Monday, January 30, 2006

Adams Raises Money for Earthquake Victims (AP via Yahoo! News)
Bryan Adams is helping raise money for victims of the South Asian earthquake that killed 87,000 people and left millions homeless.

Hamas Facing Money Crunch, Isolation (AP via Yahoo! News)
Even before it embarks on its first effort at governing, the militant group Islamic Hamas faces serious problems �� international isolation because of its extremist policies and an inherited money crunch.

City sold short on community policing money (Sentinel & Enterprise)
FITCHBURG -- Police Chief Edward Cronin is not a happy man. Cronin said he only recently learned that a handful of small, safe communities in Massachusetts are getting more state money for community policing than Fitchburg -- a city with a serious crime problem.

Sunday, January 29, 2006

Pinedale schools try to give money away - Jackson Hole Star-Tribune

Pinedale schools try to give money away
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY - 7 hours ago
CHEYENNE -- At a time when many Wyoming school districts are scrambling for dollars, one district has so much money it has been trying to give it away. ...


Iraqis still getting money from firm - Australian

Iraqis still getting money from firm
Australian, Australia - 5 hours ago
... 2003 invasion, and evidence to the Cole inquiry suggests he was aware of AWB&'s scheme to undermine the UN&'s oil-for-food program by funnelling money to Saddam ...
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Feds Expand Money Laundering Investigations - The Conservative Voice

Feds Expand Money Laundering Investigations
The Conservative Voice, NC - 14 hours ago
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Saturday, January 28, 2006

County Board Wants Public Museum's Money Back (WISN TheMilwaukeeChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
The Milwaukee Public Museum fell $8 million into the hole last year, and the Milwaukee County Board wants to get some of that money back.

Money set aside to pay penalties (Sun-Sentinel)
BankAtlantic Bancorp Inc. has set aside $10 million to pay off anticipated fines for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act designed to prevent money laundering.

Grant money lean for Tracy charity groups (Recordnet.com)
TRACY - Tracy's neediest residents may have to get by with a little less. Every year, the city doles out money via Community Development Block Grants to charity groups, but this year there isn't as much money available.

Friday, January 27, 2006

Want more "free" money with your tax refund? (CNN Money)
It sounds too good to be true but the folks at Intuit, maker of the TurboTax tax preparation software, are promising customers "extra" free money this spring on top of their refund checks.

Yalies Only Love Daddy Brill for His Money (Gawker)
Poor Steve Brill. He works and he works and he works, so he can make money and keep a roof overhead and food on the table. And, sure, the Yale kids are happy to take his money -- and to be nice when...

FSA To Streamline Money Laundering Rules (Compliance Reporter)
The U.K. Financial Services Authority has confirmed in a policy statement that it will press ahead with streamlining its anti-money laundering requirements for firms. The initiative is part of the FSA's drive to simplify its Handbook and remove rules and guidance that are no longer needed.

PARK CITY '06 BUZZ DAILY: , , ...And A Drag Queen ...
indieWIRE - Some of the pillars of indie film, including producers Christine Vachon (" Boys Don't Cry "), Ted Hope (" American Splendor "), Michael London (" Sideways "), Effie Brown (" Real Women Have Curves "), and directors Alexander Payne (" Sideways "), and ...

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Mixon to be arraigned Feb. 8
Suwannee Democrat - Mixon to be arraigned Feb. 8 Susan K. Lamb, Democrat Managing Editor Former Suwannee County resident Luann Moody Mixon has been released from a Shelby County, Alabama jail on $100,000 bond on Suwannee County charges of organized fraud and grand theft ...

Thursday, January 26, 2006

First Data to spin off money transfer unit (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Payment services group First Data Corp. on Thursday unveiled plans to spin off fast-growing Western Union, the world's largest money transfer provider, but the company will keep its slower-growth card-issuing and merchant-processing units.

First Data to split, spins off money transfer unit (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
First Data Corp. , the world's largest electronic and payment services processor, said on Thursday it was splitting up the company, spinning off its fast-growing Western Union money transfer business from its slower-growth card and merchant processing units.

