GE Capital Evergreen Clause Resolved
Bulletin Board Complaint Removed

GE Leasing--Evergreen Clause
Bulletin Board Complaint

“I received a notice that I didn’t quite understand from GE Leasing indicating that I should contact them because the lease was expiring as of 12/28/12 according to the terms of the lease. When I called I was outsourced several times and told to be in touch with (old vendor). When I called (old vendor) I was told to contact GE Leasing. After trying to understand what I was supposed to do to finish up, I finally just faxed the request for termination on October 30, 2012.

“I followed up with a phone call to GE because **** who handles leasing at (old vendor) kept on telling me to contact GE. I still could not get any information. I called several more times and was finally put in touch with ***** from GE Leasing who indicated to me that because I faxed the request 2 days late, we were automatically hooked up for another year. When I read the fine print on the back of the lease, I saw that the request had to be in writing 60 days in advance of termination, so it would have had to be 10/28/12 for the 12/28/12 termination date.

Leasing News contacted the Collection Department at GE Capital, who looked into the situation, and resolved it to the satisfaction of their lessee:

"You are a miracle worker. I was contacted by ******** who originally had me going back and forth in circles. I received an end of lease agreement and return of equipment form.

“We are finally going ahead with our new Sharp copier lease agreement with Grant Sadowski and Anthony Catanese of Mosaic in Fort Lauderdale. We just signed the contract today and Sharp/Mosaic will be shipping the old Royal Copystar to GE's warehouse in Atlanta.

“Thank you for all of your efforts.”

With appreciation,
Susan Foresta
Executive Assistant to Kevin Barrett, General Manager
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
sforesta@coralsprings.org

(Note: GE Capital Finance will be removed from the Bulletin Board Complaint list as well as "Companies who utilize Evergreen Clauses for Extra Lease Payments." Editor)

Classified Ads---Asset Management/Collections

(These ads are “free” to those seeking employment
or looking to improve their position)

San Francisco, CA Ten years experience setting residuals, negotiating leases and remarketing equipment across a broad spectrum of large ticket asset types including marine, intermodal, mining, energy, manufacturing. geoffwalshe@yahoo.com

 

Long Grove, Illinois 17+ years Comdisco, accounts receivable, collections, customer service, plus senior management, seeking full time or part time assignment. 847-359-4066roborgaard@aol.com | Resume

Port St Lucie, FL 20+ yrs exp. commercial collection/late stage specialist.  Prefer to work from home based office or transfer to Sarasota areamichaelgalan@comcast.net | Resume

 

Free Posting for those seeking employment in Leasing:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Classified/Jwanted/Jwanted-post.htm

All “free” categories “job wanted” ads:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Classified/Jwanted/Jwanted.htm

 

 

 

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KeyCorp posts 4% decline in fourth-quarter net income
Commercial lease financing continues downward

KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) reported its earnings from continuing operations slipped 4% to $193 million from the fourth quarter of $201 million.

Key's noninterest expense was $756 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, up 5.4% from $717 million for the same period in 2011. Personnel expense increased $46 million due to several factors, the Key Press release states claiming an increase in contract labor for technology investments including credit card portfolio acquisitions (Elan Financial Services) and “related implementation of new payment systems and merchant services processing; higher employee benefits due to an increase in medical claims expense and an adjustment to the annual retirement contribution accrual; and severance expense associated with Key's Fit for Growth efficiency initiative.”

(All in millions)

Good News:
Net Loan and lease charge offs:
4Q12 $58
3Q12 $109
4Q11 $105

Key's allowance for loan and lease losses was $888 million, or 1.68% of total period-end loans at December 31, 2012, compared to 1.73% at September 30, 2012, and 2.03% at December 31, 2011.

Average Balances for loans and leases improved
4Q12 $19,477
3Q12 $18,886
4Q11 $17,784

According to the consolidated balance sheet:

Commercial lease financing
4Q2012 $4,869
3Q2012 $5,026

Total Loans
4Q12 $51,858
3Q212 $50,695

Total Assets
4Q12 $86,607
3Q12 $86,276

Total Liability
4Q12 $76,312
3Q12 $76,030

Equity
4Q $86,607
3Q $86,276

Tier risk based capital is good, but not as high as year-end 2011:
12-31-12 14.86%
09-30-12 15.17%
12-31-11 16.51%

More detail can be seen below the press release, but not as "revealing" as a SEC filing (not filed at this date):
https://www.snl.com/irweblinkx/file.aspx?IID=100334&FID=15873626
(scroll past the written for financial numbers)

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New Credit Reporting Agency Inspection Requirements
for Brokers/Funders/Lessors Working Out of their House

A popular consumer credit reporting agency is Corelogic. They are being mandated by the service providers. i.e. Trans Union, Experian', and Equifax “2. Physical Inspection: To assure FCRA compliance, companies accessing consumer credit reports are required to pass a physical inspection of their premises. ***Physical Inspections will be conducted on a yearly basis on Residential Businesses. Physical Inspections will be conducted on Commercial business, only when change of address is requested by the customer.” (1)

From:
Stephen Kolton
Equities Funding Group, Inc.
965 Main Street.
Holden, MA 01520
508-829-3444 (tel.)
509-277-1433 (fax)
Equities@att.net

“We recently had an inspection of our office for this company. All went well, we thought, as we have been at this location for 20 years. Our office is in the home, 3rd floor, away from the other 2 floors of our residence, completely separate. Come to find out, because we do not have a door that can be locked to the office, we do not meet their policy.

“The office must be secure, according to the inspector. We have been pulling bureaus for 20 years, and never had a security breach. It is impossible to put a door to the office, and we cannot move the office. So now we have to find another service to pull bureaus. resolve it?

