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Charity helps government employees through hard times
Many people have been too busy worrying about paying the rent to notice the recession is officially over. United States - Canada - Labour - Government - Charitable organization (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:42:00 -0700)

Emerging Stocks Advance for Second Day on Takeovers, Economy
Emerging-market stocks rose, extending the benchmark index’s rally to the highest level since July 2008, as takeover activity and signs that the global economic recovery is intact boosted investor confidence. (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:35:11 -0700)

Stocks to watch:
KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks on Bursa Malaysia may take a breather on Tuesday, Sept 28 in line with key regional markets, after US stocks slipped on Monday. (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:12:05 -0700)

Harrah’s could take an $8M hit for promotion
ATLANTIC CITY - It was Debra Smerling's birthday, but 80,000 others around the country may help her celebrate it after a judge ruled that casinos owned by Harrah's Entertainment Inc. sent them misleading advertisements promising "birthday cash." (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:14:39 -0700)

SEC, FINRA "Fix" Market Circuit Breaker Rules
On May 6th, 2010, I watched my terminal as sh*t appeared to hit the fan. As I tweeted from my desk, I watched with more bemusement than horror (as I was 100% cash at the time) stocks like Accenture and Procter & Gamble tumble 10, 20, 50%+ in a few seconds, if not intra-second. (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:03:35 -0700)

Anemic campaign spending fueling apathy
With Louisiana's primary election now just four days away, it appears there's only one "sure thing" to count on: Apathy. Case in point, the one percent turnout for early voting in Caddo Parish. (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:36:18 -0700)

Looking at the controversy of payday loans
By Dallin Turner and Natalie Crofts Students pass by them all the time without realizing it. They usually have big signs that say “Se habla espanol,” “Check cashing,” “Gold buying” and “Payday loans.” These stores are called payday lenders. There are 15 payday lenders in Provo and 42 in Utah County registered with the Department of Financial Institutions. They can be seen as emergency life ... (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:49:30 -0700)

Trial on 'payday' loan initiative to begin Thursday
HELENA - A trial will begin Thursday in Polson on the "payday"lending industry's attempt to remove from the Nov. 2 ballot ameasure imposing new limits on the industry, claiming Initiative164 supporters used deceptive and illegal practices to get I-164 onthe ballot. (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:25:25 -0700)

Bangkok Post : Advance search
1. news | 28/09/2010 » Bangkok should brace for possible bomb attacks in coming months, Department of Special Investigation chief Tharit Pengdit says. (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:37:19 -0700)

False hopes, hassles and auto-loan-modification offers
Having reliable transportation is essential. If you have ever been without a car and had to rely on public transportation, you know the value of having access to a set of wheels. However, high unemployment has complicated things. (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:24:08 -0700)

Europe Commodity Day Ahead: Volatility May Increase, SocGen's Godin Says
The following are the top stories on metals, agriculture and shipping. (Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:57:40 -0700)

Harrah's liable for damages after misleading advertisement of 'birthday cash'
ATLANTIC CITY - It was Debra Smerling's birthday, but 80,000 others around the country may help her celebrate it after a judge ruled that casinos owned by Harrah's Entertainment Inc. sent them misleading advertisements promising "birthday cash." (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:49:16 -0700)

Yolo County High school students recruited for speak-off
The Yolo County Resource Conservation District will be participating in the 2010 California Association of Resource Conservation Districts Annual Speak-Off Contest, and wants high school students to participate. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:49:45 -0700)

How Small Business Owners Can Still Get Funding Despite the Economy
At a time when banks are saying no, no, no to small business owners loan requests, one funding expert is teaching entrepreneurs how to find lenders who will say yes, yes, yes. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Indications: U.S. stock futures rise as deals continue
Investors applaud ongoing M&A ahead of data on consumer confidence. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:01:00 -0700)

Charities benefiting from thirst
Five and 10 cents at a time, one local business is helping needy groups fill their coffers. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:58:05 -0700)

Obama admin asks for more funds on spending measure
The Senate will begin moving a stopgap spending measure Tuesday to avoid a government shutdown later this week. Read more... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:13:12 -0700)

