Cash Advance News Sep 2007

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DM cash advance business robbed this morning
Des Moines police are looking for a gray vehicle occupied by a male believed to have robbed Hometown Cash Advance, 4212 Douglas Ave., near the intersection of Beaver and Douglas Avenues this morning. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:58:20 GMT)

Search on for check-cashing store robber
TITUSVILLE -- Titusville Police are searching for a man that robbed a State Road 50 check-cashing store Thursday. It's the second time the Cash Advance at 698 Cheney Highway has been robbed this summer. The suspect entered the store at 4:19 p.m., jumped the counter and ran off with an undisclosed amount of cash, Titusville police said. A description was not available of the suspect. Contact ... (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:15:38 GMT)

Summary Box: Former employees criticize payday lender
ACCUSATIONS: Three former managers with Mason, Ohio-based Check'n Go who worked for the payday lender's offices in the Washington, D.C. area, say the company pushed them to solicit minority and low-income residents and keep them re-borrowing as long as possible. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:58:40 GMT)

CIMB targets RM1b deposits for latest product
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group, via CIMB Islamic Bank, is targeting to attract RM1bil of deposits within five months for its latest “Advance Profit” Islamic fixed deposit product. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:33:46 GMT)

Gunman robs Advance Auto Parts
A man walked into a Southwest Jacksonville business, pointed a gun at an employee and said, "You know what time it is," before stealing money from the cash registers. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:37:26 GMT)

Oceanside council to take up payday store regulations
OCEANSIDE -- The Oceanside City Council on Wednesday will consider a zone amendment that would regulate the location of payday loan/paycheck advance businesses, and tentative maps for two condominium projects. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:48:51 GMT)

European Stocks Advance This Week; Telefonica, Veolia Increase
Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks gained this week, led by telecommunications companies and utilities, as investors shifted to industries less dependent on economic swings. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:35:46 GMT)

Cash advances not just for the lower-income
But heirs who just can't wait may face even stiffer fees. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:14:31 GMT)

Witnesses chase robber in Des Moines
Police are still looking for a suspect after Hometown Cash Advance was robbed Friday in Des Moines. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:52:34 GMT)

Witnesses chase robber in Des Moines
Police are still looking for a suspect after Hometown Cash Advance was robbed Friday in Des Moines. Police reported that a man entered the business at 4212 Douglas Ave. disguised with sunglasses, a hooded sweatshirt and a bandana covering his face. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:43:19 GMT)

Steve Bucci: Say no to payday loan; get some budgeting help instead
Q 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. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:12:02 GMT)

D.M. police seek robbery suspect
Police were still looking for a man after a payday loan business was robbed Friday in Des Moines. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:09:44 GMT)

D.M. police seek robbery suspect
Police were still looking for a man after a payday loan business was robbed Friday in Des Moines. Police reported that a man entered Hometown Cash Advance, 4212 Douglas Ave., wearing sunglasses, a hooded sweatshirt and a bandana covering his face. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:14:28 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, 16 Sep 2007 10:45:03 GMT)

Love story gives insight into Johnny Cash's early years
Review: Musician'sfirst wife, Vivian, paints portrait of a boy in love. Johnny Cash's first wife, Vivian, never stopped loving her Man in Black. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:07:44 GMT)

Asian markets advance; Nikkei jumps nearly 2 percent, HK hits record
TOKYO (AP): 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. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:14:45 GMT)

N.Z. Dollar May Gain on Prospect Yield Gap With U.S. Will Widen
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand's dollar may advance on speculation the Federal Reserve will cut U.S. interest rates this week, boosting the relative appeal of the South Pacific nation's higher-yielding assets. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:55:12 GMT)

Cash upfront request raises red flag
I own a time share vacation property but wish now to sell it. Does Action Express know of any company that is highly rated by the Better Business Bureau? (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:28:28 GMT)

17-09-2007: 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. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:40:55 GMT)

Council to consider payday-loan rules sought by general
OCEANSID, Sep. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE): OCEANSIDE–The Oceanside City Council will decide Wednesday whether to regulate payday-loan and paycheck-advance businesses after a Marine Corps general asked for laws to protect young enlistees from high interest rates. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:35:28 GMT)

Esprit Financial Group Inc. (Esprit) (EFGO.PK) Announces Signing of Florida PayDay Loan Regional Distributor
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 to an independent Florida based company. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:30:00 GMT)