From:
Stan Ragley
Leasing Resources, Inc.
704.895.8888 Ext 12
sragley@oneworldleasing.com

“Hey can anyone advise their thoughts on whether it will be an issue if the doors to our office are French Doors (Glass ). It has become clear I will need to add a lock to them.”

A California funder, in business many years, moved his office into his home and had an inspection, but failed because he was using a cell phone. When he moved to his residence, he got rid of the landline. He said it was not just the lower cost, but he took vacations and brokers/vendors/customers could reach him almost anywhere and with the internet, he also could conduct business anywhere. He also approved deals, and even could fund them while on vacation, so the cell phone was very important to him.

It appears cell phones and VOIP are not listed in a telephone book, one of the requirements, to have a listed phone.

There are other illustrations now facing brokers/lessors/funders, but Leasing News was unable to get their permission to print them

Credco will do a second inspection, if all the matters are newly complied, Leasing News was informed. But it is better to pass the first time.

Solutions:

Credco has a page “Credco Program-Instructions:

• Make sure the office, wherever it is located in the home, is a separate room with a locked door limiting access for non-workers. If the office is a converted bedroom, the bed and dressers should not be in the room now. The furnishings should only reflect the business items (i.e. desk, locked file cabinets, PC workstations, etc.) Remember that an office is not shared living space. If you work in a living room, kitchen. etc., you will not pass the qualification inspection. (They also recommend having a shredder. editor)

• For purposes of identification, you may want to place a small sign on the door showing this is a business office.

• For any business, it is important to have a published phone listing. Until you have this set up, you may find it beneficial to register your business profile with an online business profile service such as www.superpages.com. They have a FREE Business profile listing that may be very helpful to small companies that are awaiting the set up a primary business phone number. It may, at times, be needed for verification purposes as well. (VOIP phones will qualify, and perhaps a cell or digital phone, too. Editor)

• If you went to the effort to get a business license or registration for a Federal ID or related document, it would be good to post this somewhere in the office for review, if needed.

• Most small offices use a shedder for confidential document destructions.

• Most offices use desktop PCs with password entry to access their credit reporting services. Some offices have notebook PC’s for basic business’s needs. Although portable, these specific business units remain in the office for inside use. Logically the use of a desktop to access bureaus makes the most sense. It is understood that, in all cases, access is always restricted and non-employees never view the information.

In addition, there is a section on Internet Security, which may be a good list for all businesses to follow; “Only Authorized Employees shall have computer network or terminal or any other access to any CREDCO Information.” (4)

1. Credco Agreement for Service
   http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/CredcoAgreementService.pdf

2. Credco Inspection List
   http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/CredcoInspectionChecklist.pdf

3. Credco Program-Instructions
   http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/CredcoProgramInstructions.pdf

4. Credco Internet Security
   http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/CredoInternetSecurity.pdf
   

(Please note the application forms were sent by several members of the National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers, as well as appear on the Credco web site and therefore are “public knowledge.” Editor)

 

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New Hires---Promotions

Kim Gordon has joined MC Healthcare Finance, La Jolla, California as Senior Vice President – Director of Credit; located in MC Healthcare's Chicago office. Previously she was vice president, deputy chief credit officer, Ridgestone Bank ()ct0ber, 2011-November, 2012), EVP-chief credit officer, Bridge Finance Group (September, 2003-September, 2011), vice president, FiNOVA Capital (May, 1996-June, 2003), assistant vice-president, Fremont Financial (1990-1996), auditor, CIT/Fidelcor (1998-1990). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign BS - Finance, Finance, Accounting (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign BS - Finance (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1984 – 1988). “We are very excited that Kim has joined the MC Healthcare team,” said Jim Irwin, President of MC Healthcare. “Kim has 25 years of commercial lending experience, particularly working with middle market healthcare companies. We see tremendous need in the healthcare industry for lower middle market asset-based, term and cash flow loans and we are expanding our commitment to this market. Kim is responsible for the credit function of the company including underwriting and portfolio management.”
www.linkedin.com/pub/kim-gordon/a/872/bb0

Kevin Hall hired as senior vice president, Business Development, Tip Capital, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Previously he was vice president & assistant treasurer, Tyco International (October, 2010-December, 2012), director, financial services, Simplex Grinnel (2001-2010), director of treasury services, Simplex Time Recorder (June, 1990-December, 200), cash manager Simplex Time Recorder (May, 1986-December, 1989), commercial loan officer Yankee Bank December, 1984-May, 1986), senior accountant, State Street Bank and Trust (may, 1983-November, 1984) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration 1979 – 1983)
www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-hall/39/156/91

Michael Janda has joined Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC)as managing director of its Healthcare Finance team; based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Previously he was a pr9incipal, Citra Associates (2002-President), EVP, Common Sense Holdings (2009-2012), managing director, Health Care Finance Group (2001-2002), vice president, regional marketing manager, FINOVA Capital (1996-2001), executive vice president, chief operating officer, LINC Financial Service (1995-1996), senior vice president, Heller Financial (1978-1993).DePaul University College of Law JD, Law (1978 – 1982), Loyola University of Chicago, BBA, Public Accounting (1973 – 1977).
www.linkedin.com/in/michaelljanda

