Cash Advance News Jun 2008

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Completion of Asset Sale Leads to Strong Improvements in Cash Position and Net Income; Company Sharpens Focus on ...
(AP:http://www.peerless.com) Peerless Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: PRLS), a provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies and components to the digital document market, today reported financial results for its 2009 first fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:27:23 GMT)

Advance-fee loan scams making a comeback
Guaranteed money to make ends meet. The only catch? You have to send hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars up front. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:31:24 GMT)

Flagwavers rally behind the Busches to see off the Belgian beer advance
Budweiser's shareholders urged to vote down deal that would see nation's favourite beer in foreign hands (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:49:14 GMT)

Payday lending or predatory loans?
WASHINGTON - A hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on predatory lending dwelt more on payday loans, and came with several cautions as to the difference. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:10:18 GMT)

Check out new CDs by Lycergus, Advance
One of the admirable qualities of the area music scene — whether it be rock, country, jazz or whatever — is that certain bands or musicians have made a lasting commitment to play music, along with their full-time jobs. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:07:56 GMT)

CheckCity.com Offers Payday Advance Loans in Arizona
CheckCity.com (http://www.checkcity.com) has been licensed by Arizona to give payday advance loans and has begun offering cash advances to residents of Arizona directly over the Internet. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

CheckCity.com Offers Payday Advance Loans in Arizona
CheckCity.com ( http://www.checkcity.com ) has been licensed by Arizona to give payday advance loans and has begun offering cash advances to residents of Arizona directly over the Internet. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1020984.htm (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:22:03 GMT)

US Cash Grain Outlook: Corn/Soy Prices Set All-Time High
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (Dow Jones)--Midwestern flooding had lifted cash corn and soybean prices to new all-time highs across the U.S. interior Friday, as raging rivers constrained country movement via road/rail/lock closures, while end-users actively competed for dwindling pipeline supplies. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:39:34 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. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:49:20 GMT)

Backer says payday loan ban won't get to ballot
PHOENIX — Backers of an initiative to ask Arizona voters to ban payday loans are pulling the plug on the effort. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:40:02 GMT)

CME Livestock Review: Hogs End Flat-Up, Live Cattle Advance
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--Except spot-June Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs that dipped slightly before it expired at 1 p.m. EDT, remaining cattle contracts Friday finished higher on fund buying, short covering and corn's upswing. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:23:47 GMT)

Yahoo To Show Google Ads Alongside Search Results
On Thursday, Yahoo reached a deal with Google to advance the company's open strategy in the search and display marketplace. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:43:22 GMT)

Backer says payday loan ban won't get to ballot
Not enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:05:15 GMT)

Avoid a Scam: Thoroughly Vet Offers to 'Help' With Your Mortgage
Q: Do you recommend companies with pitches such as "we buy ugly houses" or "we pay immediate cash for your house"? What about people who knock on your door offering to assist you by paying off your mortgage, or by buying your home and allowing you to rent back until you get back on your feet? (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:15:07 GMT)

Cash for questions at the Nursery End
Just run that past me again, would you? You're saying that on Wednesday, an American billionaire arrived at Lord's in a helicopter with his name written in gold on the side of it? (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:21:24 GMT)

IBD's Top 10 - Friday
Stocks Surge In Broad Advance. A tame core inflation reading and lower oil prices triggered a strong rally. The Nasdaq rose 2.1%, its best since... (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:08:33 GMT)

India's Measures to Curb Inflation May Not Check Price Advance
June 14 (Bloomberg) -- India's latest measures to contain inflation, which has accelerated to a seven-year high, may not be enough to stop it from accelerating beyond 10 percent. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:23:41 GMT)

House GOP falls short on campaign cash
House rank and file Republicans are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fundraising targets set by their own campaign committee in advance of this fall's elections, according to figures circulating among the leadership, heightening concerns inside the party about major losses in November. Most recent figures show that GOP lawmakers have brought $27 million into the coffers of the ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:25:19 GMT)

House GOP falls short on campaign cash
WASHINGTON (AP) - House rank and file Republicans are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fundraising targets set by their own campaign committee in advance of this fall's elections. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:25:19 GMT)

House Republicans fall millions short in fundraising
Rank and file Republicans in the House of Representatives are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fundraising targets set by their own campaign committee in advance of the November elections, according to figures circulating among the leadership, heightening concerns inside the party about major losses in November. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:22:50 GMT)