My Home Finance scheme a boost to excluded borrowers
The government's My Home Finance scheme aims to offer borrowers with a poor credit history a cheaper alternative to loan sharks Borrowers who are normally forced to seek exhorbitantly expensive credit from door step and pay day lenders will be offered a cheaper source of borrowing by the government and the National Housing Federation from today. Work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith is ... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:21:00 -0700)

Couple to present financial seminar at Horsham library
The husband and wife writing team of Tom Petro and Kris Messner will discuss their book, “Save! America: Your Guide to Achieving Financial Freedom” at the Horsham Library’s “Financial Confidential: Experts Up Close and Personal” seminar Sept. 27 at the Horsham Library. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:53:12 -0700)

CHINA JO-JO DRUGSTORES (CJJD) HAS HUGE GROWTH POTENTIAL, RISKS
By Steve Alexander. China Jo-Jo Drugstores ( CJJD ) operates 45 retail pharmacy locations in the Chinese city of Hangzhou. All locations have on-site, licensed doctors specializing in both western and traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM. A few locations even have urgent care clinics adjacent. Read more » » (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:26:47 -0700)

Advice booklet slammed
BOSSES at Cumbria County Council plan to issue “money management” tips to thousands of their lowest-paid workers, warning them not to “fritter” their cash on magazines and coffee shops. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:35:21 -0700)

Leesburg Police Warn Of E-mail Scam
According to the Leesburg Police Department, there has been an increase in online fraud scams hitting victims in town. Residents should be on alert for these attacks. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:53:31 -0700)

New Ridgeland Businesses Face New Zoning Rules
The City Of Ridgeland's Stricter Requirements For New Payday Lenders, Pawnshops And Other Businesses Takes Effect In October Formal Approval Of The Zoning Changes... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:01:52 -0700)

8000inc (EIGH.pk) receives US$40M windfall
8000inc to deliver its planned progression in acquisitions, projects and exchange progression in advance of expectations. MANASSASS, VA, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - As announced February 23, 2010 , the 8000inc finance team developed and agreed to a unique financing model utilizing non-dilutable stock as collateral. Due to the progression of the company, its operations and its increasing ... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:24:00 -0700)

Dear readers: I’ve done the math, and HST wins
Your Business columnist Tony Wilson says the B.C. Liberals did a poor job introducing the tax, but the facts speak for themselves (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:26:15 -0700)

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Tour BYD's Factory
By guruek. CNBC's Becky Quick files this coverage of the China trip of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. Read more » » (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:26:46 -0700)

Stock Market News for September 28, 2010
Elliott Wave's Robert Prechter added to the gloomy sentiments, predicting the DJIA's fall below 1,000 in the next six years. Appearing on the CNBC, Prechter noted safe-haven investments such as cash and US Treasury debt were the most attractive holdings. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:29:59 -0700)

Legal fees, costs drain victim's award
An accident victim from Vancouver Island has filed a formal complaint against her lawyer after legal fees and related expenses took more than half of her $250,000 insurance settlement. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:36:21 -0700)

Stock market closes up
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday as latecomers jumped onto the September bandwagon, buying up sectors that have outperformed during the month. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:11:45 -0700)

Cumbria County Council advice booklet slammed
BOSSES at Cumbria County Council plan to issue “money management” tips to thousands of their lowest-paid workers, warning them not to “fritter” their cash on magazines and coffee shops. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:19:32 -0700)

New Ridgeland businesses face new zoning rules
RIDGELAND, Miss. (AP) - The city of Ridgeland's stricter requirements for new payday lenders, pawnshops and other businesses takes effect in October. Formal approval of the zoning changes by alderman came last week. The restrictions will take effect in 30 days. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:41:04 -0700)

Wall St closes higher on optimism
US stocks rise on earnings expectations, deals. 29 Sep 2010 7:44 AM (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:08:28 -0700)

Pemex Default Swaps Advance to 11-Month High on Debt-Supply Glut Concerns
The cost of protecting Petroleos Mexicanos debt against default is climbing to an 11-month high relative to the government on speculation the state-owned oil company will create a supply glut by tapping bond markets for a fifth time this year. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:40:19 -0700)