Jim Richardson hired as vice president–Central Region, Tip Capital, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Previously he was vice-president, technology leasing, Huntington Bank/LeaseNet (February, 2010-December, 2012), senior financial service executive, Partners Equipment Financing, LLCF (2009-2010), leasing program manager, Citizens Bank/Co Active Capital Partners (2007-2009), sales manager, Fidelity National Capital (2005-2006), senior leasing representative, Solarcom (1990-2005).Michigan State University BS, Business. TIP Capital, a leading equipment financing and asset management company in Michigan, has upgraded its IT platform by deploying a private cloud hosted at The Markley Group's flagship datacenter located in Boston, Massachusetts. "This investment also reinforces our commitment to our vendors and customers – and our ability to provide superior customer service, he said. TIP Capital’s proprietary asset management portal (assetCONNECT®) and marketing web sites (partnerCONNECT®) also will reside within this environment," said Jeffrey Emrich, Information Officer at Tip Capital."
www.linkedin.com/pub/jim-richardson/b/679/592

 

Mr. Terry Winders available as a consultant regarding assisting attorneys in resolving disputes or explaining procedures or reviewing documents as utilized in the finance and leasing industry. He is the author of several books, including DVD's, as well as weekly columnist to Leasing News. He also performs audits of leasing companies as an expert on documentation, and has acted as an expert witness on leasing for litigation in legal and tax disputes, including before the IRS. He also has taught the senior bank examiners, how to review a bank leasing department, for the Federal Reserve in Washington D.C. and has trained the examiners for the FDIC on how to prepare a lease portfolio for sale. 502.649.0448/Leaseconsulting@msn.com

(This ad is a “trade” for the writing of this column. Opinions
contained in the column are those of Mr. Terry Winders, CLP)

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Leasing Industry Help Wanted

Los Angeles, CA Credit Analyst  Review and Approve Applications/Vendors Documentation/Funding Staff  Leasing/Banking experience a plus Sales Experience preferred. Salary, Commission Bonuses and Benefits. For more description of duties, please click on position www.pacificcapco.com At Pacific Capital Companies our mission is to provide the American business sector with fast, innovative, financing solutions to grow their companies and exceed their goals.

Long Island, New York Experienced & Successful SALESPERSON wanted with immediate "Book of Business", salary -leading to draw/commission comp formula. Excellent Benefits- must be within one hour of our office. svenuto@macrolease.com Since 1969, Macrolease has been operating as a full service national equipment leasing company, a subsidiary of Bank Rhode Island

For information on placing a help wanted ad, please click here:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Classified/Hwanted/Hwanted-post.htm 

Please see our Job Wanted section for possible new employees.

 

Help Wanted Classified Ads Cost $595 four HTML lines (note, a space is counted as a line) $40 for each additional line or space The classified ad will appear for 21 days. The idea is to attract an applicant to learn more, either to click to a full description on your web site or to a full job description attachment (free, no charge). All "Help Wanted" ads go into the "Help Wanted" classified ad section, which appears in each news edition, and is well read. The ad will also appear on the web site for those who go directly to the web site section. A "Help Wanted" ad appears at the top of the headlines in each edition in a chronological basis with other help wanted ads. The position cannot be purchased. The ad also continues to appear in the classified ad section in the news edition as well as the web site in addition to appearing above the headlines. If there is only one help wanted ad, a display ad may be utilized in the rotation basis as this position, meaning the one help wanted ad is not going to be on top in every edition. Contact kitmenkin@leasingnews.org for more information or to help word a classified ad. Leasing News reserves the right to refuse advertising, particularly to a company that has appeared in the complaint bulletin board

 

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ELFA Recognizes Dennis Brown 20 Years of Service

Dennis Brown, CAE, Vice-President of State Government Relations, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), Washington, D.C. was recognized for his 20 years of service to the association.

(Receiving the 20 year Award,
from ELFA President and CEO William G. Sutton, CAE)

Mr. Brown joined ELFA in 1993 as Vice President of State Government Relations to implement a proactive program. He monitors state legislative and regulatory issues that will affect the equipment leasing industry, and develops and promotes ELFA positions and policy.

Among many accomplishments, he served as national President of the State Government Affairs Council and as President of the Washington Area State Relations Group. He has won the Award of Excellence in Government Relations from the American Society of Association Executives on several occasions.

Dennis Brown has also served as a liaison to tax committees of the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Prior to joining ELFA, he was Executive Director of the State Advertising Coalition.

A veteran of the U.S. Army having reached the rank of Sergeant, Mr. Brown is a graduate in political science from the University of Maryland , attended law school before leaving to begin a career in government Relations and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE).

 

Why Choose Advanced Property Tax Compliance?

Dedicated to the leasing industry click here to learn more.  Hear What Our Clients say about us  click here Gary DiLillo, President 440.871.0555 or gary@avptc.com

 

 

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Leasing News Remains #1

Despite not being a daily media as the other finance/leasing media issue or utilizing Google analytics and support, Leasing News remains the most read on line trade publication.

	U.S.	World Wide	Links	Web Site
1	31,490	191,058	211	LeasingNews.com
2	68,730	405,855	86	Lessors.com
3	120,094	617,274	172	Monitordaily.com
4	144,150	1,063,020	301	ELFAonline.org
5	244,476	1,491,844	83	Worldleasingnews.com
6	251,429	1,654,454	56	Equipment Finance Advisor
7	342,125	2,217,634	65	NEFAssociation.org
8	396,991	1,517,411	150	Commercial Finance Association
9	448,529	1,918,305	116	NAELB.org
10	No Data	2,824,320	31	CLPFoundation.org
11	No Date	3,482,027	121	Equip. Leasing Finance Foundation
12	No Data	15,477,555	20	Assoc. Gov. Leasing/Finance

01/16/2013

Thank you,
Kit Menkin and Staff

 

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World Leasing Yearbook 2013 with Online Directory

(Archive, 2005 World Leasing Year Book)

Looking for a leasing company anywhere on Earth, the World Leasing Yearbook is now available in print as well as searchable online with over 7,000 contacts from 4,500 companies. Direct web and email links, as well as other address and integrated map.