EFGO: Signs New Licensing Agreement
Esprit Financial Group Inc. (EFGO) announced that it has signed a new licensing agreement of its PayDay Loan Software system to an independent Florida based company. This is the second new license agreement within the last two weeks. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:11:54 GMT)

1st Global Financial Providing Processing For Dads Group, Inc., Expect Additional $10,000,000 in Monthly Transactions
1st Global Financial Corporation will provide processing and cash advance services for Dads Group Inc.'s new merchants. FGBF expects these new merchants to bring between $8,000,000 and 10,000,000 in monthly processing within the next 12 months. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:10:00 GMT)

Sentinel bankruptcy lists $2 billion in assets
Sentinel Management Group Inc., the Northbrook-based cash management firm that filed for bankruptcy last month only days after freezing client withdrawals, has about $2 billion in assets, according to a filing in its Chapter 11 case. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:34:30 GMT)

Esprit Financial Group Inc. Signs For Florida PayDay Loan Regional Distribution
(RTTNews) - Monday, Esprit Financial Group Inc. (ESPRIT) (EFGO.PK) said it signed a second new licensing agreement with an independent Florida based company for PayDay Loan Software system. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:11:29 GMT)

Payday loan stance called a major step
Although a small step on its own, the anti-payday loan statement made by Staunton on Thursday could send a big message to the capital - if, that is, other communities follow suit. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:50:47 GMT)

How to get cash in the Amazon with no bank in sight
Getting stuck without cash in a South American town, called Rurrenabaque, bordering the Amazon jungle is not a problem likely to affect you unless you are an intrepid Survivor contestant. (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:23:04 GMT)

iPod Touch Spoiling iPhone’s Europe Party?
Apple's timing is less than perfect in Britain as the less restrictive Touch version is introduced before exclusive iPhone dealers have a chance to cash in (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:36:47 GMT)

Customers calmly wait to withdraw their cash
These were the scenes outside branches of Northern Rock yesterday, where the well-mannered "panic" gripping the bank's savers was light years away from the kind of turmoil that many other countries might have experienced amid a similar crisis. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:09:23 GMT)

Will Sharing Ideas Advance Cancer Research?
A duo of hedge-fund managers is betting on the power of ideas in advancing cancer research and are offering up substantial prize money to make it happen. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:27:01 GMT)

D.C. Payday Lenders Unbowed Ahead of Vote
Payday lenders urging the D.C. Council to reject a measure today that would limit their fees have persuaded customers to send hundreds of e-mails and letters pleading for the council to reverse its initial support of the legislation. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:32:34 GMT)

South Africa: Jubilee Returns $4m Advance From Mitsubishi
PLATINUM and base metals explorer Jubilee Platinum has returned the $4m that Mitsubishi Corporation advanced as a first step towards taking a 20% stake, but positive progress on its projects means Jubilee can raise more funding when it needs to on better terms. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:03:51 GMT)

Easley takes hiatus from new payday lenders
After seeing the number of payday-loan and cash-advance businesses triple in the past seven years, Easley City Council members looked to stifle the growth of such businesses at the council meeting Sept. 10. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:33:19 GMT)

Sentinel founder, wife received $11.3 million
Bloom trusts got funds 1 month before freeze A month before Sentinel Management Group Inc. froze withdrawals by its clients, the Northbrook-based cash-management firm wired a total of $11.3 million to trusts in the name of Philip Bloom, the company's founder and chairman, and his wife, Sybil. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:29:06 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Advance, Led by Alliance & Leicester, Northern Rock
Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks climbed, paced by Alliance & Leicester Plc after the government and the Bank of England moved to shore up confidence in the banking system. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:05:45 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Lehman Profit, Interest Rate Speculation
Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced after profit at Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. exceeded analysts' estimates and investors speculated the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:26:42 GMT)

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Critics: Reform Payday Loan Industry
Attorney General Jay Nixon, clergy leaders, and several Democratic legislators on Tuesday called for reforms of Missouri's payday loan industry, saying it is profiting on the backs of the state's most vulnerable people. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:17:02 GMT)

Nation's Capital Kicks Out Payday Lenders
In a powerful move to protect Washington, DC citizens from predatory payday lenders, the District of Columbia Council removed an exemption from the District's 24 percent cap on annual interest for consumer loans today. The vote is likely to encourage other states to pass interest rate caps to stop predatory payday lending -- industry-supported measures have failed to control loan flipping in ... (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:31:00 GMT)

