Cash Advance News Jun 2007

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LONDON MARKETS: Bradford & Bingley Gains On Cash-return Hopes; FTSE Advances
Shares in mortgage bank Bradford & Bingley jumped more than 5% in London Thursday after analysts at Credit Suisse suggested the company will return more capital to shareholders. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:17:52 GMT)

Check 'n Go to post photos of missing kids
Customers of Mason-based Check 'n Go will be able to take out a payday loan — and possibly save a child's life. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:40:27 GMT)

Elvis' Pill Bottle To Be Auctioned
A prescription drug bottle once owned by Elvis Presley is getting a lot of attention in advance of a celebrity memorabilia auction in California. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:57:36 GMT)

DJIA Leaders & Laggards: GM, INTC, MRK
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose Thursday, completing its best two-day advance since last July. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 71.38 points to 13,553.73, with seven stocks declining on the 30-stock index. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:07:40 GMT)

Loan Max to Refund Some Customers
Credit Counselor Ann Ronk sees it over and over. People struggling to pay the fees on cash advance loans. "They just need the money and it's there and it's available. They don't understand the terms. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:42:00 GMT)

Yuan Set for Biggest Weekly Advance Since End of Link in 2005
June 15 (Bloomberg) -- The yuan headed for its biggest weekly advance since the end of a fixed exchange rate in July 2005, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said dialogue is the best way to urge China to allow gains. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:37:34 GMT)

Ex-president Clinton made $10M in '06
Bill Clinton earned $10.2 million for speeches in 2006 -- but likely made millions more in income from a book advance and from business dealings with political backers that he isn't required to disclose under Senate ethics rules. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:37:42 GMT)

Calendar
The blues and roots band Dukes of Destiny will perform tomorrow at a dance party hosted by the Kennett Area Democrats. The party, featuring a cash bar, is open to everyone. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:24:13 GMT)

Missing Liberal cash triggers probe
About $16,000 has vanished from a London federal Liberal riding association, triggering a police investigation. The probe comes amid indications an official with the party's Ontario wing offered a way to keep a lid on the issue. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:32:05 GMT)

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To have an event listed, send a fax to 330-376-9235 or an e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal .com at least a week in advance. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:36:48 GMT)

London midday: Sainsbury's leads advance
LONDON (SHARECAST) - The UK blue chip index continues to trade around 6½-year highs thanks to bumper gains at J Sainsbury on takeover speculation, while stronger metal prices are giving miners a boost. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:38:42 GMT)

Advance America to Present at the Jefferies Financial Services Conference
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. today announced that its management will participate in the Jefferies Financial Services Conference in New York on June 20 at 9:30 AM Eastern. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:45:00 GMT)

R20 eyes Sainsbury property venture
R20, the investment vehicle owned by property investor Robert Tchenguiz, is working on a new proposal to unlock the value of J Sainsbury's property portfolio and return a substantial amount of cash to the supermarket group's shareholders. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:00:41 GMT)

E-pinions for 6.15.07
Recent comments to The Morning Journal Web site (www.morningjournal.com). We read them all, and we publish a selection. Please include your name and e-mail address. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:03:32 GMT)

Bridging the gap
The phrase ‘cash is king’ has never been more relevant than in today’s property market, where competition for available housing and commercial stock is intense. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:43:43 GMT)

Fargo Robbery
Police are keeping a close eye out for the person wanted for attempting to rob a local payday loan business. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:08:22 GMT)

Local Robbery
Police are on the lookout Friday night for a suspect wanted in connection with the robbery, or attempted robbery, of a south side payday loan business. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:14:23 GMT)

11th Circuit to Decide if Lawyer Can Sue Stock Market Over WorldCom Losses
When investors were stung by the 2002 WorldCom stock plunge, lawyers were ready to sue on their behalf against executives of the company and its underwriters, financial advisers and auditors. But Florida lawyer Steven I. Weissman sued NASDAQ itself, as well as its former parent, the National Association of Securities Dealers, claiming that NASDAQ's ads fraudulently induced him to buy WorldCom ... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:09:10 GMT)

