Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Dec 5, 2008
Lebanese banks claim immunity from financial crisis. Why might Knut the polar bear have to leave his zoo. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
After a life of crime, state's oldest inmate succumbs at 92 Dec 3, 2008
For more than 60 years, he crisscrossed the country, robbing banks and jewelry stores, stealing cars, and cracking safes, according to law enforcement officials. He was a small, compactly built man with several scars on his face. (Boston Globe)
Zimbabwe: Govt Warns Rogue Soldiers Dec 3, 2008
Groups of unarmed soldiers in full military gear started beating up suspected illegal foreign currency dealers and seizing their money as well as mobile phones on Wednesday last week after failing to access cash from banks ... On Monday this week, the largest group of soldiers -- numbering about 100 -- who had failed to withdraw money from various banks in the city went on the rampage, attacking suspected foreign currency dealers along Chinhoyi Street and looting shops. (allAfrica.com)
Curtains rise for Christmas play Friday Nov 29, 2008
"It's a Christmas story that takes place when the Ingalls lived near the banks of Plum Creek, Minn., in 1874. The show starts off just a few days before Christmas and Pa has decided to take a walking trip to the nearest town, which is Walnut Grove, Minn., to bring back some Christmas surprises for the girls. And suddenly, without any warning, a blizzard has blown in and Pa ends up being gone for four days. And his health and safety is unknown to the family for these four days," Foley said. "The... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Are Your Collectibles Crash Proof? Nov 26, 2008
Are Your Collectibles Crash Proof. Are Your Collectibles Crash Proof. (Suite101.com)
Disney Video Games Get Families Playing Together with Trusted Brands and Quality Products That Are Gentle on the Wallet Nov 26, 2008
Disneys wide array of exciting video games bring families together without emptying piggy banks this holiday shopping season. Disney has the entertainment that kids want, and parents looking to get the most value for their dollar can bring Disney video games home to the living room for quality family time or take them on-the-go during holiday travel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FDIC-insured banks earnings drop 94% Nov 26, 2008
FDIC-insured banks earnings drop 94 ... All commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the reported earning a combined $1 ... While large losses at only a few institutions created much of the decline, more than half of banks just over 58 percent reported year-over-year declines. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Potential Laterals Taking a Closer Look at Law Firm Finances Nov 25, 2008
"You just couldn't catch up. And because Brobeck had a lot of debt, the banks took control of the money and Brobeck had no choice but to fail.". He thinks that people are getting smarter on the topic, but believes that he and other partners who survived Brobeck's troubles -- many of whom are still involved in a lawsuit related to the firm's collapse -- are much more cognizant of, and careful about, finances than the average lateral partner. (Law.com)
Free and cheap in Frankfurt Nov 22, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT: Summer festivals abound from the Opernplatzfest, June 19-28, 2009, in front of the old opera house with international food and dance, to the Museumsuferfest, when all the museums host events on the banks of the river, Aug. 29-31, 2009 ... Running parallel two blocks over, Muenchenerstrasse is a one-street Turkish district with barbers, banks, restaurants and coffee shops. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Obituaries for Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
Survivors include her children, Edward Kruel Jr. of Horicon, Susan (Michael) Banks of Holmen, Debra (John) Below of Oregon, Wis. and Kay Kruel of Durham, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Credit still hard to get for retailers Nov 21, 2008
BANK LOANS: Small community and regional banks seem to have money to lend to small businesses with better terms than large national banks. Smaller banks are run more conservatively and make fewer subprime mortgage loans ... CREDIT UNIONS: Like community banks, credit unions are not exposed to the same risks as large banks. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
DEATHS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008 (972) Nov 18, 2008