Photos From Cash Advance Robbery Released
Oklahoma City police are searching for two women who robbed the Advance America Cash at 11015 N. Penn Ave. over the weekend. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:41:36 -0700)

Harlem Wizards show to benefit PTAs
Members of the Maine-Endwell community will take to the basketball court against the Harlem Wizards during a show at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Maine-Endwell High School gym on Farm to Market Road in Endwell. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:50:16 -0700)

Future cash drives roundabout
The project in Langley Township won't be built until 2011. Langley Township staffers Matt Barnscher (left) and Brandon Gee, both local residents, helped secure concrete blocks before they were hauled away from 232nd Street and 56th Avenue on Wednesday. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:58:15 -0700)

City to streamline urgent procurement guidelines
The Cebu City government is drafting a new set of guidelines for the use of cash advance for emergency procurement after some department heads complained of the delay in the release of funds during emergency situations. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:07:30 -0700)

Kryso Resources UK Regulatory Announcement: Extension of CNMIM Transaction Long Stop Date
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kryso Resources plc - Announcement 200k Advance (2).docx 28 September 2010 Kryso Resources plc (“Kryso” or the “Company”) Extension of CNMIM Transaction Long Stop Date Cash Advance of £200,000 Paid to Kryso Kryso Resources plc (AIM: KYS), the mineral exploration and development company with gold and nickel-copper projects in Tajikistan, announces that pursuant to the ... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:13:19 -0700)

Drug case cracked
Winnipeg Police reach out to Langley for help in a major drug aase. Cpl. Holly Marks of the Langley RCMP spoke to media about Monday’s scare at the Langley Memorial Hospital. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:43:53 -0700)

New Ridgeland Businesses Face New Zoning Rules
The city of Ridgeland sets new, stricter requirements for new payday lenders, pawnshops and tattoo parlors. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:22 -0700)

Payday loan firms thrive in N.W.T.
Payday loan companies have found a profitable new home in the Northwest Territories, but some people have encountered problems with the small short-term loans that come with sky-high interest rates. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:01:20 -0700)

Obama, Biden anger progressives with their scoldings in advance of mid-terms
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Robert Gibbs — they're all dedicated Democrats, presumably progressive in their politics. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:27:33 -0700)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Walgreen Earnings
Walgreen Co. led a rally in consumer-staples and health companies and investors speculated the Fed will buy more debt to safeguard the economy (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:40:59 -0700)

Obama, Biden anger progressives with their scoldings in advance of mid-terms
Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Robert Gibbs — they're all dedicated Democrats, presumably progressive in their politics. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:13:30 -0700)

Latecomers jump on Wall St's September rally
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as latecomers jumped onto the September bandwagon, buying up sectors that have outperformed during the month. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:34:33 -0700)

Standoff underway in Repulse Bay
RCMP in Repulse Bay, Nunavut are dealing with an armed standoff that began Tuesday afternoon. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:41:56 -0700)

Latecomers run to join Wall St's September rally
Stocks rose on Tuesday as latecomers jumped onto the September bandwagon, buying up sectors that have outperformed during the month. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:53:57 -0700)

Oklahoma City police say two women robbed loan company
Two women robbed Advance America Cash in northwest Oklahoma City on Saturday, police said. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:04:48 -0700)

Latecomers rush to join US's September rally
US stocks gained as latecomers jumped onto the September bandwagon, buying up sectors that have outperformed during the month. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:08:37 -0700)

Police release information on robbery suspect
Greenville police released additional information about the individual who robbed an East Fifth Street convenience store Saturday night. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:26:20 -0700)

Congress delays vote on Cuba travel ban
A Congressional committee postponed a vote on a measure that would abolish a decades-old ban on travel to Cuba, leaving little time this year for the proposal to advance in Congress. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:53:59 -0700)