ClearPoint Financial Solutions Urges Consumers to Avoid Payday Loans, Seek Alternatives
Information on the pitfalls of payday loans, how to avoid them, and actions a consumer can take when they run into financial problems. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RW1wdC1Qcm9mLUVtcHQtRW1wdC1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:12:27 GMT)

TREASURE AHOY!
WHITEHAVEN is poised for a multi-million cash injection with more than 350,000 people expected to pack the town for its spectacular maritime festival. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:58:34 GMT)

Getting Your Baseball Games
By Tom Angleberger tomangleberger@yahoo.com (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:09:20 GMT)

Judge's aide details corruption allegations
EL PASO - A former top aide to the El Paso county judge has pleaded guilty to corruption charges and claims he was hired specifically to solicit bribes from vendors looking to win or keep county contracts.John Travis Ketner, the former chief of staff to El Paso County Judge Anthony Cobos, filed an 18-page document in federal court describing how a campaign donation, a cash payment, or an ... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:17:09 GMT)

EPL's FOREIGN FLOPS
They arrived in the Premiership armed with dazzling CVs and a proven track record. But Wang Meng Meng says none managed to live up to his reputation, while others became laughing stocks. Collectively, they came to be known as the... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 22:09:06 GMT)

O J's 'confession' cash given to victim's family
A judge has awarded the publishing rights of O J Simpson's purportedly "hypothetical" murder confession to the family of one of his alleged victims. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:56:32 GMT)

Good Causes
Angel Food Ministries. Laurel Heights United Methodist Church, 227 W. Woodlawn Ave. The program offers boxes of high-quality food goods at a discounted price, $25 per box, which has an average retail value of about $50. There is a different menu every month. Payment by cash or food stamps only. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:12:42 GMT)

Tory MP censured over Commons fundraising
Another Tory MP has apologised for misusing House of Commons facilities to raise money for his party in the "cash for dinners" scandal. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:08:11 GMT)

A Look Back, And Up
HARTFORD, Conn. On his way to delivering a talk, Johnny R pulls up in a dusty gray Chevy Blazer, accompanied by his dog. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 04:06:52 GMT)

Income-only trusts require new will
Last week, I outlined a strategy to protect your assets from nursing home costs by using income-only trusts to plan more than five years in advance. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:45:06 GMT)

Learn loan preapproval
Few people can buy a home for cash. According to the National Association of Realtors, nearly nine out of 10 buyers financed their purchase, which means that virtually all buyers - especially first-time purchasers - required a loan. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:14:33 GMT)

Today's Agenda
Items contributed must be received at least two days in advance at Calendar Desk, The Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Fifth Floor Newsroom, Miami, FL 33132-1693. Or e-mail your items to newscalendar@MiamiHerald.com . No faxes, please. To search for events througout South Florida, click on Calendar on the left side of the screen at www.MiamiHerald.com . (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:19:58 GMT)

FUNDRAISERS
This column appears weekly. To have an item considered, submit it in writing two weeks in advance. Include a daytime phone number readers may call. Send items to Fundraisers, P. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:26:51 GMT)

Summer travel survival tips
Business Traveler column: It's gonna be nasty, crowded, frustrating and expensive on the road this summer. But life on the road doesn't have to be totally hopeless in the next few months. You can minimize your summer travel distress if you pay attention to some sound advice. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:39:02 GMT)

Community Meetings
Submit your organization's meeting for immediate publication online at savannahnow.com/do/add_event or e-mail your meeting at least two weeks in advance to calendar@savannahnow.com or fax to 525-0796. Contact number must be listed. Community Meetings is printed Monday-Wednesday in the Accent section as space allows. For information, call 652-0310. To see more upcoming community meetings, go to ... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:52:57 GMT)

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin meeting looks at immigration
Although there were a few different speakers, the 60th biennial convention of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin had one presentation of interest for the local chapter. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:11:19 GMT)

Yen Declines to Record Low Against Euro on Yield Disadvantage
June 18 (Bloomberg) -- The yen weakened to a record low against the euro as the extra yield investors earn on European bonds over Japanese notes widened to the most in five years. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:34:57 GMT)

European Stocks Rise on Bid Speculation; ICI, Sainsbury Advance
June 18 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks gained after Akzo Nobel NV made an offer for Imperial Chemical Industries Plc and a report signaled a group may bid for Sainsbury Plc, fueling speculation of more takeovers in the chemical and retail industries. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:45:29 GMT)