Daly's wife, Sherrie, jailed in money case (Sports Illustrated)
LA JOLLA, Calif. (SI.com) -- John Daly's wife, Sherrie, was taken into custody Wednesday by authorities in Lexington, Ky., in connection with her guilty plea to a federal money laundering charge in November 2004, the golfer said in an interview with The Golf Channel.

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

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Careers Trends:
US News and World Report - W here will the jobs be? How will China's growth affect the U.S. job market? And could any major surprises change the employment outlook? U.S. News Contributing Editor Marty Nemko has polished his crystal ball and dug beneath the headlines to ...

OUR OPINION: Professional search a smart move
Valdosta Daily Times - In a meeting Tuesday, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority voted to use the services of Dr. Steve Condrey of UGA��s Carl Vinson Institute of Government to assist in the recruitment of the center��s new executive ...

Teenager freed after money paid (BBC News)
A teenager who was abducted by a gang of men in North Belfast has been released after money was paid.

INDIA'S SIMPLEX BAGS 'BEST MANAGED CORPORATE' AWARD BY ASIA MONEY (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Publishing Simplex Infrastructure (BSE:523838) on Monday said it has bagged the 'Best Managed Corporate' in India award given away by 'Asia Money', the Asian Edition of 'Euro Money'- an international financial monthly.

Law group has less money (The Natchez Democrat)
VIDALIA �� The Red River Delta Law Enforcement Planning Council told its board members Tuesday it would have less money to grant its eight parishes.

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Two for the Money inspiration Brandon Lang worked 10 years to get film made (Canada.com)
Brandon Lang, left, and Matthew McConaughey, Sept. 26, 2005 in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the world premiere of "Two For The Money." (AP/Alex BerlinerBerliner Studio/BEImages)

Federal money becoming a boon to religious charities (The Columbus Dispatch)
NORFOLK, Va. �� When President Bush launched his faithbased initiative in 2001 to funnel federal money to religious groups, Pat Robertson was skeptical, calling the idea a "Pandora��s box" and a "narcotic" that would ensnare religious organizations in government red tape.

ONE FOR THE MONEY (Miami Herald)
BUNNELL -- Closing his eyes and smiling as his raspy Brooklyn voice resonates over the screech of an electric guitar, '80s rocker Eddie Money is in a world of his own.

Keep it simple, money guru says (San Jose Mercury News)
Jane Bryant Quinn has built her reputation by offering keep-it-simple, jargon-free financial advice. But even Quinn -- a money management guru whose books, newspaper and magazine columns and television appearances have schooled a generation in building wealth -- can drag her feet when it comes to handling her own financial life.

Your car and your money (New York Newsday)
"Certified" used cars occupy a growing segment of the market, with more than 1.5 million sold last year - triple the number just five years ago. In today's Money & Careers section, Tom Incantalupo looks at what it takes for a car to get that "certified" label - and whether it's worth the higher price.

MY MONEY: Rachael McMillin (Kansas City Star)
School: Richardson Elementary Hometown: Lee��s Summit Rachael is paid $5 a week in allowance. She also earns money for performing odd jobs around the house. The second-grader is a saver ��so I can go to college and have a nice car.��

Troops Return From Iraq With Money to Burn (ABC News)
'Christmas in January' for Stores As Troops Return From Iraq With Money to Burn

As keno's odds dwindle, other sources of money explored (Belleville News-Democrat)
Key Senate Democrats said Thursday they see little support for the governor's idea of legalizing keno gambling and are looking for other ways to come up with money for school construction.

Mo' Manny, Mo' money (INQ7money.net)
THIS is the mantra of Philippine media and corporate giants that have paid top money to ride on the highly anticipated battle between Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Erik Morales to boost their stock not only in the local market but also among cash-rich Filipinos working overseas.

Friday, January 20, 2006

Billboard.com -- U2 Tops Billboard's Money Makers Chart (Billboard.com)
With $255,022,633.35, U2 reigns supreme on Billboard's inaugural Money Makers chart, which brings together Nielsen Music data and the magazine's Boxscore numbers to create a master top 20 chart of acts that generated the most income during 2005. The list includes album and digital sales as well as accumulated box-office receipts. U2 ranked 27th in album sales, ninth in digital sales and No. 1 at

MFDA issues update on anti-money laundering rules (Investment Executive)
The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada has issued a bulletin regarding the identity verification requirements under anti-money laundering rules.

