Barklay Capital, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA
Bulletin Board Complaint

April 8, 2010:

“I just did a Google search on Barklay Capital owner Matt Hingorani and came across your link and recent story.

“I too am an owner of an amusement rental company in Michigan. I recently sent a check in the amount of $2849.88 as first/last month lease payment (plus processing) on a $30K finance agreement. The check was cashed the day he received it.

“Matt gave me a verbal OK to order equipment - the deal was done. I ordered equipment and even had equipment installed. Every time I would ask for the vendors to get paid (daily), I would get some excuse that it would happen "today". Finally, Matt disclosed that he did not have a finished lease and that I would not get approved.

“I cannot tell you how much this has put me in the hole. Our April 1st Grand Opening of our indoor kids fun center "The Blast Factory" (www.theblastfactory.com) that was heavily advertised, has not opened due to Matt's unfinished deal.

“I have asked that all my funds be returned ASAP. I have not seen anything yet.

“After doing a Google search (something I should have done before sending money) I found many, many red flags about Barklay capital and its owner Matt.

“Can you direct me to any governmental agency in your state that regulates these lease/finance companies?”

Best Regards,
Ken Knapp
President
Eccentric Entertainment Corp
616.785.5200 x11
800.861.FUNN
www.eccentricEnt.com

April 8, 2010 from Matt Hingorani, Barklay Capital, Inc.:

“Please find attached documents signed by Ken Knapp of Eccentric Entertainment and myself. The document which was signed was a proposal for equipment financing and leasing. Barklay Capital, Inc never made the claim that it was OK for Eccentric Entertainment to order equipment. As you are aware leasing companies usually issue PO’s or prefund transactions. I and Ken had the conversation that detailed how the equipment would be ordered and shipped to his location. I was under the impression that Barklay Capital, Inc or its assigns would order the equipment and have it shipped. The preliminary review of the file lead us to believe the deal was an APPROVAL deal but after receiving word from the underwriter that the Paynet was a low 35 we were unable to place the deal anywhere else. After reviewing the information sent back from the underwriter I immediately contacted Ken to let him know we were unable to do the deal for him. I also mentioned we would refund his monies sent in minus the documentation fee listed on the agreement. We have no intention in misleading customers or benefit from retaining customer deposits for no reason. Once Barklay Capital, Inc issues the cashiers check to Eccentric Entertainment we will provide a tracking number and also a copy of the check to both the customer and leasingnews.org.

“Interesting note: Ken and I spoke about the issues and agreed that a refund was going to be issued. I am completely beside myself because it has only been 4 days sense we spoke over the phone. I mentioned in our conversation it would take some time. I have also written emails and left voice messages for Ken to that effect.

Sincerely,
Matt Hingorani
Barklay Capital, Inc

April 19, 2010, when asked about check, this was response:
“Below is the email sent to you, Kit. As soon as we send the deposit back I will forward you a conformation that it has been sent. (email is above stating will be sending a cashier check with tracking number to both customer and Leasing News.)”

Matt Hingorani
Barklay Capital, Inc

April 26, 2010:
Advised if no check by the 29th, the complaint would be posted for the full amount.

Response: "Please refer to the marked section that states 'Proposed lessee understands that all documentation fees are non-refundable'.

Matt Hingorani
Barklay Capital, Inc

Documentation fee is $850.00

No check to date.

BBB Rating: F (18 complaints)
http://www.la.bbb.org/Business-Report/Barklay-Capital-Inc-100016455

BBB Rating: F (18 complaints)
http://www.la.bbb.org/Business-Report/Barklay-Capital-Inc-100016455

Not a member of a leasing association.

A license under the California Commercial Finance Lenders Law was not found for Barklay Capital nor Matt Hingorani.

Previous Complaint:
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_02.htm#barklay_bbc

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Investors see Leasing Company Stock Good Investment

Leasing company stocks did well especially compared to the downward stock market at the end of last week, the Dow Jones lost 158.7 to a 11,008 from the recent high of 11,309, much of this a lack of confidence or fear from the backing of Greece, perhaps Spain and Portugal, too.

