Cash Advance News Sep 2007

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Citizens tackle man who robbed store next door
Police say the man robbed a payday loan company but didn't get far. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:18:11 GMT)

Simpsonville rejects limits on new payday lenders
The Simpsonville City Council has rejected an ordinance that would have banned new payday loan, check cashing and title loan stores from opening in the cityʼs commercial districts. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:39:11 GMT)

St. Louis man charged in Friday theft at payday loan store
A man who tried to rob a short-term loan business Friday afternoon was charged today with second-degree robbery, according to a Greene County jailer. Antonio Jones, 31, of St. Louis, was in jail Saturday on a $75,000 bond. Jones attempted to rob American Advanced Cash on South Campbell Avenue shortly before 4 p.m. Friday, but was stopped short when two other men pinned him to the ground until ... (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:52:55 GMT)

Man offers $5,000 for law school exam; gets probation
NEWTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A man who slid undercover detectives $5,000 for an advance copy of the law-school admissions test was sentenced Friday to probation. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:21:34 GMT)

Payday lenders put their 2 cents in
Lenders' payments to lobbyists and campaigns will likely grow as the General Assembly considers reform. Related Graphics Payday lender's campaign contributions Roanoke Valley payday loan stores What is a payday loan? A payday loan allows people to borrow, on a short-term basis, small amounts of money that a bank would not likely lend. Most payday lenders don’t conduct credit ... (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:43:55 GMT)

Healthy workers cash in
More employers encouraging healthy habits, but companies' paternalism raises shadow of Big Brother. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:04:25 GMT)

Credit policies fail college students and enrich big lenders
For four months this year, while Congress was overhauling student loan laws, I traveled the country in a beat-up RV meeting with citizens and legislators. My mission was simple: Persuade Congress to restore consumer protections to student loan borrowers. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:13:38 GMT)

How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:53:06 GMT)

Man who offered $5,000 for law school exam gets probation
A man who slid undercover detectives $5,000 for an advance copy of the law-school admissions test was sentenced Friday to probation. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 13:45:59 GMT)

Robber holds up check business
Two female employees were unscathed during a robbery of Express Check Advance at 2157 W. Thomas St. on Friday. According to the police report, as one of the employees was closing about 5 p.m., a man approached the door. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:03:44 GMT)

Suspect in Benicia robbery is nabbed in Fairfield raid
A man suspected of robbing a Benicia payday advance center in June has been arrested in Fairfield, Benicia police sat. The incident occurred on June 1 at the Check Into Cash at 806 South-ampton Road, police said. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:10:43 GMT)

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Eds: Also moved in advance. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 18:24:31 GMT)

A Way Out of Debt by Way of Iraq: Volunteering for Duty to Pay Off the Bills
Nick Sloan, a captain in the Air Force, was $68,021.35 in debt when he decided to go to Iraq, where he receives extra pay and has minimal living expenses. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:09:38 GMT)

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Eds: Also moved in advance. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:38:51 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. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:16:18 GMT)

Histon Hound gets paws on walk cash
HISTON Football Club's mascot is flexing his muscles in preparation for the Bridge the Gap Charity Walk. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:53:53 GMT)

Payday lenders flourish
Mark Bohlinger says he can tell when an affluent family is down on its luck: They start bringing their high-end electronics, televisions, jewelry and guns to his College Avenue pawn shop. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:10:45 GMT)

Warsaw shares rise in thin volume, PKN Orlen and Agora lead advance
WARSAW (Thomson Financial) - Warsaw shares rose for the second straight session in thin afternoon trade led by Poland's oil group PKN Orlen on the back of higher crude prices. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:25:08 GMT)

Take the test, get the cash
Hundreds of Monroe County area high school juniors who took a state standardized test last spring have qualified for $4,000 in scholarship money simply because they showed up that day and filled in the little circles. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:01:57 GMT)

