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Flathead County Deputy Charged With DUI
A longtime Flathead County sheriff's deputy has been cited for drunken driving after a report that a transient was struck near a Kalispell bar. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:50:44 -0700)

Fall festivals starting soon throughout county
A festival-filled fall is just around the corner for Cass County. Annual festivities will begin next weekend with the Cleveland Homecoming and will last until the end of October with the Peculiar Harvest Moon Festival. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:48:37 -0700)

U.S. military cyberwar: What's off-limits?
Ex-NSA and CIA head tells Black Hat crowd that rules for when military can attack foreign networks might exempt power grids and financial networks. Originally posted at Privacy Inc. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:31:58 -0700)

ECB extends banks' liquidity lifeline into early 2011
The European Central Bank extended its liquidity safety net for vulnerable euro zone banks into next year delaying its exit from crisis measures for now as it urged caution about the economic recovery. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:31:00 -0700)

A nurse at Cebu City Medical Center attends to a dengue patient at the “dengue lane” of the hospital. FERDINAND EDRALIN
After he learned that not all dengue patients in the Cebu City Medical Center are his constituents, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama asked those from other local government units to go to other hospitals so as not to drain the city’s resources. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:31:00 -0700)

COA tells LTO-7: "Stop circumventing the law"
The Commission on Audit has advised the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas to stop the practice of granting cash advances to one accountable officer on behalf of officials who are no longer allowed to make cash advances because of unliquidated cash advances. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:29:59 -0700)

Gaming addict in win over video game lawyers
Man who claims he's addicted to the game Lineage II persuades a court that he can challenge end-user agreement that restricted the game maker's liability. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:22:29 -0700)

Expect the bull, prepare for the bear
Last week's unexpected drop in stock prices has unsettled a lot of investors and restarted serious talk that a recession or a bear market is on the way. Either of those threats could come to pass, of course, but neither is particularly likely. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:20:24 -0700)

After financial hiccups, marathon set for 2010
Despite some off-season money issues, the 2010 Stillwater Marathon is on track for May 30 and expecting many more feet on the ground. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:20:15 -0700)

When potholes swallow shoppers
Whether it's road resurfacing, sidewalk repairs or a sewer upgrade, public works projects can wreak havoc on local businesses -- and thanks to stimulus money, 2010 has been full of them. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:17:26 -0700)

Benefit planned for late Stillwater police officer Brienne Heroux
ST. PAUL - The St. Paul Police Federation and Stillwater Police Department are teaming up to host a benefit for the husband and son of the late Stillwater Police officer Brienne Heroux, who died last month of complications from HELLP syndrome. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:12:29 -0700)

Despite new law, subprime credit cards and payday loans can still be very dicey
You can still get credit if your finances are a mess. It will just cost dearly. A sweeping credit card law that took effect yesterday is supposed to prevent banks from employing tactics that push borrowers deeper into debt. Yet loans and cards with crushing terms still beckon. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:09:46 -0700)

A Guide to the Best Labor Day Sales
Retailers are offering steep discounts, but you have to know where to look. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:07:03 -0700)

How to Fix 7 Common Budgeting Mistakes
Don't fall victim to these easy-to-fix traps. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:02:50 -0700)

What the New Credit Card Rules Mean for You
Consumers need to navigate the darker side of credit card reform. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:59:29 -0700)

Plan Ahead For A Sustainable Retirement
Texas CPAs Offer Tips to Have a Financially Secure Future (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:59:00 -0700)

Community Calendar – 8/27
Cape Elizabeth Town Manager Mike McGovern, guest speaker at Saco Bay Rotary Club, Thursday, Aug. 26, 7:30 a.m., Captain’s Galley Restaurant, Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:42:36 -0700)

AG wants specifics on New Haven bank merger
Jobs, mortgage availability, business lending and new products and services are among the many issues Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal wants First Niagara and NewAlliance banks to address in relation to a proposed $1.5 billion acquisition. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:35:21 -0700)

