7 p.m. Wednesday. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:56:41 GMT)

Polson Poker Tournament gambles on February 20
POLSON — Poker players will have ae chance to win big and support the University of Montana Grizzlies at the same time during a charity Texas Hold 'Em tournament on Saturday, Feb. 20. Cash prizes will be awarded and the top five winners can advance to the state tournament. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:02:57 GMT)

Treasuries Snap Rally as U.S. Job Gain Would Be ‘Turning Point’
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries snapped their biggest advance in three weeks before a government report that economists said will show the U.S. added the most jobs last month since December 2007. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:39:04 GMT)

Payday loan bill filed
A bill aimed at curbing the costs of payday loans was filed Thursday by Rep. Darryl Owens, D-Louisville. House Bill 381, backed by a coalition of religious and advocacy groups, would limit to 36 percent the annual interest lenders can charge for the short-term cash loans. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:12:26 GMT)

Soybean Cash Premiums Widen as Farmers Slow Sales on Price Drop
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Cash premiums for soybeans shipped to export terminals near New Orleans widened against Chicago futures after prices paid to U.S. farmers fell to the lowest level in almost four months, slowing sales to exporters. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:53:58 GMT)

Vodafone Shares Jump on Increased Full-Year Cash-Flow Forecast
Vodafone Group Plc, the world’s largest mobile-phone company, climbed the most in almost a year in London trading after raising its cash-flow forecast on job cuts, lower spending for network equipment and increasing sales. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:21:36 GMT)

GOP cash provides 2012 clues
Some presidential hopefuls are already quietly fundraising for the nomination battle ahead. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:41:05 GMT)

Middletown man wins cash, vacation on Wheel'
Efim Shapiro, 30, who lives in Middletown with his wife and two sons, won a total of $9,900 combined value of cash and a trip to Alaska on an episode of the television game show "Wheel of Fortune" that aired last week. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:09:10 GMT)

Autism bills advance in Missouri House, Senate
Jefferson City -- Legislation to require insurance companies to provide coverage for certain autism-related therapies advanced in the state House and Senate on Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:03:27 GMT)

Lawmaker's borrowing from campaign cash likened to "payday loan"
Rep. Steve King says he borrowed money from his campaign to rent a car so he could drive to the Capitol for a few weeks last year. And yes, he asked the state to reimburse him for the rental his campaign had already paid for. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:30:58 GMT)

Vodafone Revenue Rises; Increases Cash Flow Forecast (Update1)
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Vodafone Group Plc, the world’s largest mobile-phone company, anticipates more full-year cash flow than previously forecast as it benefits from cost cuts and rising sales in emerging markets. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:25:57 GMT)

European Stock-Index Futures Advance; Asian Shares Decline
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- European stock-index futures rose after earnings reports from companies including Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Deutsche Bank AG and Unilever. U.S. futures and Asian shares dropped. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:55:01 GMT)

The GOP's Overconfidence Problem
Maybe House Republicans learned their lesson last week after President Obama joined them at their retreat and proved once again to be a very formidable opponent rather than a mere foil. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:02:16 GMT)

Congress OK’s corporate recovery bill
Lawmakers approved on Wednesday an overhaul of the century-old law governing the rehabilitation or liquidation of cash-strapped firms, in one of their few legislative accomplishments before ending sessions ahead of the elections. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:47:52 GMT)

EDITORIAL: Will the new payday loan protect the consumer?
A state payday lending law that took effect Monday is meant to protect South Carolina consumers. It’s far too early to tell whether it will accomplish that goal, but we hope it does and expect that it will. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:46:56 GMT)

New Hampshire No. 1 option for Cats' top threat
R.J. Harris needed only two seasons to cash in on a college scholarship. From quarterback to wide receiver, Harris will take his quick and consistent game from Arundel to New Hampshire."It wasn't a hard choice," said Harris, who verbally committed to play football for the Football Cham... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:27:41 GMT)

Payday loan legislation concerns city council
This Payday Loan store at Peoria and 51st avenues offers to cash tax checks and buy gift cards. Unless the state passes new legislation, all payday loan stores in Arizona will be out of business July 1. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:04:30 GMT)

