Cash Advance News Oct 2009

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Threshold Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans to raise about $35 million through the sale of stock and warrants, money that will help advance its cancer drug pipeline and extend its cash well into 2011. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:33:15 GMT)

European Stocks Advance as Tandberg Rallies; Asian Shares Drop
Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks gained after the International Monetary Fund increased its forecast for global growth and Cisco Systems Inc. agreed to buy Tandberg ASA. Asian shares retreated. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:53:36 GMT)

Banks are Limiting Options for the Sub-Prime Markets; Fastwire Cash Offers Lending Alternative
Fastwire Cash, premier payday loan lender, steps in to assist consumers who are being rejected by banks with short-term emergency loans. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:15:00 GMT)

FTC Settlement Bars Deceptive Online Marketing Tactics; Payday Loan Applicants Were Charged for Unwanted Debit Cards
A debit card company that charged consumers a fee for a debit card they had ordered unknowingly while applying for a payday loan online, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its principals violated federal law. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:17:20 GMT)

Lawsuit Funding in the Form of Non-recourse Cash Advances is Now Even More Accessible with help from Orchard Funding ...
Orchard Funding, LLC connects people with resources to get cash advances while their lawsuit or settlement is pending. Non-recourse cash advances are an important form of lawsuit funding because the plaintiff only pays if they win their case. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT)

Payday lenders continue bad practices; lawmakers want action to stop now
COLUMBUS -- Payday lenders continue to charge triple-digit interest on short-term loans, despite actions by lawmakers last year to stop the practice. That's according to a study released Tuesday by Policy Matters Ohio, a Cleveland-based nonprofit that studies economic policy issues. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:28:19 GMT)

“Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?”
This evening will include dinner and entertainment and a fun time for all. There will also be a cash bar available that night. Tickets are available in advance only. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:33:46 GMT)

River, lakeshore in line for cash
WASHINGTON | More than $43 million in federal funding is slated to come to the region to advance environmental infrastructure projects and research. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:12:26 GMT)

UAE shares advance on steadier oil prices
UAE shares advance on steadier oil prices (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:36:56 GMT)

Businesses of all types roll out Cash for Clunkers-type trade-in deals
It sounds surreal, but it's true: Private industry is rushing to adopt the marketing strategy o (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:01:04 GMT)

Asian Stocks Fall on Growth Concerns; Treasuries, Yen Advance
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell, dragging the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to a one-month low, as concerns the economic recovery will falter caused automakers and mining shares to drop. Treasuries and the yen rose as demand for haven assets increased. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:39:11 GMT)

Police: Armed robber hits payday loan store
Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery at a payday loan store in Arlington on Thursday. Employees of the Loans 4 You store told police that a man entered the store, flashed a handgun and demanded all the cash from the store. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:29:57 GMT)

Resident, pawn lobby questions turning away pawn shops, payday loan stores
Pawn shops, payday loan stores and video gambling have been the hot topics at recent City Council meetings, but the national pawn lobby and Elmhurst resident Jeff Houston aren’t too excited with what Houston calls the council “legislating morality.” (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:32:59 GMT)

Payday Lending in Washington: Fewer Companies, More Customers
Washington state’s 2008 payday lending statistics show a downturn in the number of payday loan companies, but an increase in the use of their services over the past two years. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:42:32 GMT)

Ohio legislature hold committee hearing on payday loan industry
For three hours today, a committee of Ohio legislators heard more testimony over another plan to crackdown on payday loans. The lawmakers and Ohio voters thought they'd put a limit on how much the storefronts could charge for the two-week loans, but hundreds of lenders have survived by taking on extra fees, so they can charge almost as much as before. WKSU's Bill Cohen reports. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:19:50 GMT)

DHS class of 1977 to celebrate as members turn 50
DANBURY -- The Danbury High School Class of '77 is hosting a 50th birthday celebration Nov. 7, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Two Steps Downtown Grille, 5 Ives St.Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Food is included. There will be a cash bar. Send checks to: Virginia Walker Prial, 656 Westover Road Stamford, CT 06902 by Oct. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:58:19 GMT)

Pay-Day Loan Firms 'May Not Run Full Checks'
The head of the trade body representing pay-day loan firms has told Sky News he "can't guarantee" all companies make the appropriate checks before lending customers hundreds of pounds. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:40:56 GMT)