Beloved wife of Fred Martin Sr., loving mother of Willie Banks (Mildred), Detroit, Mich. Fred Martin Jr., Little Rock, Eugene Martin, Kenneth Martin, Alfred Martin and Raymond Martin, all of Pine Bluff, and Thomas Martin (Patricia) of Hamilton, Ohio; dear sister of Ezell Willis (Homeko) of San Pedro, Calif. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Empty the piggy banks and bring the kids to do their holiday shopping - most items are less than $2. Highlights: Toys and stocking stuffers for all ages priced from 10 cents to $8; jewelry at 75 cents to $6; holiday and home decor from $1 to $5; gift wrap and gift wrap accessories from 50 cents to $1. (San Francisco Chronicle)
U.S. chains aim at saving energy - and money Nov 10, 2008
Treasury's "Troubled Asset Relief Program" chief says he's confident banks will resume lending but as of yet. World leaders from major industrial and developing countries convene in Washington to discuss global economy. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Tax arrears mop-up doubtful Nov 9, 2008
But banks will have the first claim on that seized asset. So, we are unlikely to get any pie out of that huge arrear, a source in the finance ministry said. (India Times)
Local couples explore alternative buildings Nov 9, 2008
This banks extra electricity, which the power provider - in this case, Georgia EMC - purchases. Lang says that EMC "are supportive and encouraging, because it helps offset their demands. It benefits everyone when you sell back.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hornby eyes James Bond boost after profit fall Nov 7, 2008
Interest rates have been slashed across Europe as central banks try to fight off the effects of the global fin. Auto sales hit 25-year low, Toyota say earnings will plunge to nine-year low. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Daylight Resources Trust Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Results-Production Growth Generates Record Funds From Operations and Adds to Financial Flexibility Nov 5, 2008
At September 30, 2008, Daylight had $199 million outstanding on its credit facilities which provide up to $350 million available under a revolving term credit facility with a syndicate of banks and are subject to semi-annual review by the banking syndicate ... Daylight has a total of $350 million (2007 - $300 million) available under a revolving term credit facility with a syndicate of banks of which $199 million (2007 - $257 million) was drawn at September 30, 2008. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
2008 Race Almost Over -- Now What? Nov 4, 2008
Chuck Carpenter, chairman of the Contra Costa Democratic Party, says he has been thinking about a post-election letdown and points to a core of Baby-Boom-age women who have been working phone banks in Walnut Creek. "They've become really tight," says Carpenter. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Walk the heritage trail Oct 18, 2008
Cheongs empire included trading, banks, shipping, opium, agriculture and mining in South-East Asia. He had many mansions around Asia for his eight wives, concubines, hand-maidens and countless children but his favourite home remained in Penang. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
South Africa: Demand for Gold Coins a Bonanza for Rand Refinery Oct 15, 2008
"I'm uncertain about the banks and I don't want too much of my cash with them," one investor told Bloomberg. The BBC reported last week that sales of Vienna Philharmonic gold coins, manufactured by the Austrian mint, had risen over 230% in the past year. (allAfrica.com)
Roland Berger Sees Rich Russians, Chinese Preventing Art Market Meltdown Oct 13, 2008
Dealers are awaiting this week's London art fairs and auction sales with concern growing that demand will fall as stocks tumble, troubled banks seek government funds and economic growth stalls. Berger first became fascinated with art at 14, when an art teacher took his class to see a Kandinsky exhibition. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Main Street jitters: Shaky economy has Stevi merchants hurting, hopeful Oct 11, 2008
And when he does, he'll shake his fist at the federal government, the banks, the borrowers and the politicians he blames directly for his store's demise. Nobody's going to bail me out, said Morawic, who was quick to lend his opinion on the economy. (Missoulian, MT)
Homeowner help: HUD-certified advisers, more refinancing available Oct 10, 2008
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which was created by Congress to ensure national banks are safe and serving the needs of customers, gives these tips to avoid foreclosure rescue scams. Fake foreclosure counselors -- Watch out for anyone who says he or she is a "foreclosure consultant" or "mortgage consultant," or who markets himself as a "foreclosure service" or "foreclosure rescue agency." If someone offers to negotiate with your lender or delay foreclosure for a fee, carefully... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Go back in time at Red River Oct 8, 2008