Tremonton robbery suspect sought
Police are looking for a man who robbed a check-cashing/payday loan outlet at gunpoint Friday evening. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:39:50 GMT)

House GOP falls short on campaign cash
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House rank and file Republicans are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fundraising targets set by their own campaign committee in advance of this fall's elections, according to figures circulating among the leadership, heightening concerns inside the party about major losses in November. Most recent figures show that GOP lawmakers have brought $27 million into ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:40:10 GMT)

House GOP falls short on campaign cash
nFailure to reach fundraising targets heightens fear of losing more ground in 2008 (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:11:19 GMT)

House GOP brings in only half of fund-raising target
WASHINGTON - House rank-and-file Republicans are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fund-raising targets set by their own campaign committee in advance of this fall's... (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:24:20 GMT)

Cash rebate payment kicks off smoothly
BANGI : The personal vehicle cash rebate payment kicked off smoothly at 683 post offices nationwide yesterday despite many people making their claims since morning. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:59:39 GMT)

House GOP falls short of campaign cash
WASHINGTON — House rank and file Republicans are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fundraising targets set by their own campaign committee in advance of this fall's elections, according to figures circulating among the leadership, heightening concerns inside the party about major losses (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:01:30 GMT)

House GOP, short on campaign cash, may be vulnerable in November
Washington - House rank and file Republicans are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fundraising targets set by their own campaign committee in (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:23:49 GMT)

House GOP falls short on campaign cash
By DAVID ESPO House rank and file Republicans are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fundraising targets set by their own campaign committee in advance of this fall's elections, according to figures circulating among the leadership, heightening concerns inside the party about major losses in November. Most recent figures show that GOP lawmakers have brought $27 million into the ... (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:13:25 GMT)

House GOP Falls Short On Campaign Cash
House rank and file Republicans are tens of millions of dollars short of meeting fundraising targets set by their own campaign committee in advance of this fall's elections, according to figures circulating among the leadership. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:30:04 GMT)

Payday loan outlet is robbed at gunpoint
Police are looking for a man who robbed a check-cashing/payday loan outlet at gunpoint Friday evening. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:44:58 GMT)

Indian call rates flat on tight cash, tax outflows
MUMBAI, June 16 - Indian overnight cash rates were little changed on Monday, but cash conditions continue to remain tight due to advance tax payments by corporates and fresh bond auctions later in the week. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:20:01 GMT)

Global Cash Access, Inc. to Acquire Cash Systems, Inc.
LAS VEGAS----Global Cash Access, Inc. and Cash Systems, Inc. today jointly announced the execution of a definitive agreement whereby GCA will acquire Cash Systems for $0.50 per share . (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

BW)(NV-GLOBAL-CASH/CASH-SYST)(GCA.NYSE)(CKNN.NASDAQ) Global Cash Access, Inc. to Acquire Cash Systems, Inc. ...
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2008--Global Cash Access, Inc. (GCA) (NYSE: GCA) and Cash Systems, Inc. (Cash Systems) (NASDAQ: CKNN) today jointly announced the execution of a definitive agreement whereby GCA will acquire Cash Systems for $0.50 per share (the "Transaction"). (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:21:58 GMT)

Global Cash Access, Inc. to Acquire Cash Systems, Inc.
Global Cash Access, Inc. (GCA) (NYSE: GCA) and Cash Systems, Inc. (Cash Systems) (NASDAQ: CKNN) today jointly announced the execution of a definitive agreement whereby GCA will acquire Cash Systems for $0.50 per share (the "Transaction"). The Transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:23:23 GMT)

Giving cash to the poor
The opposition and the Senate are questioning President Arroyo’s cash doleouts for the poor to meet their food and fuel (or electricity) needs. It’s unconstitutional, says Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:52:07 GMT)

Australian Dollar Pares Gains, Bonds Advance After RBA Minutes
June 17 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar pared gains and government bonds rose after the central bank said in the minutes of its last meeting two interest-rate increases this year will slow growth and may be enough to cool inflation. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:30:55 GMT)

Payday loan foes fail to get measure on ballot
A plan to kill the payday loan industry has folded. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:59:32 GMT)

Anti-payday-loan crusades join forces
PHOENIX — A plan to kill the payday-loan industry has died. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:20:07 GMT)

Anti-payday-loan crusades join forces
PHOENIX — A plan to kill the payday-loan industry has died. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:24:12 GMT)

