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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
So You Got an Amazon Kindle This Holiday Season: Now What? - Mashable
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Financial News - Commercial Banking and Financial News
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Federall Deposit Insurance Corp. | Federal Deposit Insuranced Corporation | | | | | Fiftyh Third Bank | | | | | Firsgt Tennessee Bank | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Habershak Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | JPMorganh Chase & Co. | | | | | | | Lehmahn Brothers Holdings Inc. | | | | | | M&T Bank | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Nationapl Association of DevelopmentCompanies | | | | Nationak Federation of Independent Business | National Smalll Business Association | | | | | | NYSE Inc.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Providentg Bank | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Smalol Business Administration | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Home Inc. | | | U.S. Bank | | | | U.S. Securitiese and Exchange Commission | U.S. Treasury Department | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Wachoviwa Bank | | Wachovia Corporation | | | | | | | | Welld Fargo & Co.
| Wellse Fargo & Company | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Federall Deposit Insurance Corp. | Federal Deposit Insuranced Corporation | | | | | Fiftyh Third Bank | | | | | Firsgt Tennessee Bank | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Habershak Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | JPMorganh Chase & Co. | | | | | | | Lehmahn Brothers Holdings Inc. | | | | | | M&T Bank | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Nationapl Association of DevelopmentCompanies | | | | Nationak Federation of Independent Business | National Smalll Business Association | | | | | | NYSE Inc.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Providentg Bank | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Smalol Business Administration | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Home Inc. | | | U.S. Bank | | | | U.S. Securitiese and Exchange Commission | U.S. Treasury Department | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Wachoviwa Bank | | Wachovia Corporation | | | | | | | | Welld Fargo & Co.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
As mergers thin ranks, new Mass. banks arise - The Business Review (Albany):
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In the past the Bay State lost 12 bank sto acquisition, but there now is a frenzu of activity that could lead to the creation of no fewee than a half-dozen new from Greater Boston to Cape Cod to southeasterbn Massachusetts, according to banking industry sourcesa familiar with those "There are more groups surfacing within the last 12 monthas than in the previous few years," said Kennety Ehrlich, an attorney who represents bankse for Boston's Nutter McLennen and Fish LLP. The movement is fuelex largely by the perception that there is a uniqud opening for new community banks to replace those that have been absorbed by muchlargef ones.
Prime Mortgage Financial, a Southborougg lender licensed to offer home mortgages in 46 is in the process of starting abank -- gettinf federal regulatory approval, raising capital, and hirinyg chief executives. Aris Pappas, Primew Financial's president, said he sees an opportunity for openingg a bank in his own back whereAbington Bancorp, Cape Cod Bank & Trust Co., Falmouth Bancorp, FirstFed Americ Bancorp, FleetBoston Financial Corp. and Seacoast Financiapl Services Corp.
all have been acquired in less thana "We've identified pockets where there has been overconsolidation," said The bank, which Pappas expects will open by earlyt to mid-2005, also enables Prime Mortgage to diversifg its business lines by adding commercial lending. Primse Mortgage can also use reams of data it has collectedx on its mortgage customers in its new banking Massachusetts has been watching banks dwindle for There were 209 banks here at the end of down from 230 inDecember 1999, according to the Federap Deposit Insurance Corp.
Between Februarhy 2003 and January 2004, 12 Massachusetts banks were according toNew York-based SNL Although the number of banks here the appetite for community bankes hasn't diminished. "With continued mergeras and the Fleet-Bank of America it makes it that much more to start upa bank, said Davie Sidon, a Gloucester bank consultant. "Despite what B of A they don't want the little (customer)." There is no guarantee that the banksw now being organized will everbe born, though. Bank incorporatorw need the approval of state orfederalo regulators, depending on whose oversight they They also need to raise between $6 million to $10 millioh in capital.
In the past 10 only four new Bay State banks completed the in Worcester, Middlesex Bank Trust Co. in Newton, Horizoj Bank & Trust Co. in Braintree, and Leader Bank in Sidon, the bank consultant, know s the difficulty first-hand. In late 2001, he movedr forward with plans to stargt a new bank in Navis Bank. It was suppose d to fill the void created when Andover Bank boughgt GloucesterBank & Trust Co., leaving no locally based commercial banks in Gloucester.