Tuesday's Worlds Capsules
BRNO, Czech Republic -- Erika de Souza had 32 points and 18 rebounds, and blocked the potential game-winning shot in overtime to lift Brazil to a 93-91 win over Japan on Tuesday at the women's basketball world championship. With Brazil clinging to a one-point lead, de Souza blocked Yuko Oga's shot with 1 second left in the extra session. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:09:20 -0700)

Hernando students invited to enter Monster Auto Show art contest
Times staff Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Countywide Students invited to enter art contest Hernando County students ages 5-18 are invited to participate in the Monster Auto Show and Children's Charity Event Art Contest sponsored by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council and Monster Transmission. The theme of the contest is "Automotive: Monster Auto Show." Participants should keep in mind the fall ... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:06:18 -0700)

We have breached fiscal limitation law
ARTICLE (September 29 2010): Last week the Bank of England (BoE) announced its interest rate policy and decided to retain its key rate by a split vote. For the fourth consecutive time, one lone member has been arguing for a rate hike against eight members voting to hold rates. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:23:30 -0700)

Delaney insists FAI can deal with levels of debt
FAI FINANCES: JOHN DELANEY has again insisted the FAI is capable of dealing with the levels of debt it has incurred as a result of the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road but the association’s chief executive refused to directly address detailed reports recently that sales of its Vantage Club seats, originally intended to fund its share of the costs, have fallen dramatically short of what had been ... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:30:35 -0700)

28.09.2010 - DJ DGAP-Adhoc: International Minerals Reports Net Income (Before Taxes) of US$15.5 million for the Fiscal ...
Taeglich aktuelle Nachrichten, Berichte, Analysen und Interviews zu aktuellen Themen an der Boerse mit Schwerpunkt deutsche Aktien. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:48:32 -0700)

DGAP-Adhoc: International Minerals Reports Net Income (Before Taxes) of US$15.5 million for the Fiscal Year Ended June ...
vwd Vereinigte Wirtschaftsdienste AG - der größte deutsche System- und Lösungsanbieter für Finanzmarktdaten (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:43:01 -0700)

Eagles play well enough to win
Dear Reader, This content is only available to subscribers of The Daily Advance print and/or e-edition. If you are a current subscriber and have established a user name and password, you can log in . If you have not established your user name and passwords, click here to set up your information. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:41:31 -0700)

Fulton Homes' reorganization plans duel
Creditors in Fulton Homes' Chapter 11 bankruptcy case will be presented with at least two competing reorganization plans on which to cast their votes. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:23:43 -0700)

Phony collection agency uses scare tactics to steal your money
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. - Imagine getting a call from someone saying you owe money on an old loan and that now your property is under investigation. They claim you may even face arrest. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:45:05 -0700)

Payday loans in Utah raise concerns
By Dallin Turner and Natalie Crofts An anxious, almost panicked face enters. It is met by bright, smiling faces. The anxious face soon turns to relief and gratitude. Scenes like this happen every day at Check City, according to Wendy Gibson, a district manager with Check City. “I’ve never seen so much gratitude anywhere else,” she said. “So many people come in and say, ‘You saved me!’ ” There ... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:32:37 -0700)

Ballot initiative to cap "payday" loans debated
The debate over whether to cap interest rates for payday loans continued in Missoula Tuesday night. The League of Women Voters held a forum at the Missoula Public Library for both sides to talk about the conterversial ballot initiative. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:42:49 -0700)

Tribune, Lehman, Visteon, Mexicana, Sea Island, Gemcraft: Bankruptcy
Publisher Tribune Co. announced yesterday that mediation resulted in agreement on a reorganization plan along the lines proposed earlier this month by creditors Oaktree Capital Management LP and Angelo Gordon & Co. LP. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:54:43 -0700)

Lyford Cove group plans fall social dinner
The Lyford Cove Old Tiburon Neighborhood Association is holding a fall social dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:10:14 -0700)

I-164 amis to cap payday loan rates
MISSOULA - An initiative to cap payday loan rates is on the ballot for the first time in Montana's history as over 27,000 voter signatures were collected to put I-164 on the election ballot. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:18:19 -0700)