Published: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 10:45 AM CDT Each year in October, time seems to have gone in reverse along the banks of the Red River as people gather for the annual Primitive Camp Meeting and Rendezvous at the Red River Meeting House. This is no ordinary gathering. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Simpson Recordings Were Key, Jurors Claim Oct 6, 2008
(1:43)Efforts to coordinate worldwide economic relief seem to be going unnoticed, reports Richard Roth as European countries react separately to stabilize their nation's banks. (6:15). (CBS News -- US)
Local business fords financial whitewater Oct 3, 2008
During tough times for America s banks, other businesses suffer, too ... Market turmoil and the out-of-control lending practices of banks and mortgage companies did not come as a surprise. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Sweating it out: Triad Main Street still waiting for financial storm to hit Oct 3, 2008
The subprime crisis and its aftershocks have slowed real estate development and lowered property values, unemployment has risen and banks have battened down their hatches, making loans and credit harder to come by ... A week later, the government declined to bail out investment bank , but then stepped in with $85 billion to seize control of insurance giant before getting bogged down negotiating a plan to buy up to $700 billion worth of bad loans from banks in an effort to free up those... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Indian art emerges as high-appreciation investment at volatile time Sep 25, 2008
7 trillion) plan to restore stability to financial markets, the essential point has been lost in all the complaints about bailing out banks and greedy executives. . (Business Report, South Africa)
Folksy fun in Hoschton Sep 20, 2008
There will be arts and crafts, food vendors, children s games, a parade with floats and antique cars and tractors, a talent contest and entertainment by Banks and Shane (7:30 p.m. Sept. 26) and Bill Gentry and the 35-Cent Rodeo (7:30 p.m. Sept. 27). For more scarecrows, take a ride out of town toward Winder on Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The Passion of Dick Cheney Sep 19, 2008
White House Wants To Buy Distressed Assets From Banks In Danger Of Failing; Needs Congress' OK ... (2:55)The financial crisis continues to deepen as banks are reluctant to even loan money to each other. (CBS News)
OJ Simpson jurors view video from night of alleged raid Sep 17, 2008
" Simpson, who was dressed in a dark blue suit, spoke occasionally to his lawyers during Tuesday's proceedings, at times appearing tired or exasperated at the testimony. The Florida-based former footballer was in 1995 acquitted of murdering his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman, by a predominantly black jury in a verdict that shocked much of America. A civil jury in 1997 subsequently found him liable for the deaths and awarded his victims' families 33.5 million dollars,... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Loan program pays off Sep 17, 2008
The loan also appeals to lenders, thanks to the federal guarantee and the program s ability to help banks reach out to veterans. The banks love it, Cornelison says, pointing to the quick turnaround of the streamlined application process. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Ike remnants could bring flooding: Conservation Authority Sep 13, 2008
The authority issued a flood safety bulletin Friday evening to warn people to avoid watercourses and flood areas due to slippery banks and swift moving water. Advertisement. (Sarnia Observer)
It's no conspiracy: Gold is just priced right Sep 6, 2008
Most of these feature plots by central bankers, usually in league with governments and global investment banks, to deliberately keep a lid on their investment of choice ... I think gold has been suppressed or manipulated by central banks ... It doesn't matter whether the financial system is going to hell in a hand basket or Indians are stocking up on jewellery or central banks are dumping gold in the market. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Hot-button political issues Sep 5, 2008
"I remember Nixon resigning. One memory coming back to me lately is walking around the Mall where vendors sell stuff. One guy had Jimmy Carter peanut banks my brother and I wanted. Our dad missed the exit despite all of our pleading. We never got one. Later in life, the political leanings of my father became more apparent.". Thanks to presidential election cycles, "You come back to politics every four years," he said, "but I didn't always collect this stuff. The first item I got (a 1992... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
BRISTOL - Lake Compounce's Taste of Fall Festival will be held on Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28 to benefit two food banks in Connecticut ... Meet in Essex then take the Chester ferry over to the park, which sits atop the banks of the Connecticut River. (Middletown Press, CT)