Police Beat: Man arrested cashing fake money orders (Honolulu Advertiser)
A 43-year-old Kailua man was arrested yesterday after he allegedly tried to cash three counterfeit U.S. Postal Service money orders at a bank in Kailua.

Monday, January 16, 2006

U.S. to Direct to Cities with Multiple Threats
All Hands Community - The U.S. Homeland Security Department plans this year to direct grant funds to cities that face various threats beyond terrorism, the Associated Press reported today (see GSN, July 13, 2005). Changes to the department��s allocation policy for the ...

Reach volunteers seek aid from public
Tri-City Herald - The small group of volunteers who have been raising for the Hanford Reach interpretive center already have proved they aren't a slouch at snagging grant , but now they're turning to private donations. So far, the Reach center's executive ...

Local parks tap renown artist to raise funds
Santa Cruz Sentinel - Chances are, you can soon get a keepsake poster of it. As part of its new "That's My Park" campaign, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will roll out new artistic icons this spring for four of the most popular area parks: The Forest of Nisene Marks ...

Sunday, January 15, 2006

Make Money

If you learn how other people make money online, I mean really study how it's done and ask a lot of questions, there is no reason in the world you cannot make money on the internet as well.
How do people make money with websites? There are literally tens of thousands of things people make money on from the net. From hard goods of all kinds (anything that can be shipped, including cars and boats!) to information and memberships.
People make money selling insurance, car parts, reports on every imaginable topic people want to know more about, selling affiliate products, and even fundraising for charity!
That's right! People make money helping their favorite charities raise money. By creating an in-demand product for a charity to sell to their members, and letting them keep at least 50%, you can make money as a professional fundraiser.
I know someone who makes money selling a dog biscuit and dog food cookbook! That's right, a cookbook for dog lovers to make treats for their pets. I told you! Anything goes on the net as long as there are buyers looking for what you sell.
It's truly mind boggling how some people make money online. You just have to be creative and understand how the net works and how people shop online. You have to know how to get into the search engines so people can find you.
And most of all you need a couple good ideas, or find other people with great ideas and sell THEIR stuff for commission! There is no excuse for failure – the world of internet marketing is your oyster!
There are tons of resource sites that can help you understand every single minute detail of making money online from setting up a website to choosing a hosting service to taking credit cards and filling orders. There's nothing else like it in the world.
I have a site that helps people find ways to make money online. I make money with information products, and help others learn how to make money online doing the same thing.
Some people make money on Ebay auctioning things people are searching for right now all over the world. Still other people sell their time as Virtual Assistants helping busy executives and other business owners complete mundane but important tasks the business owner has no time to do.
With some referrals, over time you can be busier than you ever imagined with clients beating down your door because they heard you do great work at reasonable rates. All this without ever meeting ANY of your clients face-to-face. Working online makes working for people in other countries a snap, as long as you speak the language, it's no different than if the person you sell to or work with lives right down the street.
Bottom line: You CAN make money online if you are the type of person who is a self-starter and motivated to work toward your goals even when the going gets tough.
About the Author
Darrell Knox is a writer and entrepreneur with 15 years of home business and marketing experience. Free Home Business Tips Newsletter at: http://www.cashgroup.biz/biztipspop.html.Website: http://cgi.tripod.com/lazaraus26/cgi-bin/index.pldsknox@shaw.caThis article courtesy of http://www.makemoneyrightaway.com.You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author name and URL remain intact.

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Article Writing for Fame and Fortune

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How would you like to have your name and web address spread all over the internet?

How would you like to have your web site move up to the first few pages on the major search engines?

Actually, it's not as difficult as you may think. It requires some time and effort on your part, however, the rewards can far outweigh the effort that you put in.

Not only can you receive thousands of dollars worth of free advertising and promotion, but you can also develop a reputation as a smart person, one who many people would like to be affiliated with.

So, just what is this all-powerful genie of self promotion?

Believe it or not, it's Article Writing.

That's right, the absolute best method that I have found to get free advertising is to write articles and submit them to ezine publishers and article directories. Website owners and ezine publishers are always looking for content for their sites and newsletters. Why not let them publish yours.

