Cash Advance News Jan 2008

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Lawmaker targeting payday lending
SPARTANBURG — A state lawmaker who is suing payday lenders on behalf of clients says now he wants to pass legislation that would ban the industry in South Carolina. State Sen. John Hawkins, R-Spartanburg, said the industry is too profitable and powerful to accept regulation. “I’ve come to realize they are similar to video poker in that regard,” Hawkins said. “And they’ve used every trick in ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:07:58 GMT)

Leader hits payday loans
A state lawmaker who is suing payday lenders on behalf of clients that include an Horry County couple says now he wants to pass legislation that would ban the industry in South Carolina. State Sen. John Hawkins, R-Spartanburg, said the industry is too profitable and powerful to accept regulation. "I've come to realize they are similar to video poker in that regard," Hawkins said. "And they've ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:55:06 GMT)

Lawmaker calls for payday lending ban
SPARTANBURG — A state lawmaker who is suing payday lenders on behalf of clients says now he wants to pass legislation that would ban the industry in South Carolina. State Sen. John Hawkins, R-Spartanburg, said the industry is too profitable and powerful to accept regulation. "... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:59:15 GMT)

Lawmaker aims to ban payday lending
A state lawmaker who is suing payday lenders on behalf of clients says now he wants to pass legislation that would ban the industry in South Carolina. State Sen. John Hawkins, R-Spartanburg, said the industry is too profitable and powerful to accept regulation. "I've come to realize they are similar to video poker in that regard," Hawkins said. "And they've used every trick in the book to fight ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:11:39 GMT)

As Niagara Falls / Tales of the strange but true
Short term memory loss (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:40:54 GMT)

Re holds near two-week high; bonds advance
The rupee held near a two-week high as overseas investors increased equity purchases to benefit from the benchmark index's six-year winning streak. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:47:10 GMT)

Radiohead frontman takes aim at EMI chief
Radiohead has hit out at the chief of its former label after a news report claimed the rock band rejected a 3 million pound ($5.95 million) advance for its new album and demanded the rights to some of its older albums. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:43 GMT)

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In addition to the advance, the Times said the band also wanted a 3 million pound international marketing budget for the album, "In Rainbows," while the reversion of the rights to its previous two albums would have cost EMI 4 million pounds ($7.9 million) in future earnings. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:08:43 GMT)

Is advance debt solutions ok to use?
Is advance debt solutions ok to use? (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:17:26 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. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:51:36 GMT)

Radiohead in War of Words With EMI
(FROM BILLBOARD) – Thom Yorke has responded to a report in last Friday's (Dec. 28) Sunday Times that his band Radiohead demanded an exorbitant advance from EMI for their latest record, In Rainbows , before ultimately opting to not re-sign with the label. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:06:58 GMT)

CME Livestock Outlook: Most Live Cattle Weak, Hogs Mixed
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--Analysts and brokers call for a mostly weak Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle open as traders feel out this week's market and cash expectations. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:59:06 GMT)

Radiohead frontman takes aim at EMI chief
Radiohead has hit out at the chief of its former label after a news report claimed the rock band rejected a £3 million ($NZ7.73 million) advance for its new album and demanded the rights to some of its older albums. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:10:39 GMT)

Secured Digital Storage Secures Advance Development Lab and Demonstration Facility
Secured Digital Storage Corporation , today announced it has signed a lease for datacenter space with Cyber Development Group International, LLC . This lease will provide SDS with an advanced development lab and Tier 3 demonstration facility for its Tier 3 managed service data-storage platform. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:47:00 GMT)

Short-term rates fall on surplus cash
Short-term interest rates fell substantially today following an improvement in the liquidity situation. It resulted in the cut-off yields at the auction of 91-day and 364-day treasury bills dropping to 7.02 per cent and 7.38 per cent respectively. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:53:03 GMT)

NC election officials working to avoid potential paper jams
RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina officials have been working to reduce the threat of paper jams in touch-screen voting machines in advance of this year's election for president, governor and U.S. Senate. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:20:50 GMT)

Payday loan option may come to state
There’s a new option on the horizon for members of credit unions who find themselves with too much month left at the end of their paychecks. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:05:09 GMT)

