Archive for August 15th, 2008

DPS speed cameras built by Redflex back on road (The Business Journal of Phoenix)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said they have authorized two vehicles used by Redflex Traffic Systems for a pilot speed monitoring program to return to the road.

Education plan to get $600 m from WB (HT via Yahoo! India News)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

The government on Thursday entered a financial agreement with the World Bank under which the Bank would provide assistance (as credit) to the tune of $600 million to fund the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme.

Consumers can flag credit to battle ID theft (Queens Courier)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

On the heels of the largest identity theft scare in U.S. history, the New York State Consumer Protection Board is cautioning New Yorkers to be vigilant about ID theft.

Villagers learn simple tips to protect money, credit from thieves (The Villages Daily Sun)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

THE VILLAGES — Anyone can become a victim of financial fraud, but Wednesday morning 17 Villagers took the first step to protecting their money and themselves.

Delray Credit Counseling Launches Ten New Free Educational Websites (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Delray Credit Counseling launches ten new financial education websites. Sites will provide consumers with free information and resources on a variety of financial services.

Contact 13: Cops On Credit (KTNV Las Vegas)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Thousand dollar dinners, luxury hotel rooms and Accounting For Dummies .  What do they have in common?  You are paying for it all on credit cards issued to Metro officers and employees.

Private Sector Responds To Credit Crisis (Forbes)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

A new proposal suggests changes in accounting, risk management and clearing and settlement.

Rep. Gillespie defends efforts on well monitoring issue (The McDowell News)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

It’s probably just as well that no one in Raleigh wants to take credit for the latest attempt to place meters on private wells. Many politicians, on the other hand, are lining up to take credit for getting the provision out of the latest drought-preparedness bill. The bill, S.L 2008-143, was signed into law by Gov. Mike Easley after weeks of wrangling in the House and Senate. The bill, intended …

Call 4 Action: Confusion Over Free Credit Reports (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

There is a way to see your credit report for free, with no strings attached. But if you use the Web site in a catchy TV ad, there’s a good chance it’ll end up costing you money.

ITR: Credit crunch hurting state businesses (Portsmouth Herald)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

CONCORD – In its August monthly report to clients, the Institute for Trend Research says businesses are finding it tough to borrow necessary capital because of new restrictions from the banking industry’s credit crunch.