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Metro restaurant workers indicted in credit card scam Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:23PMSeven people have been charged with using customer card numbers to make unauthorized purchases.
Ex-worker charged in CoGo’s robbery Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:12PMA Twin Rocks woman has been charged with robbing a CoGo’s convenience store where she once worked.
Some dispute states' coke-crack disparity Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:09PMPolice found such a small amount of crack cocaine in James V. Taylor's car that investigators described it as unweighable. It was enough for a 15-year prison sentence in Missouri, where the courts make an enormous distinction between crack and powder cocaine.
Holiday Means An Extra Day To Shop Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:09PMEnd-Of-Summer Blowouts Beckon KORKY VANN'S DEAL OF THE DAY: Big Savings On Pots & Pans at Stonewell Kitchen
Presenting the MiFi of Your Dreams Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:01PMVirgin Mobile’s MiFi is nearly like the ones offered by Sprint and Verizon but with three exceptions: an unlimited data plan, no contract and a $40-a-month service fee.
Autobacs offers bargains as it clears the shelves Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:59PMMidway through the Japanese fiscal year, Autobacs Chatan is taking advantage of the advantage of the time to offer customers at its Chatan branch special clearance bargains as it clears the shelves to make way for new merchandise.
Family of Australian man missing in B.C. joins search Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:50PMThe parents of 24-year-old Owen Kiernan Rooney, who disappeared more than two weeks ago from B.C.'s Kootenays region, have come all the way from Australia to aid in the search for their son.
Preparing Bulldog Stadium for Season Opener Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:45PMLarge trucks move in and out of Bulldog Stadium on Wednesday. Ice gets stocked in concession stands and old signs are taken down. Carol Ehoff of G&C catering cleans a food cart. It’s her version of preseason football. “This is a lot of work. It takes weeks and months to prepare for all of this. From the permits to getting our equipment cleaned and preparing for the fans,” said Ehoff ...
A Fond Farewell to Grandpa Hogette Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:44PMRalph Campbell spent years wearing dresses and pig snouts to Redskins games. Washington Redskins - NFL - Sports - Football - American
3 indicted in alleged foreclosure rescue scam Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:44PMThree people were indicted on multiple felony charges Monday for allegedly operating a foreclosure rescue scam in Las Vegas during 2008 and 2009, according to the Attorney General's Office.
REGION: Riverside County report warns of unauthorized use of credit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:42PMSeven departments of Riverside County government may still be using unauthorized open lines of credit two years after the Board of Supervisors established a policy requiring purchases be approved ahea
‘No pressure’ on Pádraig to deliver Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:36PMAT much the same time as Colin Montgomerie was announcing Pádraig Harrington as one of his Ryder Cup wild card choices on Sunday, the Irishman was sitting promisingly among the top 10 in the Barclays Championship in New Jersey.
Why Wall St. Donors Are Deserting Obama Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:35PMA letter from a hedge fund manager to his investors about Washington’s policies stirs up controversy on a sensitive topic among the moneyed elite.
JuanMa-Rafa Moved To Nov. 6th Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:34PMThe 12-round championship bout, set for Sept. 18, had to be rescheduled after Marquez injured his right thumb two weeks ago.
REGION: Riverside County report warns of unauthorized use of credit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:30PMSeven departments of Riverside County government may still beusing unauthorized open lines of credit two years after the Boardof Supervisors established a policy requiring purchases be approvedahead of time, according to a report that will be presented to theboard Tuesday.
Obama presses for small-business aid as hiring stalls Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:26PMData show that small firms added just 26,000 jobs in August. The president chastises Republicans for holding up legislation that would restore funding for loans to small businesses and provide other relief. President Obama called for renewed efforts to stimulate small business, long the nation's major engine of job growth, as new private data Monday showed that many smaller firms are losing ...
Several couples are out thousands of dollars after downtown Dallas wedding venue's abrupt closing Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:25PMA sought-after wedding venue at the Trammell Crow Center the heart of downtown Dallas ' Arts District abruptly closed its doors, leaving nearly two dozen couples out thousands of dollars and without a place to say "I do."
Phone Scammers on the Prowl Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:19PMThe Rapid City Police Department has a warning about a possible telephone scam. The caller claims to represent Wal-Mart and asks for the debit card number you use at the store to confirm you're a customer.
Phone scam Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:18PMNEW YAKIMA, Wash.—Neighbors have been getting phone calls from an alleged business asking for their credit and debit card numbers.
Hawk boys’ soccer team’s comeback bid falls short against Artesians Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:31AMMARTINSVILLE It wasn’t the start the Decatur Central High School boys’ soccer team wanted at Martinsville, but the Hawks bombarded the Artesians with multiple scoring c ...
Bulldog girls soccer continues turnaround Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:31AMMONROVIA The Monrovia girls’ soccer team won its second straight match Tuesday, thumping South Vermillion 5-0 in a nonconference contest on the Bulldogs’ field. The Bul ...
On the record with U.S. Rep. Maloney Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:31AMRep. 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.
Mooresville girls hold off Franklin, 5-4 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:31AMMOORESVILLE The Mooresville girls soccer team led 4-0 at halftime, then hung on for a 5-4 victory over Mid-State Conference rival Franklin Community at the Mooresville Soccer Compl ...
Hawks show toughness in win over Falcons Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:30AMPERRY TOWNSHIP Decatur Central showed its tenacity Friday night in a 45-20 win over county foe Perry Meridian. In their first road game of the new season, the Hawks kept bouncing b ...