Articles and other information are available in the 500 page publication.

USD $613 EUR 468 (Shipping/Handling is only charged once per order).

Note the title of the publication is World Leasing Year Book 2012.

“The report is titled 'World Leasing Yearbook 2012 with Online Directory and was published in January 2013.”

Customer Service Team
Research and Markets
http://www.researchandmarkets.com

More information available and to order:
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reportinfo.asp?r=2270593 

 

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Global Leasing Resource World On Line

Part of Sudhir Amembal’s www.worldleasingnews.com is a Lessor Directory & Country Reports, on line, up-dated, as well as country reports and other information, containing 545 lessor listings and 42 country reports.

Leasing companies who list with Global Leasing Resource get a free subscription; however, leasing companies who do not list, service providers, and others can access all the features by subscribing.

Leasing Company NOT Listed in report
$150 per year
(This subscription is for multiple users of a single organization at a single physical location.)
http://www.globalleasingresource.com/account/create

Service Provider, vendor, or bank
$295.00 year
(This subscription is for multiple users of a single organization at a single
physical location.)
http://www.globalleasingresource.com/account/create

More information is available here:
http://www.globalleasingresource.com/

Flashlight LED HD for Android Devices
(Also available for iPhones)

There are also free and for a small fee "flashlight" aps that turn your digital telephone into a "flashlight" to read dinner menu, look for a dropped key, or to read in a dimly lit area.

There are many flashlight aps.

Go to Amazon or Google play.

smallte.ch

Full address, if needed:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=smallte.ch

- It is simple and well designed
- launch it and get light instantly by pressing one button
- uses the integrated FlashLight
- also uses your full screen as a light source (works on all devices)
- add a widget for quick access

This app is compatible with most phones in cluding those on which other apps do not work. This includes for example : Droid Bionic, X2, Motorola RAZR, Sony Xperia Arc, HTC Wildfire, LG Optimus Black / 3D/ Ally, Motorola Defy, Milestone, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, SHARP... and much more !

(P.S. My ten year old grandson Sammy told us about this, and even installed it on Sue's iPhone. Editor)

 

 

 

Beige Book Demand Unchanged,
---but slight to Moderate Growth

"Overall, loan demand was largely unchanged in the Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Kansas City, and San Francisco Districts, with most of these Districts reporting a continuation of slight to moderate growth in total volume. The New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas Districts reported stronger demand than previously, while the St. Louis District reported a slight decline. Some increased lending in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Dallas was driven by businesses taking out loans for special year-end purposes such as tax planning and dividend payments. Cleveland, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and San Francisco all reported strong auto lending. Demand for residential mortgages improved in Cleveland, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas, and San Francisco. Commercial real estate lending was cited as a particular bright spot by New York, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Dallas. However, lenders in San Francisco remained reluctant to lend to real estate investors outside of the multifamily residential sector. San Francisco also reported a slight slowdown in IPO, venture capital, and private equity activity in that District's technology sector.

"Banks in the New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Kansas City, and San Francisco Districts reported improvements in asset quality. Lenders were described as competing aggressively for highly qualified borrowers in Philadelphia, Richmond, Atlanta, and San Francisco. In Atlanta, this stiff competition may be leading to loosening credit standards, as there was some indication that banks were more willing to increase their tolerance for risk. Chicago banks also reported some loosening of standards. On the other hand, lending standards remained largely unchanged in New York, Cleveland, and Kansas City."

Boston
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?bos

New York
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?ny

Philadelphia
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?phi

Cleveland
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?clev

Richmond
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?rich

Atlanta
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?atl

Chicago
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?chi

St. Louis
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?stl

Minneapolis
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook201301.htm?minn

Kansas City
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?kan

Dallas
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?Dal

San Francisco
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?sf

 

Summary
www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook/beigebook201301.htm?full

 

 

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Presidential Financial Corporation to be Acquired by MidFirst Bank

ATLANTA, GA--Presidential Financial Corporation is pleased to announce that it will be acquired by MidFirst Bank. The acquisition is subject to final regulatory approval and it is anticipated that the transaction will close in early 2013. Presidential will operate as a subsidiary of MidFirst Bank, and maintain its own brand and management team.

“What makes this acquisition something special is that it combines the best of asset-based lending with the best of traditional banking”

“What makes this acquisition something special is that it combines the best of asset-based lending with the best of traditional banking,” said Tom Matthesen, CEO of Presidential. “Presidential now has access to a more significant capital base, more diverse product offerings, combined with a strong commitment to the growth capital needs of the entrepreneur. The benefits for our clients and for future prospects will be tremendous. As a result of this transaction, Presidential becomes one of the strongest and most versatile lenders in the markets that we serve. This transaction will allow Presidential to offer additional financing products to our clients, as well as the ability to fully service their financing and banking needs over their entire life cycle.”

“Our acquisition of Presidential aligns us with an experienced management team that has a 30-year track record of providing specialized financing solutions to their clients,” said Jeff Records, chairman and chief executive officer for MidFirst Bank. “Our business lines are highly complementary, and the combination will immediately create opportunities and value for MidFirst Bank.”

As a wholly owned subsidiary of MidFirst Bank, Presidential Financial will retain its name, its current personnel, and will maintain its headquarters and operations in Atlanta.

Milestone Advisors, LLC (now part of Houlihan Lokey) served as exclusive financial adviser to Presidential in connection with the transaction.