Congress OK’s corporate recovery bill
LAWMAKERS yesterday approved an overhaul of the century-old law governing the rehabilitation or liquidation of cash-strapped firms, in one of their few legislative accomplishments before ending sessions ahead of the elections. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:31:15 GMT)

Trustee, Madoff Investors Spar Over Payout Calculation
The attorney for the trustee recovering Bernard Madoff's assets argued before a packed courtroom Tuesday that "no one in their right mind" would use financial statements concocted by Madoff as a basis for distributing the funds. David Sheehan urged the judge to accept trustee Irving Picard's approach, under which investors who withdrew less cash from their accounts than they deposited would ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:15:40 GMT)

Silgan Announces Record Earnings and Strong Cash Flow for the Full Year 2009
STAMFORD, Conn.----Silgan Holdings Inc. , a leading supplier of consumer goods packaging products, today reported full year 2009 net income of $159.4 million, or $4.14 per diluted share, as compared to full year 2008 net income of $125.0 million, or $3.26 per diluted share. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:28:00 GMT)

Canadian Dollar Rises for Second Day as Oil, Equities Advance
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Canada’s dollar advanced for a second consecutive day as equities and crude oil rose, making the currencies of commodity producers more attractive. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:19:22 GMT)

Canadian Dollar Little Changed as Crude Oil, Equities Advance
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Canada’s dollar was little changed against its U.S. counterpart following yesterday’s gain, the biggest in four weeks, as equities and crude oil rose. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:44:02 GMT)

NASA moves quickly to advance commercial space operations
NASA today moved quickly to advance its role as commercial space entrepreneur by awarding $50 million to five companies who could help design and build future spacecraft that could take astronauts to and from the International Space Station. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:42:02 GMT)

Sheridan says dating lobbyist separate from payday loan bill
Assembly speaker Mike Sheridan confirms dating a payday loan lobbyist, but says there's no impact on legislation. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:35:02 GMT)

European Stocks Advance for a Third Day; Mining Stocks Rally
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for a third day as gains by mining companies overshadowed a decline in energy shares after BP Plc reported earnings that missed analyst estimates. Asian equities and U.S. index futures advanced. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:55:46 GMT)

Assembly speaker says he dated payday loan lobbyist
MADISON — Democratic Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan said Monday there is nothing wrong with him dating a lobbyist for the payday loan industry. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:42:54 GMT)

European Stock Futures Are Little Changed; Asian Shares Advance
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- European stock-index futures were little changed after two days of gains for the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index. Asian shares rose after U.S. manufacturing expanded more than estimated and Australia unexpectedly refrained from raising interest rates. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:01:12 GMT)

Top lawmaker admits to dating payday loan lobbyist
MADISON — Democratic Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan is defending his relationship with a lobbyist for the payday loan industry, saying it has not compromised his integrity even though a bill regulating the industry is pending in the Legislature. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:44:59 GMT)

Payday loan cycle targeted by governor, Democrats
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- When Elliott Clark's wife broke her ankle, she couldn't work and his paycheck didn't cover the bills. So he got a payday loan for the house payment, then another to pay the gas bill, and another to keep the lights on. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:25:31 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance as U.S. Manufacturing Expands; Oil Gains
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks climbed from a two-month low and oil gained after a report showed U.S. manufacturing expanded more than estimated and as commodity prices advanced. The Australian dollar dropped after the central bank unexpectedly left interest rates unchanged. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:47:36 GMT)

Bills boosting government transparency advance
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Residents who want to know more about state government's pocketbook, its power players and public meetings would have an easier time accessing information online under a series of measures introduced so far this session. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:05:03 GMT)

New Payday Loan Law Could Hurt Past Customers
A new payday lending law in South Carolina that took effect February 1 could hurt past customers with multiple outstanding loans. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:11 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance, Treasuries Decline on Economy; Euro Gains
Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks rebounded from a three-month low as manufacturing reports in the U.S., Europe and China showed the global economic recovery is accelerating. Treasuries fell and the euro snapped a four-day decline versus the dollar. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:37:28 GMT)

What's News: Why the story about Speaker Sheridan dating the payday loan lobbyist matters
A Janesville Gazette story about Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, who represents Janesville, is making a splash today. Sheridan says he "dated a gal who is a lobbyist" for the payday loan industry and that it's not a conflict of interest despite the fact that a bill that would sharply reduce the maximum interest rate that such lenders can charge remains stuck in committee. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:17:31 GMT)