Dispute over funding could put NW Wildlife crossings in jeopardy
A bureaucratic disagreement over financing may jeopardize plans to build three wildlife-crossing structures along a stretch of Oracle Road in Oro Valley and Pima County. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:20:42 -0700)

Dems shift cash
A Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokesperson confirmed this week what Republicans have been saying for about a week. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has shifted money for television advertising spots for a portion of... (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:36:06 -0700)

Council denies permit for payday loan company
Galveston City Council denied its finance committee chairman a permit to allow a payday loan company to operate on land he owns. (Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:56:42 -0700)

Halifax Leads Cash ISA Transfer Shake up
Halifax today announces the details of its cash ISA Promise, an industry leading move to help drive a fairer deal for customers when transferring their cash ISA. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:30:00 -0700)

Halifax Leads Cash ISA Transfer Shake up
LONDON, September 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ Halifax today announces the details of its cash ISA Promise, an industry leading move to help drive a fairer deal for customers when transferring their cash ISA. An investigation by the Office of Fair … (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:49:56 -0700)

Raoul Moat: The Stage Play
Shock artist Mark McGowan has apologised after staging a play about the recent Raoul Moat incident. McGowan, performing at the Deptford X festival , transformed himself into the killer by placing a box on his head with the likeness of Moat cellotaped to the front. You can see a photo of this uncanny advance in stage makeup here . The one-man show, partly funded with lottery cash, saw McGowan ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:21:31 -0700)

European Stocks Fall for 3rd Day; Emerging Markets, Copper Rise
European stocks fell for a third day and U.S. equities retreated on concern the government debt crisis in nations including Ireland and Spain is worsening. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose to a 27-month high and copper rallied. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:11:19 -0700)

Cash Flow Management for Business Owners the Focus of September’s Web Chat
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The SBA’s monthly web chat will highlight advice and information on how small businesses can effectively manage cash flow. Participants can learn more about issues that impact cash flow and how to make projections that work. WHO: Julie Brander, small business mentor and coach, and past chapter chair of SCORE New Haven will host the September web chat on “Cash Flow ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:40:10 -0700)

City’s new zoning ordinance to go into effect
RIDGELAND — The City of Ridgeland’s stricter requirements for new payday lenders, pawnshops and other businesses takes effect in October. Formal approval of the zoning changes by alderman came last week. The restrictions will take effect in 30 days. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:00:54 -0700)

Beware of shady car loan modifications
Television or website advertisements may promise to modify car loans and stave off a visit from the repo man, but some companies fail to carry through on their promises. The Better Business Bureau recommends that cash-strapped consumers save their money by trying to work out a deal with the lender directly before paying out hundreds in upfront fees to a loan modification company. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:05:04 -0700)

Repulse Bay standoff leaves 1 in custody
One person is in custody after and an apparent armed standoff near a school in Repulse Bay, Nunavut, on Tuesday afternoon. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:41:56 -0700)

Telstra confronts NBN future
THE Government's National Broadband Network strikes at Telstra's heart. It is also a key component in a future growth strategy for it. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:33:29 -0700)

Tianyin Reports Record Fiscal 2010 Financial Results
CHENGDU, China , Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., (NYSE Amex: TPI), a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in patented biopharmaceutical, modernized traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM"), branded generics and other pharmaceuticals, announced the results of fiscal year 2010 ended June 30, 2010 . Fiscal year 2010 ending June 30, 2010 financial ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:47:19 -0700)

Despite Slow Exit From Recession, S&P Equity Research Sees Q3 Results for S&P 500 Companies Rising 30%+
Standard & Poor's Equity Research Services is forecasting third-quarter operating results will advance significantly as the emergence from both economic and fundamental recession continues, albeit at a slowing rate of pace, according to S&P Chief Investment Strategist, Sam Stovall. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:07:00 -0700)

Business ready to cash in on Reds
The Reds and their fans aren't the only ones celebrating the team's National League Central Division title. Area hotels, bars and restaurants are hoping to cash in on the franchise's first postseason appearance since 1995. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:01:59 -0700)

Today's Buy Opportunity: SPDR S&P Retail ETF
Why the Fool will be buying SPDR S&P Retail ETF (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:04:50 -0700)