Community Events Aug 30, 2008
Walk for Bread at Pine Banks Park Pine Banks Park in Melrose will be the site of the Bread of Life s 16th annual Walk for Bread and 5K Run on Sunday, Oct. 5. Registration will begin at noon; the walk/run begins at 1 p.m. at Pine Banks Park, Main Street, Melrose. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
The Ikea idea Aug 22, 2008
At $5, Ikea's Evert stool empties piggy banks, not bank accounts. It's here, the glorious future that modernism's founders waited for in vain - a future where modern design has crept into every citizen's life, at prices even the proletariat can afford. (AZCentral -- Home)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis.: Home of Half Pint’ and so much more Aug 10, 2008
You can buy paperbacks or old Reader s Digests for 25 cents and lots of other items such as a cannonball or bonnet made on the banks of Plum Creek in Walnut Grove, Minn. Info: (715) 442-6501. (Winona Daily News, MN)
New York Mean Streets Deal Death to Curiosity Shops Aug 9, 2008
This is merely a transitional phase, I know, if a particularly painful one for those of us who think urban life should be about more than blocks filled with banks, coffee shops, pharmacies, clothing boutiques and fast-food outlets. The point is, we love variety, and are unlikely to give up on it. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Prisoners of Debt Aug 8, 2008
"It was a new niche. Banks didn't understand what it was worth," says Charles Rusbasan, a former executive with Chemical Bank before it acquired Chase and adopted the Chase name ... His unit collects on a variety of bankruptcy paper for banks and debt buyers, clients Bell won't name. (BusinessWeek)
Auckland's brothels receive rave reviews in new Brit documentary Jul 29, 2008
Rob Banks, Canberra on. If Peter Costello does remain in politics and does become the leader of the opposition that will be the best thing for the Nation (tough. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
N.C. buys spittoons from Conn. collector Jul 28, 2008
Hotels, banks, restaurants, and trains - any place people gathered - provided them for customers in much the way bars provide ashtrays. The bowls often had a flared opening and an hourglass shape, so the spit could be easily dumped and the bowl rinsed out. (Boston Globe)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 24, 2008
BANKSAFETY (Zuckerman, San Francisco Chronicle) --A top financial regulator says all but a handful of banks will survive the current crisis. 300. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008
The dozens of living Hall of Famers who ll attend and the special presentations they have planned are going to make tonight s last All-Star Game at The House That Ruth Built one to lock away in the memory banks. Win, lose or draw, we ll all be taking a ton of memories away from here, Chipper Jones said yesterday, when he took his parents, Lynee and Larry, out to The Stadium for a tour of Monument Grove, where dad got his picture taken next to the one that honors his hero, the late Mickey Mantle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trips through America's fight for freedom on less than a tank of gas Jul 16, 2008
It formerly housed Benjamin Franklin's Library Company and was the location for the First and Second Banks of America ... The Visitor Center explains how the du Ponts, who made their first fortune in gunpowder, found ready access along the banks of the Brandywine Creek to the waterpower and willow charcoal necessary for this industry. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Marzillis attorney banks on technicality Jul 13, 2008
Marzilli s attorney banks on technicality - BostonHerald ... Marzilli s attorney banks on technicality. (Boston Herald)
Garner: Carving for the Lord Jun 30, 2008
The economy soured, and banks frowned on mortgages. "I was caught in all of that. Half the builders went bankrupt," Mr. Garner said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Where to shop Jun 30, 2008
Don't miss the donkey and elephant banks, so you can save up to party after the presidential election. Or choose from Alessi's colorful housewares, including new A di Alessi Orientales pieces. (AZCentral -- Home)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
seems we don't have enough banks round here for all our money. " Socks wrote on Jun 20, 2008 7:39 AM:" Toys R US pretty please " HuntFish wrote on Jun 20, 2008 7:29 AM:" Sportsman Warehouse. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
There's still some room to invest & grow Jun 22, 2008
Banks are offering attractive rates on short-term FDs, but again the real rate of return (after accounting for inflation) is very low. Also FDs do not make any business sense for investors who fall in the high-tax bracket, says at Kartik Jhaveri, certified financial planner & director Transcend India. (India Times)