What's happening
Concerts 3 p.m. Sunday, Hathaway Hall, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. Presented by Greater Alton Concert Association. $18 advance, $20 at the door. 465-7536. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:05:35 GMT)

News Briefs
HIGHLAND Cash reported stolen during two burglaries The Highland Police Department is investigating two business burglaries in three days. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:08:34 GMT)

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Israel insisted they return to Gaza through its territory to allow them to be screened for smuggled cash or weapons. But Egypt allowed them to return directly through Rafah, a terminal on its border with Gaza. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:43:05 GMT)

New park and ride pre-pay system
A new way to pay for Salisbury's park and ride system in advance is to be introduced. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:25:53 GMT)

Advance Nanotech Sells Singular ID Stake for $1.19 Million
Advance Nanotech, Inc., , a leader in next generation chemical detection, announced today that it has sold its 8.8% share of Singapore-based Singular ID Pte Ltd., manufacturer of the Enxure integrated brand security system, for $1.19 million. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:48:00 GMT)

Council looks to close loophole in zoning ordinance
Florissant officials are trying to close a loophole in a city ordinance that could allow more short-term loan companies to operate in the city. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:04:50 GMT)

Wolfe Changes Publisher After 40 Years
BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES author TOM WOLFE has ended a 40-year relationship with his publishing company, after a row over the advance for his latest nov (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:45:56 GMT)

Mayawati's birthday bash to go national
The Dalit leader has instructed her partymen to raise contributions in cash and kind which will be then distributed to the needy. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:22:31 GMT)

1st Global Financial Relocates and Streamlines Operations
1st Global Financial Corporation has announced the relocation of its operations from Las Vegas, NV to New York City. The company also announced a re-allocation of its operational activities to focus greater concentration on its cash advance program. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:23:00 GMT)

1st Global Financial Relocates From Las Vegas, Nevada To New York City To Streamline Its Operations
(RTTNews) - Thursday, 1st Global Financial Corp. (FGBF.PK) announced that it has relocated its operations from Las Vegas, Nevada to New York City. The company also revealed a re-allocation of its operations to focus better concentration on its cash advance program. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:11:20 GMT)

Australian Dollar Heads for Third Weekly Gain on Yield Premium
Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar headed for a third weekly advance as overseas investors were lured to the nation's debt after the two-year bond yield advantage over the U.S. reached the widest in 16 years. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:14:03 GMT)

No cash until February for Higgins investors in Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU: Investors in the Higgins Warner investment club, which moved its Jamaican operations overnight to the United Arab Emirates, will have to wait until February to receive outstanding returns. Responding to emails from The Gleaner and a number of its members... (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:31:51 GMT)

Zimbabwe: No Solution Yet to Cash Crisis
WHEN Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono said the long queues at banking halls were a "symptom" of an ailing economy, many people who had endured long hours in the queues were left wondering what had gone wrong with the central bank chief mandated to tackle monetary ills in the economy. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:53:20 GMT)

With history of inseparable writers and publishers, Wolfe splits over cash
NEW YORK - Roger Straus, the late founder and longtime leader of Farrar, Straus & Giroux, regarded his company as a family and liked to boast that "We publish authors, not books." (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:09:00 GMT)

Good Riddance to Tax Refund Loans?
An IRS move will prove taxing for H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:34:22 GMT)

ICE Sugar Review: Climbs; Funds Buy, Index Funds Eyed
Pit-traded world raw sugar futures extended a recent surge Friday on ICE Futures U.S., reaching new 10-month highs as funds bought while Brazilian and Asian producers sold into the advance. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:59:06 GMT)

15 mins ago - Hsu Headed to Prison
Albert B. Franklin said: Hsu could have already done his timeout, but he and the Democrats decided that why not wait until he can best affect Obama's chances of gaining the White House in advance of Republicans opposition! (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:20:37 GMT)

Cutting the Cost of Doing Business
(ARA) - Small business will always be the backbone of the American economy, but some small business owners may feel left out when it comes to technology. It may seem that each new technological advance really only benefits big companies. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:58:34 GMT)