N.M. Lottery's Roadrunner Cash game changing this weekend
The New Mexico Lottery is changing the in-state Roadrunner Cash game to create a larger starting prize and jackpots that grow larger, faster. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:49:32 GMT)

Chili cooks to howl at hootenanny
BOONVILLE, Ind. — The third annual Howling Hot Chili and Hootenanny will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Warrick County Museum, 217 S. First St. in Boonville. Lots the size of two parking spaces will be available for $20 for contest participants or vendors. Participants can make chili in advance to sell, but the chili for judging must be made on site. First-, second- and third ... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:35:07 GMT)

Arlington police look for robbery suspect
ARLINGTON -- Police are looking for a man who held up a payday loan store Thursday morning. The robbery occurred about 10:40 a.m. at the Loans 4 You store in the 3400 block of 172nd Street NE, Arlington city spokeswoman Kristin Banfield said. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:04:57 GMT)

Proxim Wireless Receives 5 Million Strategic Investment from SRA to Advance WiMAX and 4G
Silicon Valley, August 13, 2009 Proxim Wireless Corporation OTCQX: PRXM, a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems that deliver the quadruple play, today announced that it has received an equity investment of 7.5 million, with 5 million coming from SRA OSS, Inc., www.sraoss.com a wholly owned subsidiary of SRA Holdings, Inc. of Japan www ... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:00:16 GMT)

Community calendar
KOR RANCH FLEA MARKET, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Konalee's Ohana Ranch in Ma'ili, annual flea market; also Sunday, at 87-120 Kaukamana Road; vendor space available; booth payments due by today (cash). 306-5622. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:00:54 GMT)

Chinese firm buys stake in A-Cap
A Chinese company has snapped up an eight-percent stake in uranium explorer A-Cap Resources, as more companies from cash-rich China venture into exploration and mining in Botswana. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:40:57 GMT)

Police Search For Clairemont Robber
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego police Saturday sought whoever held up a Check Into Cash Payday Loan Center in Clairemont Friday afternoon. A gunman demanded cash from two teller windows at 5163 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. about 11 a.m. Friday, and got away with an undisclosed sum, according to San Diego police. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:35:47 GMT)

Shen Schools may join Turnbull in accepting state funds earmarked for scholarships
Several Shenandoah families could receive a free school-based preschool education for their child if members of the Shenandoah School Board move forward with a plan to cash in on money they have previously left on the table. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:24:12 GMT)

Payday Lenders Still Active In Arkansas On Internet
LITTLE ROCK — The last payday lender operating a store in Arkansas closed its doors this summer, but Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said that hasn’t stopped predatory lenders from continuing to target Arkansans. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:10:14 GMT)

Attorney: 'Helping The Kids' No Excuse For Jenks Rules Violations
"Helping the kids" is no justification for violating OSSAA rules to advance a winning football team, reports attorney J. Douglas Mann in a 38-page report to Jenks Superintendent Dr. Kirby Lehman. Jenks Football Coach To Serve Suspension (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:12:19 GMT)

Suspect arrested in payday loan robberies
A suspect was arrested Saturday in connection with a series of armed robberies of payday loan stores in Arlington, Everett and Mill Creek. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:44:56 GMT)

Arrest Made In Payday Loan Store Robberies
Arlington, Washington -- Police arrested a suspect wanted for a series of armed robberies of payday loan stores in Arlington, Everett, and Mill Creek on Saturday. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:45:21 GMT)

Marysville man suspected in payday loan robberies arrested
ARLINGTON – Police this morning arrested a man wanted in a series of payday loan store heists. A 47-year-old Marysville man led police on a chase before he was arrested about 11 a.m., Arlington spokeswoman Kristin Banfield said. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:33:18 GMT)

Religion notes: Middle Eastern women visit Asheville
ASHEVILLE — E-mail info about faith-based events and what's going on at your place of worship at least two weeks in advance of the event to Features Editor Bruce Steele at bsteele@CITIZEN-TIMES.com . Items are published 1-8 days in advance, in Saturday's Mountains section, space permitting. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:24:47 GMT)

Police arrest suspect in payday loan armed robbery
Arlington police arrest a 47-year-old Marysville man suspected of an Oct. 1 armed robbery at an Arlington payday loan store. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:29:47 GMT)