Wis. lawmaker admits dating payday loan lobbyist
Democratic Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan is defending his relationship with a lobbyist for the payday loan industry, saying it has not compromised his integrity even though a bill regulating the industry is pending in the Wisconsin Legislature. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:32:54 GMT)

Blunt widens cash lead over Carnahan in Missouri Senate race
JEFFERSON CITY — Rep. Roy Blunt, a Republican, widened his financial advantage over Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, a Democrat, as the two leading contenders for Missouri's open U.S. Senate seat entered the 2010 election year. Campaign finance reports available Monday show Blunt nearly doubled his margin of available cash over Carnahan during the final three months of 2009. Blunt is a U.S ... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:57:41 GMT)

Democratic Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan admits to dating payday loan lobbyist
MADISON Democratic Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan tells the Janesville Gazette newspaper that he has been dating a lobbyist for the payday loan industry even though a bill to increase regulations in that industry is pending in the Legislature. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:19:53 GMT)

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan admits to dating payday loan lobbyist
The sponsor of a bill to cap payday loan interest at 36 percent, Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, said the speaker assured him the proposal, which has been stalled since October, would be taken up later this session. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:37:49 GMT)

Sheridan acknowledges dating payday loan lobbyist
Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan who reversed his position on regulating payday lenders, has recently dated a lobbyist for the industry. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:21:21 GMT)

Wisconsin Assembly speaker admits to dating payday loan lobbyist
Democratic Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan tells his the Janesville Gazette newspaper that he has been dating a lobbyist for the payday loan industry even though a bill to increase regulations in that industry is pending in the Legislature. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:42:35 GMT)

Sheridan admits to dating payday loan lobbyist
Associated Press - February 1, 2010 12:25 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan tells his the Janesville Gazette newspaper that he has been dating a lobbyist for... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:42:25 GMT)

Blunt widens cash lead over Carnahan in Missouri's U.S. Senate race
Blunt and Carnahan both want to succeed longtime Republican Sen. Kit Bond, who is not running for re-election this year. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:52:12 GMT)

Westminster Lodge development in line for cash boost
A NEW leisure centre in St Albans is one giant step closer to receiving a £500,000 Government cash boost. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:03:09 GMT)

Nixon Wants Crackdown on Payday Loans
(Jefferson City, MO) -- Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is calling for changes to the payday lending industry. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:21:49 GMT)

Informatica snaps up Siperian for $130m
Data integration software provider Informatica has acquired master data management software firm Siperian, on a fully diluted basis for approximately $130m in cash, in a move to expand its addressable market. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:49:49 GMT)

Check 'n Go Releases Video: Credit Card Cash Advance Versus Payday Loan
Today, Check 'n Go, a provider of payday loans, title loans, installment loans and other consumer financial products lender, released "Credit Card Cash Advance Versus Payday Loan." This video helps potential customers understand the fees associated with a credit card cash advance and, in a straightforward way, illustrates the differences between credit card cash advances and credit card ... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:18:23 GMT)

Toyota U.S. Sales Halt May Have Sent Buyers to GM, Ford, Honda
Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. probably ceded U.S. market share in January as a sales freeze on eight models and a widening global recall kept the world’s largest automaker from taking advantage of improving demand. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:45:44 GMT)

Kids steal to feed gaming habits
They are stealing their parent's credit cards and cash to secretly purchase virtual items for computer games. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:51:31 GMT)

Kids steal to feed gaming
MORE children are stealing credit cards and cash from their parents to secretly purchase virtual items for computer games. These items are typically weapons that help a player advance in a game, or limited-edition virtual collectibles. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:36:13 GMT)

Cuenco may ask city aid for plebiscite funds
IF Malacañang won’t provide a P1.5-million cash advance to finance the plebiscite to split barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City South District Rep. Antonio Cuenco said he will ask the Cebu City government to fund the referendum. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:30:27 GMT)

U.S. Starts to Push Back Against China in Growing Rift
In announcing an arms sales package to Taiwan, the U.S. leveled a direct strike at the heart of the most sensitive issue between the two countries. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:11:49 GMT)