Halifax vows instant ISA interest when forms completed
The UK's biggest cash ISA provider today promised to start paying interest on accounts that are transferred to it as soon an application form is completed. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:10:50 -0700)

Initiative to cap "payday" loans debated in Missoula
The debate over whether to cap interest rates for payday loans continued in Missoula Tuesday night. The League of Women Voters held a forum at the Missoula Public Library for both sides to talk about the controversial ballot initiative. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:36:07 -0700)

FirstGroup Keeps Rail Passengers On Track
FirstGroup the UK's largest rail and bus operator has seen "encouraging signs" of growth in premier train tickets helping boost passenger revenues despite a reduction in regulated fares last January. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:37:02 -0700)

U.S., European Stocks Drop on Debt Concern
Stocks fell amid concern the government debt crisis is worsening in nations such as Ireland and Spain. The dollar weakened and gold touched a record (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:10:59 -0700)

Cheers to Brewfest
The New Hampshire Brew Fest is on Saturday, Oct. 2 over at Redhook Brewery and I will be there with bells on. Yes, I've dragged out my bell bottoms — man, remember those? — not really. It's just a phrase. But I am hoping I can fit back into... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:30:47 -0700)

U.S. Stocks Fluctuate; Hewlett-Packard Climbs as Forecast Beats Estimates
U.S. stocks fluctuated as energy companies rose on higher oil prices and Hewlett-Packard Co. surged after its profit forecast topped estimates, helping the market recover from an early slide. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:44:35 -0700)

U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as Energy, Technology Shares Lead Rebound
U.S. stocks fluctuated as energy companies rose on higher oil prices and Hewlett-Packard Co. surged after its profit forecast topped estimates, helping the market recover from an early slide. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:04:17 -0700)

Rising Yen, Growing Business Pessimism, May Force More Central Bank Easing
Evidence in the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey that companies are growing more pessimistic may prompt the central bank to expand support as soon as next week for businesses grappling with the yen’s advance. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:16:07 -0700)

The 10 Worst Credit Card Mistakes
If you can avoid these classic errors, you'll be able to use your plastic wisely. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:26:34 -0700)

Bars & Clubs: Sept. 30
EDITOR’S NOTE: E-mail Bars & Clubs listings to jmorreale@bradenton.com or fax to 745-7097. Information is due 10 days in advance of publication. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:16:25 -0700)

European Stocks Fall on Debt Concern; Gold Rises as Dollar Falls
European stocks fell amid concern the government debt crisis is worsening in nations such as Ireland and Spain. The dollar weakened and gold touched a record on bets the Federal Reserve will buy more debt. U.S. equities fluctuated. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:11:59 -0700)

Hunting for more Hecker money
A trustee has been given subpoena power to look for insurance money Denny Hecker is suspected of hiding from the court. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:12:29 -0700)

Yen’s Impact on Business Mood May Spur Bank of Japan Easing
Evidence in the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey that companies are growing more pessimistic may prompt the central bank to expand support as soon as next week for businesses grappling with the yen’s advance. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:14:22 -0700)

Mahindra Satyam loss totals Rs 8,300 cr for FY09, FY10
Mahindra Satyam has reported an aggregate loss of Rs 8,300 crore for the financial years 2009 and 2010, with the bulk of it (Rs 8,176 crore) in fiscal 2008-09, when the scam broke out, according to accounts presented here on Wednesday, after a 500-day gruelling restatement process. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:17:20 -0700)

North Charleston police searching for check cashing robbery suspect
Police are looking for a man who robbed the First American Cash Advance on Ashley Phosphate Road Wednesday. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:22:01 -0700)

Reminders on getting to Titans home game Sunday
Fans can take an express train to and from the Titans game Sunday. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:52:07 -0700)

Stocks Fall on Europe Debt Concern; Gold Rises as Dollar Falls
Stocks fell in the U.S. and Europe amid concern the government debt crisis is worsening in nations such as Ireland and Spain. The dollar weakened and gold touched a record on bets the Federal Reserve will buy more debt. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:56:37 -0700)