Overall leasing company stock has been rising, Microfinancial as wells as Chesswood, especially Marlin Business Services going from a 52 week low of $2.75 to $11.74 at the closing last Friday. Even the officers are buying their own stock as well as board of directors. Friday, May 7th Marlin will be releasing its first quarter as well as holding a Webcast. They have also gotten back into their original strength, accepting limited independent broker transactions.

Resource America will release its results for the second fiscal quarter 2010 on Wednesday, May 05, 2010. LEAF-Specialty, Dwight Galloway's operation in South Carolina continues not to fund leases and is reportedly down to 12 employees, who are servicing the existing portfolio. Reportedly AJ Batt, former founder of ATEL Capital considered getting back into the leasing business, but appears more interested in the hedge marketplace.

According to a reliable source, banks have looked at the Galloway operation portfolio, and seem interested, but not in the operation itself. Rumored to close down on April 1st, perhaps there are talks going on to be announced on Wednesday with Resource America results.

Lessors report more activity and new leasing companies and divisions are being announced, such as KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Henry Meyer Ill saying the bank is looking “…to expand businesses that have synergy with its community bank, such as its equipment leasing business and some products offered through the capital markets business” as well as the new leasing division at Beverly Bank, Chicago, Illinois.

Despite the crying of business, investors most likely see the demand for financing and leasing on the rise with leasing companies again a good stock investment.

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Bank Beat--Why FDIC Took $7 billion hit from 7 banks

The FDIC insurance pool took a very heavy hit last week. The three Puerto Banks that closed the FDIC will cost the insurance pool $5.28 billion and four mainland banks $1.7 billion, close to $7 billion. Sixty four bank failures in the first four months. The FDIC receives no federal tax dollars – insured financial institutions fund its operations.

Taking the highest hit of the banks, an estimated $3.31 billion, the 46 branches (all in Puerto Rico) with 1,452 full time employees Westernbank Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, were closed with Puerto Rico Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, San Juan, to assume deposits. In addition to assuming all of the deposits, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico agreed to purchase approximately $9.39 million of the failed bank's assets. This popular bank also once active in the mainland, including offices in supermarkets and other major retail stores, no longer, and at one time, had a very active leasing division lead by Fred Van Etten, today SVP, National Marketing Manager, TCF Equipment Finance, who bought the Banco Popular portfolio.

Westernbank was founded in April 30, 1958. As of December 31, 2009, Westernbank Puerto Rico had approximately $11.94 billion in total assets and $8.62 billion in total deposits. The net equity had increased from $889.4 million the end of 2008 to $920.7 million yar-end 2009 while the bank had a $3.3 million loss in 2008 and $12.9 million loss in 2009. Charge offs year-end were $137.9 million consisting of $71.8 million in construction and land development, $19.2 million secured by nonfarm nonresidential land, $1.9 million in 1-4 multifamily homes, $27.5 million in commercial and industrial loans, $16 million to individuals, and $3.5 million in credit cards, plus $1.35 in "other loans." $1.4 million in non-current loans. But maintained a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio: 9.62%

This was the largest of the three Puerto Rico banks that failed, who all held one-fourth the islands total assets: $20.4 billion. Total losses on the three failed Puerto Rican banks of $5.3 billion represent 33% of total losses on all 64 failed banks during 2010. It is reported the FDIC was "lucky" to find buyers.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $3.31 billion
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2010/pr10097.html

Second with the FDIC estimated charge of $1.37 billion are the 51 branches of Frontier Bank, Everett, Washington, closed Friday without any real surprise by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions t with Union Bank, National Association, San Francisco, California, to assume all of the deposits. The is the bank where Leasing News found the story of the president being fired because he had scheduled a Spring Break vacation with his family (1). The bank has been in trouble for quite some time.