Payday lending bill approved by D.C. Council
The D.C. Council overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday a bill that will require payday lenders to abide by the city's usury law, which puts a cap on interest rates for unsecured loans at 24 percent. (Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:41:11 GMT)

New Zealand Stocks Advance, Propped Up By Wall Street Gains
(RTTNews) - Wednesday, Wellington stocks were advancing, buoyed by the overnight gains on Wall Street. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:57:24 GMT)

Bill to Cap Payday Loan Interest Rates Passes
The D.C. Council voted 12 to 1 yesterday to approve legislation that would require payday loan stores to charge the same annual percentage rate as banks and credit unions, a limit that the payday lending industry says will put them out of business in the city. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:49:39 GMT)

Ex-pol's son takes stand in Alaska trial
The son of a former state lawmaker charged with corruption testified Tuesday that money he took to work on his father's re-election campaign was an advance payment for flooring work, not a bribe. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:38:33 GMT)

Payday loans will be capped
The D.C. Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved legislation to cap soaring interest rates of payday lenders, a move that a representative of the high interest loan industry said "doomed" their businesses. The bill passed by a 12-1 vote, with only Ward 8 Council Member Marion Barry - once a backer of the measure - standing opposed. Ward 3 Council Member Mary Cheh, who led the charge, ... (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:19:04 GMT)

Kott's son says cash was a legal advance
Ex-state Rep. Pete Kott's son tried to keep his father out of federal prison Tuesday with testimony directly contradicting that of former Veco executives who pleaded guilty to bribing his dad. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:23:27 GMT)

Nixon Wants Reform In Payday Loan Industry
(St. Louis) -- Attorney General Jay Nixon thinks payday loan companies are taking advantage of Missouri's most vulnerable families. Nixon joined local political and religious leaders yesterday in north St. Louis to support legislation to reform the payday loan industry. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:34:55 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces New Contract
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced a new multi-year contract with Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, a Port Madison Enterprise and an agency of the Suquamish Tribe, where Cash Systems will provide it's casinopc for cash advance services and all-in-1 atm processing. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Nixon, others call for payday loan industry reforms
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Attorney General Jay Nixon, clergy leaders, and several Democratic legislators on Tuesday called for reforms of Missouri's payday loan industry, saying it is profiting on the backs of the state's most vulnerable people. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:28:17 GMT)

Imaging Diagnostic Systems Generates Cash From Building Sale
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., a pioneer in laser optical breast cancer imaging systems, announced completion of a financing arrangement intended to reduce its dependency on equity financing. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:30:00 GMT)

Anchor Funding Services' ``Fast Cash'' Accounts Receivable Business Funding Solves Bank Credit Crunch and Mortgage ...
BOCA RATON, Fla.----Anchor Funding Services, Inc., with offices located in Boca Raton, FL, recognizes liquidity pressure impacting small businesses as banks tighten credit across the spectrum. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:35:00 GMT)

Charges recommended over licences for cash
NSW's anti-corruption watchdog has recommended a Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) officer and two other men face charges over a licences-for-cash scam. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

Critics: Reform Payday Loan Industry
Attorney General Jay Nixon, clergy leaders, and several Democratic legislators are calling for restrictions on Missouri's payday loan industry, saying it is profiting on the backs of the state's most vulnerable people. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:58:40 GMT)

examiNation DC: What do you think about the payday lenders who operate in D.C.?
The D.C. Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved legislation to cap soaring interest rates of payday lenders, a move that a representative of the high interest loan industry said "doomed" their businesses. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:17:08 GMT)

Report: More than 300,000 Ohioans trapped in payday lending debt
COLUMBUS — More than 300,000 Ohioans are trapped in a cycle of debt to payday lenders and are paying more than $318 million in payday loan fees each year, said a report released today. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:26:52 GMT)

Group calls for regulation of payday loan industry
ST. LOUIS — Attorney General Jay Nixon, clergy leaders, and several Democratic legislators are calling for restrictions on Missouri’s payday loan industry, saying it is profiting on the backs of ... (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:17:21 GMT)

Gold Seeker Closing Report: Gold and Silver Hold Yesterday’s Late Advance and Gain About 1%
Note: Please join GoldSeek.com and SilverSeek.com at the Silver Summit on September 20 th and 21 st in Coeur d'Alene , Idaho and the Denver Resource Expo on September 21 st and 22 nd at the Colorado Convention Center . (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:42:00 GMT)