Payday loan foes end drive
Leaders of an initiative aimed at shutting down Arizona's payday-loan industry have withdrawn their proposal, saying they failed to collect enough signatures to make the state's November ballot. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:36:40 GMT)

Australian, New Zealand Currencies Advance on Yield Advantage
June 17 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars gained for a second day on speculation they will maintain their yield advantage over the U.S. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:00:55 GMT)

Lack of signatures stops initiative against state's payday-loan industry
Associated Press - June 17, 2008 8:44 AM ET PHOENIX (AP) - Leaders of an initiative aimed at shutting down Arizona's payday-loan industry have withdrawn their proposal after failing to collect... (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:51:40 GMT)

Indian cash rates end flat as outflows weigh
(Updates to close) (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:57:39 GMT)

Indian bond yields near 1-wk lows as cash improves
(Updates to close) (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:37:58 GMT)

Payday loan foes end drive for ballot initiative
PHOENIX (AP) -- Leaders of an initiative aimed at shutting down Arizona's payday-loan industry have withdrawn their proposal after failing to collect enough signatures to make the state's November ballot. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:31:39 GMT)

RapidAdvance buys Merchant Cash Express
Merchant cash advance provider RapidAdvance has purchased Merchant Cash Express, a U.K.-based credit and debit card factoring company. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:23:42 GMT)

Anti-payday loan effort lacks signatures
PHOENIX - A plan to kill the payday loan industry has folded. Rep. Marian McClure, R-Tucson, said Monday there is no way she can get the more than 153,000 signatures by July 3 to put her measure on the November ballot. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:26:14 GMT)

75 Years Later, a Regulator Who Would Make FDR Proud
A new sport in Washington these days is bashing financial regulators, who didn't exactly cover themselves in glory during the recent credit bubble. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:08:02 GMT)

Surviving 'Millennial' office invasion?
Three agonizing minutes. That's how long I stood at a Dunkin' Donuts cash register the other night waiting for an employee to make eye contact with me. This is not... (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:28:00 GMT)

Indian rate swaps rise as cash squeeze continues
MUMBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - Indian overnight indexed swaps climbed on Wednesday on worries tight cash conditions in the money market may reduce investor appetite at a bond auction later this week. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:18:27 GMT)

Candidate raffles old car to raise cash
It’s never easy for down-ballot candidates to raise money. But one Republican, Elaine Sollie Herman, thinks the answer has been sitting in her driveway for 33 years. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:14:40 GMT)

Indian cash rates steady; outflows, auctions weigh
MUMBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - Indian overnight cash rates were steady on Wednesday, on tight cash conditions after outflows towards quarterly tax payments and ahead of bond auctions later in the week. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:13:49 GMT)

Indian cash rates end flat; outflows, auctions weigh
MUMBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - Indian overnight cash rates ended steady on Wednesday, on tight cash conditions after outflows towards quarterly tax payments and ahead of bond auctions later in the week. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:57:28 GMT)

AdvanceMe, Inc. Champions Ten Years in Merchant Cash Advance Industry
AdvanceMe, Inc., the nation's leading provider of Merchant Cash Advances, announces a major corporate milestone: ten successful years in a now flourishing industry. The company was founded in 1998 by an entrepreneur who envisioned a way of turning her future credit card sales into working capital. The result was the Merchant Cash Advance product that continues to help thousands of small ... (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Ohio activist: Payday industry misleading voters
A consumer activist says the payday loan industry is misleading voters in an effort to repeal a new law that puts restrictions on lenders. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:20:14 GMT)

Payday loan industry fights interest cap
The payday loan industry is backing a November referendum that would reverse the 28 percent cap on interest rates approved by the Ohio legislature.The ballot initiative is the latest strategy in the industry's fight to keep payday loans from disappearing altogether as a result of capping interest rates, Stateline.org reported Wednesday.Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and ... (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:06:10 GMT)

Advance tax mop-up grows 40% in April-June
The govt's advance tax collections are estimated to have grown at close to 40% in the April-June quarter. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:11:14 GMT)

Changes made to HCCC cash card policy
The new plan for the Generals Cash Card program at Herkimer County Community College now will allow students to use some financial aid and student loan money at off-campus vendors. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:09:05 GMT)

NAWS to seek cash advances
BISMARCK – The City of Minot will be asked to advance $6 million to the Northwest Area Water Supply project to keep construction moving forward on pipelines to Kenmare and Mohall. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:12:48 GMT)