RELIGION NOTES
MUSIC Voice recital, featuring Esther Erb, 3 p.m. tomorrow, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. SPEAKERS The Rev. C. Douglas Smith, executive director, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, on "Issues Before the 2008 Virginia General Assembly," 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Aubrey Brown Peace Forum, Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave. Details: (804) 261-6771. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:45:00 GMT)

Woman admits to bank fraud
A California woman scammed banks out of thousands of dollars by taking cash advances from a debit card linked to an account that didn’t have the money to cover the transactions. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:09:24 GMT)

African Nations Cup organisers in race against time
Two weeks to go until the start of the 2008 African Nations Cup and 30-year-old Ekow Smith, like many of his fellow Ghanaians, is already counting the days. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:14:15 GMT)

A Financial Makeover for Britney Spears
The pop artist appears to be making some basic—and costly—money mistakes. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:01:12 GMT)

Spotlight put on televangelists; God and riches: Senate probe shines light on so called 'prosperity gospel'
The message flickered into Cindy Fleenor's living room each night: Be faithful in how you live and how you give, the television preachers said, and God will shower you with material riches. And so the 53-year-old accountant from the Tampa, Fla., area pledged US$500 a year to [...] (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:19:46 GMT)

Senate probe sheds light on 'gospel of prosperity'
The message flickered into Cindy Fleenor's living room each night: Be faithful in how you live and how you give, the television preachers said, and God will shower you with material riches. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:09:13 GMT)

Your Calendar - West Lake County edition
Find out about events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times. To get listed in the calendar, submit items at least 10 days in advance to community editor Melinda Moore. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:25:39 GMT)

Plot '08 financial improvement with a reliable budget, savings
With the new year comes the potential to improve your financial situation. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:44:32 GMT)

Betting on bad mortgages
When Vacaville homeowner Christopher Aultman stopped writing mortgage checks, Charles Prince of Citigroup Inc. paid. Some of the $16.6 billion that Prince's New York-based bank estimates it lost on wrong-way subprime bets flowed to investors who for the first time were able to wager that U. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:30:48 GMT)

Guitar Center Crowns Donald Marple of Keyser, WV. Drum-Off Grand Champion
Donald Marple of Keyser, WV was crowned the Guitar Center Drum-Off Grand Champion this past Saturday at the Music Box @ Fonda in Hollywood, CA. Playing in front of a packed house, 20 year old Marple proved he had the skills to be the nation's greatest undiscovered drummer. He also walked away with a prize package that included a Toyota FJ Cruiser, $10,000 cash, a feature in a Guitar Center ad ... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:17:08 GMT)

Poetry contest submissions are invited
Ellicott City/Elkridge Briefs Youngsters in grades six through 12 are invited to submit up to three original poems to the Howard County Library's Word Up! Poetry Contest. Winners will be invited to read their poems at a spring event and will receive cash prizes. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:27:50 GMT)

Derivatives speculators in subprime mortgage market learn that you can't hide from risk
WHEN VACAVILLE homeowner Christopher Aultman stopped writing mortgage checks, Charles Prince of Citigroup Inc. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:43:26 GMT)

Asia Day Ahead: U.S. Stocks Fall; Feldstein Lifts Recession Bet
Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks had the steepest weekly loss since July after unemployment increased to a two-year high, bolstering speculation that a recession will stymie growth. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:35:24 GMT)

Interview: Dermot Murnaghan's on a Sky high
It is early evening and Dermot Murnaghan has been up since 4am but, as he explores his new surroundings at Sky for the first time, the mention of his salary is a subject that greatly animates him. When he found himself the subject of headlines in October, the presenter was portrayed as a "defector", abandoning the beleaguered, cash-shorn BBC for a lucrative offer from the commercial sector. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:29:18 GMT)

Nexus secures cash, tanker for Crux
Oil and gas explorer Nexus Energy Ltd has secured a tanker and $50 million in funds to advance the Crux project in the Timor Sea. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:34:32 GMT)

Nexus secures cash, tanker for Crux
Oil and gas explorer Nexus Energy Ltd has secured a tanker and $50 million in funds to advance the Crux project in the Timor Sea. Nexus has been issued $50 million in funding from the Bank of Scotland International Ltd, which will be applied to the drilling costs of two wells. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:40:26 GMT)

