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For the love of art: Iranian student with $US750 turns billionaire
Nasser David Khalili stands in an exhibition hall in St. Petersburg’s Winter Palace, gazing at an 18th-century painted enamel of flowers that’s one of 25,000 works of art he owns. “I’d have paid anything for it,” he says, appraising this miniature by Frenchman Philippe Parpette. “There’s no way I’d have let anybody else buy it.”
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Knight Frank Middle East continues to expand
31 March 2010 Manama, Bahrain – Knight Frank Middle East has expanded following three recent appointments to the Bahrain office. Jim Lynn has joined from Cluttons as Research and Consultancy Manager.
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Dec. 29, 2009) – Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (TSX:PTQ)(OTCBB:PTQMF)(FRANKFURT:P7Z) (“Petaquilla” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Julie Van Baarsen as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective January 1, 2010.
Ms. Van Baarsen joined the Company in January 2009 as Director of Finance and, being both knowledgeable of the Company’s operations and possessing strong accounting and financial expertise, is the Company’s natural choice to fill the Chief Financial Officer role. Ms. Van Baarsen, a Chartered Accountant, brings a wide range of experience to the position having worked in various industries in both public and private companies. She is a former audit manager of Grant Thornton LLP.
Petquilla’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Joao Manuel, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Ms. Van Baarsen as Chief Financial Officer. Her broad spectrum of talents complements our management team and will help guide us through our commercial production phase at our Molejon gold project and exploration programs at our Oro del Norte and other concessions in Panama.”
In her new capacity Ms. Van Baarsen replaces Bassam Moubarak who will remain with the Company as a consultant through January to assist with the transition of the Chief Financial Officer role and with the Plan of Arrangement to spin out Petaquilla Infrastructure Ltd.
Petaquilla’s board of directors and management would like to thank Mr. Moubarak for his dedicated work in assisting the Company in bringing its Molejon gold mine into production and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
About Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. – Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. is a gold producer operating its gold processing plant at its 100% owned Molejon Gold Project in Panama. The plant utilizes three ball mills and a carbon-in-pulp processing facility. Anticipated throughput for the project during the first year of commercial production is estimated to be 2200 tonnes per day. The Molejon mine site is located in the south central area of the Company’s 100% owned 842 square kilometer concession lands, a region known historically for its gold content.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of PETAQUILLA MINERALS LTD.
Joao C. Manuel, President and Chief Executive Officer
No stock exchange has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
Banks, mortgage companies, finance companies, payday cash advance companies â?? they’ve all come under recent fire for everything from going bust and having to close their doors to charging outrageous fees for ATM uses. They’ve made some big money in the past few years and part of the reason they’ve pulled it off is because the recession has made us all crazy. Another popular decision many banks made was to allow their customers’ checks to clear â?? with those with the bigger balances to clear first, meaning they could charge NSF fees for several smaller checks if the account funds were low. We’re all, as a collective society, just now beginning to focus on the wake of what’s left behind. Now, the financial sector has a new worst enemy: the well armed consumer who has legal representation. That’s right. Consumers are seeking law firms capable of handling complaints that were falling on deaf ears as recently as a year ago..
With new legislation that was passed recently that protects consumers from all kinds of unfair practices from credit card companies to finance companies, people are gearing up for Round Two. Even those who aren’t necessarily demanding blood spilled on a courtroom floor are at least consulting with financial lawyers who can help them lay the foundation for approaching their financial institutions. A. Harrison Barnes, founder of LawCrossing.com says bank regulators are receiving record numbers of consumer complaints. And the number of banks being sued are on the rise too.
Many are asking if legal representation is really necessary as they face off with one financial institution or another. A. Harrison Barnes says depending on how far your complaint goes, having the right person who specializes in financial law can only help your cause. Because banks are regulated by different agencies, it can quickly become overwhelming when trying to determine who to focus your attention on. In fact, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve oversees state chartered banks and trust companies associated with the Federal Reserve System â?? and often, the strength of a law firm can move mountains, especially if it appears a lawsuit is imminent.
Many firms, including those found with job listings on LawCrossing.com, are bringing in interns for these very reasons. It’s great experience and looks impressive on a legal resume. It’s also an ideal way for a legal firm to put a young lawyer’s skills to the test. Think an internship would be a great advantage for you? Consider applying at LawCrossing.com. You can get help with compiling your resume, take advantage of the article database, enjoy absolutely no advertisements and keep current with thousands of legal jobs across the country â?? all in real time. Who knows? You just might the next one to take on the financial sector in an effort to level the playing field once again â?? either as an intern or an experienced and seasoned attorney ready to tackle the next big project.