Deferred Retirement Option Program in Philadelphia
A look at the Deferred Retirement Option Program in Philadelphia and how the state is losing money. Contributor: Chris Dasilva Published: Aug 17, 2010 (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:34:14 -0700)

Electing the American Dream
It's time that our candidates take a long hard look at what's become of the American dream and find some solutions to help us get back on track. Contributor: Mike Felten Published: Aug 30, 2010 (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:31:44 -0700)

Monty wants to hear directly from Paul
The next step in the drama surrounding All-Star point guard Chris Paul will happen Monday, when he will meet with New Orleans officials and decide whether to push his angst to the next level by formally -- and in person -- requesting to be traded. ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:27:16 -0700)

Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb Investor Day
By CanadianValue. When Warren Buffett shut his partnership in the early 1970s he recommended one fund to his investors. That fund is the Sequoia Fund which is still in operation today. In May of this year they held their annual investor day where they take questions from their investors. Below is a transcript of the investor day which includes commentary on specific stock holdings and could be a ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:26:37 -0700)

EA looks to Madden NFL Superstars to move the ball forward in crowded field of Facebook games
EA levels up its social gaming strategy with titles based on the company's console franchises, including Madden, FIFA and, in the coming months, Monopoly. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:25:43 -0700)

The Seven Deadly (Debt) Sins
Consumers have worked hard to pare debts but as the economy turns weaker, much remains to be done. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:18:52 -0700)

Radius Project Update - Drilling Commences at Sixty Mile
Radius Gold Inc. is pleased to provide an update on the Company's broad portfolio of gold projects in Central America and the Yukon Territory. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:15:00 -0700)

Montana morning headline news
A U.S. Magistrate judge has recommended the dismissal of a lawsuit by groups in support of Montana's Firearms Freedom Act, which states federal gun laws do not apply to guns made in the Treasure State. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:13:21 -0700)

Problem Grizzly Moved To Kootenai National Forest
Wildlife officials say a 2 1/2-year-old male grizzly bear has been relocated after it frequented homes and got into garbage in northwestern Montana's West Kootenai area. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:05:44 -0700)

Credit card offers: What you need to know
Is there a brand new credit card out there waiting for your name? Before you say yes to the offer you just received by mail, online or by phone, be a smart consumer! (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:01:22 -0700)

Letter: What if it was your child being deployed?
If it was your son or daughter who was being deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq, what would be your opinion of these wars? (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:51:05 -0700)

Man Sentenced To Prison For Sexting Young Girl
A 29-year-old Missoula man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sending an 11-year-old girl text messages trying to entice her to have sex with him. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:50:21 -0700)

Security Guard Pays $1,735 For Killing Black Bear
A security guard at the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club has paid $1,735 in restitution and fines for illegally killing a black bear while trying to haze the animal away from a paintball course. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:50:11 -0700)

MEMA issues hurricane safety tips for business owners
Yes, it’s that time of year again, and some weather experts are forecasting an active hurricane season. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has issued these hurricane safety tips for business owners. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:37:34 -0700)

Bristol Pathmark supermarket to close in October; 109 to lose jobs
The Pathmark supermarket in Bristol will close around Oct. 13, putting all 109 employees at the store out of work, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:29:20 -0700)

Finance and Banking
His Honour Judge Waksman has delivered another judgment in favour of lenders. The claims all related to the interest rates stipulated on a regulated agreement relating to credit cards. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:29:12 -0700)

'Euro General' promoted despite graft case
A senior police official facing graft charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly carrying almost P7-million worth of undeclared money outside of the country was promoted to a higher rank on Thursday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:23:23 -0700)

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In a Tight Credit Market Small Business Funding from a Cash Advance Program Might Be Just the Answer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cash advance leader Merchant Cash & Capital specilaizes in programs designed to assist small businesses. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:14:45 -0700)

NewCardio CEO Increases Equity Position
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NewCardio (OTC Bulletin Board: NWCI) a cardiac diagnostic technology provider, today announced that Vincent Renz, Jr., NewCardio's President and CEO, purchased 128,000 shares during his trading window in open market transactions in the two weeks following the Company's filing of its SEC Form 10-Q and earnings conference for the second ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:14:43 -0700)