Chris Maclean: the computer says no
Our dishwasher pump isn’t working and I have phoned the engineers. Unfortunately there is a problem. They want me to give them my credit card details in advance. They will charge me £75 plus VAT call out for the first hour and £35 an hour thereafter, plus parts. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:23:27 GMT)

European Chemical Stocks, ICI Advance; Anglo American Declines
June 18 (Bloomberg) -- European chemical stocks gained after Akzo Nobel NV made an offer for Imperial Chemical Industries Plc. Shares of ICI surged 16 percent. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:45:37 GMT)

Ross Stores Selects TradeBeam for Innovative Global Trade Management
TradeBeam, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand Global Trade Management software and services, today announced that Ross Stores, Inc. has signed an agreement to leverage the company's on-demand GTM solutions to advance their global supply chain. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Oregon Senate Slaps Limits On Vulture Lenders
SALEM - The Oregon Senate Monday approved new limits and restrictions on high interest-rate lenders. The legislation was inspired by critics of so-called "payday lenders" who loan money for a short time at exhorbitant interest rates. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:08:24 GMT)

AdvanceMe, Inc. Wins Best MIS & IT Organization Stevie(R) Award From 5th Annual American Business Awards(SM)
AdvanceMe, Inc., the nation's foremost provider of Merchant Cash Advances for small and mid-sized businesses, announced today that it was named as the Winner in the Best MIS & IT Organization category at The 2007 American Business Awards. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:30:00 GMT)

European Chemical Stocks, ICI Advance; Merck KGaA, Pearson Fall
June 18 (Bloomberg) -- European chemical stocks rallied after Akzo Nobel NV made an offer for Imperial Chemical Industries Plc. Shares of ICI surged 16 percent. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:15:33 GMT)

Sports Briefs
ADA — Lakewood Golf Course is once again starting weekly Thursday Night Scrambles at 5:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded based on the number of entries. Phone (580) 332-5151 by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event to sign up or for additional information. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:21:07 GMT)

4 More Stocks for Fast Cash
These auto-parts retailers give you the breakdown on greasing the wheels when turning parts into cash. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:28:26 GMT)

Versacold Income Fund announces 65th consecutive monthly distribution
Versacold Income Fund today announced a regular cash distribution for the month ending June 30, 2007 of $0.08333 per unit payable on July 16, 2007 to unitholders of record at the close of business on June 29, 2007. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:31:00 GMT)

Dollar Stretcher Offers Tips
Hello to all my Frugal Friends! This week we're including an article called "I'm from the Government and I'm Here to Help." It talks about different government (and quasi-government) assistance programs that are available. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:04:02 GMT)

Sanctions taken off Abbas-led government
The Bush administration lifted its economic and diplomatic embargo on the Palestinian government led by Mahmoud Abbas on Monday, trying to solidify his hold on power after a stunning advance by a rival group claiming to represent the Palestinians. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:02:02 GMT)

First Cash Financial Services to Participate in Jefferies and Wachovia Conferences
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 18, 2007 -- First Cash Financial Services, Inc. will be a presenting company at industry conferences sponsored by two leading research and investment banking firms. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:29:47 GMT)

May takes a giant leap forward on road to being a qualified success
To all intents and purposes, the road to the Wimbledon final started yesterday, which is why we bring you news of the first British Wimbledon win of the summer. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:27:02 GMT)

Mark Your Calendar, Save Cash Shopping
Savvy shoppers already check ads in the newspaper. But for the best deals, you should get out your calendars, too. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:20:25 GMT)

JIM ROSS COMMENTS ON THE MCMAHON ANGLE, THE WWE DRAFT, SID RETURNING TO WWE? AND MORE
- Regarding the Mr. McMahon angle, Ross writes, "If controversy indeed does create cash, then Monday Night’s Raw should produce a gold mine. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:50:58 GMT)

CSI Greystanes - forensics cash
AMERICA might have CSI Miami but NSW will now have CSI Greystanes where a police lab will house the latest forensic technology. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:59:00 GMT)

