Dems file lawsuit to block use of foreclosure lists to bar voters Sep 17, 2008
Even if voters have been foreclosed, state law allows a grace period of 30 days after moving to vote in their old jurisdiction, or 60 days if they move within the same city or township. In their lawsuit, the Obama campaign and the DNC sought to tie the allegation to Republican practices dating to the 1980s. (DetNews.com)
Ghost hunter will speak at Sycamore Public Library Sep 16, 2008
The library will offer a three-day grace period during the construction project. Most materials can also be renewed. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Unos recapitalization attempt fails Sep 16, 2008
At the time, Uno's said it was taking advantage of a standard clause in the original agreement for the notes that allowed for a 30-day grace period on the payment. The grace period came to an end Monday ... Uno's had been using the grace period to negotiate with bondholders to recapitalize its balance sheet. (Crain's Chicago Business)
UEM given ultimatum on second Penang bridge Sep 16, 2008
JKSB managing director Tan Sri Zaini Omar said UEM had been given a two-week grace period, effective from Monday, to accept the terms for the construction of the project. Under the terms, a RM1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Hirst sale in London nets $127.2 million Sep 16, 2008
Sotheby's was said to be taking steps to ensure that the sale did not fall flat, like offering buyers a six-month grace period to pay for purchases. Jay Jopling, owner of the White Cube gallery, could be seen in the audience bidding on works (and winning at least one, "The Triumvirate," which features anatomical models, for $3. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Bradley outpoints Cherry Sep 15, 2008
Guzman was given a two-hour grace period to re-weigh in, but he never returned to the scale. I did all that I could to make it happen, Campbell said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Nigeria: Reps Panel Summons Kupolokun, Others Over $2.3 Billion Oil Deals Sep 14, 2008
Similarly, members viewed the delay in processing contract papers in the Bureau of Public Procurement and approved a 60-day grace period for processing of international competitive biddings, 45 days for every national contract bidding and 30 days for local purchases. The House approved the inclusion of the Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors in the new membership of the National Council of Public Procurement while the NBA and NACCIMA retained their position. (allAfrica.com)
Pick Your Credit Card Poison Sep 14, 2008
The dreaded "terms and conditions" section is also where things such as rules on a "grace period" (which allows you a certain amount of time to pay your bill before additional interest accrues) are found. Be cautious with the rewards program you choose. (Forbes)
Property tax bills will be mailed in November Sep 14, 2008
However, there is a 30 day grace period, so the due date, before penalties accrue, is Dec. 10. Copyright. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Heritage Foundation: Malpractice in Massachusetts Sep 13, 2008
That s why both hospitals were given a one-year grace period for direct payments to continue. That s also why under the reform law they were granted additional special considerations, including substantial rate increases and market exclusivity for three years to enroll the newly insured in their health plans. (Fox News)
AfDB and Japan Exchange Notes and Sign Loan Agreement Sep 12, 2008
55% and is repayable over 40 years, including 10 years grace period. The Exchange of Notes was signed by AfDB President, Donald Kaberuka and the Japanese Ambassador in Tunisia, Shigeru Endo. (allAfrica.com)
Companies Act 2006 implementation commences 1 October Sep 12, 2008
The only exemption to this is a grace period until October 2010 for any company that had only corporate directors on the 8th November 2006, the day the Companies Act received Royal Assent. This flexibility has sometimes been abused by those whowish to conceal who is controlling a company, said BERR, For example those intending to commit fraud may use a company with corporate directors to help obscure the identity of the individuals involved. (Accounting Web, UK)
Astro, Lippo at odds over redress Sep 11, 2008
Astro has given DV a 30-day grace period -- which ends Sept. 30 -- to make alternative arrangements and minimize the impact on customers. Astro said it took this action because invoices sent to DV for support and services had not been settled. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
City says: A horse is a horse, of course Sep 10, 2008
Ellis Avenue resident Emperor El Bey faces summonses and possible removal of the animals if they are not gone by Friday, the expiration date of a 10-day grace period issued by city officials. City spokesman Kent Ashworth previously incorrectly gave the deadline as today. (NJ.com -- Times)
Middle Kingdom Alliance Corp. To Merge With a Leading Distributor of Mobile Phones in China Sep 9, 2008
-- Middle Kingdom will be required to issue additional common shares under the earn out as follows: -- 10 million common shares will be earned if Pypo achieves US$54 million of Adjusted Net Income in the fiscal year ending March 2010; and -- 13 million common shares will be earned if Pypo achieves US$67 of Adjusted Net Income in the fiscal year ending March 2011 Both earn out awards are "all or none" but with a one-year grace period if Pypo misses either target. For purposes of the earn out,... (PR Newswire)
Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review under PRGF Arrangement for The Gambia and Approves US$3.1 Million Disbursement Sep 9, 2008
5 percent and are repayable over 10 years with a 5 -year grace period on principal payments. IMF EXTERNAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT. (IMF News)
Terrorism and counterterrorism Sep 9, 2008