Arrest made in series of armed robberies of payday loan stores, suspect confesses
Arlington police arrest a 47-year-old Marysville man suspected of an Oct. 1 armed robbery at an Arlington payday loan store. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:56:53 GMT)

How to cash in on recession-driven travel deals
(ARA) - Travelers are finding the silver lining of the current economic climate is the availability of some incredible travel values. Hotel, airfare and vacation package prices are all down significantly from last year, helping to make travel more affordable than it has been in years. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:35:29 GMT)

Marysville man arrested in payday robberies
ARLINGTON -- Police on Saturday arrested a man wanted in a series of payday loan store heists. A 47-year-old Marysville man led police on a chase before he was arrested about 11 a.m., Arlington spokeswoman Kristin Banfield said. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:04:03 GMT)

Upcoming reunions
Send reunions at least three weeks in advance 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, 04 Oct 2009 07:35:13 GMT)

BBB alerts consumers about advance fee loans
CHICAGO — In these tough economic times many people are in greater need of loans. The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers looking for a loan to steer clear of advance fee lenders. While advance fee loans may seem to be a quick fix to one's financial situation, in the end they will end up costing cash-strapped consumers much more than they were expecting. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:16:21 GMT)

We're living in a plastic world
Sure, it’s possible to live your life on a strictly cash basis. But it’s not easy. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:00:57 GMT)

Battle over Ark. payday loans moves to Internet
Although brick-and-mortar payday lending stores have been chased out of Arkansas, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says another threat persists: short-term, high-interest loans offered over the Internet. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:35:37 GMT)

Tennis tournament’s prize money increases two-fold
THE total cash purse for the Mydin-Head Malaysian Seniors age group super doubles tennis championships, to be held at the National Tennis Centre in Jalan Duta from Oct 30 to Nov 1, has been doubled. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:54:20 GMT)

Capitalism: A True Love Story
Let's set the record straight: Far from having failed, democratic capitalism is the world's greatest success story. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:15:08 GMT)

Problems still exist for dealerships that participated in Cash for Clunkers program
Dealerships say on top of slow rebates they're also dealing with slow sales. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:03:56 GMT)

More utility bills go unpaid, more shut-offs occur
Advance file photoConsolidated Edison, which keeps the borough humming, says shut-offs are a last resort. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With the onset of "heat season" -- it began Thursday -- tenants are guaranteed heat and hot water from their... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:40:27 GMT)

Lotterman: Who really pays for insolvent banks?
My mother would have understood the implications of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s recent announcement that it is requiring U.S. banks to collectively remit advance payment of some $45 billion in future deposit insurance premiums. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:02:40 GMT)

Treasurys rise ahead of auction
Long-term Treasury prices rose Monday as the government prepared to offer $7 billion in 10-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. This will be the first of four auctions this week, totaling $78 billion. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:36:14 GMT)

Car buying: Six slippery sales strategies
(ARA) - Even with the success of the "Cash for Clunkers" program, the auto industry is limping through the recession and most car dealers are still in need of increased sales. It may be a buyer's market, but that's no reason to let your guard down in the showroom. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:27:38 GMT)

Battle Over Payday Loans Moves To Internet Lenders
Although brick-and-mortar payday lending stores have been chased out of Arkansas, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said another threat persists: short-term, high-interest loans offered over the Internet. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:51:49 GMT)

Corporate News: Business group urges private firms to advance 13th mo. pay
THE PHILIPPINE Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is urging its members to advance the 13th month pay of workers affected by recent weather disturbances, and provide them cash assistance. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:51:58 GMT)

Starting at the Top
The new manager of Vanguard Capital Value tops the charts, while last quarter's winner works to invest a flood of cash (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:12:00 GMT)

Third Trial for Man Accused of Robbing Cash Advance
Jerry Moore will once again face a jury. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:41:48 GMT)

Blogging for Business with Alice Osborn and Eileen Batson
Location: Calm and Sense in Glenwood Village Center2603 Glenwood AvenueRaleigh, NC 27608Wed. November 4th from 7-9:30pmCost: $30, Registration Deadline October 28 6pmAdvance Registration Only call: 919.787.1799. Major credit cards accepted or payment may be made in person with cash or check at Calm and SenseIn this course, students will learn about what a blog is, how to write one and… (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:29:05 GMT)