Mayor Sam's Unspent Cash (in News)
Will Vancouver mayor disclose his war chest? (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:31:55 GMT)

Armed man robs cash advance store
An armed man robbed Advance America Cash Advance at 6185 Rivers Ave. at 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, North Charleston police said. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:54:31 GMT)

Newcomers welcomed with cash advance
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Indian o/n cash rates ended flat as outflows weigh
(Updates to close) (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:20:43 GMT)

Voters May Decide Fate of Payday Loans
By Stephen C. Fehr - The fight between state lawmakers and payday lenders has entered a new phase as the industry is attempting to get on the ballot this fall in Ohio and Arizona and take its case directly to voters. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:20:24 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance, Led by Technology, Transportation Shares
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose for the first time in three days as an almost $5-a-barrel drop in oil boosted transportation and consumer companies and technology shares rallied on forecasts for higher earnings at Broadcom Corp. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:46:27 GMT)

Attorney general rebuffs payday loan industry
COLUMBUS: Ohio Attorney General Nancy Hardin Rogers has refused to approve petition language proposed by payday lenders seeking to overturn a law that tightens industry regulations. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:41:41 GMT)

Payday-loan supporters must recraft petition
Attorney General Nancy H. Rogers decided yesterday that a group of payday lending supporters were not being truthful in how they described a law they want voters to overturn. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:05:18 GMT)

Doyle to keep fundraising cash despite pressure
MADISON Gov. Jim Doyle plans to keep the campaign money raised last week during a golf outing, despite pressure from Republicans to donate it to flood victims. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:27:54 GMT)

Ohio attorney general rebuffs payday loan industry
Ohio Attorney General Nancy Hardin Rogers has refused to approve petition language proposed by payday lenders seeking to overturn a law that tightens industry regulations. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:53:35 GMT)

Counties to receive cash advance from state
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The state will advance $620 million in additional 2008 homestead property tax credits to Indiana counties, in most cases months ahead of schedule. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:37:01 GMT)

Counties to receive cash advance from state
Associated Press - June 20, 2008 1:34 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The state will advance $620 million in additional 2008 homestead property tax credits to Indiana counties, in most cases months... (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:51:34 GMT)

Hamilton Co. to get $31M in advance tax credits
Hamilton County will receive $31 million in 2008 homestead credits months ahead of schedule, the governor's office announced today. All 92 counties in the state will receive advances on the homestead credits, with the amount totaling $620 million, according to an e-mailed news release from Gov. Mitch Daniels' office. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:52:35 GMT)

Gerogia baseball a hit with family, fans
Omaha, Neb. — When it became obvious two weeks ago that Georgia was going to advance to the College World Series, Greg Massanari began to analyze how much it was going to cost his family to attend. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:37:56 GMT)

Pay Day Loan Vote
By Laura Michels Posted: Friday, June 20, 2008 at 4:57 p.m. The Peoria City Council may put a halt on the number of payday loans allowed in the city. On Tuesday, the council will vote on a moratorium to stop any new payday loan facilities from setting up in the city for 180 days. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:02:12 GMT)

Crack Down on Payday Loans
Some council members say now is the time to put a cap on Cash Advance Stores. Councilwoman Barbara Van Auken is proposing a moratorium on payday loan institutions. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:13:16 GMT)

Indiana releases $620 million early to help counties weather storms
The state will advance $620 million in 2008 homestead property-tax credits to Indiana counties, in most cases months ahead of schedule. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:49:23 GMT)

Counties get cash advance
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana counties that are short on cash because of the late collection of property taxes probably won't have to borrow money this summer. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:07:22 GMT)

State to advance $620 million to counties
Governor Mitch Daniels said Friday the state will advance $620 million of 2008 homestead credits to Indiana counties, in most cases months ahead of schedule. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:34:40 GMT)

Covered for Life -- by a Stranger
Many seniors sell their life-insurance policies to raise cash. When you (or a family member who may own the policy on your life) sell the insurance, the buyer becomes the owner and beneficiary. On your death, this stranger stops paying premiums and collects the death benefit. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:31:26 GMT)

Best Bets
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Payday lenders strive to shed image as predators
With the economy weakening and cash-strapped consumers living paycheck to paycheck, you'd think business would be booming at QC Holdings Inc., the Overland Park-based payday lender. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:24:09 GMT)

