Leader change at Denver Children's Museum Nov 21, 2009
Downey leaving as president of Children's Museum of Denver to run Venoco CEO's foundation - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
U.S. Bank takes over Pacific National Nov 1, 2009
Among the Silicon Valley real estate backed by Pacific National is the 360 Residences condominum tower in downtown San Jose, which began selling units earlier this year. All of the branches will reopen as U.S. Bank (NYSE: USB) beginning Saturday during their normal business hours. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
U.S. Bank takes over Pacific National, 8 other banks Oct 31, 2009
Among the Silicon Valley real estate backed by Pacific National is the 360 Residences condominum tower in downtown San Jose, which began selling units earlier this year ... San Jose Real Estate. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Poker run slated Saturday Sep 4, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Ex-UBS banker gets more than 3 years in prison Aug 22, 2009
One of his wealthy clients, California real estate magnate Igor Olenicoff, pleaded guilty in October 2007 to tax charges and was sentenced to two years' probation plus payment of about $53 million in taxes and penalties. Downing said Birkenfeld will continue to cooperate and could receive future sentence reductions based on that. (MSNBC -- Business)
Dodd, Conrad Knew They Got Mortgage Deals Jul 28, 2009
Isakson, a one-time real estate executive, asked more detailed questions about the mortgage agreements' terms. Countrywide VIPs, Feinberg told the committees, received discounts on rates, fees and points. (CBS News)
BankUnited Was One of the Last 'Dead Banks Walking' May 23, 2009
The ill-fated marriage of BankUnited and option-ARMS started with the onset of the 2003 real estate boom, when bank executives pushing the loans doubled its assets to $15 billion from just over $7 billion in 2003 ... "The problem was the criteria that [lenders] used in making loans for real estate ... you have made loans to people who should not have gotten loans.". (Law.com)
Largest bank failure of '09: Feds sell BankUnited to private equity firms May 22, 2009
Bank failures have accelerated in 2009, mainly due to soured real estate loans. The 34 bank seizures so far compare to 25 in 2008 and just 3 in 2007. (USA Today -- Money)
'American Idol: Anyone but Danny Gokey should win May 6, 2009
RAIN Wednesday May 6, 2009. American Idol: Anyone but Danny Gokey should win. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Banks in Georgia, N.J. shut by regulators May 2, 2009
Silverton, which operated as a sort of wholesale bank, fell victim to large losses on real estate construction and development loans, regulators said ... Most of the failures have involved banks in the Atlanta area, where the collapse of the real estate market brought economic dislocation. (MSNBC -- Business)
BankUnited given 20 days to strike deal Apr 17, 2009
South Florida Real Estate ... Stay up to date on the latest news from within the commercial real estate industry. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Is Adam Lambert the only reason to watch American Idol? Mar 27, 2009
Is Adam Lambert the only reason to watch American Idol. L/FOG Friday March 27, 2009. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Credit cards lead to bankruptcies Mar 25, 2009
PETER Vince, a long-time trustee in bankruptcy, has heard plenty of excuses about how people run into hopeless debt. Gambling, redundancy, failed property ventures, outrageous demands from estranged spouses, rip-offs and shopping addictions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Aura Minerals-Inaja Project Option Agreement Signed With Vale Mar 17, 2009
Source: Aura Minerals Inc.. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2009) - Aura Minerals Inc. ("Aura Minerals" or the "Company") (TSX: - ) is very pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aura Gold Mineracao Ltda. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Signed bill lets nonprofits save on buying Mar 14, 2009
Stay up to date on the latest news from within the commercial real estate industry. News, analysis and ideas that defy the odds and the times. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Lawmaker Goes After Ex-Fannie CEO Over Loan Deal Mar 5, 2009
By ALAN ZIBEL AP Real Estate WriterWASHINGTON March 4, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE. A Republican lawmaker is accusing the former chief executive of mortgage finance company Fannie Mae of being dishonest in testimony before Congress about discounts he received on his home loan. (ABC News -- Wire)
Aura Minerals Announces Significant Increase in Serrote da Laje Resource Feb 27, 2009
Source: Aura Minerals Inc.. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 26, 2009) - Aura Minerals Inc. ("Aura Minerals" or the "Company") (TSX: - ) is pleased to announce that a new resource estimate has been completed for the advanced-stage Serrote da Laje deposit ("Serrote Deposit") at its wholly-owned Arapiraca Copper Gold Iron Ore Project in Alagoas State, Brazil. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Aura Minerals Enters Into Letter Agreement on Inaja Project Feb 11, 2009
Source: Aura Minerals Inc.. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2009) - Aura Minerals Inc. ("Aura Minerals" or the "Company") (TSX: - ) is pleased to announce that, subject to all necessary approvals, it has entered into a binding letter agreement with Vale do Rio Doce ("Vale"), wherein Vale has a thirty day exclusive right to complete legal due diligence and a definitive option agreement (the "Option Agreement") with the Company. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