Payday Loan Defendant Settles FTC Charges; Illegally Tried to Garnish Borrowers' Wages
One of the owners of a payday loan and debt collection operation has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for his role in a scheme that illegally tried to garnish borrowers wages and used other illegal debt-collection practices. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:08:45 -0700)

'From rags to riches and back to rags in 30 years'
In a span of 30 years, the CNMI has gone from rags to riches and is now nearly back to rags. That's how Saipan Chamber of Commerce president Douglas Brennan described the CNMI economy in his address yesterday to members of the largest business organization in the islands with some 150 members. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:07:25 -0700)

Browse News
DBAP/ DURHAM—I have a pretty well practiced routine when I cover games at the DBAP, which includes what I bring to the ballpark: two Parker Jotter pens, my voice recorder, my phone, my press pass and my wallet. I also wear a version of the same outfit to every game. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:59:12 -0700)

Opisyal ng PNP na may kaso sa Ombudsman itinaas ang ranggo
MANILA - Kabilang sa mga na-promote nitong Huwebes ang isang mataas na opisyal ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na nahaharap sa kasong katiwalian sa Office of the Ombudsman kaugnay sa kontrobersiyal na biyahe sa Europe noong 2008. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:44:09 -0700)

North Central Massachusetts Community Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 2 Shirley Well Adult Clinic: Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Shirley Board of Health, will hold Well Adult Clinics from 10 to 11 a. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:42:26 -0700)

B.C. adds $7M to Arts Council budget
B.C. Culture Minister Kevin Krueger has suddenly found another $7 million for the B.C. Arts Council, which awards grants to artists and cultural institutions. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:38:14 -0700)

Tony Blair: a “tinkling symbol”
I don’t know if anyone else remembers Tony Blair intoning verses from 1 Corinthians at Princess Diana’s funeral. I watched it. I wondered at the time if there was something in the nature of Englishness that made it seem apt and appropriate, but empty and stagey to Antipodean ears. This is part of the passage [...] (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:34:17 -0700)

New rules restrict credit counselors
The North Platte Telegraph We've all seen the ads, we've received the phone calls. Buried in credit card debt? Want to settle what you owe for pennies on the dollar? Falling for the pitch of companies who promise to help you pay off your debt can cost hundreds of dollars and leave consumers facing the same amount of debt. It's called "front loading," and the Federal Trade Commission is going to ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:30:05 -0700)

Suspects deserve the 'maximum penalty'
The prosecution presented its final arguments on Thursday in the trial of 10 men suspected of carrying out a brazen helicopter-aided robbery of a Stockholm cash depot last September. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:25:59 -0700)

Prophecy Secures $10 Million Loan to Advance Ulaan Ovoo Coal Mine, Mongolia
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 2, 2010) - Prophecy Resource Corp. ("Prophecy" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PCY)(OTCQX:PRPCF)(FRANKFURT:1P2) has arranged a secured debt facility of up to $10 million (the "Loan") with Waterton Global Value, L.P. ("Waterton"). Subject to certain drawdown conditions, the loan may be drawn down in three tranches as follows: (a) $2 million on the ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:20:06 -0700)

Shareholders and Investors Are Invited to GDT Tek Webinar, With Q&A to Be Held Online September 15th, 2010 to Discuss ...
ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - September 2, 2010) - GDT Tek ( PINKSHEETS : GDTK ) is pleased to announce that an aggressive plan for growth and expansion can be implemented now that DEBT financing has been secured through JANCO Partners ( www.janco.com ) and Business Interruption Insurance (BII) from Willis Insurance Services of California ( www.willis.com ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:53 -0700)

F1: Lopez: F1 costs higher than expected
Renault chairman Gerard Lopez has admitted that Formula 1 is proving more expensive than he had anticipated, amid speculation that he could sell back some of the team to its parent company. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:49 -0700)