Peisel, Poythress Lead Georgia Over Stanford
Ryan Peisel hit a three-run homer and Rich Poythress had four hits and four RBIs as Georgia held on to edge Stanford, 10-8, at Rosenblatt Stadium to advance to the College World Series finals. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but was postponed due to rain. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:33:30 GMT)

Bounced check coverage can be a waste of cash
Question: My bank offers overdraft protection. Should I use it? Answer: If you are known to bounce a check from time to time, you need a system in place to keep you from paying hefty fees. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:06:10 GMT)

Reunion calendar
Send reunions at least three weeks in advance to Robin D. Payne by fax at 313-222-5985, by e-mail to events@freepress.com or by mail to Detroit Free Press, 615 W. Lafayette, Detroit 48226. For complete listings, go to www.freep.com/reunions. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:35:32 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. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:42:31 GMT)

For Ohio's payday lenders, it's time to look at options
Payday lenders are probing how they can continue making lucrative short-term loans in Ohio, despite a state law meant to curtail their business. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:24 GMT)

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR
Items for the Local Sports Calendar should be submitted at least two weeks in advance via FAX to 910-353-7316; by e-mail to jdnsports@freedomenc.com; or by mail c/o sports, 724 Bell Fork Road, Jacksonville, N.C. 28541. NO PHONE CALLS will be accepted for calendar items. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:08:40 GMT)

Ironman spending spurs economy
COEUR d'ALENE -- Business owners in Kootenai County welcome not only long-awaited summer weather, but the Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene that comes with it, and the estimated $7 million or more cash infusion to the regional economy. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:28:24 GMT)

Syndication Inc. Signs Chase Health to Finance Patient Medical Treatment Packages for Spinal Decompression Sub
Syndication Inc. reports that on Thursday the 19th of June 2008, its subsidiary, Spinal Decompression and Disc Centers of America, signed with Chase Health Advance for the purpose of providing our customers with financial packages to cover uninsured medical costs related to various elective medical procedures including spinal decompression. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:04:00 GMT)

Russia to cut army to 1 mln, vows cash to officers
By Dmitry Solovyov (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:29:10 GMT)

Russia to cut army to 1 mln, vows cash to officers
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday it would cut its army by over 10 percent by 2013, accelerating a drive to create a more effective, mobile force with a slimmed down officer corps. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:47:23 GMT)

Pennington County Dispatch Center needs a loan to pay the bills
County Auditor, Julie Pearson says funds the center depends on come from surcharges from phone companies. Those funds won't come in until after payday, which is too late. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:51:08 GMT)

Financier leads rebel investors in £400m advance on Bradford & Bingley
Interlopers ask B&B to disclose the same detailed financial information as given to investor TPG (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:36:42 GMT)

Financier leads rebel advance on B&B
Business & money: Four major City investors in Bradford & Bingley have joined forces with financier Clive Cowdery (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:50:09 GMT)

EZCorp settles customer records case; MPower Ventures announces investment
PAYDAY LOANS (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:20:12 GMT)

Asia's Energy, Iron-Ore Stocks Advance; Steelmakers Decline
June 24 (Bloomberg) -- Asian energy and mining stocks gained after BG Group Plc made a hostile takeover offer for Origin Energy Ltd. and China agreed to a record price rise for iron ore. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:53:38 GMT)

Indian call rates end higher as cash remains tight
(Updates to close) (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:58:31 GMT)

Wimbledon: Venus Williams, Roddick Advance
First-round play continues at Wimbledon, where Americans Venus Williams and Andy Roddick are among the early winners. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:32:46 GMT)

Venus Williams, Roddick Advance At Wimbledon
Venus Williams, Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal are first-round winners at Wimbledon. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:34:52 GMT)

Wimbledon: Venus Williams, Nadal Advance
First-round play continues at Wimbledon, where Venus Williams and Rafael Nadal are among those in action. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:42:49 GMT)

Treasurys up on weak consumer confidence
Treasury prices rose Tuesday after a key measure of consumer confidence dropped to the fifth lowest reading ever in June, but prices slipped off their highs as bond traders discount prices in advance of the auction of 2-year notes this afternoon. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:58:20 GMT)

Payday Lending And Social Security Checks Examined At Congressional Hearing
(RTTNews) - The distribution of Social Security payments in the face of payday lending and other misuse of federal funds was the focus of a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing Tuesday, as witnesses debated the benefits of directly depositing Social Security checks into bank accounts. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:28:14 GMT)