U.S. ends economic, political embargo on Palestinian government, helping Abbas
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration lifted its economic and diplomatic embargo on the Palestinian government led by Mahmoud Abbas on Monday, trying to solidify his hold on power after a stunning advance by a rival group claiming to represent the... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:56:23 GMT)

NEW BOSS BAILS OUT £16,000 FRAUDSTER
A TRAVEL agent who stole more than £16,000 escaped a jail sentence after his new boss gave him a wage advance to help repay the cash. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:53:53 GMT)

Cash to fuel shift by Lexicon
Two financing infusions announced this week will help Lexicon Pharmaceuticals complete its shift from a genetic research company to a biopharmaceutical firm on its own terms, analysts said. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:35:55 GMT)

Moody's givs OMC securitization provisional rating
TOKYO - Moody's Investors Service has assigned a provisional rating to Senior Trust Certificates backed by credit card cash advance receivables originated by OMC Card, Inc. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:00:31 GMT)

Loan business won't buck judge
But the Stipe-tied firm still plans to sue for libel over Internet postings, an attorney says. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:00:28 GMT)

LeadPoint Adds Payday Loans to World's Largest Online Leads Exchange
Lead Buyers and Sellers Can Now Leverage the $30B Payday Loan Market Using LeadPoint's Innovative Auction-Style Marketplace (PRWeb Jun 19, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1Qcm9mLUluc2UtQ291cC1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:19:08 GMT)

ING Groep Agrees to Buy Oyak Bank for $2.67 Billion (Update3)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- ING Groep NV, the Netherlands' biggest financial-services company, agreed to buy Turkey's Oyak Bank for $2.67 billion in cash to gain 360 branches in an economy where growth is outstripping its home market. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:10:44 GMT)

Low-income families pay higher prices
From groceries to mortgages, car loans to insurance, low-income families in Kentucky pay more for just about everything they buy, a new study has found. “The High Price of Being Poor in Kentucky” is the first study to evaluate costs that affect low-income families in an entire state. The Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program, which performed the study, has done similar research about ... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:34:39 GMT)

Esprit Financial Group Inc. (Esprit) (EFGO.PK) Discovers New Low-Cost ATM Supplier During China Travel
Esprit Financial Group Inc. www.espritfinancialgroup.com announced today that it met and entered discussions with a Chinese ATM manufacturer based in Beijing, for the supply of ATM units for Esprit's AEFM and PayDay loan divisions. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT)

Man admits trying to steal law-school test
Kevin Siangchin tried to bribe an employee to give him an advance copy of the LSAT. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:03:42 GMT)

Governor Signs Series Of Payday Loan Laws
The days of triple-digit interest rates are over in Oregon. That's according to consumer rights groups. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:06:29 GMT)

Man admits trying to steal law school test
Kevin Siangchin tried to bribe a law school prep school employee to give him an advance copy of the LSAT. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:02:55 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance for a Fifth Day, Led by Toyota, Hon Hai
June 20 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks climbed for a fifth day after a drop in U.S. home construction damped concern interest rates will be raised in the world's largest economy. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:48:35 GMT)

Consumer protection at core of new laws
SALEM -- It's being called the best legislative session in more than a decade for Oregon consumers. Lawmakers came down hard on sky-high loan rates, pesky telephone sales calls, bogus checks in the mailbox and outrageous price gouging after a natural disaster. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:04:04 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance for a Fifth Day, Led by Toyota, Hon Hai
June 20 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks climbed for a fifth day, led by companies that export to the U.S., after a drop in bond yields damped concern interest rates will be raised in the world's largest economy. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:49:17 GMT)

ING joins Turkish expansion trend with Oyak Bank buy
ING has agreed to buy Oyak Bank of Turkey for $2.67 billion in cash, acquiring 360 branches in a country where growth is outstripping that of the Dutch economy. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:01:58 GMT)

European shares gain ground as miners advance; retail weakens
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European shares tracked higher on Wednesday morning, with advancers in mining, autos and insurance offsetting weakness from retailers H&M and DSG International. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:07:50 GMT)

Banks lift FTSE as global stocks advance
The leading share index jumped 0.4 percent on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian and U.S. equities which took heart as a dip in U.S. Treasury bond yields eased global interest rate concerns. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:09:00 GMT)