Advance-fee fraud scams rise dramatically in 2009
People around the world continue to be duped by advance-fee frauds, with one Dutch private investigation company estimating the highest ever annual losses occurred in 2009. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:39:37 GMT)

Con artists target job seekers
Victims are overpaid with phony checks and send real money back to crooks as refunds. The e-mail said it came from CareerBuilder and offered a job opportunity as a "trading assistant," which it described as an easy part-time job with "considerable" compensation. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:19:26 GMT)

Missouri Gov. Nixon to seek stringent payday-lending laws
Jefferson City -- When Elliott Clark's wife broke her ankle, she couldn't work and his paycheck didn't cover the bills. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:16:18 GMT)

Briefs: Youth Scientist Challenge
Discovery Education and 3M are seeking entries for the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation's premier science competition for students in grades five through eight. Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expense- paid trip to New York City to compete in the final challenge in October. The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value), a ... (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:32:35 GMT)

CRACKDOWN ON PAYDAY LOAN FIRMS
Vulture firms charge £30 interest to borrow £50 for 2 months. VULTURE payday loan firms that charge desperate families up to 2,700 per cent interest face a crackdown, the News of the World can reveal. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:10:06 GMT)

Payday loan cycle targeted by governor, Democrats
JEFFERSON CITY — When Elliott Clark's wife broke her ankle, she couldn't work and his paycheck didn't cover the bills. So he got a payday loan for the house payment, then another to pay the gas bill, and another to keep the lights on. In five years, they paid about $10,000 in interest on about $2,700 in loans. It's cases like the Clarks that have caused Gov. Jay Nixon to dub the industry a ... (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:13:35 GMT)

Payday loans may get tougher to find
Payday loans may get tougher to find (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:25:12 GMT)

Super Bowl Scramble XVI slated for Birmingham Forest GC
RUSK — Super Bowl Scramble XVI will take place beginning at 10 a.m. on Feb. 6 at the Birmingham Forest Golf Club located in Rusk. Entry fee is $50 per person and includes mulligans. Cash prizes of $600, $400, $200 ad $100 will be awarded to the winning teams. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:33:16 GMT)

Gov. Nixon, Democratic legislators target payday loan cycle
Industry lobbyists say no change is needed in Missouri's laws, and some Republican legislative leaders remain skeptical. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:52:12 GMT)

Cash protest
Cardiff City fans demo over handling of club finances (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:54:00 GMT)

Payday loan cycle targeted by governor, Democrats
Jefferson City, Mo. — (AP) When Elliott Clark's wife broke her ankle, she couldn't work and his paycheck didn't cover the bills. So he got a payday loan for the house payment, then another to pay the gas bill, and another to keep the lights on. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:37:23 GMT)

The loan sharks who offer trouble you can bank on
When the price of taking out a loan without paperwork can include intimidation, domestic abuse and marriage breakdown It all started when Mary (not her real name) and her husband defaulted on mortgage payments. Her husband – now her ex – saw a local moneylender as the only way out and agreed a loan, without any paperwork. "They made out like they were just one of us, trying to lend a hand, in an ... (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:39:09 GMT)

Nixon calls for payday lending law changes
Gov. Jay Nixon wants changes to what he calls the "voracious" payday lending industry. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:12:56 GMT)

Financial Times FT.com
Idon’t imagine that there are many FT readers who need to take out a pay-day loan. That’s a good thing. Pay-day loans, like so many financial products, sound just fine at first glance. You contact a firm such as Wonga or QuickQuid (slogan: Make Today Payday). (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:29:55 GMT)

Cash America quarterly profit exceeds expectations
Payday lender Cash America International Inc. reported on Jan. 28 fourth quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, bolstered by steady growth of its core pawn-lending business, and forecast strong first quarter profit. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:10:56 GMT)

Cash Advance Loans From Advance Loan Continue to be Popular for Emergencies into 2010
According to current data from Advance Loan, consolidating debt via payday lending may be an increasing trend and in an emergency its most likely to be a good option. It makes good sense to consolidate bills and it gives extra leverage when it comes to negotiating interest rates and terms of repayment (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT)

Majority leader Sheridan says payday lender lobbyists are spreading rumors of his resignation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan on Thursday accused opponents of increasing payday loan regulation of starting rumors that he was going to be removed from power. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:25:46 GMT)