NYC's 'Ninja Bandit' Blamed For 19th Burglary
New York City's 'Ninja Bandit' has struck again, apparently for the 19th time. "The M.O. fits the pattern" of the 18 earlier Ninja heists, said Officer Martin Speechley, a police spokesman. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:16:37 GMT)

Tax filing season should start now for small businesses
NEW YORK -- Almost every accountant has a story about a small business client who showed up on April 10 or thereabouts, expecting to start work on a company or personal income tax return. Or, worse, a client who showed up with a shoebox full of receipts and invoices, also expecting to get a return done in short order. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:26:39 GMT)

Liverpool and Luton in drawn encounter; Arsenal advance
LONDON: A second-string Arsenal side proved strong enough to secure a 2-0 victory at Championship (second division) club Burnley yesterday and with it a place in today's FA Cup fourth-round draw. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:36:24 GMT)

Payday lending debated at church
Presentation comes as faith-based group gears up for assembly session. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:51:25 GMT)

Familiar topics are awaiting legislature
Assembly begins on Wednesday (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:59:08 GMT)

Real estate transactions
GSL Fund 21 Sub D, a Houston-based institutional investment fund, has purchased a 53,096-square-foot office/flex property at 13000 Executive in Sugar Land. Bently Nevada, a subsidiary of GE Energy Group, occupies the two-story building on 5.1 acres in Corporate Park. The property was built in 1995 (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:41:52 GMT)

Increases in local Latino population catches the attention of major banks
Area banks seeking to cash in on the region's fast-growing Latino population are working hard to sign up immigrant customers, including those here illegally. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:12:16 GMT)

Rogers May Gain on Dividend Increase; Tyler, Xemplar May Rise
Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's biggest mobile-phone company, may advance on a plan to double its annual dividend, bids submitted on the Toronto Stock Exchange show. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:39:08 GMT)

Robbers Make Repeat Trips To Auto Store Overnight
Police in Nashville are investigating a robbery Sunday night at the Advance Auto Parts on Donelson Pike. | | Surveillance video shows two robbers, both wearing white t-shirts, pull up in a white, 1990s model Chevy S-10 pickup truck, with a "West Coast Choppers" sticker. | | According to Metro Police, the suspects cased the store first, and then returned in black-hooded sweatshirts... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:39:34 GMT)

Cenla getting in the Carnival spirit
v January 4 (7:30 p.m.) Carnival de Mardi Gras Dance Location: England Air Park Community Center Cash bar - Band: Stormy $15 per person in advance $20 per person at door Ticket Information: Zina Ford at (318) 308-4426 (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:38:11 GMT)

Spare Times
AROUND TOWN. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:48:32 GMT)

Drug bust unveils meth
Police arrested four people and seized a number of weapons and approximately $4,600 in cash along with 170 grams of crystal meth during a raid at a home on Meadowlark Lane just before 9 a.m. Friday morning. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:16:39 GMT)

German Stocks Including BMW, Premiere Advance; SAP Declines
Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks including Bayerische Motoren Werke AG gained. Goldman, Sachs & Co. added the carmaker's shares to its ``conviction buy'' list. Premiere AG surged after News Corp. bought a stake. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:26:36 GMT)

2 Arrested In Auto Store Theft
Two men suspected in an overnight robbery Sunday are now in Metro Police custody. | | Bryan Lawrence Haas, 20, and Joshua Raines Thompson, 20, surrendered themselves Monday morning after surveillance video of the robbery at the Advance Auto Parts on Donelson Pike was aired locally. | | Surveillance video shows the men, both wearing white t-shirts, pull up in a white, 1990s model Chevy S-10... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:09:43 GMT)

Sharia finance growth slowing
The growth of sharia-based finance in 2007 was just 30.1 percent, less than the 34.2 percent advance seen the previous year, due to a rise of non-performing transactions, according to Bank Indonesia. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:10:04 GMT)

Utility companies consider more underground lines
CNHI News ServiceOKLAHOMA CITY -- An ice storm that left about 600,000 customers without power in December ... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:30:26 GMT)

If an upside down airplane can sell for $800,000 can D.L. expect the same?
If all goes well, this column will be printed upside-down and I will get rich.Until the other day, the idea... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:32:47 GMT)