Different Needs, Different Loans
Loan proceeds can be used for a variety of purposes, from funding a new business, to buying your fiancée an engagement ring. But with all of the different types of loans out there, which type is best? (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:32:05 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance for a Fifth Day, Led by Hon Hai, Nintendo
June 20 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks climbed for a fifth day, led by companies that export to the U.S., after a drop in bond yields eased concern higher interest rates will damp spending in the world's largest economy. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:34:18 GMT)

Credit unions: Payday-loan alternative?
They've always offered small-dollar loans, but recently began promoting themselves as less costly. Vincent Fulginiti found himself mired in debt earlier this year from a payday advance loan that he couldn't pay off. But he credits a credit union with helping him out of a bad fix. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:40:18 GMT)

State will study burden of high costs on the poor
When it comes to buying a house or car, getting a loan or just seeing the doctor, Kentucky's poor pay more than higher-income residents, according to a study released yesterday. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:06:17 GMT)

EUROPE MARKETS: European Shares Gain Ground As Miners Advance; Retail Weakens
European shares tracked higher on Wednesday morning, with advancers in mining, autos and insurance offsetting weakness from retailers H&M and DSG International. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:18:13 GMT)

CORRECTED - US STOCKS-Indexes rise on Home Depot buyback, GE advance
NEW YORK, June 20 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as Home Depot Inc.'s plan for a $22.5 billion share buyback underscored optimism about equity valuations, along with the growing allure of large-cap stocks, including General Electric Co. . (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:51:30 GMT)

Stocks rise on Home Depot buyback, GE advance
Stocks rose on Wednesday as Home Depot Inc.'s plan for a $22.5 billion share buyback underscored optimism about equity valuations, along with the growing allure of large-cap stocks, including General Electric Co. . (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:59:07 GMT)

Man admits trying to steal law school test
Kevin Siangchin tried to bribe a law school prep school employee to give him an advance copy of the LSAT. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:04:02 GMT)

Profit Taking Presses On Force Protection
The armored vehicle maker won a major contract but shares slid on Wednesday as some investors opted to cash out. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:07:30 GMT)

Advance tax collections up 29%
NEW DELHI: The government’s cash registers are ringing on the back of a booming economy. Its advance tax collections for the April-June period witnessed a growth of 28.8% at Rs 13,796 crore. Its total direct tax collections up to June 18 swelled by 57.5% to Rs 37,444 crore. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:15:13 GMT)

Right to roam costs rise to £52m
The cost of implementing Labour's commitment to the "right to roam" across the countryside cost taxpayers nearly twice as much cash as ministers had anticipated, a committee of MPs discloses today. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:07:24 GMT)

Senate expected to boost cash-strapped Roosevelt
The State Senate is expected to vote on a bill Thursday that would give the cash-strapped Roosevelt school district an interest-free loan to cover its $8-million deficit. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:06:05 GMT)

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR
Items for the Local Sports Calendar should be submitted at least two weeks in advance via FAX to 910-353-7316; by e-mail to jdnsports@freedomenc.com; or by mail c/o sports, 724 Bell Fork Road, Jacksonville, N.C. 28541. NO PHONE CALLS will be accepted for calendar items. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:27:06 GMT)

Couples cash in on unique wedding date
For casino slot machines, the line 7-7-7, or "lucky sevens" is a winner. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:07:49 GMT)

State lawmakers OK $6 million for district
Syracuse schools will likely get a $6 million boost, thanks to some help from the state Legislature. Legislators have agreed to give the Syracuse City School District a $6 million advance on future lottery money to help close the district's $13 million budget gap for 2007-08. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:23:02 GMT)

MRTPC wants to know the credit card story
The Commission ordered the probe after taking cognizance of reports that credit card issuers extracted more than Rs 6,000 crore as late fee, cash, advance fee etc. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:33:59 GMT)

Journalists give campaign cash
MSNBC.com identified more than 140 journalists who have made campaign contributions since 2004 — mostly to Democrats. Apparently none of the journalists disclosed the donations to their readers, viewers or listeners. Few told their bosses, either. MSNBC.com's Bill Dedman reports. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:33:26 GMT)