The bank had cut full-time employees by 95 from 792 year-end 2008 to 697 year-end 2009. The bank net equity had gone from $346.3 million to $94.5 million in one year, too, losing $12.1 million year-end 2008 to losing $252.1 million year-end 2009. First quarter of this year it had lost $45 million. Non-current loans had gone from $430.3 million to $705.2 million after charges offs of $337.3 million ( $270.9 million construction and land development, $18.7 1-4 family residential property, $10 million nonfarm nonresidential property, plus $39 million commercial and industrial loans, $2.7 million loans to individuals, $760,000 credit cards. Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio:3.23%. It is obvious the president saw the writing on the wall and decided to move forward with the planned family spring vacation of a week and a half in Hawaii. The chairman realized the choice was leaving a sinking ship and the only pleasure he could see in the loss of the bank, his personal investment, and the investment of his family and friends, was to fire the president.

As of December 31, 2009, Frontier Bank had approximately $3.50 billion in total assets and $3.13 billion in total deposits. The FDIC and Union Bank, N.A. entered into a loss-share transaction on $3.04 billion of Frontier Bank's assets.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $1.37 billion.

(1) Bank president fired over spring-break plans
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011498803_frontier02.html
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2010/pr10100.html

The 22 branches of Eurobank, San Juan, Puerto Rico were closed with Oriental Bank and Trust, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to assume all of the deposits. As of December 31, 2009, Eurobank had approximately $2.56 billion in total assets and $1.97 billion in total deposits. Oriental Bank and Trust paid the FDIC a premium of 1.25 percent to assume all of the deposits of Eurobank. The bank in 2002 had merged with Banco Financiero. The high Puerto Rico employment rate of 15% followed by a lack of margins, loss of business, and major loan losses lead to it being closed by the regulators.

Full time employees had gone from 484 year-end 2008 to 450 year-end 2005; net equity $174.3 million to $97.9 million, with a loss of $9.9 million year-end 2008 to a loss of $70.9 million year-end 2009 with charge offs of $26.3 million in construction and land development, $12.1 secured by nonfarm non residential property, $2.9 million 1-4 multi-family residential; $7.3 million commercial and industrial loans, $2.9 million loans to individuals, $662,000 credit cards, and $732,000 in "other loans." Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 7.13%

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $1.23 billion.
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2010/pr10095.html

Fourth highest charge to the FDIC are the 29 branches of R-G Premier Bank of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, $743.9 million, closed Friday with Scotiabank de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to assume all of the deposits. The bank had a very high loss in loans to individuals ($17.7 million, $9 million credit cards) as well as a high non-current loan figure of $1.2 billion.

As of December 31, 2009, R-G Premier Bank of Puerto Rico had approximately $5.92 billion in total assets and $4.25 billion in total deposits. Scotiabank de Puerto Rico paid the FDIC a premium of 1.35 percent to assume all of the deposits. The FDIC and Scotiabank de Puerto Rico entered into a loss-share transaction on $5.41 billion of R-G Premier Bank of Puerto Rico's assets.

Full-time employees increased from 954 in year-end 2008 to 1,231 year-end 2009 with net equity dropping from $394 million to $343.4 million same time period and the first quarter of 2010 fount it at $219.8 million. The bank lost $114.1 million 2008 and $68.6 million with non-current loans going from $828.7 million to $1.2 billion after charge offs of $113.3 million ( $65.8 million construction and land development, $5.7 million 1-4 multi-family residences, $18 million in nonfarm nonresidential property, $7 million in commercial and loans, $17.7 million in loans to individuals, $9 million in credit cards.)First quarter of 2010 the bank lost $118.5 million.

It should be noted that Scotia is Canada's third largest bank and has been operating in Puerto Rico for about 100 years. The bank has operations in 50 countries around the world. It recently acquired an interest in a bank in Thailand, as it has plans on expanding into Asia as well as South America.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $743.9 million
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2010/pr10096.html

Fifth highest with $615.3 million estimated cost to the FDIC was the 22 branches with 362 full time employees of CF Bancorp, Port Huron, Michigan, who were closed with First Michigan Bank, Troy, Michigan, to assume all of the deposits. In order to provide sufficient capital to complete the acquisition of CF Bancorp's assets and assume its deposits from the FDIC as receiver, First Michigan Bancorp raised $200 million of new capital in a private placement transaction with its lead investor WL Ross & Co. LLC. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. served as the sole placement agent in the transaction. Net equity of CF Bancorp had gone from a positive $99.3 million year-end 2008 to a negative net worth of $22.5 million year-end 2009 and the first quarter of 2010 it was a negative $103.6 million after losing $88.5 million the first quarter of 2010.