Breaking News - Dispatcher Shot
Caruthersville -- News Channel 3 is following breaking news out of Caruthersville. We have just confirmed a dispatcher from the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department has been shot at an America's Cash Advance location in Caruthersville. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:14:32 GMT)

Pemiscot County Dispatcher Shot
A dispatcher from the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department was shot around 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the America's Cash Advance store in Caruthersville, MO. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:42:43 GMT)

Dispatcher Shot, Search on for Suspect
A dispatcher from the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department has been shot at the America's Cash Advance in Caruthersville. (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:54:43 GMT)

Missouri sheriff deputy shot during armed robbery
Caruthersville, MO--A Pemiscott County Sheriff's Dispatcher is shot at an America's Cash Advance store on Ward Avenue in Caruthersville. The dispatcher, Jack Owens who's been with the office 11 years (Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:29:32 GMT)

Son says money from lawmaker dad was clean
The son of an ex-Alaska state lawmaker testified his father gave him $8,000 legally, and denied the money was a bribe as two oil-services executives claimed. Peter Kott said the cash payment from his father, then-Republican Rep. Pete Kott, was an advance ... (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:08:06 GMT)

Vicious cycle: More than 300,000 Ohioans trapped in payday lending debt
COLUMBUS – More than 300,000 Ohioans are trapped in a cycle of debt to payday lenders and are paying more than $318 million in payday loan fees each year, said a report released Wednesday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:01:57 GMT)

Payday lender sued again
For the third time in two weeks, Spartanburg’s Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc. has been targeted by a lawsuit filed by S.C. customers claiming the payday lender entrapped them in debt beyond their means to repay. Pete Strom, former U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, has enlisted the help of a 13 trial lawyers — including 11 current state legislators from both sides of the aisle — to ... (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:25:06 GMT)

Payday lending bill proposed
COLUMBUS — More than 300,000 Ohioans are trapped in a cycle of debt to payday lenders and are paying more than $318 million in payday loan fees each year, according to a report released Wednesday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:59:34 GMT)

Lawyers seek class-action suit against lender
For the third time in two weeks, Spartanburg's Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, has been targeted by a lawsuit filed by South Carolina customers claiming the payday lender entrapped them in debt beyond their means to repay. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:22:54 GMT)

Report: Payday loans lead to a cycle of debt
Payday loan establishments work under the premise that, in an emergency, they can advance a person money who will pay them back on payday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:25:21 GMT)

Customers sue payday lender
For the third time in two weeks, Spartanburg's Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc. was targeted by a lawsuit filed by S.C. customers claiming the payday lender entrapped them in debt beyond their means to repay. The lawsuit was filed in Georgetown and is similar to one filed earlier this month on behalf of Advance America customers from Horry County. Pete Strom, former U.S. attorney for ... (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:05:16 GMT)

Oceanside council restricts new payday loan stores
OCEANSIDE -- Responding to a January request from a top Marine that the number of payday loan businesses around Camp Pendleton be limited, the Oceanside City Council approved restrictions Wednesday that make it virtually impossible for new lending stores to open. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:44:48 GMT)

Curbs put on new payday lenders
Sep. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE): The Oceanside City Council last night approved restrictions on new payday-loan businesses in an effort to help protect young Marines from being saddled with exorbitant interest rates. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:05:48 GMT)

More than 300,000 Ohioans mired in payday loan debt
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — More than 300,000 Ohioans are trapped in a cycle of debt to payday lenders and are paying more than $318 million in payday loan fees each year, said a report released Wednesday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:05:12 GMT)

Nixon, others call for restrictions on payday loan industry
Associated Press Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) — Attorney General Jay Nixon, clergy leaders, and several Democratic legislators are calling for restrictions on Missouri’s payday loan industry, saying it is profiting on the backs of the state’s most vulnerable people. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:59:39 GMT)

Advance America Announces Decision to Close 103 Centers
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. , announced today that it has decided to close 31 centers in Pennsylvania and 45 centers in Oregon. Additionally, the Company has decided to close 27 underperforming centers in various other states. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:10:00 GMT)

Advance America Announces Decision to Close 103 Centers
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advance America, ( Nachrichten ) Cash Advance Centers, Inc. , announced today that it has decided to close 31 centers in Pennsylvania and 45 centers in Oregon. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:20:34 GMT)