Secret life of a fugitive
STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE -- WEST PHILADELPHIA -- For a year, it was the perfect hideaway for a fugitive -- a first-floor studio apartment on a Philadelphia street nestled between the rich and poor parts of town. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:48:55 GMT)

Intel R&D Demos Anti-Cheat Tech, Digital Cash
Intel opened up the floor to its international team of researchers on Wednesday in an effort to showcase many the projects the company is investing its time, money, and resources. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:38:58 GMT)

Goin' to the Chapel and We're Gonna Cash In
One Michigan couple has figured out a way to turn their wedding day bliss into cold hard cash. They registered for big-ticket items with the intent of returning them for the cash. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:55:07 GMT)

State emergency boss looks to improve cash flow
Florida's emergency manager said Tuesday he wants to reorganize his office so it can help speed up federal money to local governments to brace against hurricanes. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:04:20 GMT)

Apps: Friend Photos, PandoraJam, ReelBean
Friend Photos 1.0 (free) a Facebook photo screen saver for Mac OS X modeled in the style of Apple TV's photo user interface. The screen saver module allows users to view photos as a slideshow and filter by sex or relationship status. You can view random photos or advance through entire albums with tags and captions.[Download - 248KB] Pan... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:07:09 GMT)

City may cash in with geocaching 06-21-2007
The new project is known as geocaching, a modern-day treasure hunt involving involves global positioning systems. As explained by Curtis King of HCSB, geocaching is an activity for GPS users that he thinks could be an effective way to bring visitors into the city. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:10:03 GMT)

Couples cash in on unique wedding date
For casino slot machines, the line 7-7-7, or "lucky sevens" is a winner. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:23:02 GMT)

Council Panel Targets Rates for Payday Loans
Payday lending was criticized at a D.C. Council hearing yesterday as an abusive service targeting minority and poor customers, and defended as a useful financial tool for people needing some emergency cash. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:45:11 GMT)

European Stocks May Rise; Credit Suisse, HSBC, Pearson May Gain
June 22 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks may advance following a rebound in U.S. stocks as concerns eased of a looming credit crisis. U.S.-traded securities of Credit Suisse Group, the second-biggest Swiss bank, and HSBC Holdings Plc, Europe's largest bank, rose. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:45:34 GMT)

European Stocks May Rise; Credit Suisse, HSBC, Pearson May Gain
June 22 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks may advance following a rebound in U.S. stocks yesterday. Credit Suisse Group, the second-biggest Swiss bank, and HSBC Holdings Plc, Europe's largest bank, may rise after their U.S.-traded securities gained. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:00:26 GMT)

Arizonans must digest hundreds of new laws
State lawmakers finished the 2007 session on Thursday after 164 days, the same length as a year ago. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:12:39 GMT)

Bank agency backed off after targeting payday lenders
The New Hampshire Banking Department threatened three major payday lenders with cease-and-desist orders late last summer, according to documents obtained by New Hampshire Business Review through a Right to Know request. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:09:41 GMT)

Wal-Mart to expand its financial services
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it will dramatically expand low-cost financial services such as check-cashing and money transfers for its millions of customers who don't have bank accounts. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:55:13 GMT)

Redding council juggles lean cash
Redding council juggles lean cash (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:02:11 GMT)

D.C. Looks at Limiting Payday Loan Rates
The city's attorney general has proposed limiting fees on payday loans to 24 percent. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:29:01 GMT)

Roseland: Coffers empty but police to work: Town exploring loan offers, property sale to raise cash.
ROSELAND -- Roseland is out of cash as of today, according to town officials. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:35:09 GMT)

Man Tells Employees He's Robbing Store To Feed His Kids
PALM BAY, Fla. -- Palm Bay police are looking for a man who said he robbed a store to feed his children. The masked man entered the Advance America Cash Advance on Babcock Street in Palm Bay on Thursday. He said he was holding the store up so he could feed his kids. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:15:05 GMT)

Woman shows up for jury duty, arrested for stealing
She showed up for jury duty and wound up in the prisoner box, not the jury box. A Caddo Parish woman wanted on suspicion of stealing from her employer was arrested this week when she went to Caddo District Court for jury duty. The detective looking for her had gotten word she had jury duty. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:38:33 GMT)