The bank had lost $52.8 million year-end 2008 and losing $118.1 million year-end 2009 with $92 million in non-current loans after a charge of $61.6 million ( $27.8 million in 1-4 multi-family homes, $19.8 construction and land development, $10.6 million in commercial and industrial loans, $3.7 million secured by nonfarm non residential loans and $3.3 million loans to individuals).

As of December 31, 2009, CF Bancorp had approximately $1.65 billion in total assets and $1.43 billion in total deposits. First Michigan Bank paid the FDIC a premium of 0.75 percent to assume all of the deposits of CF Bancorp. In addition to assuming all of the deposits, First Michigan Bank agreed to purchase approximately $870 million of the failed bank's assets. The FDIC will retain the remaining assets for later disposition. The FDIC and First Michigan Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $808.1 million of CF Bancorp's assets.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $615.3 million
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2010/pr10098.html

The four year old Champion Bank, Creve Coeur, Missouri, was closed with BankLiberty, Liberty, Missouri, to assume all of the

deposits. The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $52.7 million. As of December 31, 2009, Champion Bank had approximately $187.3 million in total assets and $153.8 million in total deposits. The FDIC and BankLiberty entered into a loss-share transaction on $113.5 million of Champion Bank's assets.

There were 37 full time employees in 2008 and 34 full time employees in 2009 for a young bank, established June 30, 2008 in St. Louis County. It had been in trouble for over two years. Net equity had dropped from $19.3 million 2008 year-end to $4.49 million year-end 2009 following two year end losses: $8.2 million 2008 and $17.76 2009 with non-current loans going from $17.1 million 2008 to $31.2 million after charge offs of $11.8 million ($6 million construction and land development, 1.58 million in 1-4 family residential properties, $1.4 million nonfarm nonresidential properties, $2.7 in commercial and industrial loans. Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 2.65%.
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2010/pr10099.html

The four branches of BC National Banks, Butler, Missouri were closed with Community First Bank, Butler, Missouri, to assume all of the deposits. As of December 31, 2009, BC National Banks had approximately $67.2 million in total assets and $54.9 million in total deposits. The FDIC and Community First Bank entered into a loss-share transaction on $37.9 million of BC National Banks' assets.

Formed October 15, 1902, the bank opened its second branch January 1, 1934 in Butler, third branch in Lee's Summit, Jackson County, 1998, fourth branch in Peculiar, Cass County, 2008. Employees had dropped from 49 full time employees year-end 2008 to 34 full time employees 2009, net equity going from $9.1 million to $1.44 million, following a $1.6 million loss in 2008 and $7.6 million loss in 2009 with non-current loans going from $2.4 million to $3 million after a charge off of $1.69 million ($1.1 million construction and land development, $208,000 1-4 residential property, $349,000 commercial and industrial loans. Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 3.48%.

The FDIC estimates that the cost to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) will be $11.4 million.
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2010/pr10101.html

List of Bank Failures:
http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/banklist.html

Previous Columns:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/Bank_Beat.htm

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Top Stories April 26-30

Here are the top ten stories opened by readers:

(1) Small Ticket Market Healthy No Matter What
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_26.htm#small_ticket

(2) Cartoon---Hiring at Balboa Capital
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_26.htm#cartoon

(3) Correction: Jim Raeder not involved Liberty Waste
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_30.htm#correction

(4) 'Girls Gone Wild' owes $233,000 to CIT
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/girls_gone_wild_company_owes_n.html

(5) Charlie Lester in Hospice
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_28.htm#lester

(6) Tygris Cuts Back Employees
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_28.htm#tygris

(7) Bo Bohannon Heart Surgery Successful
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_28.htm#bohannon

(8) First Public Release Two Major Leasing Statistics:
1st Quarter, 2010, plus Small Ticket Breakout
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_30.htm#leasing_stats