Staff Writer
Amicus Therapeutics Inc.'s bad preliminary news with Plicera from a small Phase II study in Gaucher disease "does advance the general proof of concept of chaperones" despite the failure, CEO John F. Crowley told investors during an aftermarket conference call Friday. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:48:16 GMT)

American League Team Notes
al notes (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:16:27 GMT)

Arkansas AG warns of Internet payday lenders
The state of Arkansas pulled the plug on payday loan stores in Arkansas at the end of July. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:10:30 GMT)

Sinopec’s 2009 Profit Estimate Raised 23% by Mirae (Update1)
Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. , Asia’s largest refiner, is set to post record profit this year and in 2010 after the government relaxed controls on fuel prices, Mirae Asset Securities Co. said. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:23:22 GMT)

Business Cash Advance Can Help Small Businesses When Cashflow is Tight; New Service Added to www ...
UnsecuredBizLoan.com is helping small businesses who need cash and who may not qualify for traditional financing by offering a business cash advance. The new service has been added to their web site where small businesses may fill out an instant application and hear back within 24 hours. The advance is based on credit card sales and the pay back schedule is flexible. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT)

FTSE up 0,5% early on; miners and banks advance
BRITAIN’S leading share index rose 0,5% early today, drawing strength from a rebound on Wall Street overnight, with gains in banks and miners offsetting weakness in defensive telecoms and pharmaceuticals. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:34:39 GMT)

European open: Banks boost markets
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Europe’s leading exchanges are on the rise again Tuesday morning with banking shares leading the advance after Merrill Lynch raised European banks to ‘overweight’ from ‘neutral’. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:34:57 GMT)

Police search for a connection in crimes
A man jailed without bond in Kentucky by the U.S. Marshals Service is also being sought by the Fernandina Beach Police Department, according to a news release. The department reported it has an active arrest warrant for Christon Leland Crabtree in connection with the Sept. 18 armed robbery of the Advance America Cash Advance store on South Eighth Street. read more (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:43:42 GMT)

It Used to Take Cash to Move Equity Markets Higher
The $US dollar accelerated the advance yesterday in the major indexes, but fell under pressure in Tuesday's morning session. Could we be looking at a $US Dollar crash down the line? (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:11:19 GMT)

2 newspaper chains continue on bankruptcy roller coaster
No one else stepped forward with a bid for the bankrupt Chicago Sun-Times before a Monday evening deadline, leaving just one offer for the storied newspaper that's rapidly running out of the cash it needs to stay in business. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:43:51 GMT)

Stocks Holding Onto Notable Gains In Early Afternoon Trading - U.S. Commentary
(RTTNews) - After seeing a sharp upward move at the opening bell, stocks have continued to advance and are posting sizable gains in early afternoon trading on Tuesday. The upward move comes as traders gear up for the upcoming earnings season while digesting news on the monetary policy front. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:45:48 GMT)

Australia Buoyed by Rate Rise as Stocks Advance Most Since ’93
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mining companies that sell copper to China and Melbourne-based brewers are benefiting from an Australian economy that is growing so fast the central bank suddenly raised interest rates, buoying the currency and giving global investors another reason to favor Down Under among the world’s hottest markets. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:27:54 GMT)

Australia Helped by Rate Increase as Stocks Advance (Update1)
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mining companies and Melbourne-based brewers are benefiting from an Australian economy that is growing so fast the central bank suddenly raised interest rates, buoying the currency and giving global investors another reason to favor Down Under among the world’s hottest markets. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:51:40 GMT)

Australia Helped by Rate Increase as Stocks Advance (Update2)
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mining companies and brewers are benefiting from an Australian economy that is growing so fast the central bank suddenly raised interest rates, buoying the currency and giving global investors another reason to favor Down Under among the world’s hottest markets. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:21:49 GMT)

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Auto Club Speedway Advance Notes
> Auto Club Speedway Advance Notes Race: PEPSI 500 on Sunday, Oct. 11 Track: Auto Club Speedway (2.0-mile oval) Location: Fontana, Calif. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:27:13 GMT)