Notes and quotes from the Louisiana Legislature
A bill that would start the process for Louisiana to borrow against a new stream of oil and gas drilling royalties to get advance cash for coastal restoration and protection projects has received approval from both the House and Senate. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:50:30 GMT)

Stanton : SW Gas ditches payday loan link after column
No longer will Southwest Gas Corp. steer customers to payday lenders to pay their gas bills in cash - effective now. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:29:45 GMT)

Nas, Dipset & Young Jeezy Ride Through Funkmaster Flex's Car Show
Funkmaster Flex's Custom Car and Bike Show heads to Edison, NJ this weekend. Hip-hop stars, including Nas, Jim Jones, and Young Jeezy, are expected to attend and over $50,000 in cash and prizes... Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:09:09 GMT)

Bank acts to stem foreclosures
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati is offering to advance its member banks up to $250 million to help financially distressed homeowners refinance their mortgages, the bank said today. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:59:24 GMT)

Business licenses received June 22
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Staff Writer
Gene therapy firm Targeted Genetics Corp. is boosting its cash position through a $19.5 million private placement of 6.7 million shares priced at $2.91 each to fund ongoing development activities. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:11:12 GMT)

Blackstone stock gains on 1st day
Shares advance 13% in 6th-biggest IPO NEW YORK — Blackstone Group shares rose 13 percent in their stock market debut Friday, as investors scrambled for a piece of the sixth-richest initial public offering in U.S. history. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:17:27 GMT)

Program offers refinancings
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati is offering to advance its member banks up to $250 million to help financially distressed homeowners refinance their mortgages. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:31:35 GMT)

Coffers empty but police to work: Roseland exploring loan offers, property sale to raise cash.
ROSELAND -- Roseland is out of cash as of today, according to town officials. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:06:56 GMT)

Help for homeowners
CINCINNATI — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati is offering to advance its member banks up to $250 million to help financially distressed homeowners refinance their mortgages. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:38:56 GMT)

Lack of cash could lead to Scottish decline
Scotland's World Cup cricket captain, Craig Wright, has voiced his fear that the sport has hit a "glass ceiling" in his homeland. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:21:14 GMT)

Bedford Enacts EMT Fee
By Carrie J. Sidener, The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Va. Jun. 23--A ride to the hospital in an ambulance in Bedford County is soon going to cost hundreds of dollars, but those who live or work in the city or county will never see a bill. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:15:26 GMT)

Town runs out of cash; police still plan to work
ROSELAND, Ind. - Town police officers plan to continue reporting to work even though government coffers have run dry, and the town council hasn't figured out where the money will come from for the next payroll. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:47:16 GMT)

Packers post $22 million profit last year
While on-field success ebbs and flows, the Green Bay Packers continue to report a rising tide at the cash register. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:20:05 GMT)

Packers release financial report
GREEN BAY While on-field success ebbs and flows, the Green Bay Packers continue to report a rising tide at the cash register. The National Football Leagues only publicly owned team says it made $22 million on $218 million in revenue for the fiscal year that ended March 31. The Packers are in very good shape financially, said Larry Weyers, team treasurer. Weyers and Vicki Vannieuwenhoven, director ... (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:26:31 GMT)

Don’t be bait
The District attorney’s office is reaching out to the community to warn the public about the risks of Identity theft and title pawn companies. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:43:58 GMT)

Lack of cash could lead to Scottish decline
Former captain warns situation growing 'critical' (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:46:57 GMT)

Green Bay Packers report $22M profits in fiscal year
GREEN BAY While on-field success ebbs and flows, the Green Bay Packers continue to report a rising tide at the cash register. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:24:44 GMT)

Liquidity to stay robust; Rupee ranged
There are several factors propelling liquidity, which continues to remain in the surplus even after advance tax outflows. The government expenditure, aided by foreign exchange inflows, are contributing to the liquidity in the system. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 18:35:01 GMT)

Zimbabwe’s exclusion is the funding solution
Craig Wright and Trent Johnston, the Scottish and Irish captains during the World Cup in the Caribbean, may have experienced different fortunes at the tournament, but both are unequivocal in the belief that their countries will only progress up the cricketing ladder with hard cash, not soft soap. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:47:42 GMT)