(9) Rosanne Wilson, CLP, Joins Leasing News Advisory Board
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_26.htm#wilson

(10) Charlie Lester story - The Receptionist
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Apr2010/4_30.htm#lester

Leasing Industry Help Wanted

Sales

We are looking for experienced business development  professionals with established vendor / client  contacts in general manufacturing equipment,  road maintenance, material handling , radio/TV broadcasting and other hard collateral. We have openings for in-house business development positions  and Independent Sales Associates. Contact or send resumes to: John Martella SVP 800 800 8098 ext 5209 or direct: 248 743 5209 jmartella@leasecorp.com

Seeking originators with 5+ years small ticket and/or middle market experience and with established customer and vendor relationships. Remote office and on site positions are available. Please send resumes to: jobs@teqlease.com Attn: Mike Lockwood or Russ Runnalls CLP www.TEQlease.com

Please see our Job Wanted section for possible new employees.

Leasing 102
by Mr. Terry Winders, CLP

Standard and Master Lease Agreements

One of the questions I get asked about is when to use a lease agreement and when to use a “master” lease agreement. Occasionally the language is different so it is important to understand what your agreement says and what additional documents are required.

A standard lease agreement usually contains all of the generic lease requirements in the agreement with the equipment described under an attached schedule “A.” The agreement spells out all of the disclaimers, requirement to pay lease payments on time and all of those nasty things we can do to the lessee if they do not live up to the agreement. Whereas a Master lease agreement usually requires a lease schedule that refers back to the master for all of the standard requirements and identifies the equipment and the terms specifically unique to that piece of equipment such as: insurance requirements, end of the lease options, maintenance requirements, and return conditions. All of these issues can be expanded on where required and made specific to the equipment being leased.

It is becoming more important to develop lease agreements for each State, because of the variety and location of conspicuous print requirements and in addition return requirements for each type of equipment or market served. Generic lease agreements even though they use the home State of the Lessor for the venue are sometimes too vague, or too light on requirements, to protect the investment without a lot of court action. A lease agreement specifically designed to cover all the requirements of the home State and the State of the lessee and includes all those expanded issues regarding the care and return of the equipment will go a long way to protect the Lessor.

One of the main reasons to use a master lease agreement is its versatility when dealing with a variety of equipment types in a verity of States. By attaching schedules you can customize each agreement for each piece of equipment and tie it all into a complete package that allows for new business with only a moderate amount of effort.

Usually a master agreement allows you to obtain resolutions for signature authority that allows local personnel to sign future schedules and cuts approval time and problems that may appear for legal review each time a lease is signed. A master agreement also allows you to place a smaller group of like equipment on each schedule so if an early termination occurs for whatever reason it is easier to handle I also like to place equipment on a tax lease schedule that have like terms of depreciation.

Once every few years you should replace the master agreement with each lessee. I would recommend that because it is an “agreement to agree” that it can be done even if no new equipment is contemplated. Sounds strange but there is no pressure at this time and it keeps you in contact with the lessee and the action can sometimes stimulate business.

Mr. Terry Winders, CLP, has been a teacher, consultant, expert witness for the leasing industry for thirty years and can be reached at leaseconsulting@msn.com or 502-327-8666.
He invites your questions and queries.

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Archive: From a story in 1998--

Charlie Lester Sells LPI--then has a stroke two months later.
(This is not a joke)

(Charlie Lester, taken on Father's Day, with his oldest
daughter Sharon Hess on the left, and his youngest
daughter Melanie Milligan)

Leasing Icon Charlie Lester, age 67, told us we can now release the news:

"#1. I am at the office most of the time, but I nap a lot.

"#2. Yes--I will be happy to write articles for Leasing News in the format you request.

"#3. I feel good, not great, but good."

"Thank you for holding the news. As you know, in mid-July, I had a mild stroke that put me in the hospital for a few days. In plain English, I have had a "rapid heart" since my early 20's, but like most medical conditions, it has gotten worse with age and it finally caught up with me in July.

