Payday lenders file far more signatures than needed for vote
A new state payday-lending law hailed by consumer advocates as one of the best in the nation takes effect today, but lenders in Ohio can pretty much ignore it for now. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:44:05 GMT)
Business Robbed At Gunpoint
Cash Advance on Versailles Road, near Forbes Road, was held up Tuesday morning. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:37:22 GMT)
Payday lenders turn in signatures for Ohio ballot
COLUMBUS -- Payday lenders turned in 422,000 petition signatures on Sunday in an attempt to repeal part of a lending law that is one of the strictest of its kind in the nation. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:07:42 GMT)
Playing Poker by Daniel Negreanu : Cash-game, tournament skills differ
There's plenty of discussion on Internet poker forums about the differences between tournament and cash-game players. The general consensus is that cash-game players are superior. And while I do believe there is some truth to that sentiment, it is important to recognize that the skills required for each format are vastly different. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:18:50 GMT)
Payday lenders exceed number of signatures needed for vote
A new state payday-lending law hailed by consumer advocates as one of the best in the nation takes effect Monday, but lenders in Ohio can pretty much ignore it for now. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:13:45 GMT)
Making the switch to cash games
There's plenty of discussion on internet poker forums about the differences between tournament and cash game players. The general consensus is that cash game players are superior. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:53:51 GMT)
Economic pinch pushes more people to payday loans
The tight credit market and flagging economy are driving people to use payday and title loans to fund their day-to-day lives, and efforts by the state to regulate the industry haven’t removed the traps involved in using the companies for quick cash. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:15:40 GMT)
$20m in advance for myki
THE cost has blown out by $350 million, it will be at least three years late, but the disastrous myki ticketing system has earned a $20 million payment from the State Government. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Even simple policies can be screwed up
The subprime lending crisis that is still roiling financial markets was caused in part by excessive complexity. The securitization of mortgage loans was so complicated that it flummoxed regulators and rating agencies. But bad policy can happen even when things are simple. Payday lending is a perfect example. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:39:27 GMT)
Asian Stocks Advance, Led by Korea Electric, Qantas; BHP Drops
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks gained after a slump in the prices of metals and crude oil boosted utilities and airlines, countering losses in raw-materials suppliers. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:31:07 GMT)
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