Cash Cow
Take a drive down the stretch of Summer Avenue between Mendenhall and White Station roads and it’s hard not to notice the abundance of one particular ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:17:05 -0700)

Figures bridge truth-lie gap
Mumbai, Sept. 29: After pulling off arguably the biggest corporate fraud in Indian history, it seems Satyam Computer Services founder B. Ramalinga Raju spoke the truth for once when he finally decided to come clean. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:49:44 -0700)

Suspect Wanted for Robbing Cash Advance Store
Investigators are on the lookout for a man who robbed the First American Cash Advance store in North Charleston Wednesday morning. On Wednesday morning, the North Charleston Police Department responded to the store located at 4829 Ashley Phosphate Rd. in reference to a robbery. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:03:48 -0700)

Man arrested in connection with E.V. business scam
A 41-year-old man is accused of playing on peoples’ emotions and generosity to bilk East Valley businesses by convincing them to advance him cash for bogus vehicle towings since June. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:44:02 -0700)

End Of The Dance For Takefuji
I wouldn't shed a tear for Takefuji, the bankrupt Japanese consumer lender, but I'll miss its dizzy (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:12:12 -0700)

Pirates Weekly
The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League announced today that they have canceled their pre-season game against the Manchester Monarchs scheduled to be played this Saturday at the Portland Ice Arena. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:59:25 -0700)

P1.6B of P2.4B unliquidated cash advances already liquidated -- Ombudsman Gutierrez
MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) - Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez said on Wednesday that some P1.6 billion of the P2.4 billion unliquidated cash advances (UCAs) made by nine government agencies had already been liquidated after they were sent letter-reminders by the Office of the Ombudsman. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:24:11 -0700)

Style Matters
Style Matters (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:43:23 -0700)

Women caught on camera using stolen debit card
BILOXI — Women suspected of using stolen debit cards at Biloxi businesses were arrested after returning to a department store to use a $400 gift card bought with a purloined debit card, police said. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:03:07 -0700)

Man accused of bilking Mesa-area businesses
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — A man already incarcerated for another fraud-related offense is accused of bilking Mesa-area businesses by convincing them to advance him cash for bogus vehicle towings. Mesa police say 41-year-old Michael Sprouse was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fraudulent schemes. Police say he received about $1,622 from at least 14 different businesses, including nine in Mesa. The East ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:09:40 -0700)

Yen’s Impact on Business Mood May Spur BOJ Easing
Evidence in the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey that companies are growing more pessimistic may prompt the central bank to expand support as soon as next week for businesses grappling with the yen’s advance. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:14:23 -0700)

India Day Ahead: Mukesh Ambani Tops Forbes India Richest, Mosque Verdict
Mukesh Ambani, who owns India’s biggest company by market value, has topped the India’s Richest list with a net worth of $27 billion, the Forbes Magazine reported. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:44:55 -0700)

Man Accused of Bilking Businesses
A man already incarcerated for another fraud-related offense is accused of bilking Mesa-area businesses by convincing them to advance him cash for bogus vehicle towings. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:19:35 -0700)

Rousseff Is Lula to Bond Market as Rally Biggest Since '02: Brazil Credit
Brazilian bonds are posting their longest streak of monthly gains since President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was elected in October 2002 as investors bet his successor will preserve policies that are fueling the fastest economic expansion in two decades. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:25:20 -0700)

Levant man wanted in Brewer arrested at Bangor pawnshop
A 27-year-old Levant man wanted by Brewer police in connection with an investigation into stolen checks was arrested Wednesday afternoon ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:29:50 -0700)

Rousseff Is Lula to Bond Market as Vote Nears: Brazil Credit
Brazilian bonds are posting their longest streak of monthly gains since President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was elected in October 2002 as investors bet his successor will preserve policies that are fueling the fastest economic expansion in two decades. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:41:39 -0700)

Gold Declines as Advance to Successive Records Prompts Investors to Sell
Gold, headed for an eighth straight quarterly advance, declined as investors locked in profits after the price climbed to a record on demand for an alternative asset. Silver retreated from a 30-year high. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:42:43 -0700)