Payday lender to settle with Virginia for $85,000
One of the nation’s biggest payday lenders will pay the state $85,000 to settle allegations it violated consumer-finance law in 119 instances. Regulators from the State Corporation Commission found the violations during an audit of Advance America Inc. last year. Payday loans are very short-term loans—typically for about two weeks or until the borrower’s next paycheck. Although the payback ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:17:40 GMT)

Debate on consumer protection - Our view: How the banking lobby tries to undermine loan reform
Our view on consumer protection: How the banking lobby tries to undermine loan reform New financial watchdog could curb abusive practices, limit fine print. In Washington, it's always easier to kill a new idea than to promote one. And that's... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:22:00 GMT)

Television advert ban for loan company offering interest rate of 2300 per cent
A television advert for a loan company has been banned after it failed to mention that customers could be hit with an interest rate of more than 2300 per cent. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:03:57 GMT)

Airlines Better Cash Stances
OCTOBER 05, 2009 -- Several major U.S. airlines spent the final days of September building cash reserves as they braced for the seasonally weak fourth quarter. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:28:24 GMT)

Australia Helped by Rate Increase as Stocks Advance (Update3)
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mining companies and brewers are benefiting from an Australian economy that is growing so fast the central bank suddenly raised interest rates, buoying the currency and giving global investors another reason to favor Down Under among the world’s hottest markets. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:42:53 GMT)

Double Digit Gains for Cash Indexes
It's been a while since the "change" columns in the grain futures were so solidly green! The biggest advance Tuesday was in the DTN Cash Soybean index, which was up 26 cents to $8.68. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:27:30 GMT)

U.S. Stock Futures Fall After Dollar’s Advance Drives Down Oil
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures dropped, reversing an earlier gain as the dollar’s advance drove down oil and metal prices and offset Alcoa Inc. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:35:13 GMT)

Vietnam’s bonds advance as cash supply increases; dong declines
Vietnam’s government bonds rose after the central bank said funds in the system increased, raising speculation investors have more cash to invest in debt. The dong dropped the most in more than two months. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:50:38 GMT)

Merchants Can Already Discount for Cash, But Don't - So What Would H.R. 2382 Really Do?
In advance of the October 8th hearing in the House Financial Services Committee on H.R. 2382, "The Credit Card Interchange Fees Act," sponsored by Rep. Peter Welch , the Electronic Payments Coalition has issued the following statement: (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:56:00 GMT)

ArvinMeritor Analysis: Five Years Data On Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows And Other Financials
The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:04:47 GMT)

Takefuji Plans Borrowings, Stock Sales to Raise Cash (Update2)
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Takefuji Corp., the Japanese consumer lender downgraded two levels by Moody’s Investors Service yesterday, plans to raise 42 billion yen ($474 million) through bank loans and sales of stock investments, said two people with knowledge of the matter. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:06:55 GMT)

Australian Stocks Advance on Jobs Report; Fairfax Media Rises
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Australian stocks rose to a one-year high as employers unexpectedly increased workers last month, adding to signs the economy is recovering from the global recession. Australia’s dollar climbed to its highest level since August 2008. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:39:09 GMT)

Australian Stocks Advance on Jobs Report; Fairfax Media Rises
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Australian stocks rose to a one-year high as employers unexpectedly increased workers last month, adding to signs the economy is recovering from the global recession. The nation’s currency climbed to its highest level since August 2008. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:23:49 GMT)

Bill to curb payday loans dealt setbacks
A plan to cap rates for payday lenders faces major setbacks in the Legislature as lawmakers look at other ways of regulating the industry that has lobbied and spent heavily to avoid regulation. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:51:31 GMT)

Paliku box office can't afford cash payments
Question: Can you check into a problem I encountered when purchasing tickets for the Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College? I was told that, from now on, they will only accept charge cards, even if you go to the box office. You cannot pay in cash or by personal check anymore. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:37:09 GMT)

Deal on campaign cash reform elusive
As lawmakers prepare to return to the Capitol next week there's still no agreement on a major sticking point to reform the state's anything-goes campaign finance system in the wake of ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's removal from office on corruption charges. A spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan said this morning that lawmakers plan to advance a revised campaign finance reform bill next week ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:36:41 GMT)