Amid a high rate of foreclosed commercial mortgages, a Detroit-based property management company has been selected to bring residents and value back to abandoned or mismanaged properties.
Real Estate Solutions Service Company (RESSCO) was appointed the receiver of 4 Midwest urban multifamily assets by Charter One Bank. RESSCO’s property management division is responsible for overseeing the properties’ day-to-day operations and increasing property value for eventual liquidation.
“Our job is to pick up the pieces that were left by the previous management,” said RESSCO Senior Vice President Joshua White. “The raise occupancy and ultimately increase Net Operating Income (NOI) so the lender can get a better price at disposition.”
The recently acquired properties add to RESSCO’s roster of revitalized apartment communities. The company has established a reputation of renovating several urban multifamily communities and increasing occupancy, including a 2008 $3 million investment in a 342-unit Warren apartment complex. They have already created more than 1,000 new residences working with distressed and under-managed properties in Detroit and surrounding cities.
RESSCO formed a strategic alliance with KMG Prestige in October 2009 to keep up with increasing demand for property management. The alliance focuses on fee management projects and combines RESSCO’s operational expertise with KMG Prestige’s compliance methodology, quality financial reporting and accounting.
In addition to full service site and asset management, RESSCO also offers construction management, brokerage services and tax credit compliance monitoring. The company is also a MMBDC certified Real Estate Appraisal company providing full and limited appraisals, review services and consulting for the southeast Michigan area.
MOVES-UBS, Greenhill, Merrill Lynch, Lazard, others
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If you’re looking for help with your estate planning, Seattle and King Country have a range of services specifically for seniors that are either free or very low-cost. To learn more about where you can go to obtain quality estate planning advice in the Seattle area, keep reading.
Senior Rights Assistance of Seattle
The Senior Rights Assistance of Seattle (SRAS) has a great program where they match seniors with retired estate planners, accountants, lawyers and financial advisors to help them with their estate planning and financial goals. To participate in the program, you must first set up an appointment. You can do so by calling 206-448-5720.
The Senior Rights Assistance of Seattle office is open from 9:30 to 3:30 every Monday to Thursday. They can also help provide recommendations for attorneys, advance directives, will preparation and other estate planning services. If you get a voicemail, just leave a message.
Estate Planning Council of Seattle
The Estate Planning Council (EPC) is a national trade association with an active Seattle branch. Their membership is comprised of estate planners, attorneys, financial advisors, trust officers, chartered accountants, funeral directors and insurance brokers. Each of their members is focused on providing sound advice and services related to estate planning, advance directives, wills and more.
You can visit the Estate Planning Council of Seattle website online at epcseattle.org. From there, you can access a full list of their membership alongside piles of free information resources.
Social Security in the Seattle Area
Social Security is a federal issue, not simply a Washington state issue. However, it is critical that you understand how much Social Security you should be receiving and what happens to those payments after you pass away. One place to find answers for all your Social Security questions is the Social Security Administration.
For help with your Social Security benefits, try contacting the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or online at socialsecurity.gov. Their website offers a comprehensive FAQ, various how-to articles and lots of online tools to help you.
Legal Aid Clinics
The King County Bar Association runs regular and free legal aid clinics in 25 locations across the county and throughout Seattle. The advice is free and includes help dealing with estate planning issues.
Attendees of these events are offered 30 minutes of free consultation with a volunteering attorney and can get assistance with questions about their wills or anything related to estate planning matters. People of all income levels and ages are welcome to attend. To book an appointment or for more information, call 206-267-7070.
When it comes to assistance with estate planning, Seattle has numerous options that are geared toward retirees and seniors. From the numerous legal aid clinics throughout the city to the ongoing assistance of the Senior Rights Assistance group, it’s all available and free of charge.
Though many people find discussions about estate planning uncomfortable – since we face the reality of our mortality – it is important to make the effort nonetheless so your property and possessions are distributed according to your wishes once you have left this life.
For great information on senior retirement preparation – please visit seniorretiretips.com – a popular site providing insights to help prepare for the next steps in your life journey – including Roth IRA contribution limits – retirement new homes – and many more!