Gunman robs Reno business
A gunman took cash tonight from a clerk at Advance-A-Check, Reno police said. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:45:59 GMT)

Attorney General Sues Online Payday Lender
LITTLE ROCK — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Wednesday his office has filed its first-ever lawsuit against a payday lender operating on the Internet. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:11:49 GMT)

Advance-fee fraud scams rise dramatically in 2009
IDG News Service - People around the world continue to be duped by advance-fee frauds, with one Dutch private investigation company estimating the highest ever annual losses occurred in 2009. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:57:34 GMT)

Advance-fee Fraud Scams Rise Dramatically in 2009
People around the world continue to be duped by advance free frauds, with one Dutch company estimating the highest ever annual losses in 2009. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:44:52 GMT)

Advance-fee Fraud Scams Rise Dramatically in 2009
People around the world continue to be duped by advance-fee frauds, with one Dutch private investigation company estimating the highest ever annual losses occurred in 2009. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:20:25 GMT)

Cash America Q4 beats Street, sees strong Q1
* Q4 EPS $1.09 vs est $0.98 (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:47:30 GMT)

Portsmouth website shut down after cash-strapped club fail to pay operator
Portsmouth's cash crisis plunged new depths today with the closure of the club's official website. Fans logging on were greeted with the words 'Website Unavailable.' (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:45:36 GMT)

Soybean Cash Premiums Unchanged as Farm Sales Offset Exports
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Cash premiums for soybeans shipped to export terminals near New Orleans were unchanged against Chicago futures yesterday as farmer sales for delivery in January and February satisfied demand for supplies to load ships. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:23:54 GMT)

Cash America Announces That Fourth Quarter Earnings Exceed Expectations and Increased over 100% and Declares Dividend
FORT WORTH, Texas----Cash America International, Inc. reported today that its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 net income attributable to the Company increased 107% to $33,683,000 compared to $16,267,000 for the fourth quarter of 2008. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT)

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Advance from 1-Month Lows on Equities
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars advanced from a more than one-month low against the yen as Asian equities ended eight days of declines. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:13:33 GMT)

Full text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address
The text of the address, as released in advance. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:00:38 GMT)

Text Of President Obama's State Of The Union
President Obama delivered his State of the Union address on Wednesday night. Read the text of the speech as released in advance by the White House. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:22:57 GMT)

AG sues online payday lender
LITTLE ROCK — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said today his office has filed its first-ever lawsuit against a payday lender operating on the Internet. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:50:21 GMT)

Arkansas attorney general sues online payday loan company
The company's site advertises loans for Arkansas residents of up to $600 with a minimum interest rate of 364 percent. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:07:12 GMT)

Arkansas Attorney General Targets Online Payday Lender
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced today that his office has filed suit against Geneva Roth Ventures, Inc. and its owner, Mark Curry. Geneva Roth Ventures operates a payday lending operation through the web site www.loanpointusa.com. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:22:31 GMT)

HVCBank 2009 Earnings Continue to Advance
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J.----The Board of Directors of Hopewell Valley Community Bank announced today that 2009 net earnings rose 24%. The Board also declared a 5% stock dividend and a $.04 per share semi-annual cash dividend. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:17:00 GMT)

Plan Considered to Buy off Taliban
Al Jazeera has learnt that a plan is being considered to pay up to $500 million to Taliban fighters to persuade them to lay down their arms. In advance of an international conference in London to discuss Afghanistan's future on Thursday, Japan, the US and Britain are said to be leading the proposal. The scheme would offer cash, jobs and other incentives to the Taliban and fighters in other armed ... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:37:27 GMT)

Senator: Payday loan cap has loophole
A year ago, the state Legislature outlawed payday and title loans in order to protect consumers from paying exorbitant interest rates. But that hasn't stopped some lenders from offering other types of short-term loans at equally high interest rates. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:08:22 GMT)

Stocks set to advance at open
U.S. stocks were poised to advance Wednesday, as investors prepared for the release of the Federal Reserve's policy statement. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:22:03 GMT)

Cash-strapped NY state is now chasing 'zombie' taxes
Principals of corporations long-dead and buried are being targeted in new reach for revenue (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:10:07 GMT)