Halloween bash to be held at N.B. Fire Co. 2
North Brunswick Fire Company No. 2 will hold a Halloween Bash 7-11 p.m. Oct. 31 at Our Lady of Peace, 1740 Route 130 north, North Brunswick. There will be a costume contest, live band, buffet dinner, cash bar, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Attendees must be at least 18 years old to enter, and 21 to drink with proper ID. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:54:51 GMT)

Australian Dollar Set for Biggest Weekly Advance Since July
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar rose to an eight-week high against the yen on speculation the nation’s central bank will raise interest rates twice more this year after the surprise increase on Oct. 6. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:38:47 GMT)

Ahead of the Bell: Trade
The trade deficit likely widened in August, pushed higher by rising imports of oil and increases in demand for foreign-made cars, reflecting a boost from the Cash from Clunkers program. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:40:09 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Turn Higher; Technology Leads Advance
U.S. Stocks Turn Higher; Technology Leads Advance (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:45:55 GMT)

Muncie police search for armed robber
MUNCIE — Muncie police were looking for an armed robber Friday morning that held up the Cash Advance office at 701 W. McGalliard Road. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:40:18 GMT)

Questions of Cash: 'Why was I handed check-in charge at the last minute?'
Q. We booked and paid for a holiday to Prague through Lastminute.com. When we arrived at Manchester Airport's bmibaby check-in, we were told we needed to pay another £40 as a "passport fee" and for airport check-in. We were told by bmibaby staff to take up any complaint with Lastminute.com, who told me I was not entitled to a refund. I made further complaints by letter and email, without success ... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:03:21 GMT)

Nest Egg Auctions ***Advance Notice*** FALL RADIO AUCTION Saturday, October 10th 5:30 pm
Presented by Nest Egg Auctions L.L.C. Featuring bakelite, catalin, art deco and more Over 300 Vintage and Antique Radios featuring some of the best names in Art Deco, Bakelite, Catalin and other Plastic: FADA, Sparton, Emerson, Bendix and more. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:17:20 GMT)

Playdar Can Save Music Services Cash, Enable P2P Streaming
An obscure sharable playlist file format called XSPF (pronouned “spiff”) has led to the development of Playdar, a 'music content resolver service' from Last.fm co-founder Richard Jones with implications for everything from how much Pandora and Spotify have to pay record labels to how fans share music with each other. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:33:12 GMT)

Person arrested in NE Portland may be tied to River Rat
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A suspect who may be connected to a string of recent armed bank and payday loan robberies has been arrested, according to the FBI. Bureau spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele told KGW an arrest was made Saturday in the River Rat robberies. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:08:43 GMT)

BC BREAKING NEWS :
others also read... Any ability to handle emergencies has evaporated at the Vernon School District. While there are sufficient resources to pay wages and utilities, officials have laid some staff off and they fear recent provincial cuts have left them severely cash-strapped. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:32:03 GMT)

Associations & Clubs
Note: Some clubs might limit participation to one person per business category. Call in advance. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:04:01 GMT)

Saffire embarks on farewell tour
For some folks, the blues aren't blue.For folks like Gaye Adegbalola of the rowdy, post-menopausal blues ensemble Saffire, the blues are medicine."The blues are magical like that, because they get the pain out," Adegbalola said in telephone interview from a hotel room in Austin, Texas. "The blue... (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:22:28 GMT)

NLDS Game 3: Los Angeles Dodgers finish off St. Louis Cardinals, advance to NLCS
Los Angeles advances to NLCS for second consecutive year (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:13:04 GMT)

Rochester-area pawnshops flush in gold-rush fever
The down economy is prompting more people to turn to pawnshops and cash-for-gold offers for money. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:08:08 GMT)

Kenyatta: 'Our challenge ... is to help the city survive'
By his own account, Detroit City Councilman Kwame Kenyatta came in sixth place in the Aug. 4 primary election with little cash raised, no major or minor media endorsements and no mailings. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:36:41 GMT)

CANDIDATE FORUMS
Starting Monday, the Battle Creek Enquirer is hosting a series of candidate forums in advance of the Nov. 3 Battle Creek City Commission election. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:40:18 GMT)

Legislation to limit the Payday lending industry in Wisconsin is facing epic battle
State legislators pushing for laws to regulate the highly lucrative payday lending industry in Wisconsin have their work cut out for them. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:21:13 GMT)