Advance America Closing 103 Centers
Pay day cash advance servicer Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc. said Thursday it is closing 103 centers across the country due to new state laws, litigation and underperforming locations. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:21:12 GMT)

Advance America leaving Oregon
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc. said Thursday it is closing 45 centers in Oregon and 31 centers in Pennsylvania. (AEA) (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:52:45 GMT)

Suspects Charged in Caruthersville Shooting, Robbery
Two Cape Girardeau men now face charges in connection with Wednesday's shooting and robbery at America's Cash Advance in Caruthersville. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:42:17 GMT)

Pop Warner to host gift auction at VFW Sept. 28
Brick Memorial Pop Warner Mustangs will be sponsoring a gift auction Sept. 28 at the VFW, Adamston Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event will be 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include buffet, beer, soft drinks and dessert. Cash bar will be available. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:51:12 GMT)

California: Payday Loan Shop Restrictions
Officials in Oceanside, a military community near Camp Pendleton, approved restrictions on money-lending shops after complaints that troops were getting into debt. The City Council voted, 5 to 0, to require new payday lenders to obtain a special operating permit that requires approval by the Council. Such stores will be classified as adult businesses, much like pornographic bookstores, and will ... (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:53:42 GMT)

Payday lender closing 103 U.S. branches
Responding to increasing legislative pressure and decreasing market results, Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc. is shuttering 103 branches. The closures around the nation mean Advance America is shaving its national branch network by about 4 percent, including exiting Oregon entirely and considering leaving Pennsylvania for good. Before Thursday’s announcement, made after the markets ... (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:18:27 GMT)

Payday lender will close Oregon outlets
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc., based in Spartansburg, S.C., said it is no longer economically viable to operate in Oregon and its centers here generated no gross profit for the six months ended June 30. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:12:01 GMT)

Esprit Financial Group Inc. (Esprit) (EFGO.PK) Announces Signing of Utah PayDay Loan Regional Distributor
Esprit Financial Group Inc. www.espritfinancialgroup.com is pleased to announce that it has signed another new regional licensing agreement of its PayDay Loan Software system to an independent Utah-based company. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT)

Loan center closes 31 Pa. locations
Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. is closing 31 locations in Pennsylvania, citing uncertainty about a court ruling that halted its business. (AEA) (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:12:26 GMT)

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American Shared Hospital Services Suspends Cash Dividend as It Focuses on Opportunities in Proton Beam Radiation Therapy
Reflecting its strategy to focus on growth opportunities in the emerging market for proton beam radiation therapy (PBRT), AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES (AMEX:AMS) (PCX:AMS) , a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgical and radiation therapy services, announced today that it will suspend its cash dividend. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:06:56 GMT)

Advance America's Shares Dip on Closures
Shares of Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. slipped to an all-time low Friday after the payday lender said it will close more than 100 stores, mainly because of regulatory clampdowns in two states. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:52:03 GMT)

Payday Lender May Leave Pa.
Payday lender Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc., announced it is closing 103 centers because of new state laws, litigation and underperforming locations. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:11:13 GMT)

That's Expensive Cash!
Calculate the cost before borrowing cash from your credit card. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:37:24 GMT)

That's Expensive Cash!
Ever had a really, really bad day? Your water heater blows up. You're in the basement cleaning up the mess, and you hear a huge crash -- a tree falls on your house. Running outside to look at the damage, you see a Mack truck backing over your car, squashing it like a soda can. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:37:24 GMT)

Payday lender to close Oregon stores
Cash Advance Centers Incorporated says it is closing its stores in Oregon because they are no longer making money in the state. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:38:16 GMT)

Payday lender closing 103 locations nationwide
SPARTANBURG — Payday lender Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. announced it is closing 103 centers because of new state laws, litigation and underperforming locations. The closings mean the Spartanburg-based company is leaving Oregon entirely and could do the same in Pennsylva... (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:42:23 GMT)

Advance America closing 103 centers, may leave Pa.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Payday lender Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc., announced it is closing 103 centers because of new state laws, litigation and underperforming locations. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:10:11 GMT)

Divide is large one in payday-loan debate
If there are businesses that can offer short-term loans at a cheaper price than payday lenders, industry lobbyist Darryl K. Dever has a message for them: Bring it on. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:48:01 GMT)