Popular business directory searches
Begin forwarded message:From: "Kaye Mountz" Date: January 2, 2008 10:50:51 AM CSTTo: Subject: Norma... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:32:57 GMT)

Walsh: Too much to drink in S. Salt Lake
SOUTH SALT LAKE - Shane Siwik points out the bars as he drives. It's Friday night and the South Salt Lake City Councilman and I are cruising State Street, counting taverns. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:54:35 GMT)

Attorney to ask City Council for cheaper loan rate
As a legal aid attorney, Jeremy White has his share of clients with money problems. And lately he's noticed a trend that disturbs him. In a letter to City Council, the Lynchburg lawyer recounts the troubles of one man who came to them hoping to find a way out of debt. At the time, he had 15 outstanding payday loans - a total balance of more than $8,000. "I would say this is a common example now ... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:15:07 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Climb; Chevron, Bear Stearns Advance
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures advanced for a second day after higher oil and metals prices improved the earnings outlook for commodity producers. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:42:33 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Climb; Chevron, Bear Stearns Advance
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures advanced, led by miners and energy producers, after gold rose to a record and oil rebounded from its biggest decline in five weeks. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:42:33 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Climb for Second Day; Chevron, Bear Stearns Advance
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced the most in two weeks, led by mining companies and energy producers, after gold rose to a record and oil rebounded from its biggest decline in more than a month. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:57:25 GMT)

What's at Stake for Everyone Who's Left
Republicans John McCain Anything short of a victory is a lethal setback for his campaign. If he wins, he'll immediately seek to parlay his momentum into Michigan next week--a state he won in the 2000 primaries. New Hampshire and Michigan wins would establish McCain as the sole alternative to Mike Huckabee, potentially infusing his campaign with badly needed cash and positioning him ... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:44:53 GMT)

CME Livestock Review: Most Live Cattle Retreat, Hogs Advance
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle posted modest losses Tuesday amid cash anxiety and give-and-take between February/April forward spreaders and longs that rolled February positions into April. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:55:32 GMT)

FameCast Announces Season 3 Winners and Slots on 2008's Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and Vineland Festival Lineups
FameCast (www.FameCast.com) the leading online talent competition and entertainment community, today announced the 20 up-and-coming bands, solo artists, comedians, dancers, filmmakers and spoken word poets that claimed this season's $120,000 cash prize pool and industry opportunities after four months of exciting online and live competition. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:19:28 GMT)

LeCroy Reports Revenue Growth and Strong Operating Income in Preliminary Results for Second-Quarter of Fiscal 2008
LeCroy Corporation (NASDAQ: LCRY), a leading supplier of oscilloscopes and serial data test solutions, announced preliminary second-quarter fiscal 2008 financial results in advance of its presentation tomorrow morning at the Tenth Annual Needham & Company Growth Conference. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:32:01 GMT)

Quinn to run for Ward 8 seat
INSET BOX: Wards 2, 4, 6 and 8 are up for election this spring. Filing for the even-numbered council seats w... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:30:36 GMT)

Moore mayor, council members drawing no opposition
Transcript StaffWith one day left to file, four members of Moore's city council are running unopposed for r... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:30:46 GMT)

Infrastructure, education top list on Sen. Coffee's agenda
Transcript Staff WriterInfrastructure needs are one of the major issues the Legislature will address this y... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:30:56 GMT)

Former teacher faces court hearing today
Transcript Staff WriterA former Norman North High School teacher will find out in a preliminary hearing tod... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:01:06 GMT)

School board approves agreement with construction company
Transcript Staff WriterAlmost a month after the north gym at Alcott Middle School collapsed, Norman Public ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:01:27 GMT)

Wesselhoft to author more dog legislation
Transcript Staff WriterOKLAHOMA CITY -- Despite two previous legislative setbacks, state Rep. Paul Wesselho... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:01:37 GMT)