About Presidential Financial Corporation
Presidential Financial Corporation is a senior lender providing growth capital to businesses and healthcare providers throughout the United States. The company focuses on growing businesses with strong management teams and offers working capital facilities from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Headquartered in Atlanta and founded in 1981, the company serves clients nationwide. For more information, visit www.PresidentialFinancial.com.

About MidFirst Bank
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, MidFirst Bank is one of the nation’s largest privately held banks and serves more than 600,000 customers nationwide.

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Labrador Retriever Mix
Port Jefferson Station, Long Island, New York

Trigga

Male
Young
Medium Size

“Trigga (sometimes known as Tucker) has been homeless for three full years, now. And although Dori has taken him to Save-a-Pet, he still does not have a home of his own. He still is in a shelter - waiting for a person of his very own for perhaps the first time in his young life. Trigga arrived at Brookhaven Animal Shelter three years ago; he was just a pup, then. His puppy years were spent behind metal bars. He never had the chance to play, to be goofy, to get into all the puppy trouble that pups do; the kind of trouble that helps teach puppies to become dogs.Day after day, month after month, year after long year, Trigga waited. After a while, he probably didn't know what he was waiting for.

“When volunteers sprung him from his cement kennel, he 'gave them everything he had' - all the love & affection he had stored up inside him. What a tragic life for such a loving creature. Trigga is still waiting. Yes, he is in a better place; but he's NOT HOME. Please share his sad story. Help Trigga find a home of his own.”

Medical Information:
Up to date with routine shots.
Has been altered.

Adoption Form
http://www.saveapetli.net/pet-adoption-application.php

Hours
Monday - Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 noon - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 noon - 4 pm
Phone: (631) 473-6333
Fax: (631) 978-0100
Mail
608 Route 112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
E-mail Dori Scofield saveapetny@yahoo.com
Volunteer Information
Lynne Schoepfer lschoepf@optonline.net
Main Page: http://www.saveapetli.net/

 

Adopt-a-Pet by Leasing Co. State/City
http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/Adopt_Pet.htm

Adopt a Pet
http://www.adoptapet.com/

Fernando's View
By Fernando F. Croc

Hard-hitting action ("Broken City") and nostalgic drama ("Not Fade Away") light up the box-office, while new DVD releases go from the gritty ("End of Watch") to the steamy ("The Paperboy") to the classic ("The Quiet Man").

In Theaters:

Broken City (Twentieth-Century Fox): After tackling period pieces ("From Hell") and post-apocalyptic gloom ("The Book of Eli"), director Allen Hughes returns to his gritty urban roots with this well-made, muscular drama with modern noir elements. Mark Wahlberg stars as Billy Taggart, a New York City police officer who takes up private practice and is hired by the corrupt Mayor (Russell Crowe) to trail his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones). With election approaching, the case gradually becomes about more than only marital suspicion, revealing a wide-ranging conspiracy. The more Taggart uncovers, the closer he becomes to the dangerous corners of a shady system. With a sense of hardboiled suspense and moral ambiguity reminiscent of vintage gumshoe mysteries, the movie is a punchy, involving thriller.

Not Fade Away (Paramount Vantage): A musical from the man behind "The Sopranos"?! That's the premise of this criminally underseen drama, written and directed by David Chase, which weaves a wondrous 1960s soundtrack into its nostalgic plot to evoke memories both fond and bittersweet. Unfurling in a working-class New Jersey neighborhood, the story centers on Douglas (John Magaro), a young dreamer who plays the drums for a garage-rock band. With eyes on making it to Hollywood, he locks horns with his father (James Gandolfini) and his girlfriend (Bella Heathcote). Focusing less on straightforward narrative than on richly impressionist bits of the characters' lives as they float through a turbulent decade, this is a deeply personal study of the effect of sublime art on people, and a gem that's worth tracking down.

Netflix Tip: One of the greatest of all Japanese filmmakers, Nagisa Oshima (1932-2013) left behind a rich, bold, frequently controversial body of work. In honor of his recent passing, check out Netflix for his uniquely provocative movies, ranging from "Cruel Story of Youth" (1960) and "The Ceremony" (1971) to "In the Realm of the Senses" (1976) and "Taboo" (1999).

On DVD:

End of Watch (Universal): Director David Ayer further cements his reputation as a maker of gritty urban dramas with this intense look at the friendship between a pair of Los Angeles police officers. Brian Taylor (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Mike Zavata (Michael Pena) are close pals who together cruise the most dangerous corners of the city, often coming in contact with brutal criminals. But their bond is tested when a routine traffic stops leads to a massive drug bust, and suddenly they find themselves (and their families) targeted by a vicious international cartel. At times making startling use of the you-are-there camera made famous by the TV show "Cops," this is a visceral, suspenseful, and often disarmingly funny account of everyday heroism with excellent performances by Gyllenhaal and Pena.

The Paperboy (Millennium): Panned by several critics, this uninhibited drama from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lee Daniels ("Precious") deserves a second look. Set in Florida during the height of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, the plot conflates film noir and coming-of-age elements into a punchy mystery, detailing how a small-town murder affects the lives of a batch of colorful characters. There's Charlotte (Nicole Kidman), a damaged beauty who becomes obsessed with a death-row criminal (John Cusack). There's Ward (Matthew McConaughey), a big-city journalist who returns to his hometown to investigate the crime. And then there's Jack (Zac Efron), the impressionable young athlete witnessing it all. Though it may be too heavy for some, Daniels' movie is a worthy trip for its fearless performances and steamy atmosphere.