Room for another cup? Jun 18, 2008
com: Room for another cup. Room for another cup. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Remnants of a prosperous past echo in Pingyao Jun 15, 2008
Home to China's first modern banks, Pingyao was the Middle Kingdom's richest city before sea travel displaced the Silk Road as Asia's main economic highway, and financial centers shifted toward the eastern seaboard ... Although the government once sought to dismantle private financial institutions, the banks that made Pingyao famous have been reopened as shrines to China's former affluence. (Boston Globe)
Financial Planning for Disasters Jun 13, 2008
Maintain a cash account in another area in case local banks are closed by the disaster. Make sure the family s important financial and legal records, or at least copies, are secured, preferably away from the affected area and reachable when needed. (Suite101.com)
Spots close to ATL Jun 13, 2008
Fourth of July on the banks of the Flint River. Concerts, food, refreshments and fireworks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 9, 2008
M2CW wrote on Jun 7, 2008 7:51 AM:" I went to the Pigskin Prom after the obligatory trip through the Cosmopolitan!I remember the Fuller Brush man, he always had tootsie roll piggie banks he gave us at Christmas!I went Snipe Hunting in the Vineyard where Millswood School is now! ". ttodd45 wrote on Jun 7, 2008 7:47 AM:" WY, I think I mentioned old man Felton in one of my earlier rambling posts. The old dude was always smiling because the El Topaz was a gold mine. Now, everyone who took their prom... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tornado Hits Johnson Jun 6, 2008
At Shenendoah, the Nishnabotna River overflowed its banks into soybeans fields and streets. Downed trees and debris were scattered across the rural area where the tornado passed. (7 KETV Omaha)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jun 2, 2008
Banks target of price-fixing raid. Coronation farewell to QE2 liner. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Amid mess, 'shop' is their motto May 29, 2008
It's the shopping district for northern Columbia County, a thriving area with restaurants, banks, gift stores and a first-run movie theater. But the downtown has long suffered from poor drainage and other problems, leading officials to embark on the reconstruction, said Sandra Jobson, a DOT public information officer. (Albany Times Union)
Fine Art Capital Changes Its Name to Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance, Effective May 27, 2008 May 28, 2008
"We have always been a subsidiary of Emigrant Bank, but it was not always entirely obvious under our old name. Our clients appreciate the support, protection and stability that come with an established institutional partner. Our new name underscores our core identity with the public, said Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance President Andy Augenblick.Along with its new name, the company is launching an updated logo that captures the dynamism of its business melding art and finance. Clients will be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
YMCA seeks $1 million to build westside facility (5) May 26, 2008
lovemyboys wrote on May 22, 2008 4:18 PM:" My sister-in-law works at CJ Banks and they are busy many nights and weekends. I think the Mall does better business than you think. I go there a couple times a month during the lunch hour and the food court is full and there are lines at all the eateries. I really think it depends on the type of store. The Dollar Tree is always busy, Pay Less does good business and JC Penneys/Dillards/Sears are national chains and only pay "frontal fees" to the... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Bruges, Belgium May 26, 2008
A canal boat trip is a very pleasant, tranquil way to see some of the city s lovely old houses which line the banks. You can also take a horse-drawn cab on a guided tour and enjoy the quiet cobbled streets. (Suite101.com)
Indiana Jones and the last capitalist May 24, 2008
Many an example presents itself in this regard, from today's global banks that have been felled by the paralysis in decision-making processes to the large oil companies that have fallen significantly behind the state-owned monstrosities in the sector ... This is why small firms in Silicon valley lead in technology as compared with the behemoths of software; why small biotechnology firms seem to come with the blockbusters rather than today's large pharmaceutical majors; and why small hedge funds... (Asia Times Online)
Getting gold May 24, 2008
Wearing rubber boots, they spent an afternoon panning and talking along the banks of the river at Bear River Campground. Both only found gold flakes about half the size of a sesame seed at most White used a small suction bottle to collect them. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