Obama's Challenge: Gain Lead in Polls
While the candidates for the White House will spend the next week furiously raising money in advance of their next financial reporting deadline, the man who has raised the most is facing a different challenge: turning that money into a lead in the polls. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:47:04 GMT)

Bandwalas play, cash in on Ganesh festivities
As the religious fervour builds up to the immersion day for Lord Ganesha, devotees are getting ready to give a musical farewell. And so for the bandwalas , its a time to cash in. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:49:35 GMT)

Bandwalas play, cash in on Ganesh festivities
They will do whatever it takes to keep the crowd on their toes. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:56:21 GMT)

Razorbacks advance at Southern Intercollegiate
The Arkansas men’s tennis team completed its first day of competition at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships Friday with singles victories by Chris Nott and Bradwin Williams, and a walkover win for the doubles team of Nott and Tyler Tarnasky. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:21:19 GMT)

Japanese cash crisis hits NZ tutors
Hundreds of young New Zealanders have been caught up in financial problems affecting Japan's biggest private English language school, Nova. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:57:03 GMT)

Asian markets advance; Hong Kong, Chinese indexes hit records
BANGKOK (AP): Asian markets were mostly higher Monday, as high commodity prices helped boost Chinese stocks in Shanghai to new records. Hong Kong shares broke through to new levels as well, with anticipation of new funds from China continuing to drive prices higher. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:00:04 GMT)

Legislators eye restrictions on payday loans
A client for Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee had so many payday loans that he had difficulty remembering all of them. Pete Koneazny, litigation director for Legal Aid Society in Milwaukee, said his client had so many payday loans that he was paying off one to pay off the other. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:18:31 GMT)

Canadian Stocks May Gain on Metals Prices; Meridian May Climb
Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks may advance for a second day, led by materials producers, on rising metals prices and expectations that there may be more takeovers in the mining industry, after Meridian Gold Inc. agreed to be bought. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:23:01 GMT)

Canadian Stocks Look To Advance Monday Amid M&A News From Gold Sector - Canadian Commentary
(RTTNews) - Canadian stocks will look to add to last week's gains Monday morning, and early signals are somewhat positive amid news from the M&A front. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:26:59 GMT)

Bristol-Myers to Buy Adnexus for $430M
Drug maker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said Monday it will acquire privately held Adnexus Therapeutics in a $430 million all-cash deal. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:04:01 GMT)

Farm bill stalls in Senate
COLORADO SPRINGS - Wheat farmers are worried that a farm bill process bogged down by other Congressional priorities - including how to proceed with the Iraqi War - will prevent the government from issuing advance payments this fall, potentially compounding cash flow problems caused by crop disasters throughout the region. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:30:39 GMT)

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Relief Society Introduces Quick Assist Loan Program
The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society recently introduced a loan program designed to offer Marines and sailors an alternative to payday lenders. Legislation that takes effect... (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:00:42 GMT)

Steroid sweep leads to 124 arrests
SACRAMENTO -- Pushing to stem underground steroid trafficking in advance of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, federal authorities announced today the bust of more than 50 home-based labs as part of an international crackdown on performance-enhancing drugs imported from China. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:41:42 GMT)

Bristol-Myers to Buy Adnexus for $430M
Drug maker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said Monday it will acquire privately held Adnexus Therapeutics in a $430 million all-cash deal, in an effort to broaden its pipeline and strengthen its position on cancer treatments. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:49:20 GMT)

Payday lending attracting scrutiny
When Diane Fahl finds herself facing a financial emergency, she says her only option is to turn to a payday lending store where she can get fast cash to hold her over until her husband's next paycheck arrives. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:33:05 GMT)

Japan's Bonds May Advance as Falling Stocks Fuel Debt Demand
Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's 10-year bonds are poised to halt three days of losses on speculation declining global stocks will boost demand for government debt. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:39:47 GMT)

Public hearing on Small Loan Act set for Tuesday (Monday, 3:30 p.m.)
LAS CRUCES — On Nov. 1, new regulations will go into effect governing the business of payday loan businesses in New Mexico. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:27:37 GMT)

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A Gladwin man won a laptop computer in the Instant Cash Advance Car, Cash Computer giveaway held Sept. 22 at the Berlin Raceway, Marne. Gladwin won the Dell laptop computer. Laura Coeur of Rapid City won the top prize - a 2007 Chevy Aveo, and Mandy Moise of Lansing won $1,000. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:25:43 GMT)