It will now be up to the European Council to try to devise a new regulation for implementing the sanctions within the three-month grace period allowed by the court. Today in Opinion. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Rent payments on time avoid stress, penalty Sep 8, 2008
Our lease says nothing about late fees or grace periods. Is there any law of a grace period on rent before a late fee can be charged, and are we obligated to pay the late fee on our landlord's loan ... Property Manager Robert Griswold replies: While a grace period for rent payment is common in most tenant-landlord relationships, there is no legal requirement that the landlord must offer one. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police identify man of mystery Sep 7, 2008
The man told Stankey he wanted to pay the citation fine, but gave a letter to the judge to explain his financial difficulties, hoping to get a reduction or a longer grace period. Officers went to question the man. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
* INTERVIEW: Central Deposit Insurance prepared to jump in if Chinfon troubles continue Sep 6, 2008
Since such a governmental takeover would cost taxpayers big money, we hope to give the bank a certain grace period to succeed in locating strategic investors to inject fresh capital, so as to turn the bank around by itself, Wang told the Taipei Times on the sidelines of an international seminar that the depository insurer organized to address the challenges of the troubled global financial market. Wang said Chinfon Bank had been pushed into the red, with a negative market worth since late last... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mastering Personal Finance 101: Tips for managing money while away at school Sep 6, 2008
Offer a grace period of at least 25 days. Feature no annual fee. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ky. governor bans steroids in race horses Sep 6, 2008
A 90-day grace period is in effect for any horses who were given steroids before the ban went into effect. Three specific steroids could be given for therapeutic purposes at the request of a certified veterinarian, and even those horses would be prohibited from racing without proof that they've been off the drugs for 60 days. (FOX19.com, OH)
PTDVs claims threat to Astro not done formally Sep 6, 2008
Also, while the licensing agreement had expired on Aug 31, there was a further 30-day grace period within which the parties could negotiate. An analyst with another local brokerage said within this grace period, the contract was still considered to be in force. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Astro breaks tie with Lippo over $245m bill Sep 6, 2008
Astro has provided a thirty-day grace period -- which ends Sept. 30 -- to allow DV to make alternative arrangements and mitigate the impact on its customers. "These actions were undertaken after invoices for support and services amounting to approximately 805 million ringgit (some $245 million) -- including interest on all outstanding payments due since March 2005 -- that were sent to DV had not been settled to date," the company said in the statement. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
DeKalb offers September grace period on overdue tickets Sep 5, 2008
County will crack down in October. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Open Source: CRE Loaded 6.31 Released...for A Price Sep 5, 2008
If the annual licensing fee is not paid, apparently the Web site will be locked although CEO Michael Valverde says "there is a seven-day grace period" on unpaid licensing fees before this happens. The 6. (SmallBusinessComputing)
10 Tips: Financial advice for freshmen Sep 5, 2008
The federal government pays the interest on such loans while youre in school and during the grace period before repayment begins. 2. (MSNBC -- Business)
Scrutiny of Palin normal, according to political scientists Sep 5, 2008
Usually there is a few days of a grace period, said Henry Brady, University of California Berkeley professor of political science and public policy. Sarah Palin did not get a few days grace. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
JVs with FDI need to seek FIPB nod Sep 4, 2008
These companies will be given a three-month grace period for regularising downstream investments ... The grace period will benefit those who have not obtained FIPB clearance for their downstream investments. (India Times)
Boeing workers back strike with 48-hour grace period Sep 4, 2008
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas with Leigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
ETSU soccer has different home advantage Sep 4, 2008
"So far things are going great," Tyler said, "The facilities are good. Everybody being new is a blessing and a curse, but you learn quickly. However, it definitely puts us at an advantage being able to have your brother on the team. Many times you have to learn how the others play and anticipate each other and have a certain grace period to learn. But with us we already know." Both brothers have really enjoyed working hard and being involved with the new team. Although the team's first match... (East Tennessean, TN)
Students receive more than 300 tickets in first weeks of school Sep 4, 2008
Last spring, students were given a "grace period" of one week at the beginning of the semester, before tickets for parking violations were given. This semester, the grace period is gone. (East Tennessean, TN)
Financial aid workshop at NIU addresses students concerns Sep 3, 2008
Students are also provided a three-day grace period to cancel a loan after accepting one. Among the NIU financial aid counselors Tuesday was Kathy Johnson, who said she is an avid supporter of the HEA.. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
* First International fails to pay debts Sep 3, 2008