The Quiet Man (Olive Films): Known for his legendary Westerns, the great director John Ford scored one of his greatest successes with this marvelously sentimental, profoundly personal 1952 comedy-drama. John Wayne stars as Sean Thornton, an American boxer who retires from the ring and visits the rural Irish village where he was born. Trying to reconnected with his roots and escape a troubled past, he falls in love with Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara), a radiant local maiden. Their romance is a rocky one, however, complicated by their headstrong temperaments and by Mary Kate's bellicose older brother Will (Victor McLaglen), who's determined to keep them apart. Featuring gorgeous cinematography, robust humor and a roster of zesty performances from a great cast, this is one of Ford's most beloved works.

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For the year, business volume rose 14% over 2011 to $84.4 billion.

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49ers Poem

‘Twas the week before the Super Bowl, and all throughout the town…
All the Niners were stirring; they were ready to take the crown…
They’ve taken down the mighty Pack and the “Dirty Birds,” too…
Now they’re sayin’, “Look out Ravens, we’re comin’ after you!”
They’d been compared to “David,” trying to take “Goliath” out…
But ask anyone in the Golden Gate, and they never had a doubt…
From the start the critics said, “They’re good, but they just won’t go that far.”
It shows just how much they all knew, cause look now. Here they are!!!
Kaepernick will lead the way with Crabtree, Davis and Gore…
When they take the field only one thing’s on their minds, and that’s to score…
The defense will try to shut it down, and kick Flacco off the field…
A “3 and out” on every turn, with never a point to yield…
Their goal is title number six, and to overturn the throne…
Bring the trophy to the Golden State, back to its rightful home…
Where it lived for years in the glory days of Montana, Craig and Rice…
S.F. has won it five times before, NOT just once or twice…
So ask anyone out on the streets, in the city by the bay…
“Who’ll win it all?” and you’ll hear the same: “Red and Gold all the way!”