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124 arrested in steroid lab sweep
The U.S. arrests are part of an international crackdown on performance-enhancing drugs made with raw materials imported from China. Pushing to stem underground steroid trafficking in advance of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, federal authorities announced on Monday the seizure of more than 50 home-based labs as part of an international crackdown on performance-enhancing drugs imported from ... (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:00:04 GMT)

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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, 25 Sep 2007 21:21:31 GMT)

Winchester eyes interest rate cap for payday lenders
Winchester — The City Council has been asked to consider a resolution that would cap interest rates on lenders specializing in payday and car title loans. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:46:55 GMT)

Ciommo, Glennon advance in council race
Unofficial results from the Boston Elections Department showed Mark S. Ciommo and Gregory J. Glennon placing first and second last night, respectively, in the preliminary election for the Allston-Brighton District 9 City Council seat. With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Ciommo received 1,406 votes, Glennon 1,250, and Timothy Schofield came in third with 965 votes. Rosie Hanlon, ... (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:17:15 GMT)

Bank of the Carolinas Corporation Declares Cash Dividend
Bank of the Carolinas Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock, payable on October 24, 2007, to shareholders of record on October 10, 2007. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:18:00 GMT)

Some Payday Lenders Pack Up And Leave
In most cities in the northwest you’ll see them....storefronts that offer short-term, high interest loans. But Oregon this year passed a series of new restrictions on payday lenders. Many in the industry said the laws would force them to close their doors. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:11:55 GMT)

Milk mega events with innovative shopping hours: SPRING
SINGAPORE: Several mega events and developments have been unveiled to boost the local retail scene in recent years, but retailers should heed last year's World Bank-International Monetary Fund experience if they want to keep their cash tills ringing in future. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:22:04 GMT)

County Council debates payday loans legislation
DOWNTOWN AKRON — Members of Summit County Council agree that payday loan establishments need to be dealt with in the state. But differing opinions on a pending piece of state legislation emerged during a discussion at the Sept. 24 meeting. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:07:53 GMT)

ASIA MARKETS: Asian Stocks Advance On Wall Street Gains
Asian markets advanced sharply Thursday, with indexes in Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong all setting new intraday highs, driven by gains in financial and energy sector stocks. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:43:47 GMT)

New survey: State residents know risks, still support payday loans
COLUMBUS -- Ohioans with lower credit scores who turn to cash-advance storefronts to cover unexpected expenses understand the costs involved and don't want lawmakers to limit their availability, according to a study released Wednesday. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:16:18 GMT)

Payday loan companies get vote of confidence from lenders study
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Bristol-Myers Squibb to Acquire Adnexus Therapeutics
Bristol-Myers Squibb to Advance Biologics Strategy Through Targeted Biologics Acquisition PRINCETON, N.J. and WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 24 -- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and Adnexus(TM) Therapeutics announced today the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Bristol-Myers Squibb will acquire privately held Adnexus Therapeutics, developer of a new therapeutic class of ... (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:46:58 GMT)

Warsaw shares push higher for second day, banks and KGHM lead
WARSAW (Thomson Financial) - Warsaw shares rose for a second day, taking their cue from an improved tone on global equity markets with banks and copper miner KGHM leading the advance. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:40:33 GMT)

Best Bets: ‘Steer up some fun’
1. Cowboy up at the Barstow Rodeo Stampede this weekend. This PRCA rodeo features bareback and saddlebronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and championship bull riding. Advance tickets are $11 and $12 at the gate. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:03:49 GMT)

S.L. County poised to rein in payday lenders
Posted: 11:25 AM- Salt Lake County may put a pinch on the proliferation of payday-loan stores. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:36:02 GMT)

Color of Money Book Club
Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary hosted a discussion with Deborah McNaughton and Melinda Weinstein, authors of "Rich and Thin: Slim Down, Shrink Debt and Turn Calories Into Cash." (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:49:58 GMT)

Lawmakers poised to grant Grady cash but as an advance
Ailing Grady Hospital could receive up to a $5 million infusion of cash from DeKalb County if local lawmakers approve a resolution on Oct. 9. Although commissioners deferred action Sept. 25, it is expected that the board will vote to provide some help. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:25:56 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Rate-Cut Speculation; Sallie Mae Rallies
Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose for a second day as investors speculated a drop in new home sales will give the Federal Reserve more reason to cut interest rates. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:41:42 GMT)

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