Airman gets out of debt by going to Iraq
Nick Sloan was $68,021.35 in debt when he decided he needed a change. So the Air Force captain volunteered to go to Iraq. Since arriving in Baghdad, he has gotten his debt below $4,000, helped by his tax-free pay and bonuses for working in a combat zone. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:49:19 GMT)

New Jersey giving clean elections program another try
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey -- infamous for rough-and-tumble politics and government corruption -- is vying to clean up its act. After a failed effort in 2005, legislative candidates in three districts will fund their campaigns using taxpayer cash -- not money donated by special interest groups. Their money comes from the state budget, not donations. Supporters hope New Jersey's effort will ... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:07:41 GMT)

'Body in suitcase' planned for months, court told
The fatal kidnapping of Wan Biao - whose partially decapitated body was found in a suitcase floating in the Waitemata Harbour last Easter - was planned months in advance, a jury has heard. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:22:21 GMT)

Nolan, Shock win East, advance to Finals
Deanna Nolan scored 20 of her franchise playoff-record 30 points in the first half to help the defending champion Detroit Shock advance to the WNBA Finals with an 81-65 victory over the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday n (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:50:25 GMT)

Shock tremble at start, but rebound their way to victory
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Deanna Nolan scored 20 of her franchise playoff-record 30 points in the first half to help the defending champion Detroit Shock advance to the WNBA finals with an 81-65 victory over the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of the Eas... (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:01:25 GMT)

Shock cruise past Fever to reach Finals
Deanna Nolan scored 20 of her franchise playoff-record 30 points in the first half to help the defending champion Detroit Shock advance to the WNBA finals with an 81-65 victory over the Indiana Fever . (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:16:10 GMT)

Detroit Shocks Indiana out of WNBA playoffs
Deanna Nolan scored 20 of her franchise playoff-record 30 points in the first half to help the defending champion Detroit Shock advance to the WNBA finals with an 81-65 victory over the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday night. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:30:34 GMT)

Australian Shares Advance, Led by Westfield on Rates Outlook
Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Australian stocks rose for a fourth day. Westfield Group gained on expectations the central bank will keep interest rates unchanged and the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut rates to sustain demand in the world's largest economy. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:22:20 GMT)

Payday loans can carry some steep costs
Payday lending is a lucrative and growing industry, which, this year, is expected to generate $7 billion in fees off of $49 billion in loans, according to Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 05:52:26 GMT)

Defending Champion Shock Rallies to Advance to Finals
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Deanna Nolan scored 20 of her franchise playoff-record 30 points in the first half to help the defending champion Detroit Shock advance to the WNBA Finals with an 81-65 victory over the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Monday night. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:14:30 GMT)

Developer invests in Hilltop
A corner of Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood that’s been vacant for years will soon become the site of one of modern America’s surest signs of progress: A coffee shop with a drive-through. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:31:28 GMT)

Community Watch
THEFT, BULLHEAD CITY - Sunday morning someone reported cash advance checks stolen from his residence in the 4200 block of El Camino Road. One check was reportedly forged and presented to a bank for $20,000. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:33:31 GMT)

European Bank Stocks Advance; Deutsche Bank, UBS Lead Gains
Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- European bank stocks rose, led by Deutsche Bank AG after Chief Executive Officer Josef Ackermann said there are signs that markets are beginning to stabilize after ``turbulent'' conditions in August. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:15:26 GMT)

Globe North listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area. Items may be sent three weeks in advance to carson@globe.com or mailed to Sharon Carson, Boston Globe North, 1 Corporate Place, Suite 200, 55 Ferncroft Road, Danvers 01923. Listings are not accepted over the telephone. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:32:18 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, Paced by Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse
Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, led by Deutsche Bank AG after Chief Executive Officer Josef Ackermann said there are signs that markets are beginning to stabilize. UBS AG and Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland's biggest banks, also climbed. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:37:59 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Gain, Led by Computer Shares; Yahoo, Apple Advance
Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose, led by technology companies, after analysts said Apple Inc.'s computer sales may top estimates and that Yahoo! Inc. is a takeover candidate. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:59:58 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, Led by Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse
Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose after Deutsche Bank AG said there are signs that markets are beginning to stabilize and higher oil prices lifted energy shares. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:30:26 GMT)