Charities benefiting from thirst
Five and 10 cents at a time, one local business is helping needy groups fill their coffers. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:13:15 -0700)

More communities receive NOPEC cash
Six more Ashtabula County communities have received money from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council for energy-saving projects, officials said. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:19:41 -0700)

Robber's getaway may have been coordinated via cell
A payday loan business in North Charleston was robbed Wednesday by a man who may have been using a cell phone to coordinate his getaway ride. Shortly before 11:30 a.m., North Charleston police were dispatched to First American Cash Advance at 4892 Ashley Phosphate Road, according to an in... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:20:08 -0700)

Soundbites
Spoon Me!; Back to Club Congress roots; Short Takes; On the bandwagon by Stephen Seigel SPOON ME! There was a time, a decade or so ago, when one could find Spoon albums in the discount bin at the local record store.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:26:50 -0700)

To-do list: Sept. 30-Oct.6
DO ARTS Closing Reception for Psychological Armor 7 p.m. Sept. 30, the Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. The artists at Anonymous Tattoo, each show two life-size works based on the concept of the "bodysuit," a fully tattooed figure. Free. For information, call 912-232-444 or go to sentientbean.com . 'Steel Magnolias' 8 p.m. Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9; 3 p.m. Oct. 3 and 10. Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:27:26 -0700)

Man Robs America Cash Advance At Gunpoint
A man walked into an America Cash Advance store with a handgun and a large orange bag and demanded cash Wednesday. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:44:20 -0700)

Applying brakes to high interest
A arian Dodson Taylor said she'd have thought twice before taking out a car-title loan in 2008 if a new state law had been in place. The Spotsylvania County woman became mired in debt and lost her car after taking out what was initially a $300 loan at the Loan Max office in Fredericksburg. To pay it off, she had to take out another cash advance that included a finance fee equaling 25 percent of ... (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:04:35 -0700)

Issues threaten to slow $44 million Sacramento light-rail extension
Sacramento Regional Transit's milelong light-rail extension from downtown to Richards Boulevard – once billed as a fast-track project – is now expected to finish five months behind schedule. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:25:13 -0700)

Yen’s Impact on Companies Likely to Spur BOJ Easing
Evidence in the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey that companies are growing more pessimistic will probably prompt the bank to expand support as soon as next week for businesses grappling with the yen’s advance. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:44:42 -0700)

For-Profit Colleges Hold Rally Against Loan Rules
Colleges that are run for profit are rallying against a proposal to limit how much money their students can borrow. With the Senate holding a hearing on the for-profit colleges, several schools bused in students for a rally at the Capitol. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:10:18 -0700)

BRIEF-Moody's assigns rtgs Metamorphosis Master Trust Series 1
Sept 30 (Reuters) - Metamorphosis Master Trust Series 1. (Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:21:59 -0700)

Paramount Merchant Funding Completes $400,000 Merchant Cash Advance Deal
I-tech Xperience, a small business specializing in a variety of electronic products, has received over $400,000 from Paramount Merchant Funding over the past 8 months. With the money, the company has been able to expand to 15 domestic and international airports around the U.S. "It's amazing, because my business has been expanding like crazy, and we are showing major profits. We open at least one ... (Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Upcoming events for singles
All Star Dance Party: Ballroom dancing with DJ Dr. Bob. Singles and couples welcome. 3-7 p.m. Sun., Oct. 10, 17 & 24. American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple, Troy. $12. 248-778-6261. (Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:42:41 -0700)

9°C - Foggy
A MAN accused of murder repaid an £800 loan the day after radio presenter Nasim Jamil was killed, a court heard yesterday. (Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:24:41 -0700)

Community Calendar
Deadline for calendar items is 10 days in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com. (Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:26:01 -0700)

LeCroy Reports Preliminary First-Quarter Financial Results in Advance of Investor Day
LeCroy Corporation , a leading supplier of oscilloscopes and serial data test solutions, today announced preliminary financial results for its fiscal first quarter ending October 2, 2010. Â The Company also announced the scheduled launch of a number of significant new products. Â (Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:24:00 -0700)

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