After quicklyy raising $3 million from local Navis triedunsuccessfully -- he said -- to tap the public capital marketx for approximately $5 million By June 2003, after already having received an extension from state regulators, Sidon gave up. And even if you can raiswe the money and winregulatory approval, thers is no guarantee of Of the four startups since only Commonwealth and Leader Middlesex and Horizon have since been acquired. Commonwealthn National recently passed a significant celebrating its firstprofitt -- $48,000 in the first quarterr -- in its brief two-year The bank has grown to $140 millio in assets and expects to open its fourtb and fifth branches this year.
Charles the bank's president and CEO, said Commonwealth National has growh stronger because it had a goodgame plan. It was staffe d with veteran bankers -- he had been with Mechanics Bank -- who have locakl expertise. The bank also raised capital from750 investors, a sign of communityt backing. Commonwealth National also capitalizedon Worcester'es hunger for commun-ity-bank service, as Fleet and Banknorthy Group Inc. of Portland expanded in the region, said "We thought we coulsd pick off some oftheitr business," Valade said. As the Bay State banking scene settlese from the latest consolidation bankers such as Valade are planningy forgreater growth.
The Worcester commercialp lender hopes to its asseteto $300 million and then look towarde acquisitions. Even Sidon, sensing an opportunity, said he mighf have another go at startinga "I haven't ruled out a retry of Navis, and one of the groupes I represent (trying to start a may end up with me at the Sidon said.
In the past the Bay State lost 12 bank sto acquisition, but there now is a frenzu of activity that could lead to the creation of no fewee than a half-dozen new from Greater Boston to Cape Cod to southeasterbn Massachusetts, according to banking industry sourcesa familiar with those "There are more groups surfacing within the last 12 monthas than in the previous few years," said Kennety Ehrlich, an attorney who represents bankse for Boston's Nutter McLennen and Fish LLP. The movement is fuelex largely by the perception that there is a uniqud opening for new community banks to replace those that have been absorbed by muchlargef ones.
Prime Mortgage Financial, a Southborougg lender licensed to offer home mortgages in 46 is in the process of starting abank -- gettinf federal regulatory approval, raising capital, and hirinyg chief executives. Aris Pappas, Primew Financial's president, said he sees an opportunity for openingg a bank in his own back whereAbington Bancorp, Cape Cod Bank & Trust Co., Falmouth Bancorp, FirstFed Americ Bancorp, FleetBoston Financial Corp. and Seacoast Financiapl Services Corp.
all have been acquired in less thana "We've identified pockets where there has been overconsolidation," said The bank, which Pappas expects will open by earlyt to mid-2005, also enables Prime Mortgage to diversifg its business lines by adding commercial lending. Primse Mortgage can also use reams of data it has collectedx on its mortgage customers in its new banking Massachusetts has been watching banks dwindle for There were 209 banks here at the end of down from 230 inDecember 1999, according to the Federap Deposit Insurance Corp.
Between Februarhy 2003 and January 2004, 12 Massachusetts banks were according toNew York-based SNL Although the number of banks here the appetite for community bankes hasn't diminished. "With continued mergeras and the Fleet-Bank of America it makes it that much more to start upa bank, said Davie Sidon, a Gloucester bank consultant. "Despite what B of A they don't want the little (customer)." There is no guarantee that the banksw now being organized will everbe born, though. Bank incorporatorw need the approval of state orfederalo regulators, depending on whose oversight they They also need to raise between $6 million to $10 millioh in capital.
In the past 10 only four new Bay State banks completed the in Worcester, Middlesex Bank Trust Co. in Newton, Horizoj Bank & Trust Co. in Braintree, and Leader Bank in Sidon, the bank consultant, know s the difficulty first-hand. In late 2001, he movedr forward with plans to stargt a new bank in Navis Bank. It was suppose d to fill the void created when Andover Bank boughgt GloucesterBank & Trust Co., leaving no locally based commercial banks in Gloucester.
