Men Arrested After Payday Loan Store Robbery in Spokane

A rare case of catching the bad guy
Very rarely do I read about a payday loan store robbery in which someone actually gets arrested. In fact, of the 20 or so robberies I’ve reported on this year, there have been four arrests, if I am remembering correctly.
So I was surprised [...]

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Father’s Day Poems From Kids Are Special to Dads

Show dad you love him
On the third Sunday in June (June 21 in 2009), America will celebrate Father’s Day. It’s a chance for children and spouses to say thank you for all of the things dad contributes to the family, but most importantly, it is a day to honor dad [...]

Police Seek Payday Loan Store Robbers in Illinois

The robbery trend  continues
Another payday loan store has been held up by robbers, this time is Waukegan, Ill., near Chicago.
Police say they are seeking two men. The robbery occurred Tuesday shortly before 10 a.m.
What went down
Witnesses say one man waved a gun in the air while another went behind the [...]

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Another Payday Advance Loan Store Robbed

Iowa payday loan store gets jacked
Robbers across the country are continuing to target payday advance loan stores. The latest incident happened in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. According to The Gazette, two robbers armed with handguns hit up a Money Station branch right after the store opened yesterday.
Police are seeking male and [...]

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Payday Loan Goodness ≠ Rhesus Monkey Madness

It remains lawful (and useful) to take out a payday loan when you need quick cash. That is as it should be. However, smuggling rhesus monkey meat (see http://loudounextra.washingtonpost.com/news/2008/dec/08/3-charred-monkeys-found-luggage-dulles-airport/?local) creates a bit of a problem.
Monkey meat?

Yes, monkey meat.
Apparently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at Dulles International Airport found three [...]

Do not pass go, do not smuggle monkey meat, do not collect $200 payday loans