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Name solons in STL – Senate Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:39AMMANILA, Philippines — The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee asked Monday the Commission on Audit (CoA) to submit to the Upper Chamber the names of congressmen allegedly getting monthly shares from the 2.25 percent of the net receipts of the revenues generated by operators from small-town lottery (STL) designed to fight the decades-old operations of “jueteng,” an illegal numbers game.
Debit card fees resisted Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:30AMAmericans prefer using their debit cards at the register. But a small fee could change that.
In Person: Credit-union champion Gary Oakland has come a long way Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:09AMChief Executive Gary Oakland has grown BECU into the nation's fourth-largest credit union with nearly $10 billion in assets, while keeping the 75-year-old institution true to its Depression-era values of thrift and fellowship.
Saunders: A lesson in cash to spare Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:09PMWAM is nothing obscene. It stands for Walking Around Money, and it's what people in certain neighborhoods know instinctively to keep in their pocket in case some pistol-pullin' dude demands tribute of you for walking the street.
Transcript of interpellation of Sen. Drilon Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:35PMJuly 14, 2011. Drilon: The records of CoA indicate that in 2007, there were 2 liquidations of intel funds in the total amount of P54,525,000 which in effect was not liquidated because there is no credit advice that was on record? Can you confirm that? CoA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza: I have to admit that until...
Debit card fees worrisome Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:56PMNEW YORK — Americans prefer using their debit cards at the register. But a small fee could change that.
Peter H. Gleick: More Climate B.S. at Forbes: Hiding the Energy Imbalance of the Planet Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:42PMPatrick Michaels' essay is like trying to prove why the sun goes around the Earth. Or why gravity doesn't work. Or how the U.S. faked the moon landing. It doesn't matter what his arguments are: his initial premise is wrong.
Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 31: Radioactive stuff spreads, questions multiply [Greg Laden's Blog] Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe International Atomic Energy Association has issued its last report on Fukushima on June 2nd and appears to not be keeping their web site up to date any more. This is the last time I'll be checking with them unless I hear otherwise. The email scandal reported last time continues "Analysts say the scandal reflects panic in Japan's atomic power industry, long coddled by political, corporate and ...
If banks charged a fee for debit cards, would you still swipe? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:09PMAmericans prefer using their debit cards at the register. But a small fee could change that. A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds that about two-thirds of consumers use debit cards more frequently than credit cards.
Tuscan Sun?Spa suddenly shuttered Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:13PMEmployees of the Tuscan Sun Spa in Elkins are still trying to determined why they were forced to leave their job.
Early retirement shelved by wait for Medicare Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:55AMWhile a couple would like to retire early, they should wait until age 65 for Medicare because it would be expensive to purchase health insurance.
Why the Street Should Love Hershey's Earnings Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:50AMAll cash flow is not created equal.
PNoy asked to require appointees to open bank accounts Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:40AMAmid the anomalies in government, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday called on President Aquino to require all government appointees to sign a waiver stating they would open their bank accounts to public scrutiny.
MoneyWiz for iPad - A Sophisticated Personal Finance Manager Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:44AMUK based SilverWiz today introduces MoneyWiz 1.0, their new full-featured, yet sophisticated personal finance manager for Apple's iPad. MoneyWiz is the one app that has it all, including budgets, accounts, bills and income, scheduled and recurring transactions, reports, sync, multi-currency and 100 more features. Offering unmatched ease-of-use, MoneyWiz directly supports savings, checking ...
Managing privileged accounts with a little help from Netwrix Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:14AMDerek Schauland tries the Netwrix Privileged Account Manager -- a third-party app that helps manage the information about these account types. Here is what he found out about its usefulness.
Gordon Brown says newspaper hired 'known criminals' Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:10AMThe accusation by the former prime minister of Britain against The Sunday Times broadened the scope of the scandal enveloping the Murdoch media empire.
Why Adobe Systems' Earnings Are Outstanding Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:09AMAll cash flow is not created equal.
Free ID Theft Protection Offers Grow: Are They Any Good? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:51AMIf you use the Internet or own a credit card, the threat of having your identity stolen is omnipresent. Now, leading Internet service providers, financial institutions, and companies such as Sony are offering customers peace of mind with free identity theft protection. Other companies such as Debix are offering a free bare-bones version of ID theft protection to anyone online.
Former Placer County man indicted for fraud Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:51AMSACRAMENTO, CA-United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging John George Coulter Jr., 79, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Placer County, California
Facebook use lands Dallas workers in trouble Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:36AMDALLAS (AP) - Constantly checking Facebook at work may get you in trouble.
New Gateway notebook takes users to new levels of creativity Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:27AMGateway recently introduced the NV Series Notebook, designed to meet the demands of the urban professional environment and match the pace of the modern-day business world.
Customers stick with Windsor bank as it opens under new Points West management Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:50AMAlthough her old bank suddenly had a new name, Kathleen Kopp of Greeley felt comfortable keeping her accounts open on Monday.
Google+ invitations no longer so scarce Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:59AMThe fact that Google isn't being so stingy with invitations indicates the company likely is growing more comfortable with a much larger population.
Ford gains corporate page on Google+ Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:48AMThe motor company is one of the few firms to have acquired a page on Google+, as the web giant prepares to allow corporate profiles later in the year ( ZDNet UK - Web Apps )
About 1,200 attend picnic Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:34PMThe sixth annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic was a blast again this year according to Facebook accounts. There was lots of energy put into hula hoop dances, doing the boogie and just plain shaking a leg.