"The recovery was complete as far as we can tell and the doctors are controlling the irregular heart beat with medication for the time being. If it does get any worse, they will install a pacemaker which only takes about 25 minutes with an entry through the neck. In my situation, it took more time than I would have imagined to get my mindset back to positive thinking and rebuilding the stamina level took almost two months.

"Like every bad situation, some good has come of it. The weight is down to somewhere below the Pillsbury Doughboy for a change and my wife Barbara makes sure my eating habits are healthier. With the loving support of my family and God's grace, life is pretty much back to normal and I expect to be around for a long time."

"Since the sale in May, funded volume has been consistently higher than it was when I ran the company which shows you what imagination, youth and energy will do for you. I make a few contributions on the company direction as a consultant, but the 3-K's are the company and deserve the credit. They are good to the point I am beginning to dislike them.

"Barbara is a Stephen Minister and I am on the Board of Trustees of our church as well as being on the Cobb County Civil Service Board. A Stephen Minister is a non-denominational "lay" minister who is assigned to be the spiritual care giver on an "as needed basis" for someone going through a crisis in their life. The Board of Trustees helps manage and protect the assets of the church. The Civil Service Board hears cases and make judgments when Cobb County employees feel they have not been treated fairly by the department they work for.

"You asked me about retirement? The real answer, I am slowing up a bit, but if I ever totally stop, it will be time to send flowers and sympathy cards. I have too many friends in our industry to harass."

His current facility (Altus Hospice):
http://www.altushospice.com/index.php

Altus House
Charlie Lester - Room 6
5411 Northland Drive NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30342

 

New Hires---Promotions

Mike Goolden has been hired by TLC Capital, a division of North Carolina-based Telerent Leasing Corporation, Raleigh, North Carolina, as its new vice president and general manager. He had an extensive career with GE in various leasing divisions and capacities including President and General Manager of GE's Small Business Finance Group, Region Manager, Chief Marketing Officer and global Quality Leader of multiple GE Units.

Tish Gowgiel, CFO, QuikTrak, Beaverton, Oregon, has been promoted to the position of COO. She joined the firm in 2006 and has been responsible for Quiktrak's finance and accounting departments. She previously was Vice President Private Wealth Services at Columbia Management and Vice President Private Wealth Services at Columbia Management and Manager at Tektronix. Education included Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business and Claremont McKenna College.

Duke Graham was promoted to managing director and business development manager Wells Fargo Capital Finance Lender Finance division. He is based in Atlanta. He has been with the Lender Finance team since 2005 as a business development officer. Before joining Wells Fargo he was director of originations for Asset Backed Conduit Finance at Wachovia Securities in Atlanta. Prior to Wachovia, Luke worked with GE Corporate Financial Services in Atlanta and MBIA in New York City. He received his MBA in Finance from Rutgers Graduate School of Management and his BS in Economics from Penn State.

Mark H. Idzerda has joined the company as Director of the Healthcare Solutions Group, CSI Leasing, St. Louis, Missouri.

He has more than 25 years of healthcare financing experience in both the domestic and international markets and was most recently was senior vice-president, Tygris Asset Finance, Inc. Previously vice-president Oncology and Imaging, MarCap Corporation. He has also served as Managing Director with DVI, Inc.

Eleonara P. Khazanova has joined the law firm of Askounis & Darcy PC, Chicago, Illinois, as Associate Attorney. She previously was with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Albany, New York. She graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in political science. She earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School. Prior to law school, she was a development director of a nonprofit organization. During law school, she represented federal inmates in their habeas corpus petitions. Nora is fluent in Russian and proficient in Ukrainian.

Michael R. McKinney was named senior loan officer for TD Bank, Portland, Maine, Federal Leasing team in Vienna, Virginia.

He previous was with Key Government Finance, Superior, Colorado.

Maggie Morris was named federal portfolio loan officer in TD Bank, Portland, Maine, Equipment Finance division. She will be based in an office in Bowie, Md., has more than 25 years of experience in equipment finance, sales, and operations. Prior to joining TD Bank, she was Federal Contract Manager for Key Government Finance, Inc., Washington, DC. in and Federal Contract Manager, GE Finance.