Apple inks Ping trademark deal with golf gear maker
Orange Ping sticks to sweet stuff Apple cleared the use of the word Ping with golf company PING before using the name for its new Web2.0 music look-up feature in iTunes.… Free On-Demand Webcast - Virtualizing the Hard Stuff (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:36:52 -0700)

Las Vegas high graduates sought
Graduates of Las Vegas High School class of 1975 are sought to celebrate their 35th reunion set for 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Main Street Station in Las Vegas. Cost is $40 per person in advance and $45 at the door. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:34:06 -0700)

Top kayak cop
Timmins Police Service Deputy Chief Des Walsh might be a gambling man, but there is one wager he likely wishes he had not accepted. Walsh was on hand Wednesday morning, along with Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sgt.[...] (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:32:05 -0700)

South Jersey ballplayer joins MLB's San Francisco Giants
Darren Ford received some Giant news late Tuesday evening. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:28:11 -0700)

In and Around the Chathams
SATURDAY, AUG. 28 The Chatham Borough Farmers’ Market will be open for the 12th Saturday of its fourth season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 28, at Railroad Plaza South and Fairmount Avenue. New Jersey peaches and tomatoes are a big draw at the market currently, and a “featured vendor” with the market all season is Tassot Apiaries of Buzzing Acres Farm in Milford, specializing in ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:24:42 -0700)

10 About Town: September 3-5
John Martin brings you some of this weekend's biggest and best events right here in Eat Tennessee. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:05:44 -0700)

Del Monte Foods Company Reports Fiscal 2011 First Quarter Results
SAN FRANCISCO----Del Monte Foods Company : (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700)

Another Option for Early-Retirement Withdrawals
If you're faced with having to tap retirement savings for income prematurely, 72 distributions make sense--in very specific situations. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 -0700)

Community Calendar
Deadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of desired publication date. E-mail information on clubs, lectures, community and religious events, reunions and support groups to drock@pioneerlocal.com or fax to (847) 599-6902. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:45:00 -0700)

VimpelCom Ltd Announces Second Quarter 2010 Operating and Financial Results
VimpelCom Ltd" , a leading international provider of telecommunications services, today announced its operating and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:34:00 -0700)

AP INVESTIGATION: Katrina a tale of SBA failure
CHALMETTE (AP) — Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Jay Young is still haunted by the desperate voices on the other end of the telephone crying and begging for help. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:29:33 -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. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:07:44 -0700)

Jimmy Horton joins BPG Racing Freedom field
BECHTELSVILLE — The list of top name race car drivers is growing and becoming more impressive with the addition of dirt track racing legend Jimmy Horton to the field for the BPG Racing Freedom 76, set to take place at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:04:09 -0700)

Local officials review taxpayer initiatives in forum
Local officials are taking a close look at November’s ballot initiatives, and they don’t like what they see. Reports from statewide finance experts say that if Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61 gain voter approval, the outlook is bleak. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:58:36 -0700)

School Digest
DISTRICT 68 (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:52:28 -0700)

Chamber golf outing Sept. 23
Area businesses, public officials and residents are welcome to participate in the annual Willowbrook-Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce & Industry Golf Outing on Sept. 23. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:29:37 -0700)

Calendar
The Doings welcomes items for the Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication. E-mail items to: doingsnews@pioneerlocal.com. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:27:27 -0700)

College of Lake County briefs
Four outstanding internationa l films will be presented on Friday nights during fall semester by the College of Lake County Center for International Education. There is no charge for the films, which are screened at 7 p.m. in room A162 (Anderson lecture hall) on the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:14:15 -0700)

School Digest
LAKE FOREST (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:13:44 -0700)

Rand Strengthens for a Second Day as Global Economic Growth Concern Eases
South Africa’s rand gained for a second day as better-than-estimated U.S. manufacturing growth boosted confidence in the global economy, increasing investor appetite for higher-yielding, emerging-market assets. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:12:09 -0700)

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Visit zip2save.com for all your favorite circulars & coupons! The Doings welcomes items for the Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication. E-mail items to: doingsnews@pioneerlocal.com. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:11:57 -0700)