New businesses, acquisitions and more
Spectrum Comm Inc. of Hampton has announced that it is participating as a teammate on Sumaria Systems contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (AF/A2) at the Pentagon. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:45:48 GMT)

Laughs for cash at Jefferson Barracks Boys and Girls Club fundraiser
The Jefferson Barracks Boys and Girls Club hopes local comedians can help them laugh all the way to the bank. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:53:19 GMT)

ASIA MARKETS: Asia Rebounds On Wall Street Advance
HONG KONG (Dow Jones) -- Asian markets rebounded early Wednesday, encouraged by a higher close on Wall Street after a long holiday weekend. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:03:13 GMT)

Aussie dlr retreats on risk aversion, bills slide
SYDNEY, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar's advance was stalled against the U.S. currency on Wednesday as rising funding costs saw risk aversion return, prompting investors to unwind positions in higher-yielding currencies and assets. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:34:39 GMT)

The Liberty get shocked
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Liberty are done. Swin Cash's layup with 8.5 seconds remaining in overtime Tuesday night lifted Detroit to a 71-70 victory in the decisive Game 3 of this first-round Eastern Conference series. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:13:26 GMT)

Lawsuit says payday lender posed as sheriff's employee
The lawsuit isn't the first to allege illegal intimidation from payday lenders over debts. A consumer rights lawyer has sued a payday lender after, he says, one of its employees pretended to be a sheriff and threatened someone who owed money with criminal prosecution. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:49:28 GMT)

Sterling Raced Higher Versus Dollar After US Housing Data; BOE To Inject Cash
(RTTNews) - The sterling accelerated to the upside against the dollar while seeing choppy dealing against the euro and yen Wednesday morning in New York. The advance against the dollar came amid more disappointing economic data from the US. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:17:52 GMT)

Company plans 7 Louisiana movies
A subsidiary of a company that advances cash to law firms plans to make seven movies in Louisiana with a combined budget of $100 million. Global Universal Film Group said Tuesday it has been pre-certified for $22 million in film tax credits by the state economic development department. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:25:25 GMT)

Company plans 7 Louisiana movies
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A subsidiary of a company that advances cash to law firms plans to make seven movies in Louisiana with a combined budget of $100 million. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:43:48 GMT)

Company plans 7 Louisiana movies
BATON ROUGE, La. A subsidiary of a company that advances cash to law firms plans to make seven movies in Louisiana with a combined budget of $100 million. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:41:55 GMT)

DOD not sure troops are using financial guides
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is offering a host of new financial assistance programs to keep troops from becoming victims of predatory lenders, but isn’t sure whether they are working, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:53:37 GMT)

Making Flippy-Floppy
Loan on Me: In Barry, payday lenders have gotten a yield on their investments. Brizill Across the Ocean Why is D.C.'s foremost government watchdog being sued in Guam? (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:16:31 GMT)

Richland County putting more cash into solving string of robberies
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WIS) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is putting more money behind the search for the robbers responsible for a series of robberies that began in early July in the Dentsville and Broad River Road areas. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:32:42 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, Paced by Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose on expectations central banks will leave rates unchanged today and act to prevent the global credit-market turmoil from spilling over into the region's economy. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:15:42 GMT)

European Stocks Advance, Paced by Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose after the European Central Bank offered cash to banks, reassuring investors that it's ready to prevent rising borrowing costs from sapping economic growth. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:30:46 GMT)

Arrest threat over loan leads to lawsuit
The lawsuit isn't the first to allege illegal intimidation from payday lenders over debts. Marlies Sanders was driving through the rain in the car - the one she had barely held onto by taking out a payday loan - when she got the calls, which went through to her voicemail. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:47:24 GMT)