Matthew S. Raczkowski has joined the law firm of Askounis & Darcy PC, Chicago, Illinois, as Associate Attorney. He previously was with Dykema Gossett PLLC, Chicago, Illinois. He was a legal intern with Franklin County Legal Services in the summer of 2006 He graduated 2008 J.D., magna cum laude University of Illinois in 2008 after receiving his BS at Indiana University at Bloomington.

Terry L. Smith was named senior loan officer for TD Bank, Portland, Maine, Federal Leasing team in Vienna, Virginia.

He previous was with Key Government Finance, Superior, Colorado.

Tamara Storey was named commercial banking equipment finance sales executive for Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio, Indiana, Indianapolis area. She was Senior Leasing Representative/Vice President at STAR Financial Bank, Vice President at Chase Equipment Finance, Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. From 2000 to 2008 she served as vice president at Chase Equipment Finance. Prior to that she was a vice president at KeyCorp. Education: Anderson University, Indiana University Bloomington

Jennifer Van Aken has been appointed Director, Investor Relations GATX Corporation, Chicago, Illinois. She joined GATX Corporation in 2006 and has served in a number of finance-related roles. Most recently, she was Director, Corporate Finance in GATX's treasury department. Ms. Van Aken received her bachelor of science in mathematics from Allegheny College and her masters of business administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

Elk Grove Village, Illinios---Adopt-a-Dog

Majesty
This is a beautiful dog that just needs some grooming and loving.
Female
Three Years Old

"I came from a kill shelter as a Westie- surprise! I am the biggest "Westie" the people at Almost Home have ever seen: a jumbo size Westie. Instead they called me a Wirehaired Terrier. Whatever breed name you give me, I am a very unique looking dog, but an absolute sweetheart. I love humans of all ages and get along with dogs, too. We don't know about cats, though. You can leave me alone at home, but when you come back I will greet you like you are the biggest superstar. Well, if you give me my forever home you will be just that- MY superstar and I will promise you a lifetime of loyalty and affection. So what are you waiting for? Come and meet the me, the jumbo Westie, at the next adoption show."

If you are interested in adopting please click here for information and frequently asked questions.
If you have further questions, please leave a message at 1- 630- 582-3738

Email: dogs@almosthomefoundation.org

http://www.almosthomefoundation.org/availableanimals.htm

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(This ad is a “trade” for the writing of this column. Opinions
contained in the column are those of Mr. Michael Witt, Esq.)

Classified ads—Operations/Remarketing

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Repossessions: Canada Cease Bailiff Services Incorporated: Asset Investigation/Tracing; Asset Recoveries; Asset Protection/Security Asset Liquidations/Sales; Ottawa, Canada; www.ceasebailiff.ca dave@ceasebailiff.ca; Phone 613 898 7376 ; Fax 613 225 2452	Remarketing: Los Angeles, CA Video, Audio, Film, Computer, IT, Test, Presentation Equipment We pay cash / 3 million in buying power /Quick Quotes UBG 800-570-5224 jon@usedvideo.org

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Sports Briefs ---

Stanford Poised for Big Year
http://stanford.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1079389

California Nuts Briefs---

Poizner tries to pummel Whitman in debate
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/05/02/2721878/poizner-tries-to-pummel-whitman.html

Baseball Poem

Setting the Record

Written by Don Angel © in 10-2001

Published: Baseball Almanac (08-2003)

1998, Mark McGwire was the man.
Three years later would his 70 homeruns stand?
Coming home to the San Francisco Bay.
Three games with the Dodgers were left to play.
One more long ball would bring a new homerun king,
But Barry Bonds would rather have the ring.
Closing in on the record, Bonds has been walking as of late.
Los Angeles brought five runs across the plate.
During the first inning contest, Chan Ho Park would give it his all.
Bonds launched a 1-0 pitch over the right center-field wall.
Millions witness 71.
The Date — October 5, 2001
The night was still young,
His next at-bat was yet to come.
72 would be sent on it's way,
History was made twice today.
Joy would be short lived because of a Dodger's win,
The Giants playoff hopes would end.
Two days later we would see.
Homerun number 73.