Kenexa Announces Agreement to Acquire Salary.com
Kenexa Corporation (Nasdaq: KNXA) and Salary.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLRY) today announced that they have entered into an agreement for Kenexa’s acquisition of Salary.com in an all cash tender offer and merger for $4.07 per share, or approximately $80 million. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:03:46 -0700)

Northwest school board sets aside funds in advance of cliff effect'
GRAND ISLAND - After discussing a preliminary and conservative budget presented by business manager Sharon Placke and Superintendent Bill Mowinkel, the Northwest School board decided to put a little " but not too much " away for a rainy day. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:58:03 -0700)

KBC News
Gordon Brown could be "maddening" and had "zero" emotional intelligence, Tony Blair has said in his memoirs. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:46:59 -0700)

Events for singles
Bethany Suburban West: A Catholic organization providing peer support to divorced and separated Christians. Monthly dance. 8 p.m. Sat. Free polka lessons at 7:15 p.m. St. Robert Bellarmine, 27101 W. Chicago, Redford Twp. $10. Refreshments included. Dressy casual attire. Diane K: 734-261-5716. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:18:32 -0700)

Armed ATM bombers face off with police
In a brazen attack, 12 heavily armed ATM bombers faced off with police when they opened fire on them moments after they blasted open two Absa cash machines in Pretoria. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:11:06 -0700)

Arkansas trying to shut down payday lenders
Dear Action Line: Do you know anything about Arrowhead Investments Inc., which is offering payday loans over the Internet? - S.B., Tulsa. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:23:04 -0700)

India call rates end little changed amid surplus cash
(Updates to close) (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:59:23 -0700)

New coalition fights payday loans
A number of social policy groups have joined forces in a campaign to put limits on payday lending in Texas. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:56:51 -0700)

Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook
DateBook Notes (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:49:38 -0700)

Maple Grove-Osseo area calendar
Maple Grove Farmers Market NOW TO OCTOBER - The Maple Grove Farmers Market will be open Thursdays 3 to 7 p.m. (now to September) and 3 to 6 p.m. in October. There will be food and fun with 60+ vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, eggs, meats, cheese, breads, syrups, jams, honey, candies, and much more. Also, weekly music, free recipes, and 4:30 p.m. family storytime. In addition ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:23:01 -0700)

ACCA Bingo is back
Despite a full house, and many players hungry to win the big money, the second Jackpot was not won. And with that, there are big cash pots just waiting to be won. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:33:33 -0700)

Professor Yunus Visits Atlanta, Presents a New Capitalism
Muhammad Yunus was a professor of economics, but his academic knowledge had left him ignorant, he said in Atlanta. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:33:00 -0700)

New coalition fights payday loans
A number of social policy groups have joined forces in a campaign to put limits on payday lending in Texas. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:12:51 -0700)

OPP flag flies in front of Timmins Police Service building
Timmins Police Service Deputy Chief Des Walsh might be a gambling man, but there is one wager he likely wishes he had not accepted. Walsh was on hand Wednesday morning, along with Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sgt.[...] (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:55 -0700)

MSCI Forces Israel Sale Harvard Campaign Failed to Bring About
MSCI Inc. may have been more instrumental in changing investor behavior toward Israel than an eight-year-old divestment campaign by some Harvard and MIT academics. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:38:27 -0700)

Capsules for the WNBA conference finals series
A look at the two best-of-three WNBA conference finals, which start Thursday: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 2 New York (22-12) vs. No. 4 Atlanta (19-15) Season Series: Tied 2-2, with each time winning once on the road. New York: A roster overhaul that brought Cappie Pondexter, Nicole Powell and Taj McWilliams-Franklin to the Liberty in the offseason resulted in a team record for victories one year ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:09:19 -0700)

Staying safe while travelling solo
Solo travellers come in two categories: those who want to avoid single supplements, enjoy the company of others but find themselves unavoidably alone - and fiercely independent types who don't want to be bothered by fellow travellers and insist on striking out on their own. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:06:48 -0700)

