Greenspan urges regulators to match fast bank changes
Washington The banking industry faces rapid technological change and regulators must keep pace, said Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at the American Bankers Association convention. He warned banks risk losing their information edge to rivals using high speed computers. He urged preserving information flow while noting the dangers of releasing questionable data and highlighted shifts in supervision under the new bank reform law to focus on internal risk models and capital adequacy.
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Law Clarifies Government Material Use in Lottery Campaign
Secretary of State Jim Miles opposes the lottery and seeks Ethics Commission guidance on political activity using government materials. The commission says government stationery cannot be used to influence an election, prompting Miles to issue pre releases on private letterhead. Miles operates a private campaign office while Hodges’ supporters run from Kevin Geddings’s campaign office across the street. Maxwell says the privacy keeps them above board and care in handling issues.
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Gordon Threatens Gulf Coast With Destructive Winds
Gordon plowed ashore after reaching 70 mph winds and moving north-northeast. Cedar Key residents faced rising tides, power outages, and evacuations while authorities warned of 7 to 10 foot storm surges and isolated tornado risks.
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South Carolina braces for Gordon with rain, winds forecast
The state pauses at a near second lowest alert as forecasters warn of possible tornadoes. Officials note no coastal districts plan closures. Gordon could pass Charleston by Monday night with up to 40 mph winds and rainfall not on par with Floyd. Evacuations last year caused widespread delays along the coast.
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Carolina
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Johnston Officer Cleared of Charges Reinstate Corpral Tony Taylor
Johnston Mayor Dean Campbell announced that Corpral Tony Taylor has been reinstated after a State Law Enforcement Division probe cleared him of allegations tied to a July incident. The inquiry centered on a marijuana possession case, with no charges filed, and the mayor expressed gratitude for the investigation.
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Palestinian negotiator backtracks on major concession
In Jerusalem a senior Palestinian negotiator withdraws a key concession from Camp David talks and rejects ceding West Bank land to Israel. Ahmed Qureia denounces keeping Jewish settlers under Israeli sovereignty and a Jordan Valley land strip for security. Yasser Arafat insists all 1967 lands, including East Jerusalem, return to Palestinian control. Israel also backs away from some Camp David concessions, while Arafat demands refugee right to return.
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Aiken Woman Reflections On Life and Local Service
Aiken resident, former co-chair of the Year 2000 committee and chairperson for Nature Home, describes a life of volunteer work for homeless young women with children. She enjoys sailing with her husband, tennis, books, and classic films, citing Citizen Kane as a favorite. She honours Aiken for shaping her life and says she was born, lived, and died in Aiken.
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Nature Home
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