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Old Pasadena, Calif., pawnshop has prestigious pedigree revealed
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Crown City Loan and Jewelry may look like a homely misfit among Old Pasadena's glamorous Tiffany & Co., Kenneth Cole and Armani storefronts in California. But the pawnshop comes with quite a pedigree: It's in an 1880s building designed by iconic Pasadena architects Charles and Henry Greene. Now, starting with the facade, work has begun on restoring the Greene Brothers only known commercial building. More
Pawnbrokers: It's a lifeline for the poor
The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia)
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In the past, people who were desperate for money saw Chettiars, or Chettis, for loans. These Chettis, who came from India, belonged to a prolific business
community. They wore white long shirts and veshti. They played an important role in the community in giving short- and long-term loans. Over the years, moneylenders took over their roles. And with stiff competition from unlicensed operators or Ah Long, licensed moneylenders say they have to provide other services to stay afloat.
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An Arizona sheriff defends TV pawnshop ad appearance
Tulsa World
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Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton wears his law enforcement uniform in television advertisements for a Tulsa, Ariz., pawn and precious metals dealer that Tulsa police say is not part of a new
reporting system aimed at catching thieves faster. Walton said he has been friends with the owners of Tulsa Gold and Gems for more than 20 years and has not been paid for his appearance.
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'Pawn Stars:' Rick Harrison talks about cable's most unlikely hit
Entertainment Weekly Magazine
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If you’ve never seen The History Channel's Pawn Stars, you are seriously missing out. Much like an actual pawn shop, this good-natured reality show — which airs Monday nights at 10 p.m. ET
— has a little bit of everything: unbelievable objects, absurd stories, ridiculous family banter, and surprise fortunes. Viewers can’t get enough of the cable smash, which is reaching ratings heights that almost any network would be willing to trade for. We got the chance to speak with shop-owner Rick Harrison, the man-in-charge on Pawn Stars, about the success of the show, his old man's work ethic, honesty in the pawn business, and a whole lot more.
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9 things to do before entering social media
Small Business Trends
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You're going to give this social media thing a solid chance. You've heard that social media delivers leads, connects you with customers and you’re confident that you can avoid falling victim to the many social media myths. All that's left to do is create the accounts hop in. Wait! Not so fast.
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All pawnshop transactions will cost a dollar in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona Daily Star
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Tucson, Ariz.'s updated pawn ordinance went into effect, adding a $1 fee for all transactions made at pawnshops and secondhand dealers as well as new licensing fees and reporting requirements. The
transaction fee is similar to ones other cities impose, said Sgt. Diana Lopez, a Tucson Police Department spokeswoman. "Most other cities charge $2 or $3," said Lopez, noting that TPD had originally asked for a $3 fee but later agreed to the lesser charge.
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Breaking down the new gun rights law
WSET- TV
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A new decision is being called a victory by the National Rifle Association. The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-to-4 that the Second Amendment protect the rights of all Americans throughout the county. … Anne Marie Jones at L. Oppleman Pawn Shop says the Supreme Court is trying to get the country on the same level. Jones — "Of course when you go into bigger cities they will be a little bit different because of the population
and the crime rates that happen on in those cities." Justices say the right to have a handgun for self-defense is fundamental. But the decision is facing mixed reviews.
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Briles family proposes new Florida pawnshop law
The Bradenton Herald
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The family of a woman found brutally slain in her home last year is circulating a petition in hopes of creating a law that would require pawnshops to take pictures of pawned items, as well as the seller, and enter the information into a Florida database.
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Gold may resume climb on concern global recovery is in jeopardy
Bloomberg Businessweek
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Gold may advance after two weeks of declines as renewed concern that the global economy is faltering helps to boost demand for the metal as a store of value. Bullion for immediate delivery rose as much as 0.3 percent to $1,214.60 an ounce before trading at $1,212.43 an ounce at 2:16 p.m. in Singapore. The metal fell 3.5 percent last week after dropping 0.1 percent the week before. August-delivery futures rose 0.5 percent to
$1,212.80 an ounce.
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Woman's special necklace among jewelry stolen from pawnshop
The Columbus Dispatch
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Jane Cunningham pointed to a framed picture on a stand in her living room. "He's passed," she said, solemn for a minute. He was a friend from her time in
Narcotics Anonymous. Then Cunningham, 61, got back to searching. She shuffled through a photo album, looking for an old image of herself.In the photo, she's sitting erect at a banquet for people who had gone through NA. Around her neck is a 14-carat gold medallion, which she had made in 1997 to mark her accomplishment: sober after more than 30 years as an addict.
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