Resident wonders whose land is it anyway? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:23AMDECATUR TOWNSHIP In mid-August, Rita Clark said she and her husband, Phil, who live at 5673 Dollar Run Lane in Decatur Township, got a letter from the Metropolitan School District ...
Last Journey Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:12AMThe car ashtray was full to overflowing and her mouth tasted foul from too many cigarettes. As of Sunday last, she'd resolved to cut back, skip the morning pick-up and keep to 10 a day, max. She'd been OK for almost two days until the phone call.[...]
Albert Lea city manager faces felony charges Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:06AMALBERT LEA, Minn. — The city manager for the southern Minnesota community of Albert Lea is facing felony charges.
The Online Video Debate: Size Versus Quality Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:05AMEditor's note : The following guest post is by Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, the CEO of WatchMojo , a producer and distributor of premium video content. Last week, Erick posted an article on TechCrunch titled “Industry Insiders Say Online Video Advertising Is Reaching A ‘Frenzy Point.'" It was a surefire way to get online video entrepreneurs excited, right? Not so fast. The article quoted two CEOs of ...
Suspects jailed in Gainesville may be tied to crimes in Marion County Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:43AMPolice in Gainesville have arrested a man and woman they suspect may have committed a series of crimes in the city, as well as others in Marion County.
Go stylishly mini with Sony Ericsson and Oxygen Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:30AMStep into the hottest shirt with the mightiest little mobile phone in your pocket. Sony Ericsson and Oxygen have launched a partnership to dress you up in the stylish new Oxygen mini tee with a special Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pocket.
Central Hudson customers warned of potential scam Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:26AMPOUGHKEEPSIE –Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Thursday advised their customers to be aware of a potential scam by persons posing as Central Hudson employees seeking credit card information over the telephone and via text messages.
Finalists forums Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:25AMFinalists forums YOUNGSTOWN The location of the Tuesday community forum for one of the finalists
Mexican toll booths accepting U.S. cash again Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:24AMMcALLEN — Toll booths on the Mexican side of international bridges in the Rio Grande Valley are accepting U.S. currency again.Most area bridges stopped accepting U.S. currency from northbound travelers for two days because Mexico’s Finance...
What your purse says about you Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:20AMEclections in Fenton carries more than a hundred styles of purses, from fashion accessories like these affordable handbags displayed by owner Nicole Bergeron, to pricier counterparts in the Brighton and Vera Bradley lines.
Woman gets 15 years in embezzlement case Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:12AMSALISBURY -- A 50-year-old former bookkeeper for a prominent local developer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after embezzling almost $900,000 and pleading guilty to theft in Circuit Court.
Politi: For Chris Couch, renewed focus on golf helps ease personal pain Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:11AMTiger Woods isn't only one at The Barclays making comeback from tough times
Have you seen these men? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:10AMROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids police are seeking information on suspects in separate stolen card cases in the city.
Report: Couple tied to robberies Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:09AMGainesville police have arrested a man and woman they suspect may have committed a series of crimes in the city.
Steve Fonyo to stay behind bars after failing to post bail Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:49PMSteve Fonyo, the troubled hero who followed in Terry Fox’s footsteps with a cross-Canada run, remains in jail while facing charges of credit-card fraud.
Taxpayers could get break Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:47PMKeeping projects in-house would save county money By Shar Porier/wick communications BISBEE - Every year, the County Supervisors Association of Arizona asks for legislative proposals that are then offered to the membership for support.
Why To Worry About Government Mortgage Modifications Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:41PMThe re-default rate on modifications done through the government's HAMP mortgage modification… Mortgage - HAMP - DTI - Loan - Credit card
SWAT called for woman with gun Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:38PMAn Eminence woman was taken into custody Tuesday night after she threatened to harm herself or anyone who came near her. According to scanner traffic, around 8 p.m., the woman, who ...
Jason Alderman: Credit 101 for Your College Freshman Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:36PMIf you've got teenagers heading off to college soon, I hope you've done a good job educating them about the importance of personal financial responsibility...
Clifton police investigating home robbery Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:35PMA senior citizen on Elmwood Drive discovered the hard way that dozing off can be a losing proposition.
Judge orders Miccosukees to turn over financial records to IRS Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:29PMA federal judge Wednesday ordered the Miccosukee Tribe to turn over credit-card records for an IRS investigation into a suspected $3 million spending spree in Las Vegas and other casino venues by its former chairman.
Abbotsford Police investigate possible fraud ring Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:27PMAbbotsford Police are investigating a possible fraud ring, following the discovery of stolen data from more than 20,000 credit cards and equipment used to produce fraudulent cards.
Red Cross assures Haiti telethon donors: Your accounts are secure Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:26PMThe American Red Cross assured contributors to the Jan. 17 Hoops for Haiti telethon that their credi
Former Headliners Design Studio employee pleads guilty to two misdemeanors in connection with embezzlement case Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:24PMThe former salon coordinator for Headliners Design Studio pleaded guilty today to two misdemeanor embezzlement charges.Cara King, 47, admitted to counts of defrauding the long-established Jackson business of more than $200, but less that $1,000, which carries a maximum penalty...
Bank fraud: know your rights Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 8:38PMIn most cases banks refund money fraudulently pilfered from consumers' accounts.
Electronic card spending growth stalls in July Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 8:28PMNew Zealand spending on debit and credit cards stalled last month as expenditure on fuel fell 3.1 per cent.The value of total electronic card transactions edged down a seasonally adjusted 0.2 per cent in July, according to Statistics...