Bull-Dog bites back at advance by U.S. fund
Bull-Dog Sauce Co. shareholders on Sunday approved the company's proposal to launch defensive measures to fend off an unsolicited takeover bid by New York-based hedge fund Steel Partners. Read more ... (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:50:08 GMT)

ATW Daily News
GCAT Flight Academy announced that it has agreed to acquire Oxford Aviation Training from BBA Aviation for $63 million on a debt- and cash-free basis. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:56:49 GMT)

Community meetings
Submit your organization's meeting for immediate publication online at savannahnow.com/do/add_event or e-mail your meeting at least two weeks in advance to calendar@savannahnow.com or fax to 525-0796. Contact number must be listed. Community Meetings is printed Monday-Wednesday in the Accent section as space allows. For information, call 652-0310. To see more upcoming community meetings, go to ... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 05:05:00 GMT)

What to Look for and What to Avoid When Getting a Payday Loan, According to Cash-quickly.net
Payday Loans can be good for paying short terms debts. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2007) (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:02:41 GMT)

06-25-07 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
FOXY BROWN JUMPED BY THREE GIRLS?: Ex-man reportedly gets friends to rob her of purse, cash and plastic; rapper denies it ever happened. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:15:50 GMT)

Payday Lenders Catch Lawmakers' Attention
By John Gramlich - Claiming they are protecting consumers, lawmakers in Nevada, New Mexico and Oregon recently have clamped down on the short-term, high-interest lending industry, blaming it for saddling residents with dangerous levels of debt. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:01:12 GMT)

If You Want To Raise Cash, Get Brash
Many start-ups lose focus chasing new capital. That's why Brash Entertainment raised $400 million in one shot. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:09:32 GMT)

Sri Lanka battles cash crunch
Due to inefficiency, corruption, fall in income and the mounting expenditure on war, the Sri Lankan government is facing a financial crunch. This is likely to get worse in the future because of a planned rise in defence expenditure. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:23:41 GMT)

Esprit Financial Group Inc. (Esprit) (EFGO.PK) Announces Acquisition of Check 21 China, Inc.
Esprit Financial Group Inc. www.espritfinancialgroup.com as previously announced, Esprit's management team visited China in conjunction with International Express Payment. . (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Oil prices rebound to show small advance
The price for a barrel of light, sweet crude was finished up four cents at $69.18 on Monday on concerns over refinery closures. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:37:58 GMT)

Brandeis receives $15M for Israel studies center
Brandeis University was the beneficiary of a multimillion dollar donation last week that aims to advance Israel studies on campus. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:44:56 GMT)

AtheroGenics Restructures $38 Million of Convertible Debt to 2011
AtheroGenics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGIX), a pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, today announced the extension of the maturity of a significant portion of the Company's convertible debt from 2008 to 2011. The restructuring of this debt obligation is part of AtheroGenics' updated business plan to advance the development of AGI-1067 in diabetes. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:15:39 GMT)

Two arrested in ID theft investigation
BELOIT TOWNSHIP-Police seized more than $8,000 cash, credit cards and false identification and arrested two California people in an identity theft investigation Friday. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:37:09 GMT)

Treasuries Advance as Investors Move Away From High-Risk Assets
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasuries extended a week-long advance as investors fled high-risk assets following losses at hedge funds betting on subprime mortgages. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:44:47 GMT)

Treasuries Rise as Investors Move Away From High-Risk Assets
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries extended a week-long advance fueled by concern hedge fund losses on bets linked to subprime mortgages will become more widespread. A measure of home sales fell to the lowest in almost four years. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:10:54 GMT)

CME Livestock Review: Live Cattle Weak; Hogs Firm
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures posted modest losses Monday following last week's lower cash trade, softer midday boxed-beef quotes and spot June liquidation before it expires June 29. Feeder cattle closed firm. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:02:39 GMT)

iPhone lineups already beginning?
Lineups for the iPhone are already beginning, says a photographer who has already spotted a queue. At least two unnamed men have already formed the start of a line at Apple's Fifth Avenue store in New York City, complete with stanchions (metal crowd barriers) that suggest official awareness of the visitors' places in the line. The advance line up... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:07:10 GMT)

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