Sania moves to 2nd round of Wimbledon
Sania Mirza managed to edge past Catalina Castano in three sets to advance to the second round of Wimbledon. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:43:06 GMT)

US FTC Reaches Settlement With Payday Loan Lead Generators
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday that it reached a settlement with two payday loan businesses that didn't list interest rates for advertised loans. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:43:41 GMT)

Payday loan reforms may be on November ballot
Arizonans may get to vote in November on regulations for the payday loan industry in Arizona. A group called Arizonans for Financial Reform on Monday filed 265,953 signatures with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office in an effort to get the measure on the ballot. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:34:46 GMT)

6th-seeded Andy Roddick advances to 2nd round with victory over Schwank at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England - Sixth-seeded Andy Roddick has beaten Eduardo Schwank 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (0) to advance to the second round at Wimbledon. The two-time Wimbledon finalist fired 17 aces and did not face a break point Tuesday in his first-round match against 60th-ranked Schwank on Court 1. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:37:32 GMT)

RBI pumps in Rs 38,700 cr through repo window
Indicating a cash squeeze in the banking system, the Reserve Bank of India pumped in Rs 38,730 crore, on Tuesday as against Rs 32,215 crore on Monday, through the overnight repo window. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:46:51 GMT)

Blagojevich Has A Busy Week Raising Campaign Cash
Gov. Rod Blagojevich was hoping to raise big bucks for his campaign fund at a fundraiser supported by prominent African-American businessmen. CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery has the story on the swanky party in the Hyde Park neighborhood. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:42:29 GMT)

Toronto MP calls for payday loan crackdown
A Toronto MP says the federal government should follow Manitoba's lead and rein in the payday loan industry. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:24:39 GMT)

Peoria Council Approves Library Bonds
Peoria City Council agrees to $28 million bond issue for library expansion and additions; also passes payday loan moratorium. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:13:16 GMT)

FBI Arrests Six More in Citibank ATM Heists
Ten have been arrested so far, as the FBI engages in a cat-and-mouse game with New York-area fraudsters stealing millions in cash from Citibank ATMs. Citibank is still closed-mouthed about the computer intrusion that put an unknown number of customer PIN codes in the hands of a Russian cybercrime boss. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:19:35 GMT)

Here are 20 tips to cut food bill. Start by planning, then pay in cash
With eggs close to $2.50 a dozen and milk more than $2 for a half gallon, many shoppers are wondering how they will be able to keep up with grocery costs. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:35:29 GMT)

National campaign to target payday lenders
A national campaign to regulate Canada's payday lenders kicks off in Ottawa today with a Toronto MP saying the federal government should follow Manitoba's lead and rein in the industry. NDP Industry Critic Peggy Nash said she'll outline her new private member's motion calling on Ottawa to regulate the payday loan industry known for its high interest rates and service charges. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:14:01 GMT)

Online lenders elude new laws for payday loans
Canada is beginning to regulate its payday lending industry, but applying to borrow fast cash online still means entering a legal black hole. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:41:51 GMT)

Market update - 25 June
The FTSE 100 was up 24.7 points at 5659.4 at 11.23am on Wednesday - Barclays led the blue-chip advance and climbed by almost 6 per cent or 18.25p to 329p after launching its long-expected £4.5bn cash call and announcing a plan to bring in new investors, including the Qatar Investment Authority and Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:54:29 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Gain; AT&T, Jabil Advance in Europe
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures climbed as Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. recommended buying shares in AT&T Inc. and forecasts from Jabil Circuit Inc. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:17:03 GMT)

Payday Loan Reform could be on November ballot
A measure to change the way payday loan companies do business could be on the November ballot. The Payday Loan Reform Act is designed to help Arizona consumers by reducing the cost of payday loans. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:54:42 GMT)

Hornets expected to trade their first-round pick to Portland
The Hornets are expected to finalize a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers later today that will involve trading their 27th pick in the first round for cash considerations, according to a league source Wednesday morning. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:49:38 GMT)

A Q&A on Swain’s cash settlement
What is the status of the settlement? Swain County is in the process of negotiating a cash settlement with the federal government. It will eventually supplant the 1943 agreement by the federal government to build the North Shore Road. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:15:09 GMT)

King Kat Tournament Coming to Old Hickory
The Cabela's King Kat tournament trail will hit the waters of Old Hickory Lake near Gallatin, Tennessee July 12, 2008. Local and regional catfish anglers will have the opportunity to compete for cash, prizes and the chance to advance to the Cabela's King Kat Classic to be held on the Ohio River at Henderson, KY September 26th and 27th. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:44:44 GMT)