Key Asian markets strike early to ward off property bubble
SINGAPORE: Key Asian economies fearing a US-style housing market bubble are taking fresh measures to curb runaway property prices as the region leads the global rebound from recession. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:44:30 -0700)

China’s Stocks Rise for First Time in Three Days; SAIC Jumps
China’s stocks rose for the first time in three days, led by automakers and commodity producers, after vehicle sales surged and U.S. manufacturing grew faster than estimated. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:32:25 -0700)

On the record with U.S. Rep. Maloney
Rep. Carolyn Maloney visits the Queens Chronicle office. PHOTO BY LIZ RHOADES Since January, 2009, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Queens and Manhattan) has authored more legislation than any other Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:32:16 -0700)

Gaddafi seeks EU cash to prevent 'black Europe'
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, on a visit to Rome, says the EU should pay Libya "at least five billion euros a year" to stop clandestine immigration and avoid a "black Europe". (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:23:37 -0700)

Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook
DateBook Notes (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:19:37 -0700)

Office Of Consumer Protection Warns Residents About Door-To-Door Sales
The State Office Of Consumer Protection is warning folks about high pressure door-to-door sales tactics. It says an Illinois-based company that has a C-minus rating from the Better Business Bureau has been pushing its products. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:05:11 -0700)

Inspection came as no surprise to nursing home
State investigating possible tipoff by city official State authorities are investigating whether a city Department of Family and Support Services official tipped off a Chicago nursing home to a surprise inspection led by the state attorney general's office that was designed to protect vulnerable residents at the facility, the Tribune has learned. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:56:15 -0700)

India Day Ahead: Adani Bids for Kosovo Plant; IFCI May Sell Stake in NSE
Adani Power Ltd., the generation arm of India’s biggest coal importer, has been shortlisted to bid for a 1,238-megawatt thermal power project and coal-mining rights in Kosovo, an official said. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:35:34 -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. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:28:51 -0700)

Australian Growth Broadens, Reigniting Rates Pressure
Signs Australia’s economic expansion is spreading from the mining industry to households boosted the case for the nation’s central bank to resume the Group of 20’s most aggressive round of interest-rate increases. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:27:24 -0700)

China’s Stock Futures Advance After U.S. Manufacturing Data
China’s stock-index futures rose, signaling the benchmark index may climb for the first time in three days, as faster-than-estimated U.S. manufacturing eased concern the global recovery is faltering. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:02:25 -0700)

Events, all areas
MEETINGS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATI (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:55:25 -0700)

Missoula Chamber Opposes Special District Taxes
Missoula Chamber of Commerce asks businesses to actively oppose proposed special district taxes to maintain parks and roads. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:50:44 -0700)

Chiefs Expand Bus Service To Home Games
The Kansas City Chiefs have expanded bus service to all of their home games this season. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:49:07 -0700)

TRIBUNE WATCHDOG: Inspection was no surprise to nursing home
State authorities are investigating whether a city Department of Family and Support Services official tipped off a Chicago nursing home to a surprise inspection led by the state attorney general's office that was designed to protect vulnerable residents at the facility, the Tribune has learned. When a team of law enforcement officials arrived at the Grasmere Place nursing home in Uptown for the ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:45:07 -0700)

Payday loan initiative draws praise, criticism in Great Falls
Proponents of an initiative that would cap the interest rate for payday and title loan lenders held a rally in Great Falls on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:55:27 -0700)

Bozeman Pilot One Of Three Killed In Crash
Krinitt's family said he had 20 years of flying experience. He was also a trained aircraft mechanic. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:50:11 -0700)

Initiative Seeks to Cap Soaring Interest Rates in Montana
As average annual interest rates on payday loans soar at 400 percent, a new initiative seeks to make some changes to protect Montanans. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:49:01 -0700)

Laing Named Pirates Equipment Manager
PORTLAND, ME - The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League announced that Ben Laing has been named the team's new Equipment Manager. "I'm elated to have this opportunity to work for the Pirates and to work with such a great coaching staff in Kevin Dineen and Eric Weinrich," Laing said. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:45:59 -0700)