5 Sought After Wal-Mart Robbery In MetroWest
Thursday, Orlando police were looking for a silver Chevrolet impala. Investigators said the five men inside the car took off from the scene of an armed robbery inside the Wal-Mart at Churchman and MetroWest Boulevard. SLIDESHOW: MetroWest Wal-Mart Hit By Masked, Armed Robber VIDEO: Payday May Have Played Role In Wal-Mart Robbery (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:52:08 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Cooling Labor Costs; Wal-Mart Climbs
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced after the government said labor costs rose less than forecast and back-to- school sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. topped estimates. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:55:50 GMT)

Canadian Stocks Rise on Gold, Oil; Barrick, EnCana Advance
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks rose for a third time in four days, led by Barrick Gold Corp. and EnCana Corp., as prices of bullion and crude oil climbed. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:21:39 GMT)

Suspect Sought In Pleasant Hill Armed Robbery
Authorities are seeking information leading to the arrest of a man who allegedly robbed a Pleasant Hill cash advance service at gunpoint Wednesday evening, police reported. CBS 5 CrimeWatch (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:33:00 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton Lead the Gains
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks climbed after the European Central Bank shelved plans for an interest-rate increase and said it will launch an extra refinancing operation to ensure the functioning of the money market. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:00:26 GMT)

Councillors' honesty box left short of cash
AN "honesty" box to allow councillors to pay for their lunch has been replaced with a locked version after it was found to be regularly short of cash. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:03:27 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Higher Oil, Retail Sales; Exxon Climbs
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced after higher oil prices bolstered the earnings outlook for energy producers and retailers' back-to-school sales topped analysts' estimates. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:14:47 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Higher Oil, Retail Sales; Exxon Climbs
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced after higher oil prices bolstered the earnings prospects for energy producers and retailers' back-to-school sales topped analysts' estimates. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:44:47 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Retail Sales, Economic Data; Saks Climbs
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose after retailers' back-to-school sales topped analyst estimates and the government said worker efficiency improved while labor costs cooled. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:44:47 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Retail Sales, Economic Data; Saks Climbs
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks resumed their late-summer recovery from a deepening housing slump after retailers' August sales exceeded estimates and the government said worker efficiency is improving. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:14:47 GMT)

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Announces Certain Unaudited Financial and Operating Results in Advance of Its Annual General ...
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (Pink Sheets:AWRCF) (the "Company") announced today certain unaudited financial and operating results in advance of its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") which is taking place today at 10:00 a.m. (New York time) at the principal executive offices of the Company located at Room B, 7th Fl., No. 132, Sec. 3, Min-Sheng East Road, ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:00:00 GMT)

Lawmakers seek to cap payday loans at 36%
After 10 years of explosive growth, the payday lending industry faces the prospect of tighter regulation as consumer groups and a handful of state lawmakers push for ways to protect borrowers. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:03:53 GMT)

Council race tests Hispanic loyalties
They say all politics is local, but in one Phoenix City Council race, it's familial. Five years ago, Laura Pastor and Michael Nowakowski baptized their children in a joint ceremony. Today, they're locked in a heated race for the Phoenix City Council. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:40:27 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Advance for Second Day; BHP Billiton Leads Gains
Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks advanced. BHP Billiton Ltd. paced gains after shares of the world's largest mining company were raised to ``buy'' from ``hold'' at Deutsche Bank AG. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:26:43 GMT)

Working out of a payday lending hole
The Debt Adviser advises that payday loans are a poor way to handle debt. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT)

U.K. Financial Stocks Fall, Led by Barclays; BHP, BAE Advance
Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. financial stocks declined, led by Barclays Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland Plc and Man Group Plc. BHP Billiton Ltd. paced advancing shares after Deutsche Bank AG recommended investors buy the stock. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:26:33 GMT)

Expert: Steve Bucci
Dear Debt Adviser, I'm deep in debt with payday loans. Is there a solution for paying off or getting payment plans on these types of loans or am I out of luck? I have a total of eight. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:47:37 GMT)