Let me give you an example of the power of writing. I had written just 1 home business article and submitted it to about a dozen online article submission sites. Prior to this, when I checked Google to see how many links I had coming in to my site, MLM Wonders, it showed only 37 links. About 2 weeks after submitting my article I checked again and had well over 300 links incoming.

If you're not sure what that means, let me explain.

By submitting my article to those few sites, I was giving anyone the permission to download it and use it as content on their sites. By checking just one of the sites I submitted to I found that my article was downloaded over 150 times. So, if 150 people put my article on their web site, just think of the exposure (and links) I am getting.

If you consider the fact that those 150 web sites may get thousands of views each month, my little article could be seen by hundreds of thousands of people. All at no cost to me!

You may also be thinking that people do not want to read articles that are just advertisements with a lot of links in them so how does that let you promote your site.

You're right about that, and also remember that most article submission sites will not let you submit articles that are just advertisements for your site or products. In fact I don't put any links into the body of my articles.

So how are all those links coming to my site?

Simple. With each article you write, you have the opportunity to put a resource box at the end. This short 'Signature File' is usually around 5 lines and is where you introduce yourself and tell the readers about what you are selling and how they can get more information. It can contain a link to your web site and an email address. This is your advertisement, and it's free.

What's the matter, don't think you can write about anything interesting?

I didn't think I could either. Then I got to thinking about what I have been doing online for the past few years. I thought about some of the problems I had and how I fixed them and how I used the internet to make money (i.e. this article). I also decided that other people may want to know about these things and presto, a writer was born!

Thousands of people are joining the internet every day and are looking for information on particular topics. Some may be looking for ways to make money, others may be looking for recipes, or articles on pets, or just about anything. The possibilities are endless. If you have a favorite hobby, share it with others by writing articles about it.

If you're not sure about a topic, do a little research on the internet. Read other articles, check websites and then condense what you learn into an article.

You don't need to be an experienced writer, just write like you would talk to someone about your topic. Try to be grammatically correct and check your spelling, or have someone check it for you.

Don't try to write it all at once either. If you're not sure what you are going to say, simply jot down whatever comes to mind then go back and fill in the paragraphs. Stop for awhile and then come back to it. You'll be surprised at how much you can remember about your topic when you are just walking around, then you can come back and type it out.

Try to keep your articles between 500 and 1000 words. Keep your paragraphs short as this makes for easier reading. If you don't like writing paragraphs, you could make it a 'Tips' article, for instance, "7 Tips For ***", or "10 Good Reasons To ***".

Writing articles can give you free promotion and at the same time develop a favourable reputation for you on the Internet.

So what are you waiting for?


About the Author
Randy Justason is the Owner/Webmaster of MLM Wonders - http://www.mlmwonders.com - A website dedicated to opportunities, ideas and resources for starting a home based business on the internet. You can subscribe to the MLM Wonders free monthly Newsletter at: mailto:subscribe@mlmwonders.com
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1,400 OAPs in Monmouth missing that is theirs
News Wales - New figures on the take up of Pension Credit show that nearly 1,500 pensioners in the Monmouth constituency are missing out on that is rightfully theirs. Phil Hobson, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Monmouthshire County Council said: "It is ...

Bush Returns to Gulf Coast
WXXA - WASHINGTON -- For the first time since Operation Desert Storm, the Army plans to announce this week an involuntary mobilization of thousands of troops from the Individual Ready Reserve, the latest signal that the service is struggling to bolster ...

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Scottish Widows and Virgin Money offer cancer insurance - Find.co.uk


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Scottish Widows and Virgin Money offer cancer insurance
Find.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
10 Jan 2006 Sir Richard Branson&'s Virgin Money has teamed up with Edinburgh-based Scottish Widows to launch one of the first examples of a critical illness ...
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Sullivan defends Democrats keeping lobbyist��s money - The Union Leader


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... from scandal-plagued Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff��s Indian tribe clients for legitimate reasons and are right to refuse to give up the money, the state ...
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Marshall Loeb&'s Daily Money Tip
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Monday, January 09, 2006

Monday's Money Rates (AP via Yahoo! News)
Monday's Money Rates

How Kids Can Earn Money (The Motley Fool)
Here are a bunch of ways that young ones -- ideally teens, though some ideas may work well for clever pre-teens, too -- can earn extra cash, excerpted from our spiffy Teens and Their Money area.