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49ers’ Smith is a Kaepernick booster
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     1775 - Americans dragged cannon up hill to fight the British at Gun Hill Road, Bronx. When the British navy landed on Staten Island in 1775, New York City Patriots feared an imminent invasion. They did not want the precious cannon at the Battery to fall into enemy hands. Thus, in December, 1775, they took the cannon to the mainland and scattered them roughly along present-day Gun Hill Road from today's Jerome Avenue across the Bronx River to modern White Plains Road.
    1787 - Small farmers in Springfield, Massachusetts led by Daniel Shays continued their revolt against tax laws. Federal troops broke up the protesters of what becomes known as Shay’s Rebellion. Shays' Rebellion suffered a setback when debt-ridden farmers led by Capt. Daniel Shays failed to capture an arsenal at Springfield, Mass.     
    1821 - The Hudson River was frozen solid during the midst of the coldest winter in forty-one years. Thousands of persons crossed the ice from New York City to New Jersey, and refreshment taverns were set up in the middle of the river to warm pedestrians.
    1831-Birthday of Jane Goodwin Austin, novelist, essayist, and short story writer. Most of her novels were authentically accurate depictions of the Pilgrims which she carefully researched.
    1837 - At 7 PM a display of the Northern Lights danced above Burlington, VT. Its light was equal to the full moon. Snow and other objects reflecting the light were deeply tinged with a blood red hue. Blue, yellow and white streamers were also noted.
    1856 - Marines and seamen from the U.S. sloop DECATUR went ashore at the village of Seattle, Washington, to protect settlers from Indian raids. The Indians launched a seven-hour attack but were driven off later that day after suffering severe losses. Incredibly, only two civilian volunteers were killed and no Marines or sailors were lost. 
    1871- Unveiled in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Vinnie Ream's statue of Abraham Lincoln that was authorized by Congress.
    1871-Birthday of 1871, Maud Wood Park, directed congressional lobbying and was one of the key women implementing Carrie Chapman Catt's winning strategy to get women's suffrage passed. Instrumental in getting congressional approval for many child labor, maternity, and child health reforms as well as the Cable Act of 1922 which granted married women US citizenship independent of their husband's status. Before the Cable Act, an American-born woman AUTOMATICALLY lost her citizenship when she married a non-American citizen.
    1879 – The Arrears of Pensions Act is passed by Congress. It authorizes back-payment of military pensions beginning from the day of discharge. If the veteran is dead, payments will be made to the family.
    1890- Nellie Bly circled the world in 72 days, stepping into history. Newspaper reported Nellie Bly ( pen name used by Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman) set off from Hoboken, JN., Nov. 14, 1889, to attempt to break Jules Verne's imaginary hero Phileas Foggs record of voyaging around the world in 80 days. She did beat Fogg's record, taking 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds to make the trip, arriving back in New Jersey on January 25, 1980. 
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    1896-Birthday of the leading black American singer and dancer of the Jazz Age, and the Harlem Renaissance, Florence Winfree, born at Washington, DC. She appeared in Langston Hughes's Shuffle Along in 1921 and Plantation Review on Broadway in 1922, then at the London Pavilion in Dover Street to Dixie in 1923. Offered a spot in the Ziegfeld Follies , she turned it down and joined in creating a rival show with an all-black cast. Mills was the first black woman to appear as a headliner at the Palace Theatre. She was so revered for her efforts to create opportunities for black entertainers and to bring the unique culture of blacks to Broadway that more than 150,000 people filled the streets of Harlem to mourn her when she died at New York City, Nov 1, 1927, at age 31.
    1900—birthday of tensor sax player Captain John Handy, Pass Christian, MS.
    1903- (Sleepy) John Estes, an important early bluesman, was born in Ripley, Tennessee. He played on the streets of Memphis in the 1920's, supporting himself by working the night shift at a train yard. His tendency to doze off on the job earned him his nickname. He returned to Brownsville, Tennessee, in the 1940's, where he remained in obscurity for more than 15 years. Estes was rediscovered by a documentary filmmaker. He signed a recording contract and appeared at folk festivals in the U-S and Europe. One of Estes's L-P's included a guest spot by guitarist Mike Bloomfield, and Estes later appeared on an L-P by Ry Cooder. The rock group Joy of Cooking had a minor hit in 1971 with a song written by Estes, "Going to Brownsville." Sleepy John Estes died of a stroke in 1977, just as he was about to begin a tour of Europe.
    1915-Alexander Bell in New York calls Thomas Watson in San Francisco. 
    1919 - The League of Nations, forerunner of the United Nations, was founded.
    1924-The first Winter Olympic, opened in Chamonix, France, with athletes representing 16 nations. The ski jump, previously unknown, thrilled spectators The Olympics offered a boost to skiing, which would make enormous strides in the next decade.
    1937- Trumpeter Buck Clayton cuts his first record, accompanying Billie Holiday, on “Why Was I Born?”
    1938 - Etta James Birthday 
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    1940 - the biggest snowstorm on record for Richmond, Virginia came to an end. 21.6 inches of snow fell over a 3 day period.
    1944 - The character of Beulah, a black maid who was played by a white man, Marlin Hunt, first aired on radio's "Fibber McGee and Molly". In 1945, the spin-off, "Beulah", became a radio series.
    1940-- Mary Martin, "My Heart Belongs to Daddy"
    1945 - In New York, Richard Tucker debuted at the Metropolitan Opera House in "La Gioconda". As a note of trivia, I went to the summer camp with his son in New Hampshire, who we became fast friends during this time period.
    1945- the first water supply to be fluoridated in order to reduce tooth decay was the water system of Grand Rapids, MI. Fluoridation started with the addition of one part of fluoride ion to each million parts of water passing through the water treatment plant.
    1945---Top Hits
Don't Fence Me In - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
There Goes that Song Again - Russ Morgan
I'm Making Believe - Ella Fitzgerald & The Ink Spots
I'm Wastin' My Tears on You - Tex Ritter
    1945-VALDEZ, JOSE F.  Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 7th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Rosenkrantz, France, 25 January 1945. Entered service at: Pleasant Grove, Utah. Birth: Governador, N. Mex. G. O. No.: 16, 8 February 1946. Citation: He was on outpost duty with 5 others when the enemy counterattacked with overwhelming strength. From his position near some woods 500 yards beyond the American lines he observed a hostile tank about 75 yards away, and raked it with automatic rifle fire until it withdrew. Soon afterward he saw 3 Germans stealthily approaching through the woods. Scorning cover as the enemy soldiers opened up with heavy automatic weapons fire from a range of 30 yards, he engaged in a fire fight with the attackers until he had killed all 3. The enemy quickly launched an attack with 2 full companies of infantrymen, blasting the patrol with murderous concentrations of automatic and rifle fire and beginning an encircling movement which forced the patrol leader to order a withdrawal. Despite the terrible odds, Pfc. Valdez immediately volunteered to cover the maneuver, and as the patrol 1 by 1 plunged through a hail of bullets toward the American lines, he fired burst after burst into the swarming enemy. Three of his companions were wounded in their dash for safety and he was struck by a bullet that entered his stomach and, passing through his body, emerged from his back. Overcoming agonizing pain, he regained control of himself and resumed his firing position, delivering a protective screen of bullets until all others of the patrol were safe. By field telephone he called for artillery and mortar fire on the Germans and corrected the range until he had shells falling within 50 yards of his position. For 15 minutes he refused to be dislodged by more than 200 of the enemy; then, seeing that the barrage had broken the counter attack, he dragged himself back to his own lines. He died later as a result of his wounds. Through his valiant, intrepid stand and at the cost of his own life, Pfc. Valdez made it possible for his comrades to escape, and was directly responsible for repulsing an attack by vastly superior enemy forces.