Morningside-Skyline column for Sept. 2
The Women’s Civic Group, of Morningside, was organized in September 1952 with 22 women present at the first meeting. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:10:02 -0700)

CHIEFS ANNOUNCE EXPANDED GAMEDAY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; LOWER PRICES
Reserve your seat! (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:09:16 -0700)

Montana Voters Will Decide Payday Loan Laws
Opponents worry an initiative to cap interest rates on payday loans could drive them out of business. Voters will decide Initiative 164 in November. Wednesday, supporters rallied in Missoula. Right now, lenders can charge more than 400% interest annually. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:08:45 -0700)

Davis Wildfire Burns Eight Structures, None Homes
Officials say a 2,000-acre wildfire northwest of Helena appears to have burned eight structures, though none were homes. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:05:44 -0700)

Bars & Clubs: Sept. 2
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, 01 Sep 2010 15:47:05 -0700)

I-164 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. More than 27,000 voter signatures were collected to put I-164 on the election ballot. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:42:56 -0700)

Hurricane season kicks into gear this time of year
Hurricane Earl's local impact should be limited to a high surf and dangerous rip currents.Tha (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:36:49 -0700)

Parking changes in store for 2010 Red Raider football season
Come early and pre-pay. That's the important message that Texas Tech Athletics is conveying to football fans for the 2010 season as record numbers continue to mount in season ticket sales. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:07:38 -0700)

Investigation Of Plane Crash Near Bozeman Completed
Investigators completed their crash site investigation of the plane crash that claimed the life of a Utah man. 34-year-old Jarred Dearden of Ogden, Utah was on his way to Bozeman from Salt Lake City when his plane went down around 8am Monday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:05:32 -0700)

Hernando entertainment calendar
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 THIS WEEK Boot-scootin': Brookridge Social Dance will host a Western-themed dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Brookridge Community Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., Brookridge. Music provided by Diane and Mitch. Guests can bring their own beverages. Ice and coffee provided throughout the evening, and doughnuts will be served at 9 ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:04:11 -0700)

State fears dumping of outside lotteries
T.M. Thomas Isaac held a meeting with officials of the Department of Lotteries on Wednseday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:44:26 -0700)

Sneak Peak at Steven Rattner's Overhaul: Auto Triumphs of 'Unshaven, Sockless Men'
As recently as March, Steven Rattner, the former private equity kingpin and Obama administration car czar, was having an unpleasant time with Overhaul , his book on the emergency auto rescue. "Writing books is a bear. It’s just really hard work. And he hasn’t done it before," Mark Green, who'd talked to him about the struggle, told The Observer then. It didn't help that Mr. Rattner was ensnared ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:26:12 -0700)

Chiefs Announce Expanded Gameday Public Tansportation
The Kansas City Chiefs announced today that bus service for 2010 home Chiefs games will be expanded from 2009 – tripling the number of pick up locations from 4 to 12, and lowering prices for season passes, advance reservations and walk-up options. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:10:40 -0700)

Harry Winston Diamond Corporation reports Second Quarter Results: Strong increase in sales and earnings
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation today announced its second quarter results for the period ending July 31, 2010. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:01:00 -0700)

SharesPost Facilitating Trades In Private Firms
In early 2009, Greg Brogger launched SharesPost, a Web site that brings together buyers and sellers of shares of privately held, venture capital-backed companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Zynga. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:57:00 -0700)

E-mail Scam Hits Local Clergy
A hacker breaks into a local rabbi's e-mail account, sending hundreds of messages to potential victims. E-mail - Fraud - FAQs Help and Tutorials - Advance-fee fraud - Web-Based (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:32:18 -0700)

Primary Observations
Questions and answers about last week's election by Jim Nintzel How did Republican Jesse Kelly pull off his victory over former state lawmaker Jonathan Paton in the GOP primary in Congressional District 8? We've talked to a number of folks about that one and here's the consensus: Paton, who was the favorite of the GOP establishment, made a number of crucial mistakes, including focusing on U.S ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:15:11 -0700)