Mid-Missouri Bankruptcy Center
Can you file bankruptcy on only credit cards, not your house or vehicle if you can afford those payments? Also, can they try to take vehicles, etc. that you own free and clear? (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:20:54 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Gain; Alcoa, Bear Stearns Advance
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures climbed as gold jumped to a record and crude oil rose for a second day, boosting commodity shares. Alcoa Inc., the world's third-largest maker of aluminum, advanced in Europe before reporting earnings. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:57:30 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Gain; Alcoa, Bear Stearns Advance
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures climbed as gold jumped to a record, boosting commodity shares. Alcoa Inc., the world's third-largest maker of aluminum, advanced in Europe before reporting earnings. Newmont Mining Corp., the world's second-biggest gold producer, also gained. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:42:31 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Gain; DuPont, Newmont, Alcoa Advance
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures climbed as DuPont Co. lifted its profit forecasts and gold jumped to a record, boosting commodity shares. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:12:50 GMT)

The Patriot Group Provides $17 Million Credit Facility to Merchant Cash and Capital
DARIEN, Conn.----The Patriot Group, LLC, an emerging leader in finance solutions for businesses and specialty finance companies at all growth stages, today announced that it has provided a $17 million, two-year, senior secured credit facility to Merchant Cash and Capital LLC. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:07:00 GMT)

The Patriot Group Provides $17 Million Credit Facility to Merchant Cash and Capital
The Patriot Group, LLC, an emerging leader in finance solutions for businesses and specialty finance companies at all growth stages, today announced that it has provided a $17 million, two-year, senior secured credit facility to Merchant Cash and Capital LLC. Merchant Cash and Capital, launched in 2006, is a successful and rapidly growing merchant advance company based in New York City with over ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:50:54 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Gain; Countrywide, DuPont Pace Advance
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures climbed after Countrywide Financial Corp., the biggest U.S. mortgage lender, said loans beat forecasts in December and DuPont Co. lifted its profit forecasts. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:57:31 GMT)

U.S. stock futures higher after Tuesday's losses
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures managed a tepid advance on Wednesday, with traders looking for silver lining after a day in which markets turned sharply lower on concerns over how a flagging economy will dent corporate profits. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:06:50 GMT)

Countrywide shares dive on rumors of cash squeeze
Shares of Countrywide Financial Corp. on Tuesday dropped the most since Black Monday in October 1987 on speculation that it needs cash to continue operating its mortgage business. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:08:31 GMT)

Goosing economic growth: Recession S.O.S. plans advance
You may be getting an extra few hundred extra bucks for your wallet this year courtesy of the federal government. And if you could spend it as fast as you get it, lawmakers would be most appreciative. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:27:00 GMT)

Press Release
The Federal Reserve Board named ten new members to its Consumer Advisory Council for three-year terms and designated a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Council for 2008. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:10:00 GMT)

US Cash Grain Review: Prices Down Despite Smaller Inventories
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (Dow Jones)--Commercial inventories of U.S. cash grain have slipped slightly, leaving elevator inventories at 60% of total holding capacity, which is down 1 percentage point from last week. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:28:36 GMT)

Esprit Financial Group Inc. (Esprit) (EFGO.PK) Changes Name to MonArc Corporation
Esprit Financial Group Inc. www.espritfinancialgroup.com DBA Good Life China www.goodlifechina.com announced today that its corporate name has been changed to MonArc Corporation. It is anticipated that MonArc will receive a new CUSIP number and new ticker symbol within the next several business days, or as soon as this process can be completed by the governing bodies. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:07:00 GMT)

First-Ever Study of Data From State-Regulated Credit Unions Cites Member-Favored Pricing
Higher rates on savings, lower rates on loans, no-cost ATM usage and free or lower-fee services are typical (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:23:00 GMT)

Miami Springs, Palmetto advance in soccer
Miami Springs got one step closer to winning its second consecutive Greater Miami Athletic Conference soccer championship by defeating Sunset 3-0 in the quarterfinal matchup at Milander Park on Tuesday night. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:56:38 GMT)

NHS trying to carry momentum
It’s been almost a month since Norman High found itself in this situation — enjoying a day of practice after a win.The Tigers are 2-4 this season thanks to a 35-33 victory over rival Norman North at Tuesday night’s Crosstown Clash. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:27:49 GMT)