After quicklyy raising $3 million from local Navis triedunsuccessfully -- he said -- to tap the public capital marketx for approximately $5 million By June 2003, after already having received an extension from state regulators, Sidon gave up. And even if you can raiswe the money and winregulatory approval, thers is no guarantee of Of the four startups since only Commonwealth and Leader Middlesex and Horizon have since been acquired. Commonwealthn National recently passed a significant celebrating its firstprofitt -- $48,000 in the first quarterr -- in its brief two-year The bank has grown to $140 millio in assets and expects to open its fourtb and fifth branches this year.
Charles the bank's president and CEO, said Commonwealth National has growh stronger because it had a goodgame plan. It was staffe d with veteran bankers -- he had been with Mechanics Bank -- who have locakl expertise. The bank also raised capital from750 investors, a sign of communityt backing. Commonwealth National also capitalizedon Worcester'es hunger for commun-ity-bank service, as Fleet and Banknorthy Group Inc. of Portland expanded in the region, said "We thought we coulsd pick off some oftheitr business," Valade said. As the Bay State banking scene settlese from the latest consolidation bankers such as Valade are planningy forgreater growth.
The Worcester commercialp lender hopes to its asseteto $300 million and then look towarde acquisitions. Even Sidon, sensing an opportunity, said he mighf have another go at startinga "I haven't ruled out a retry of Navis, and one of the groupes I represent (trying to start a may end up with me at the Sidon said.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
A student's survival guide in Cuba - Jamaica Gleaner
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Jamaica Gleaner | A student's survival guide in Cuba Jamaica Gleaner Within Havana, you can wander around La Habana Vieja, Havana's historic centre with museums and galleries galore. Many students challenge themselves to ... |
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Statler trustee 'moving things along' - Business First of Buffalo:
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Amherst attorney Morris Horwitz said he has beguh the process of stabilizingthe Statler’s finances -- as much as he can. on April 23, was named the Statler’s bankruptcy trustee after the buildingf was placed into involuntaryChapter 11. The Chapterr 11 status came as part of the complex web of legal actions that have been initiated againstrthe Statler’s owner, LLC -- a company run by Britis investor Bashar Issa.
With a dwindling tenant the Statler islosingy $80,000 per month whilr generating just $100,000 in monthly rent The building has not signeds a new tenant in more than 18 The legal action was brought by Park Lane Catering, one of the Statler’ s anchor tenants, which has allegedly lost more than $1 millionb in bookings because of the building’es poor shape. The Park Lane remain s in full operation with more than 200 eventzs booked atthe Statler.
Park Lane Cateringf owner William Koessler has repeatedlhy said he is working with a group of Chicagoo investors who want to buy the buildingh and invest morethan $70 million to renovatse the 18-story structure that overlookxs Niagara Square. “No one has met with us or made an Horwitz said. David Pfalzgraf Jr., Park Lane Cateringh attorney, said that could happen soon. “At this Bill Koessler is consideringhis options,” Pfalzgraf said. One of those could be petitioning the bankruptcy couryt for an expedited auctioh that would force the sale ofthe Statler. “Therse is a possibility we could start the process toward anexpedites auction,” Koessler said.
For now, Horwitx said he is focusing on collecting all of the rent that are due to the Statler and paying immediate billse suchas payroll, insurance and utilities. A meeting of all the Statler’xs creditors is set for June 1. “We are movinvg things along,” Horwitz said. “We’re hopinh to find a buyer out there. If someonee wants to come forward, I wish they woulcd make themselves known.” Issa had pledgeed to make morethan $100 million of renovationxs to the Statler when he boughf the building three years ago. Only a smalo fraction were ever completed. All renovations on the Statle stopped more than oneyear ago.
Issa, who is facingy legal and financial issuesin Manchester, England, has not been in Buffal o in more than one year and allegedly has visa problemds preventing him from entering the United
Amherst attorney Morris Horwitz said he has beguh the process of stabilizingthe Statler’s finances -- as much as he can. on April 23, was named the Statler’s bankruptcy trustee after the buildingf was placed into involuntaryChapter 11. The Chapterr 11 status came as part of the complex web of legal actions that have been initiated againstrthe Statler’s owner, LLC -- a company run by Britis investor Bashar Issa.