Financial Services on Aisle Nine: Wal-Mart Gives Banks a Run for Their Money
Despite being pilloried by the public lately, a banker's lot can't be all that bad. At least, that's what Wal-Mart executives must be thinking. Over recent months, there has been a flurry of announcements from the world's largest retailer about the expanding array of banking products sold at its U.S. stores. Company officials insist that their main aim is to reach the "unbanked" and "underbanked ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:13:41 -0700)

Surprising Entrepreneurship Lessons From Around The World
It's not about innovation, risk or passion. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:11:01 -0700)

Parque Arauco Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
SANTIAGO, Chile----Parque Arauco S.A. , one of Latin America’s leading shopping center developers and operators, based on gross leasable area , reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:01:00 -0700)

Senior news
The Hilliard Senior Center, 3810 Veterans Memorial Drive, offers a variety of programs for people aged 55 and older. Lunches are served several days a week. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The annual membership fee is $15. For more information, call 876-0747. The current newsletter is available online at www.cityofhilliard.com or at the ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:48:26 -0700)

Coming up
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Scammers target the N. Shore
Police are warning local renters — and landlords — to be on high alert when conducting business transactions on the popular classified website Craigslist. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:25:40 -0700)

Business : Strong fundamentals to lift market in Delhi
The global recession, which crippled the world’s economic backbone with burst stock and real estate market bubbles, may have not exposed deep structural problems in the Indian economy, but the realty sector in India had borne the brunt of weakened consumer and business confidence. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:19:58 -0700)

Takeover gossip helps FTSE 100 leap 2.7pc
Economics factors aside, bid rumours helped the blue-chip index register its biggest one-day rally in almost two months. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:08:51 -0700)

ShaMaran Announces $50 Million Private Placement
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 1, 2010) - ShaMaran Petroleum Corp. ("ShaMaran" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SNM) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to sell, on a non-brokered, private placement basis, an aggregate of up to 111.2 million common shares at a price of Cdn $0.45 per share for gross proceeds of up to approximately Cdn $50 million. A 5% finder's fee, in cash ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:28 -0700)

Chief economist calls on Congress to 'finish the job of economic recovery'
Departing White House chief economist Christina Romer called Wednesday on Congress to summon the political will to "finish the job of economic recovery" by pumping more cash into the economy through additional tax cuts for businesses and middle-class families, as well as fresh investments in the... United States Congress - United States - Congress - People - Barack Obama (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:22:01 -0700)

Blue Springs Parks and Recreation offers September activities
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation is sponsoring several activities in September. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:52:14 -0700)

Lake City Community Planner for Sept. 1
Beginning today, the Dr. John M. Thomason Public Library in Olanta will change operating hours for Tuesdays and Thursdays. The new hours for those two days will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:41:28 -0700)

None dare call it tyranny
IF YOU want to know what tyranny is like, look around. The national government — specifically the executive branch — can do pretty much what it wants. It could bomb Iran tomorrow without a declaration of war from Congress. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:41:09 -0700)

Kirkwood Chemistry Teacher Named Missouri Teacher of the Year
A Kirkwood chemistry teacher known for his ability to inspire both students and fellow educators has been selected as Missouri’s Teacher of the Year for 2010-11, state education officials announced today. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:36:44 -0700)

The Media Consortium: Weekly Pulse: DIY Abortions on the Border, Pawlenty Screws MN on Sex Ed
Weekly Pulse: DIY Abortions on the Border, Pawlenty Screws MN on SexEd by Lindsay Beyerstein, Media Consortium blogger Women on along U.S.-Mexico border are buying... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:31:42 -0700)

Ten U.S. stocks selling at deep discounts
We're talking cheap, and with good reasons to rebound (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:27:16 -0700)

Tapping the Equity in Your Home
If you're strapped for cash, it may make sense to put some of your home's value to work for you. Just be sure to weigh the options carefully. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:23:27 -0700)