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Announces Certain Unaudited Financial and Operating Results in Advance of Its Annual General ...
NEW YORK----Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited announced today certain unaudited financial and operating results in advance of its annual general meeting of shareholders which is taking place today at 10:00 a.m. at the principal executive offices of the Company located at Room B, 7th Fl., No. 132, Sec. 3, Min-Sheng East Road, Taipei, 105, Taiwan, ROC. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Cash Advance Store Robbed
Davenport, Iowa -- Davenport Police are searching for a man who they believe robbed the Advance America on the west side of Davenport Friday. Investigators say the man walked into the cash advance store at 2188 West Kimberly Road around 10:30am. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:27:16 GMT)

Cash Advance Latest in String of Robberies
DAVENPORT, IOWA -- Davenport Police say the man who hit the Advance America store was smart. He wore gloves, cut the phone line and grabbed the cashier's cell phone on his way out. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:41:20 GMT)

Davenport police search for armed robber
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Police are looking for a man who robbed the Advance America cash advance store on West Kimberly Road Friday morning. Police say the robber planned ahead. He was wearing gloves, cut the phone line and grabbed the clerk's cell phone on his way out the door. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:41:20 GMT)

Lobbyist: See if law works
PIERRE - A lobbyist for South Dakota's payday loan industry says legislators have passed enough regulations and should take a break to see how the new laws work. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:01:55 GMT)

Distraction burglars steal £4,500
Some £4,500 in cash is stolen from a Gloucester pensioner during a distraction burglary. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:36:13 GMT)

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data
Data on home mortgage lending submitted annually by metropolitan-area lenders. The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:31:27 GMT)

Peer-to-peer lending sites a growing presence on the Web
Anyone who's ever lent a chunk of money to a relative or friend knows it can be a murky proposition fraught with sticky questions and daunting problems. How much should you lend? ... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:18:08 GMT)

Denny McLain: Perfect pitch
On a recent flight back to Detroit Metro Airport, a passenger next to me — I’m... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:54:02 GMT)

Niagara County events /Sept. 9 to 16
Following is Niagara Sunday’s weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County. If you would like your event included, send the information two weeks in advance to: Niagara Community Calendar, c/o The Buffalo News, 8353 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304, fax to: 283-1691 or e-mail to: niagaranews@buffnews.com. Today (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:44:45 GMT)

Union workers get top payout for sick days
Exactly how much sick leave a city employee can accrue varies, depending upon whether an employee is a member of a union. Police and firefighters, who are unionized, tend to have the most generous sick leave buyback provisions in both Champaign and Urbana. In Urbana, upon retirement, a police officer can cash out half of his or her accumulated sick leave hours; firefighters with 20 years of ... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:41:27 GMT)

Edwards supporters question subprime tie
A subprime lender with ties to Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards has moved to foreclose on more than 130 homes in South Carolina since the S.C. native went to work for its parent company, an analysis of courthouse records shows. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:04:17 GMT)

Traveler assessments little altered
Rejecting a wave of criticisms, the government has agreed to only modest changes in the computerized system that assesses whether each American who travels abroad poses a terrorist threat. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:50:39 GMT)

Anti-Social Investing
We live in the society where, to our detriment, being politically correct is often more important than being correct. So I am going to come out and make a politically incorrect statement - social investing is an oxymoron. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:09:04 GMT)

European Stock-Index Futures Advance; Philips Shares May Climb
Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- European stock-index futures rose after Royal Philips Electronics NV, Europe's largest consumer electronics maker, raised its target for profitability and said operating profit per share will more than double by 2010. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:55:54 GMT)

Trying to emerge from the shadows
Under fire for peddling high-cost payday loans to many of the country's poorest people, National Money Mart Co. is planning to expand into new products and new pockets of the country as it seeks to change its image. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:11:58 GMT)

Trying to emerge from the shadows
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Payday loan issue looms for Staunton
STAUNTON — City Council will consider a resolution requesting the General Assembly to enact laws that would cap interest rates for payday and other consumer loans made in the Commonwealth. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:55:39 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Including Smiths Group Advance; Barclays, HBOS Fall
Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks including Smiths Group Plc advanced after Morgan Stanley raised its recommendation on the shares. Barclays Plc and HBOS Plc paced declines. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:56:33 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; Philips, Anglo American, Rio Gain
Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks climbed after Royal Philips Electronics NV, the region's largest consumer electronics maker, raised its target for profitability and higher metal prices lifted mining shares. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:30:26 GMT)