This and That
Junior Service League will host a barbecue brisket dinner from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 in the parking lot at Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium. Tickets, available from any JSL member or at the office of Randall D. Meyer, DDS (behind Long John Silver’s) are $5 in advance or $7 at the event. Proceeds benefit Dress A Live Doll. For information contact Stephanie Meyer at 296-7666 or 293-4890. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:33:20 GMT)

Suing Her Label, Not Retiring: Carly Simon Won’t Go Gently
Broken trust, men misbehaving, women trying to recover — these sound like themes from a Carly Simon song. But this time Ms. Simon was telling a story about her most recent record. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:03:24 GMT)

Threesome looks for capital ideas
Recapitalization of a business is one way for ownership to grow a firm or advance a succession plan. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:37:06 GMT)

Life after the bubble: From boom -- to bust
Overleveraged, overspent, and having problems getting credit, companies embrace "forced frugality" (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:15:59 GMT)

Lotte Shopping Said to Hold Talks to Acquire Times (Update4)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Lotte Shopping Co. , South Korea’s biggest department store owner, is in talks to buy control of Chinese supermarket operator Times Ltd. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:49:53 GMT)

Silver Haired Legislature lists top priorities
Missouri's lawmakers need to restore budget cuts made in recent years to the state's Area Agency on Aging meal programs for senior citizens -- and then increase the funding for it. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:03:38 GMT)

Swiss Stocks Advance, Led by ABB, Actelion, Zurich Financial
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Swiss stocks climbed after the Netherlands’ Royal Philips Electronics NV unexpectedly posted a quarterly profit, fueling speculation the earnings season in Europe will show positive surprises. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:35:28 GMT)

Global Payments Announces Agreements with U.S. Casinos for VIP LightSpeed(R) Cash Access Services
Global Payments Inc. , a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced agreements to provide four U.S. casinos with its comprehensive suite of cash access products. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:15:00 GMT)

US Dollar Faces Lineup of Major Event Risk from US Retail Sales, FOMC Minutes
The US dollar will encounter the most event risk compared to the rest of the majors this week, as US advance retail sales, the FOMC meeting minutes from September, and the University of Michigan’s consumer confidence index will all be released. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:13:28 GMT)

KKR, Abraaj See LBO Rebound in Gulf, Beyond as Markets Advance
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The rise in equity and debt markets is fueling confidence about a resurgence in dealmaking by private equity firms, executives told investors in Dubai today. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:33:25 GMT)

News in brief for Monday, Oct. 12, 2009
Tickets are on sale for Hanover Hospital Auxiliary's 2nd annual "Show Me the Money" Cash Raffle and Dinner to be held 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the New Oxford Social Club. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:39:50 GMT)

Robert Creamer: The Dominance of the Financial Sector has Become a Mortal Danger to our Economic Security
Over the last several decades, the financial sector has grown relentlessly. It has doubled in size over the last 14 years. During the period... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:42:25 GMT)

Park Hills man tells of disturbing scam
A Park Hills man arrived at the Daily Journal last week with a tale of a disturbing scam. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:51:19 GMT)

First American CREDCO Launches the ENCORE Report at MBA's Annual Convention & Expo
First American CREDCO, the leading provider of credit reporting solutions to the mortgage industry and part of First Advantage Corporation , today announced the introduction of the ENCORE report at the Mortgage Bankers Association's 96th Annual Convention & Expo in San Diego, Calif. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT)

Global Payments Announces Agreements with U.S. Casinos for VIP LightSpeed(R) Cash Access Services
ATLANTA, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced agreements to provide four U.S. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:21:13 GMT)

Park Hills man tells of disturbing scam
A Park Hills man arrived at the Daily Journal last week with a tale of a disturbing scam. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:03:28 GMT)

First American CREDCO Launches the ENCORE Report at MBA's Annual Convention & Expo
POWAY, Calif., Oct. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:19:02 GMT)

Blake Rallies To Advance At Shanghai Masters
James Blake rallied to defeat Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 Monday in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:41:44 GMT)

STAR PARKER: Consumers need protection from the government
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The latest installment of “change we can believe in” is sweeping reform of the financial services industry. Central to proposed Democrat reforms is the establishment of a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. This agency would have broad authority to oversee and regulate financial service products like mortgages and credit cards and will be responsible to protect ... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:08:29 GMT)