No checks: Police recommend 'take the cash'
A check for $2,000 can be enough to confuse some people, but not Jack Bennett of Red Bluff. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:47:27 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 July 23, 2008, to shareholders of record on July 9, 2008. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:30:00 GMT)

NDP calls for federal regulation of payday loans
Payday loan services are 'gouging' Canadians, and the federal government must step up to help regulate the growing market, New Democrat industry critic Peggy Nash said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:13:26 GMT)

Wakefield, BoSox top D-Backs
Tim Wakefield allowed two hits and no runs over seven innings, and Kevin Cash hit a key three-run homer as Boston topped Arizona, 5-0, in the finale of a three-game... (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:29:16 GMT)

Wakefield, BoSox Top D-Backs
Tim Wakefield allowed two hits and no runs over seven innings, and Kevin Cash hit a key three-run homer as Boston topped Arizona, 5-0, in the finale of a three-game interleague set from Fenway Park. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:25:39 GMT)

Tips for caregivers
* Obtain "advance directives" that authorize you to help with financial and health care issues. * Review one year of bank statements to get an accurate picture of your parent's or spouse's income and expenses. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:27:20 GMT)

Senate president dubious payday bill would pass at polls
COLUMBUS -- The head of the Ohio Senate doesn't think a potential November ballot issue to overturn recent legislation regulating the payday lending industry has much of a chance. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:25:11 GMT)

Court says payday lender guilty of gouging customers
Armed with loan interest rates well into the triple digits, a Texas-based payday lender has gouged Florida consumers for years in violation of state law, a judge recently ruled. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:21:07 GMT)

Swamped fields mean many won’t be able to cash in on corn that is selling for nearly twice what it did in mid-2007.
Swamped fields mean many won’t be able to cash in on corn that is selling for nearly twice what it did in mid-2007. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:00:30 GMT)

Kickers Win Home Draw For Quarterfinals
RICHMOND, VA - (Thursday, June 26, 2008) - Should the Richmond Kickers advance to the Quarterfinal Round of the 2008 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, they will host the winner of the New York Red Bulls (MLS) versus Crystal Palace Baltimore (USL-2) Third Round match, with the potential date for the Quarterfinal to be determined. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:11:17 GMT)

Ex-Taliban fighter tells of training, cash, orders from Pakistani military
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A former Taliban fighter has provided a gripping first-hand account of being secretly trained by members of the Pakistani military, paid $500 a month and ordered to kill foreigners in Afghanistan. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:33:00 GMT)

Cash crunch takes Wireless Oakland offline
Wireless Oakland is offline due to lack of funds, Deputy Oakland County Executive and CIO Phil Bertolini said today. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:50:42 GMT)

US Cash Grain Review:Basis Retreats Amid Fierce Futures Rally
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (Dow Jones)--Evaporating export demand and increased country movement, caused by strong futures prices and the advance of winter wheat harvest, weakened basis premiums at nearly all levels of the US cash grain market Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:26:25 GMT)

Business Highlights
The fragile economy improved slightly at the beginning of the year and could grow a bit stronger in the current quarter as extra cash from tax rebates spurs people to buy more. Still, it's not out of danger yet. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:05:25 GMT)

LIVE MUSIC
ALLEY KATZ -- 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816. Cerca Trova, Switched On, The Automatics and Half Brother Sid, 5 p.m. Friday, all ages, $8 in advance, $10 at door. Sniper Rash, Rot Gut, Stuck Backwards and Don't Hesitate, 10 p.m. Friday, $7. Kill Whitney Dead, Salt in the Wound, Dance Club Massacre, Mercy Screams and others, noon Saturday, all ages. Lauren Kendall, Our New Nation, Kevin Lamb and ... (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:04:16 GMT)

Beware the payday predators
CASH-strapped families are falling victim to crippling annual interest rates of more than 500 per cent as they turn to easy-to-access payday loans. Have you fallen victim? (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Entertainment Calendar: 06/27/2008
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, 27 Jun 2008 14:59:02 GMT)

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. Announces Receipt of Advance Commitments of $85 Million to Finance Its Merger With ...
Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. announced today that, to date, it has received financing commitments totaling $85 million to its proposed $100 million senior credit facilities , which are being arranged by Banc of America Securities LLC. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:32:00 GMT)

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