Internet Helps You Manage Money (R News)
There is a web of information and misinformation, so when it comes to managing your money on the internet, you want to make sure you are getting your financial tips from an objective source.

Money pros, college profs differ on stocks (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Clarion-Ledger asked four money professionals and two college finance professors to give us their opinions of what 2006 will mean for the stock market.

Poll: Money can buy happiness (TVNZ)
Money can buy happiness, according to a new survey on New Zealand lifestyles. A Colmar Brunton One News poll which quizzed 500 people about money, relationships and satisfaction with life reveals Kiwi happiness may be more complicated than having cash and good times.

Extra money means time for a spree (Hampton Roads Daily Press)
The General Assembly convenes soon in Richmond, and it's in the money. The state government, which has been thriftily saving its used aluminum foil and clipping supermarket coupons out of the newspaper, will have a surplus in the treasury this year of something close to a billion dollars.

Sunday, January 08, 2006

Commerce wants more money (The State)
The S.C. business community, the governor and lawmakers already seem aligned on one issue for this legislative season: the Department of Commerce needs more money.In budget recommendations released last week, Gov. Mark Sanford proposed nearly $12 million in increased funding for the state economic development agency. That figure includes $7 million for a new ��deal closing�� fund to boost

Your money: greetings, it's tax season (MENAFN)
Your money: greetings, it's tax season

Money can't buy this Lambo (Independent Online)
Lamborghini this week invited potential buyers in Los Angeles to see two new models: one starting at $190 000 (R1.15-million) and one nobody can buy for love or money.

Friday, January 06, 2006

Republicans calling for elections to replace DeLay
ABC News - "We have commitments for about 25 signatures. The letter calls for a leadership election for a permanent majority leader," said Matthew Specht, a spokesman for Rep. Jeff Flake, a conservative Arizona Republican. Fifty House Republican signatures are ...

Follow The ...
Pitpass - Ever heard of a guy called Michael Smith? You are going to because he is the chairman of CVC Capital Partners which has just bought Formula One. There are a few loose ends to tie up but, essentially, it's a done deal. CVC Capital Partners does not ...

Defense names senior strategic sourcing executive
GovExec.com - Pentagon officials named an assistant deputy undersecretary for strategic sourcing and acquisition processes Thursday in a move that further rounds out the executive leadership of the recently created Business Transformation Agency. Longtime senior ...

Make Your Work for You
Personal Finance - We are often very reluctant to complain. We don't want to "make a scene" or we don't want to cause trouble for anyone. As a result, we don't stand up for our rights. Financial security for you and your family does not just happen - you have to be ...

Post-9/11 Rush Mixed Politics With Security
Washington Post - As a small start-up company in Massachusetts sought to become a major player in the business of homeland security, it hired a lobbyist and attended a fundraiser for one of the most powerful members of Congress. The company was Reveal Imaging ...

Seattle Shakes offers alternative to big Bard
Seattle Times - Lori Larson, left, Todd Jefferson Moore and Connor Toms in "Richard III." "Now is the winter of our discontent," begins the most famous speech in Shakespeare's "Richard III." When Seattle actor Todd Jefferson Moore intones those portentous words in ...

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Where I Stand -- Johnny Amiri: High schoolers some surprising ...
Las Vegas Sun - About 1,000 students from high schools throughout Southern Nevada participated in the 50th annual Sun Youth Forum on Nov. 22. The students were divided into groups to discuss a variety of topics. A spokesperson was chosen from each group to write a ...

Assante Advisor Fined For Taking His Mother's
Stockhouse Canada - An Ottawa investment advisor has been banned for life after he took $124,000 from his own mother. James Michael Brennan with the Ottawa office of Assante Capital Management Ltd., has also been ordered to pay a total of $290,000 in fines and costs ...

Big Apple Housing Loses Juice
Street.Com - Pricing, while still up sharply from last year, has slowed from its once frenzied growth pace, and the number of sales completed has dropped. With inventories of homes for sale rising, real estate brokers hope Wall Street workers begin putting their ...