Topeka Police Looking For Armed Robber
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -- Tonight, police are looking for a gunman who robbed a West Topeka Pay-Day Advance store earlier today. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:40:39 GMT)

'Unbanked' but No Longer Ignored
For years, the country's makeshift network of payday lenders and check cashers has operated with little competition or federal regulation. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Health Calendar
“H1N1 FLU AND PREGNANCY”: Presentation with Dr. Krishna Das, 6 p.m. Oct. 13, Leila Patterson Center, 1111 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. Free. Advance registration required, 687-3947. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:22:57 GMT)

More tips and suggestions on saving college cash
There's no reason to throw money away while you're trying to get an education. Here are more tips to help you get your money's worth: (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:37:47 GMT)

Lady Tiger Cubs cruise to WCC championship
GREENCASTLE -- The Lady Tiger Cubs set five big goals they wanted to accomplish by the end of the season: win the county meet, win the West Central Conference meet, advance out of the sectional and... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:39:44 GMT)

Looking Out for the 'Unbanked'
As financial crisis sparks consumer protections, regulators, firms take aim at payday lenders. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:48:32 GMT)

Mayor Bloomberg rips Thompson for taking cash from pension middlemen
Mayor Bloomberg says it was wrong for Controller William Thompson to take $158,000 from pension middlemen who won city business - but he doesn't want to ban the so-called placement agents. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:06:00 GMT)

For Christians Facing Hard Times, Much-Needed Cash is Just a Click Away: Christian Cash Assistance Now Online
Christian Cash Assistance has helped thousands of hard working Christians get back on their feet during times of need with up to $1,500 deposited directly into their bank account. Christian Cash Assistance is proud to announce the exclusive online version of Christian Cash Assistance. Families and individuals are thankful for the ability to access quick cash when unexpected circumstances come up. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Mid-Michigan car dealer facing tough questions
A prominent Mid-Michigan car dealer is facing tough questions from his former employees. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:39:14 GMT)

Chinese utilities, automakers lead gains in Asia
Shares in Shanghai and Hong Kong led a broad advance in Asia Tuesday, as automobile stocks rose on strong September sales data and power utilities rallied on an improving economic outlook. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:00:40 GMT)

Ernst & Young National Study Confirms Pricing of Payday Loans is Fair and Reasonable
In order to address unsubstantiated claims regarding the cost of small, short-term loans, also known as payday advances or loans, Financial Service Centers of America, Inc. engaged the firm of Ernst & Young LLP to perform an economic survey analysis of the cost to provide consumers with this form of credit through stores that offer many other financial products as well . (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:37:00 GMT)

WaPo on High-Cost Banking
The Post, which has done good work previously on the high cost of poverty, weighs in with a look at efforts to reign in the most abusive practices at the low-end of the financial-services industry, check-cashing, payday loans, and the like. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:02:58 GMT)

US Cash Cattle Pre-Open: Feedlot Showlists Decline
KANSAS CITY (Dow Jones)--Contrary to expectations, the number of cattle being offered to packer buyers this week went down, lending at least psychological support to the cattle market Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:08 GMT)

Remarks by the president on consumer financial protection
THE PRESIDENT: Patricia, thank you so much for sharing your story, and doing such a wonderful job. Good afternoon, everybody. />Before I start with my remarks I want to acknowledge some people who've been working diligently on this issue, in some cases for years. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:34:03 GMT)

Park Hills man tells of disturbing scam
A Park Hills man arrived at the Daily Journal last week with a tale of a disturbing scam. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:48:38 GMT)

EUR/USD: Trading The U.S. Retail Sales Report
U.S. retail sales are forecasted to have fallen by 2.1% in September following last month?s 2.7% gain which was driven by government?s "cash for clunkers" plan. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:01:47 GMT)

Lee Rosenbaum's cultural commentary
I've given up trying to sell you links: No one's buying Lee's List , my failed quest for micro-donations. The best links in life are (alas) free: --- To Catch a Looter : On today's NY Times Op-Ed page, Roger Atwood , citing a Peruvian model as an example for Iraq, calls for citizen patrols of artifacts-rich sites as the best means to keep looters at bay. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:44:26 GMT)

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