Bill limiting payday lending interest rate would help Mansfield's poor
MANSFIELD -- Payday lenders, which can legally charge customers up to 391 percent interest annually, would be limited to 36 percent under a bill to be introduced in the Ohio General Assembly. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:04:18 GMT)

Global Payments Announces Agreement with Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino for VIP LightSpeed(R) Cash ...
Global Payments Inc. , a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced an agreement to provide its VIP LightSpeed suite of cash access products to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino in Minneapolis/St. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:25:00 GMT)

Google Loves Transparent Links & Hit Counter Spam
Searching Google for to monitor the top ranked sites for high dollar key terms is a long time habit of mine, and a useful way to find trends in search engine optimization; both organic and black hat. Today I was performing a search or “payday loans” and came across a site which is ranked #1 [...] (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:48:23 GMT)

Global Payments Announces Agreement with Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino for VIP LightSpeed(R) Cash ...
ATLANTA, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Payments Inc. ( Nachrichten ), a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced an agreement to provide its VIP LightSpeed(TM) suite of cash access products to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:57:18 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Including Barclays, Smiths Advance; AB Foods Drops
Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks including Barclays Plc advanced after the bank said its securities unit ``traded profitably'' last month. Associated British Foods Plc fell as discounting and investment in new outlets trimmed the retailer's profit margins. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:56:33 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Including Barclays, Smiths Advance (Correct)
(Corrects AB Foods price in fifth paragraph.) Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks including Barclays Plc advanced after the bank said its securities unit ``traded profitably'' last month. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:26:44 GMT)

Payday Loan Lobbyist Says Loans Are Regulated Enough
A lobbyist for South Dakota's payday loan industry says it's well-regulated (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:41:45 GMT)

Payday Lenders Spent $160,000 Lobbying
The Community Financial Services Association, which represents providers of short-term cash advances, spent $160,000 to lobby the federal government in the first half of 2007, according to a disclosure form. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:13:28 GMT)

Libraries to sell bus tickets
Starting September 11th, the circulation desk at the Bull Street, Port City, Carnegie, and Mall branch libraries will have available for sale (cash only) booklets of ten cash advance tickets and packs of 20 half-fare tokens for $10 each. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:13:54 GMT)

Police Blotter: Armed Robbery On Highway 153
Police said a man with a large black handgun robbed Advanced Check Cash Advance on Highway 153. The female manager said a light-skinned black male with a dark bandanna over his face told her, another employee and a customer to get on the floor. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:00:39 GMT)

Advance Cash America Robbed
Tallahassee Police have arrested a man for a Monday morning robbery. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:30:39 GMT)

City: Zero interest in payday loans
City councilors are looking into ways to prevent new payday lending businesses from opening in Charlottesville and are hoping to expand educational campaigns about “predatory” lending practices. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:00:02 GMT)

German Stocks Advance; Merck, MAN, ThyssenKrupp Lead Increase
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Germany's benchmark DAX Index gained for the first time in three days, paced by Merck KGaA after the drugmaker said its Erbitux cancer treatment improved overall lung-cancer survival when combined with chemotherapy. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:22:59 GMT)

German Stocks Increase; Merck, Vehicle Makers Pace the Advance
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Germany's benchmark DAX Index gained for the first time in three days, led by Merck KGaA after the drugmaker said its Erbitux cancer treatment improved overall lung-cancer survival when combined with chemotherapy. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:07:59 GMT)

European Stocks Climb; Ericsson, BHP Billiton, Total Advance
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks gained on speculation the U.S. Federal Reserve will lower interest rates next week to spur expansion in the world's biggest economy. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:30:26 GMT)