ALL BUSINESS:Sallie CEO's rude awakening
NEW YORK—Sallie Mae's CEO probably missed the memo on proper executive etiquette, because brushing off questions and cursing in front of the company's analysts isn't the way to win over Wall Street. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:30:02 GMT)

Some neutered cats retain sex drive
Dear Dr. Fox: About two months ago, I took in a stray 3- to 4-year-old cat who was already neutered but, unf... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:30:32 GMT)

POLICE CALLS
Criminal complaints from police beats in Wichita. Missing dates indicate days where no reports were filed. Beat 11 Burglary 2600 block of W. Ninth, Dec. 31. 1600 block of N. Lynnhurst, Jan. 2. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:17:30 GMT)

Trinidad Energy trust to convert to corporation
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian oil drilling contractor Trinidad Energy Services Income Trust said on Thursday that it will convert to a corporation and cut its distribution payout in advance of Canadian legislation to start taxing income trusts in 2011. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:43:20 GMT)

Twice bitten: acts of stupidity can lead to identity theft
For the second time in over a year, a high profile figure has had his identity stolen after publicly releasing his own financial information. Is identity theft really this easy? (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:11:31 GMT)

THE TOUGH CUSTOMER- 240 percent: Why the AG's looking at car loans
When I first looked into Estelle Williams' car title loan from Instant Cash on High Street, I was surprised ["Predatory practices? Car title lender backpedals," December 13]. Perhaps I'm naïve, but how, I wondered, could a loan with a 240 percent interest rate be legal? (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:26:28 GMT)

Energy lab looking at bright future
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden is hiring 100 highly paid scientists and support staff - a reflection of the country's push to advance solar, wind and biomass technologies. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:38:58 GMT)

Thursday January 10, 2008 - 14:51 EST
SOUTH CAROLINA -- As reported by the Myrtle Beach Sun News: "...Horry County and two casino boat operators in Little River had been negotiating for two days straight by Tuesday afternoon on a deal that would establish a per-passenger casino boat fee, provide cash for The Coast Regional Transportation Authority and end pending litigation. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:54:34 GMT)

Identity Theft Skeptic Ends Up As Fraud Victim
An anonymous reader writes "British TV host Jeremy Clarkson recently wrote a newspaper editorial ridiculing the uproar that had occurred after the British government admitted to losing two compact discs containing the personal information on 25 million people. To support his claim about the overhyped risks of identity theft, he published his bank account information in the article. Proving that ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:06:55 GMT)

Securitization Slides, Bundlers Left In Cold Amid Mortgage Mess
For much of the last decade, the process of bundling commercial or residential real estate loans, slicing them into bonds, then selling the bonds to institutional and private investors worked without a hitch: It paired a buyer's risk appetite with appropriately priced security. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:36:36 GMT)

Gunman robs cash advance store
An armed robber who hit a Columbia Township cash advance store remained at large Thursday evening. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:45:23 GMT)

8:42 p.m.: Payday loan business robbed; female employee beaten during robbery
A female employee of an Anderson payday loan business was beaten during a robbery Thursday evening. Anderson police Detective Joel Sandefur, department spokesman, said officers were called to Cash Tyme, 2200 Scatterfield Road, shortly before 5 p.m. on a report of a robbery. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:58:04 GMT)

Some people need help from ‘payday lenders’
Payday lenders’’ provide –– sometimes for stiff fees –– an important service to some Ohioans. By offering them short-term loans secured by borrowers’ next paychecks, such lenders can help some people over severe bumps in the financial road. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:18:14 GMT)

NFL Playoff Primer Seahawks at Packers Saturday, 4:30 p.m., WTVT, Channel 13 Jaguars at Patriots Saturday, 8 p.m., ...
After 18 weeks and 260 games, we're down to the NFL's elite eight. According to the Vegas oddsmakers, top seeds Dallas, New England, Indianapolis and Green Bay figure to advance by capitalizing on the bye week and homefield advantage. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:19:53 GMT)

Payday loan customer can sue, judge says
Tiffany Kelly was a 24-year-old single mother earning $6.50 an hour when she went into a check-cashing store to get a loan to make ends meet. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:36:21 GMT)

NSPI cuts cash that helps the needy stay warm: Program will heat fewer homes this winter
A program to help the needy with home-heating will be extended to fewer families this winter after Nova Scotia Power Inc. cut its corporate funding. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:58:09 GMT)