    1950--Birthday of Gloria Naylor, author of The Women of Brewster Place (1982) and Bailey's Cafe (1992). 
    1950 -- 73ºF (23ºC) highest temperature ever recorded in Cleveland, Ohio in January.
    1951- Steve Roland “Pre” Prefontaine, long distance runner born at Coos Bay, OR. Prefontaine was an outstanding athlete who grit, determination, and activism personified Americans' growing interest in physical fitness, jogging, and running. Although never an Olympic Champion or world record holder, he set 14 US records during his career cut short by a fatal automobile accident on a road where he often trained. Died at Eugene, OR May 30, 1975.
    1953---Top Hits
Why Don't You Believe Me - Joni James
Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes - Perry Como
Keep It a Secret - Jo Stafford
I'll Go On Alone - Marty Robbins
    1953- the Cincinnati Mohawks and the Troy(OH) Bruins played the only doubleheader in the history of the International Hockey League, with one game being played in each team's home city. The Bruins won the first game in Troy, 3-0. The Mohawks won the nightcap in Cincinnati, 2-1.
    1958-Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" becomes the first single ever to enter the U.K. pop chart at Number One
    1959- American Airlines opened the jet age in the US with the first scheduled transcontinental flight on a Boeing 707 nonstop from California to New York.
    1960-- Sam Cooke, "Chain Gang"
    1961- Beginning a tradition that survives to this day, John F. Kennedy held the first televised presidential news conference five days after being inaugurated the 35th president.
    1961- President John F. Kennedy appointed the first presidential physician who was a woman, Dr. Janet Graeme Travell of New York City. Several president prior had received treatment from a female medical practitioner. the one of most note was Dr. Susan Ann Edison, who graduated from the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College, who treated President James Garfield from July 2, 1881, the day he was shot by an assassin, to September 19, 1881, when he died.
    1961 - The Disney animated cartoon classic, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, was released to theaters. It took an animation staff of three hundred to complete the film in three years, at a cost of $4 million. It was a huge success at the box office.
    1961---Top Hits
Wonderland by Night - Bert Kaempfert
Exodus - Ferrante & Teicher
Calcutta - Lawrence Welk
North to Alaska - Johnny Horton
    1962-Sam Cooke's "Twistin' the Night Away," later done by Rod Stewart, is released on RCA Records. It will make it up to #9 on the pop chart.
    1964 - The Beatles reached #1 on the music charts for the first time, with their single, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" which took the top position not only in "Cash Box" magazine, but also on the hit lists of radio stations. "Billboard" magazine listed the song at #1 on February 1. The group's second #1 hit, "She Loves You" was released on Swan Records, and not Capitol. Other Beatles songs were released on Vee Jay ("Please, Please Me"), M-G-M ("My Bonnie" with Tony Sheridan), Tollie ("Twist and Shout"), Atco ("Ain't She Sweet") and the group's own label, Apple Records, as well as Capitol.
    1965 - Alta, UT, was in the midst of a storm that left the town buried under 105 inches of snow establishing a record for the state.
    1969---Top Hits
I Heard It Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Crimson and Clover - Tommy James & The Shondells
Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
Daddy Sang Bass - Johnny Cash
    1969-- The Beatles release "Two Of Us," "For You Blue," "Let It Be"
    1969-- Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary" enters the pop charts
    1971 - Charles Manson was found guilty of masterminding the killings of actress Sharon Tate and six others. He and three female members of his "family" were found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit murder and seven counts of murder in the first degree and are sentenced to life imprisonment. During one of the most sensational trials in history, it was revealed that Manson regarded the Beatles as angels who communicated to him through their music. In particular, "Helter Skelter," "Piggies," "Revolution 9" and other songs on the "The White Album. He remains in jail today, although he asks for parole each year.
    1975-The Cars win the Rolling Stone magazine annual readers' poll as the best new band of the year.
    1975-- The Carpenters' "Please Mr. Postman" hits #1
    1977---Top Hits
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Dazz - Brick
I Can't Believe She Give It All to Me - Conway Twitty
    1981-- Super Bowl XV Oakland Raiders beat Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10 in New Orleans; Super Bowl MVP Jim Plunkett, Oakland, Quarterback
    1984 --Apple's Macintosh computer went on sale this day for $2,495. It wasn't until mid-1985, however, that sales began to take off and this computer began to replace the Apple II model.
    1985---Top Hits
Like a Virgin - Madonna
All I Need - Jack Wagner
You're the Inspiration - Chicago
How Blue - Reba McEntire
    1986- Dionne Warwick's single "That's What Friends Are For" topped the R-P-M magazine singles chart in Canada. Profits from the sale of the disc were donated to AIDS research.
    1986-Bruce Springsteen's "My Hometown" peaks at #6 on the chart.
    1987- the New York Giants defeated the Denver Bronco's, 39-20, to win Super Bowl XXI. The victory gave New York its first NFL title in 30 years. Giants quarterback Phil Simms completed 22 of 25 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns to win the game's Most Valuable Player Award. Neil Diamond performs the US national anthem.
    1987 - The second major storm in three days hit the Eastern Seaboard producing up to 15 inches of snow in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Up to 30 inches of snow covered the ground in Virginia following the two storms
    1988- Guard Rickey Green of the Utah Jazz scored the 5,000,000 point in NBA history to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green made a three-point shot at the buzzer ending the third quarter. The Jazz won, 119-96.
    1990 - Low pressure developed explosively over east central Missouri and moved into Lower Michigan producing high winds and heavy snow across parts of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Wind gusts to 60 mph and up to a foot of snow created near blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Wind gusts in Indiana reached 76 mph at Wabash. Thunderstorms associated with the storm produced wind gusts to 54 mph at Fort Madison IA
    1995---Top Hits
Creep-TLC
On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
Another Night- Real McCoy
Always- Bon Jovi
    1998 -- Denver beats Green Bay 31-24 in Super Bowl XXXII at San Diego behind Terrell Davis' 157 yards rushing and a Super Bowl-record three touchdowns. A record worldwide audience of 800 million in 147 countries, views the game on television.
    1999-The Rolling Stones open their No Security Tour in Oakland, CA. It is the band's first arena tour in more than two decades. Sue and I were there, four rows from the stage, center right, in the aisle as the usher could not find my site as notednon my ticket. The band was never better, full of energy, spirit, and showmanship. Afterwards, on BART going back to our car, I noted that the tickets I had shown to the usher to find our seats were from the Barry Manilow Show the previous week where we had up-front seats. They were the same color tickets and same style printing. In the dark, the usher using a small flashlight, neither I nor she usher had noticed they were not the Rolling Stone tickets ( that I had placed in my other pocket after the last ticket check and drawn the Manilow tickets out in error, basically only showing the seating numbers.)

Super Bowl Champions This Date

    1981 Oakland Raiders
    1987 New York giants
    1998 Denver Broncos

XXXII

1998  Jan. 25

Qualcomm Stadium  San Diego, California  Attendance: 68,912

Green Bay  Packers

Mike  Holmgren

Denver  Broncos

Mike  Shanahan

Denver  Broncos

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TERRELL DAVIS  Denver RB  30 carries, 157 yards  3 TDs 2 catches, 8 yards