European Stocks Climb; Ericsson, BHP Billiton, Total Advance
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in three days after Ericsson AB, the world's largest maker of wireless network equipment, said growth will remain ``strong'' and a rally in copper prices lifted mining companies. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:38:10 GMT)

Easley moves to slow payday loan growth
Easley City Council on Monday took its first step toward containing the rapid growth of loan companies that specialize in payday loans, cash advances and title loans. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:24:13 GMT)

Eaton Cash Advance Store Target Of Morning Robbery
Police in Eaton are investigating the robbery of a cash advance store. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:40:11 GMT)

Grant Wahl: What's next for Beckham, U.S. and more in the Mailbag
Lots on tap in the world of U.S. soccer: Beckham lessons, Women's World Cup, U.S.-Brazil men, MLS and Yanks Abroad. Let's dig in: (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:44:34 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. to Present at Investor Conferences
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following investor conferences. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:01:00 GMT)

Johnny Cash's first wife writes book
"I Walked the Line: My Life With Johnny" (Scribner, 336 pages, $25.00), by Vivian Cash with Ann Sharpsteen: Johnny Cash's first wife, Vivian, never stopped loving her Man in Black. (Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:06:07 GMT)

Australian Stocks Advance, Led by BHP, Woodside, James Hardie
Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Australian shares gained for a second day, led by BHP Billiton Ltd. and Santos Ltd. after metals prices jumped and oil climbed to a record high. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:25:13 GMT)

Saxman questions loan request
STAUNTON — Limiting the amount that businesses can charge is a dangerous precedent, says state Del. Chris Saxman in response to a resolution a city councilmember will present Thursday. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:56:27 GMT)

So what's the problem with payday loans?
Activists say the problem with payday loans is that many people cannot afford to pay the loan in full, forcing them to roll the debt over and pay additional fees. But an industry spokeswoman says these rollovers are illegal. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:56:43 GMT)

Yes, there's something magical about cash, but don't take it for granted
"Yes. Ready money is Aladdin's Lamp." - Lord Byron, 1788-1824 Most of us don't appreciate the magic of cash until we are without it. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:29:33 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-09-12 15:58 GMT: Swiss shares higher in afternoon on Wall Street gains, Nestle advance
ZURICH (Thomson Financial) - Swiss shares were higher in late afternoon trade, supported by gains on Wall Street, and with Nestle outperforming on the back of a bullish full-year outlook from its chief executive. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:36:06 GMT)

European Stocks Recoup Losses; Vodafone, BP, Shell Advance
Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks recovered losses as Vodafone Group Plc, BP Plc and Royal Dutch Shell Plc advanced. The Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index was little changed, adding less than 0.1 percent to 368.59 at 3:44 p.m. in London after falling as much as 0.7 percent earlier. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:38:10 GMT)

CTA offered reprieve till Nov. 4
$24 million stopgap plan is offered by Blagojevich The CTA agreed to accept $24 million in stopgap state funding Wednesday to avert the "doomsday" service cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week, but the cash advance only puts the agency in a deeper financial hole. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:24:08 GMT)

Esprit Financial Group Inc. (Esprit) (EFGO.PK) Announces Signing of PayDay Loan Regional Licensee in Indiana
Esprit Financial Group Inc. www.espritfinancialgroup.com is pleased to announce that it has signed a new licensing agreement of its PayDay Loan Software system for the Indiana regional district. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:42:00 GMT)

Former Payday Lender Offers Apology as Vote to Cap Interest Rate Nears
Stacey Brown said he went to Check 'n Go on Eighth Street SE in 2001 and borrowed $500 in a payday advance to help him pay some bills. (Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:18:32 GMT)

Payday lender under fire
WASHINGTON – Three former employees of Mason-based Check ‘n Go, a payday lender with nearly 1,500 stores nationwide, spoke out against the company’s business practices Tuesday, saying it takes advantage of its customers. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:50:42 GMT)

Australian Oil Stocks Advance, Led by Woodside; CSR Declines
Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Australian oil stocks rose, led by Woodside Petroleum Ltd. and Santos Ltd. after crude climbed to a record high after U.S. stockpiles dropped more than forecast. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:52:20 GMT)