Nutritional program available for Ward County residents Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:33PMThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved North Dakota's request to run a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to help Ward County residents affected by flooding who are not current program clients.
Wednesday Value Overview Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:21PMBy Steven Kiel. Wednesday's edition comes with some info on PriceSmart ( PSMT ), a Latin America wholesale club like Costco ( COST ), a note on a prospective Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) and Leucadia National ( LUK ) target, a Moody's comment on bank revenue saved by the debit card rule change, and some S&P 500 valuation thoughts by a few guys that I regularly follow. Read more » »
Why Life Technologies' Earnings Are Outstanding Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:17PMAll cash flow is not created equal.
Cable in hot pursuit of Wi-Fi mavericks Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:14PMOne example: Time Warner Cable of New York City has given 10 customers less than a week to stop sharing a wireless LAN available to anyone within 300 feet.
Letters: Perspectives on UK manufacturing Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:25PMIt's appalling news that the UK's last train factory, in Derby, may close. However, there are many factors that put it at a severe disadvantage compared with those of our European neighbours (report, 5 July).
Mount Carroll Appropriations Ordinance Closer To Passing, Headway Made On Water Bill Issue Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:19PMMOUNT CARROLL – The Finance Committee made some progress this past week on getting the Appropriations Ordinance for the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year passed and Alderman Tom Charles (Ward 3) presented the council with a draft of qualifications to go along with his proposed Health and Welfare Fund that, if and when it’s established, would help some Mount Carroll residents burdened with a water bill they ...
Plugged in, tuned out: How some families cope with the onslaught of technology Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:55PMRecently, a new policy has been implemented in the Warren household in Leola: All cellphones must go in the other room during family time. If it's date time for the parents, the phones stay in the car. "It was getting ridiculous," said mother Sarah Warren. "And my husband was one of the worst culpri...
Wheldon to become test dummy for IndyCar Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:13PMDan Wheldon went into the IndyCar season hoping to land a full-time ride and didn’t get one. He won the Indianapolis 500 a second time and still found himself watching.
Skimmers still active Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:00PMThieves are continuing to steal information from customers at gas pumps in Highlands County, sheriff's spokeswoman Nell Hays says.
Too much of a good thing Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:17PMThinking of launching your own high-end food truck? Less than 18 months after the phenomenon hit Las Vegas, anyone with a touch of entrepreneurial spirit is probably wondering whether there's still time to get in on the next big thing. But is buying a food truck today the equivalent of buying Microsoft stock in 1990? Or is it more like investing in dot-coms in 1999?
Financial Literacy Empowers Consumers Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:20PMBy Cindy Atoji Keene These are turbulent times for banks: branch closings, debit card swipe fees capped, record low savings...
Minorities need retirement aids Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:06PMshare: digg facebook twitter While it is true that no ethnic group is showing signs of saving enough for retirement, one of the sad truths is that minorities in lower-wage jobs who need the most options for retirement savings have the fewest. According to a 2009 report from the Hispanic Institute and Americans for Secure Retirement, only 25.6 percent of Hispanics are covered by employer ...
C. Fraser Smith: ‘Rock star’ challenges banks, Wall Street Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:43PM&via=&related=wpglamour" People are hurting. They’re struggling to keep their houses. They’re fighting off slick operators who promise, for a fee, to reduce their debt but then disappear with the money. Many Americans are unemployed. Are they apt to pay bills late or overdraw their checking accounts? Are the banks taking advantage? Rep. Elijah E. Cummings says we are witnessing an [...] &via ...
KeyBank sees new debit fee cap costing up to $60M Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:44PMKeyCorp on Tuesday said it expects the new debit fee cap to result in a revenue decline ranging between $50 million and $60 million a year.
Coach gets in the mobile commerce game Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:07PMThe popular luxury brand has launched an m-commerce site. Coach Inc. has launched a mobile commerce site that keeps the emphasis on searching the site and checking out while providing a highly visual experience.
Press release: Federal help for wildfire victims Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:54PMUSDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced today that New Mexico families of moderate to low-income levels whose homes were damage by recent wildfires may apply for federal funds to offset costs to rebuild or repair their homes. As...
Health Savings Accounts: Right Choice for You? Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:34PMHealth savings accounts are growing in popularity as employers search for ways to fight back against increasing health-care prices. But is a HSA right for you?
Is Merge Healthcare's Cash Machine Shutting Down? Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:33PMAll cash flow is not created equal.
Ariz. state police checking computers after attack Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:33PMState police said Friday that they are checking the security of the agency's computer system after an attack by hackers and they are investigating to determine the extent of the infiltration.
Amtrak train crash: Officials to release name of truck driver, 3 others killed in wreck Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:30PMUpdate at 9:05 a.m.: Officials said this morning they will release the name of the truck driver who slammed into an Amtrak passenger train later today.
It's Good to Be a Banker Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:27PMProfiting from the power of stupid.
Six Ways to Keep Rewards Checking Rewarding Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:50PMIn this low-yield world, rewards checking can help you wring out a slightly better return.
The Problem with the New Amex Debit Card Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:44PMThe lack of direct deposit options limits the usefulness of this latest entrant onto the market.
Newtown Township Police Report: Officers investigate fraud complaints, suspicious people and a dog bite Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:44AMThe Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents between Friday, May 27 and Sunday, June 5:
Chrisman banking establishment serves community for over 100 years Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 5:03PMAndrew Majors On February 1, 1904, a local institution opened its doors in Chrisman, and for over a century this establishment has been serving the local community in Edgar County and the surrounding area.