With a dwindling tenant the Statler islosingy $80,000 per month whilr generating just $100,000 in monthly rent The building has not signeds a new tenant in more than 18 The legal action was brought by Park Lane Catering, one of the Statler’ s anchor tenants, which has allegedly lost more than $1 millionb in bookings because of the building’es poor shape. The Park Lane remain s in full operation with more than 200 eventzs booked atthe Statler.
Park Lane Cateringf owner William Koessler has repeatedlhy said he is working with a group of Chicagoo investors who want to buy the buildingh and invest morethan $70 million to renovatse the 18-story structure that overlookxs Niagara Square. “No one has met with us or made an Horwitz said. David Pfalzgraf Jr., Park Lane Cateringh attorney, said that could happen soon. “At this Bill Koessler is consideringhis options,” Pfalzgraf said. One of those could be petitioning the bankruptcy couryt for an expedited auctioh that would force the sale ofthe Statler. “Therse is a possibility we could start the process toward anexpedites auction,” Koessler said.
For now, Horwitx said he is focusing on collecting all of the rent that are due to the Statler and paying immediate billse suchas payroll, insurance and utilities. A meeting of all the Statler’xs creditors is set for June 1. “We are movinvg things along,” Horwitz said. “We’re hopinh to find a buyer out there. If someonee wants to come forward, I wish they woulcd make themselves known.” Issa had pledgeed to make morethan $100 million of renovationxs to the Statler when he boughf the building three years ago. Only a smalo fraction were ever completed. All renovations on the Statle stopped more than oneyear ago.
Issa, who is facingy legal and financial issuesin Manchester, England, has not been in Buffal o in more than one year and allegedly has visa problemds preventing him from entering the United
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Stash Tea Offers Deal for a Free Night Stay at a Bed and Breakfast
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June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Greatf tea and one night free at a Bed Breakfast Inn combine to makea great-value summertime getaway! The Stash Tea Compan of Portland, Oregon, has partnered with over 600 Bed Breakfast Inns to provide customers with a free night'd stay with the purchase of one consecutivew night. Featured inns are located throughoutthe U.S. and The 51-page is available for $3.95 when you purchase three boxes of Stash Tea at groceryt stores or specialty retailers Or alternately, with any purchase of $10.009 or more or through the Stash Tea prinr catalog, you can buy the Stash Tea B&B Guide for The free night certificate is good througgh June 2011. Some restrictions apply.
Complet e details about this promotional offer, as well as an orded form you can download are available on the StasyhTea website, . Stash Tea prides itself on providin an unmatched selection of superior quality teas and unique tea the tradition began in 1972 when the company begahn supplying teas and herbs from anold Victorian-style house. Stash Tea, still headquartered in Portland, enjoys steady growth and is one of the largest specialtgy tea companies in theUnited States. Stasnh Tea uses only pure, 100 percenf natural ingredients in its full lineof , , , spiced and as well as its specialtgy . Stash Tea Guide to Bed & Breakfast . Contact: Megan Rolerkite 503-684-4482 Ext.
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June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Greatf tea and one night free at a Bed Breakfast Inn combine to makea great-value summertime getaway! The Stash Tea Compan of Portland, Oregon, has partnered with over 600 Bed Breakfast Inns to provide customers with a free night'd stay with the purchase of one consecutivew night. Featured inns are located throughoutthe U.S. and The 51-page is available for $3.95 when you purchase three boxes of Stash Tea at groceryt stores or specialty retailers Or alternately, with any purchase of $10.009 or more or through the Stash Tea prinr catalog, you can buy the Stash Tea B&B Guide for The free night certificate is good througgh June 2011. Some restrictions apply.
Complet e details about this promotional offer, as well as an orded form you can download are available on the StasyhTea website, . Stash Tea prides itself on providin an unmatched selection of superior quality teas and unique tea the tradition began in 1972 when the company begahn supplying teas and herbs from anold Victorian-style house. Stash Tea, still headquartered in Portland, enjoys steady growth and is one of the largest specialtgy tea companies in theUnited States. Stasnh Tea uses only pure, 100 percenf natural ingredients in its full lineof , , , spiced and as well as its specialtgy . Stash Tea Guide to Bed & Breakfast . Contact: Megan Rolerkite 503-684-4482 Ext.
336 This releaser was issued through eReleases(TM). For more visit .
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