McGuinty seeks more cash
OTTAWA–Premier Dalton McGuinty says he'll press Stephen Harper tonight for more help for Ontario's vulnerable manufacturing workers beyond the "inadequate" package dangled by the Prime Minister. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:05:22 GMT)

Customers Accuse Oil Company Of Leaving Them In Cold
Customers of a Biddeford oil company say they paid in advance for heating oil that the company now isn’t delivering. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:02:18 GMT)

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BoA homes in on troubled Countrywide
A successful takeover would allow Bank of America to become a mortgage giant (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

US Cash Hogs Pre-Open: Mostly Steady; Slow Trade Expected
KANSAS CITY (Dow Jones)--The Midwest direct hog prices Friday are expected to be mostly steady in slow trading to end the week. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:58:23 GMT)

Entertainment Calendar: 01/11/2008
Items for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least two weeks in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis. Information may be mailed to Entertainment Calendar, Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632; faxed to 946-8632; or e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.com . (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:42:21 GMT)

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS
DONATE VEHICLE receive free vacation voucher. Noah's Arc supports no kill shelters, research to advance veterinary treatments. Free towing, tax deductible, non-runners accepted 1-866-912-give. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:44:35 GMT)

Police Make Major Drug Bust In Local School Zone
Police made a major drug bust in a school zone at South Central Elementary School in Canonsburg. Officials confiscated more than $25,000 in drugs, $5,000 cash and two guns. ADVANCE VIDEO:Police Show Seized Drugs, Guns In News Conference - What Is Advance Video? (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:10:30 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. to Present at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access technology for the gaming industry, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the St. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:00:00 GMT)

to Present at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference
Cash Systems, Inc. 11/01/2008 22:00:00 Business Wire Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access technology for the gaming industry, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the St. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:10:32 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. to Present at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference
Cash Systems, Inc. (2109;NASDAQ:CKNN), a provider of cash access technology for the gaming industry, today (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:40 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. to Present at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference
Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access technology for the gaming industry, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point, CA. The presentation will begin at 11:50 AM Eastern Time. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:25:36 GMT)

State lawmakers want to reform payday lending
Lawmakers in the General Assembly are once again debating how to reform the payday lending industry. While some believe pay day lenders are usesful. Others say they prey on the poor and wrap borrowers into a cycle of debt. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:08:00 GMT)

Will The Good Times Last?
Financial services vendors sadly are waving goodbye to 2007 as they brace for an uncertain 2008. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:14:15 GMT)

Reforming payday lending
Lawmakers are also struggling again this year with how to reform a fast growing industry in Virginia that some say does more harm than good. We’re talking about payday lending. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:57:12 GMT)

Special on Recycling: From trash to treasure: ‘You’d be amazed’
Trash night is more than just dragging the can to the curb for folks like Tonya Pinkston, 37, of Marietta. Trash night is a treasure hunt. Pinkston and other so-called “dumpster divers” generally drive through neighborhoods in advance of garbage collection, looking for anything of value. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:28:22 GMT)

N. Va. delegate pushes payday lending limits
Alexandria Del. Mark Sickles on Friday called for substantial limits on payday lending that would cap not only how much, but how often, someone can borrow under the short-term loans. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:15:05 GMT)

House bill would retool payday lending
Borrowers and lenders would each get something in the measure from a Fairfax Democrat. Virginians have seen and heard the ads for months now from the payday lending industry, promising to agree to reforms so the business isn't shoved out of the state. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:44:29 GMT)

Homeowners experiencing loss of home due to loan products
We live in a complicated financial world full of choices and unfortunately too many opportunities to make financial mistakes. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:05:57 GMT)

Goreville girls win Class S regional championship
GOREVILLE — The undefeated season continues for the Goreville Junior High girls basketball team. The Lady Blackcats ripped Jonesboro, 57-33, Friday night to claim their own SIJHSAA Class S regional championship and advance to the state tournament. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:20:15 GMT)

Religion Calendar: 01/12/2008
Religion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; fax to 946-8632; e-mail sbeach@record-eagle.com . Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:57:04 GMT)

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