Payday staff asked to vote for employee's campaign
WASHINGTON — A former district director of operations for Check 'n Go, a Mason, Ohio-based payday loan company, accused the company of trying to get a high-level staff member into the Ohio statehouse in an attempt to curb legislation that would restrict payday lending in the state. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:54:21 GMT)

Easley seeks to stem lending firm growth
EASLEY — Easley has taken its first step toward containing the rapid growth of lending businesses. Council members unanimously approved a resolution late Monday to suspend the issuance of business licenses to any new payday loan, cash advance, title loan, pawn broker, bail bondsman or similar types of businesses until Dec. 11. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:07:07 GMT)

Australian Oil Stocks Advance, Led by Woodside; CSR Slides
Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Australian oil stocks rose, led by Woodside Petroleum Ltd. and Santos Ltd. after crude climbed to a record high after U.S. stockpiles dropped more than forecast. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:52:20 GMT)

Are blacks main target of payday lenders?
Former managers for Ohio-based payday lender Check 'n Go were ordered to solicit poor, black residents, rewarded for pushing people into revolving loans and pressured to donate to a company executive running for the Ohio House, they said yesterday. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:47:33 GMT)

Landes favors payday loan rate limits
Unlike his Staunton counterpart, Del. Steve Landes said he would support a cap on payday loans. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:55:51 GMT)

Cash rolls in at CODA
Financial software group CODA reported strong profits growth in the first half of 2007, adding that the outlook for the rest of the year and beyond is extremely positive. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:50:06 GMT)

Knife-wielding man sought in robberies
KENT COUNTY -- Police believe the same knife-wielding man robbed area cash-advance stores five times this summer. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:54:28 GMT)

Stocks advance with GM, McDonald's
Stocks jumped on Thursday, boosted by a brokerage recommendation of General Motors Corp. and news of a 50 percent dividend increase from McDonald's Corp. . (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:18:43 GMT)

The race for cold cash
A 50-year quest to open the Canadian Arctic to large-scale mining is finally showing signs of success. For investors, there's no time like now to stake your claim. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:19:02 GMT)

Bank of England offers banks £4.4bn
Continued high overnight interest rates forced the Bank of England to offer £4.4bn ($8.9bn) extra cash to commercial banks on Thursday morning in an effort to normalise the money markets. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:35:42 GMT)

Japan's 10-Year Bonds Fall as Concerns Over Global Credit Ease
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's 10-year bonds fell, heading for the biggest decline in more than two months, as signs of an easing cash shortage at global banks damped demand for the relative safety of government debt. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:25:36 GMT)

Staunton Council urges interest rate caps for payday lending industry
STAUNTON - A measure condemning certain payday loan practices earned a resounding endorsement from the Staunton City Council on Thursday, a move believed to be unprecedented in Virginia. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:49:43 GMT)

Council nods to payday limits
STAUNTON — Despite appeals from members of the payday industry, City Council unanimously passed a resolution that will ask the General Assembly to cap rates at 36 percent for all consumer loans in Virginia. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:56:21 GMT)

Rap duet faces court cash claim
Rappers 50 Cent and Lil' Kim face legal action from a producer who claims he is owed royalties. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:55:51 GMT)

Asian Markets Advance; Nikkei Jumps
Asian markets advanced Friday, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street amid hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. Hong Kong soared to its third straight record close. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:58:22 GMT)

14-09-2007: CIMB Islamic targets RM1b deposits for Advance Profit
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group via CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd, targets RM1 billion in deposits from its Islamic fixed deposit – Advance Profit – programme over the next five months. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:21:04 GMT)

RTA digging itself into deeper hole
Reluctant officials take 2008 money to avoid transit cuts In taking a $91 million cash advance to hold off "doomsday" cuts, the Regional Transportation Authority reluctantly stepped into a deeper financial hole Friday and raised the stakes for lawmakers who are deadlocked on transit funding. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:58:07 GMT)

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