To ease financial burden, we are in talks with credit banks to give us a year-and-a-half grace period, during which we hope to repay only bank-loan interest, company chairman Charlie Wu (dM) said yesterday. The company has to pay NT$15 million in interest a month on more than NT$3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wireless rate negotiations: How to get the best deal Sep 3, 2008
" At this point, many wireless service providers will argue that they cannot control users' data activities, in which case DiLallo suggests at least including a 60-day grace period to cancel services without early termination fees. If a user signs up for ESPN MVP, for example, the mobile manager can order that user to cancel the service without incurring additional costs. Use your leverage, ask for extras Be prepared to ask for the perks that will make the service more useful. DiLallo said more... (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Astro still keen on Indonesia despite lapse of pact Sep 3, 2008
An Astro official said although the agreement had not been renewed, the company had agreed to a request from PTDV to give it a grace period to make alternative arrangements to minimise the impact on its customers. It is not known how long this grace period would be. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Grace period over, now the test Sep 2, 2008
Community activists, city leaders, and parents appear willing to grant Johnson this grace period, but they are watching closely as she embarks upon a school year that will force her to confront potentially explosive issues that could define her tenure. "I think it's unfair to expect she will set the world on fire the first year," said Councilor John Tobin. (Boston Globe)
LETTER: Private lease of public clam flats is wrong Sep 2, 2008
There is no grace period after that date and there is no license granted with a slap on the wrist and a promise to pay outstanding fees by a future date. This raises fairness issues with respect to the two private leaseholders being granted renewals despite not paying their fees in a timely manner or abiding by other rules and regulations regarding their leases. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Jefferson County creditors plan to respond next week to county's latest sewer-debt proposal Aug 31, 2008
County granted grace period through Sept. 30 Saturday, August 30, 2008 Barnett Wright News staff writer. Jefferson County's creditors will respond by next week to a county proposal to restructure existing sewer bonds at lower, fixed interest rates in what officials say is the last chance to solve the county's $3. (AL.com)
Westaff cuts second default deal with banks Aug 30, 2008
This agreement extends that grace period by a little over a month. Yesterday, Walnut Creek-based Westaff reported a loss of $15. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
* FSCs Chen vows to avoid conflict of interest in case Aug 29, 2008
Huang Tien-mu (), director of the insurance bureau, said that the regulator would allow insurers a grace period to improve their RBC ratio should their financial reports find losses from exchanges no later than April when they report their finances for this year. This story has been viewed 329 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ask Realty Times Aug 28, 2008
"Congress," says Kass, "also was concerned about payments made during the transition period when a loan is transferred. The 1990 law specifically provides a 60-day grace period if the borrower misdirects payments. For 60 days from the effective date of the transfer, as long as the borrower makes the payment on time in accordance with the terms of the note, no late fee can be charged. The payment cannot be deemed late for any purpose whatsoever, even if that payment is misdirected.". In your... (RealtyTimes)
News in Brief Aug 28, 2008
The 60-day grace period has expired. Proof of rabies required. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Share financial ‘facts of life’ with your freshman Aug 27, 2008
Look for cards with no annual fee and a lengthy grace period before finance changes begin. Also compare cash advance, late payment, balance transfer, over the limit and other fees. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Smile, Red-Light Runner: You're On Camera Aug 27, 2008
City officials said they will introduce the system gradually by putting up signs alerting drivers to the program and allowing a 30-day grace period during which violators will receive warning notices in the mail. But after Sept. 26, red-light violators will be sent tickets in the mail - complete with photos of them in the act of running the traffic signal - and notices of a fine of nearly $400. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Georgian transplant asks: Who's next? Aug 27, 2008
"The business office has given me a grace period. If I don't pay, I lose my visa status.". A cease-fire was declared Aug.15, but despite Russian pledges to pull back its forces, the Associated Press reported that Russia was building up its troops in South Ossetia and Abkhazia and still had a presence in other Georgian locations. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kentucky racing regulators vote to ban steroids Aug 27, 2008
Once Beshear signs the emergency order enacting the steroid ban, a 90-day grace period would begin ... If there is proof that the drug was administered during the grace period, it would be would be considered a full violation of the drug rule. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Businesses brace for smoking ban Aug 26, 2008
On Sept. 11 the state s Clean Indoor Air Act becomes effective ending a 90-day grace period Gov. Ed Rendell gave many restaurant and business owners to indoctrinate their patrons with the idea of a smoke free environment. Smoking and secondhand smoke kills and costs our health care system billions of dollars in Pennsylvania. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Editorial: Some 'safe haven' laws just go too far Aug 25, 2008
Many states' "safe haven" laws also allow a grace period for parents to change their minds quickly about giving up their newborns. Nebraska has taken the idea of saving young children from the terrible fate of unprepared or distraught parents to a new level. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ventre: Unhappy ending? Aug 24, 2008
Clubs usually consider the rookie season as a grace period. More is expected in the second season, but even then plans can go awry. (MSNBC -- Sports)
SMART CENTS: The real cost of credit Aug 24, 2008
Most cards will give you a 25- to 30-day grace period to pay off any charges you made during a cycle without finance charges accruing; however, if make a purchase right after the billing cycle closes you give yourself 45 to 60 days before the next payment is sent out and due. This gives you additional pay periods to put enough money aside so you can pay the entire balance when it is due without incurring any finance charges. (Republican-American)
FCC puts off plan to change cell roaming rules Aug 23, 2008
Martin said carriers could use the four-year grace period before their roaming rights expired to build out their own networks or to give the spectrum back to the government and continue roaming. But other commissioners had reservations about some of the provisions. (Scientific American)
Seventh graders get 30-day grace period for shots Aug 23, 2008
An estimated 1,100 incoming seventh graders who still need a newly-required immunization will be granted a 30-day one-time only grace period to meet the health requirement to attend school ... The grace period only applies only to incoming seventh graders who need this specific immunization. (KRNV.com, NV)
* Tatung InfoComm one step closer to WiMAX services Aug 22, 2008
Other WiMAX license winners were more conservative about their commercial launch and said they might request a one-year grace period prior to the deadline of commercial operations on March 31. The installation of base stations is on schedule and we do not foresee any delays, Wesley Tien (), of Tatung InfoComms public relations department, said on the phone. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Racing board investigators raid Sadler barn Aug 21, 2008
"There was a grace period - no harm, no foul," said John Harris, a racing board commissioner who is on the medication committee. As of Sept. 4, Harris said, "That will be over.". (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Wireless Age announces results for the second quarter 2008 and delay in filing Form 10-Q Aug 20, 2008
Three Months Six Months ------------------------- ------------------------- 2008 2007 2008 2007 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total sales $ 10,470,415 $ 7,574,598 $ 20,093,538 $ 13,516,266 Gross margin 2,592,647 1,916,548 4,897,708 3,526,166 Earnings from operations 583,274 403,003 1,144,144 710,699 Other (income) expenses (189,843) 45,355 (263,789) 125,143 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before tax 783,117 357,648 1,407,903 585,556 Income tax expense 214,183 -... (PR Newswire)
Santiago can't stay without City Council's OK Aug 20, 2008
He has about 32 days remaining on a 75-day grace period granted by the appellate court to provide for a transition to a new police leader. Now halfway through that "transition period," the city administration has not released any details about that process or of their search for a new director. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Despite tax payment, threats sent Aug 19, 2008
Taxes are due July 1, but there is a 30-day grace period before the payment is considered late ... If the City continues to bend over backwards to collect taxes, why not allow checks for 15 days into the grace period, then make it cash, money order or certified check for the next 15. (New Haven Register, CT)
Lodi Unified may drop bus service to Elkhorn School Aug 19, 2008
Carlos said if the bus service is canceled altogether, parents would be notified with at least a one-week grace period. LUSD is not the only local district facing transportation budget cuts. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Love your library, go to Summapalooza Aug 19, 2008
So patrons are not tempted to keep the books longer than seven days, there is a fine of $1 per day if a book is returned late, and no grace period. For more information, call 617-623-5000. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Grace period Aug 16, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Meter matter: Petoskey parking stirs perennial debate Aug 16, 2008
Downtown staff are working to update meters to provide a short grace period if time runs out, Goodman said. Suggesting alternatives. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Owners exploit grace period Aug 15, 2008
Owners seem to be taking advantage of the grace period to do whatever they want with their buildings before the new heritage building guidelines are enforced, Penang Heritage Alert co-ordinator Tan Yeow Wooi told a press conference here yesterday. The Penang Municipal Council should seriously look into this matter before more such buildings are destroyed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Is Berkshire's star fading? Aug 15, 2008
But as the S&P 500 index appears to be rebounding in step with unwinding oil prices, analysts also seem to think the company will bounce back under the shrewd management of Mr. Buffett - though when the grace period will set in and how long it will last is up for debate. Through sharp assessments of undervalued companies' management, Mr. Buffett has created a powerhouse holdings company over the past four decades. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
"Operation Safe Streets" In Effect In Broken Arrow Aug 14, 2008
Just a reminder there will be no grace period for anyone committing a violation in a school zone. Email Story. (FOX23.com, OK)