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Azure Capital of San Franciscol joined Venrock of Palo Alto andPeacockm Equity, an NBC Universal fund in the ventur e round, bringing the total venture investment in Redwoodx City-based BlogHer to $15.5 million. BlogHer was founded in 2005 by Elisa Camahort Page and Jory DesJardinsand self-funded until when it raised its first rounfd of funding led by Venrock. BlogHer now has 30 employees. In additioj to its network, BlogHer also sponsor an annual conference for this year’s is slated to take placre in Chicago in July.
“I think the investmen confirms for usthe market’ws recognition of the growing influence and power of women and how we’rw participating in social media,” Stone said of the “The investment will allow is to providde more and better tools so women can gain additionapl exposure and economic empowerment.” A study released by BlogHer, iVillag and Compass Partners in March showed that womej are two-times more likely to use blogs over any kind of sociall media. Further, 55 percent of womej use blogs as a source of advice and recommendations and 85 percent of women in the BlogHer networki have made purchases basesd on the advice ofanother blogger.
“We thinmk it’s really important in today’s economy that marketers figure out a way to fish wherse thefish are,” Stone said.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Dana White Is Upset With Roy Nelson & Frank Mir - The Business Insider
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TSN | Dana White Is Upset With Roy Nelson & Frank Mir The Business Insider Dana White blasted the two fighters to the media following Mir's one sided drubbing of Roy Nelson at UFC 130. White is disappointed in Mir and embarrassed at the performance of Nelson. Dana White told the media following the fight that he expected more ... White heads for crunch talks with 'embarrassing' Nelson Dana White Once Again Unhappy With Frank Mir's Performance UFC 130 Fight Card Video with Dana White, Rampage, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson & More |
Friday, May 27, 2011
Crystal Cathedral to be sold as a way to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy - Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times | Crystal Cathedral to be sold as a way to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy Los Angeles Times ... the gleaming architectural landmark in Orange County that has been a Southland attraction for decades, will be sold as a method of exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reconciling millions in debt, church officials confirmed Thursday. ... Bankrupt Crystal Cathedral for sale to pay $35M debt |
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
County to release $1M for lenders to serve first-time homebuyers - Washington Business Journal:
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Income-eligible residents of unincorporated Hillsborough Temple Terrace and Plant City can apply to received deferred payment loans for down paymentas and closing costs as well as for help with obtaininvg first mortgage financing through privatelendinf institutions, a release said. Applicants may be eligiblew to receive upto $40,000, said Jack Carlisle, interim programs manager for the Affordable Housing Department. The fundinbg will come from the ’s HOME Investmenrt Partnerships Program, said Carlisle. Only lenderes — and not residents — can submiy applications to reserve a portion of the therelease said.
Lenders who wish to applyy must first obtain designation asa “certifie d lender partner” by attending a workshop on June 1 at 2 p.m. at the Hillsboroughu County Brandon Regional Service 311Pauls Drive, Brandon. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on June 3, lenderss who complete the workshop can apply to reserve a portion of the fundes for the residents at the Affordabls Housing Department office at 1208 Tech Suite 300, in Tampa. Each lende will be allowed up to thred applicationsper day, which will be accepte d in the order in which they are received until the money is said Carlisle.
Income-eligible residents of unincorporated Hillsborough Temple Terrace and Plant City can apply to received deferred payment loans for down paymentas and closing costs as well as for help with obtaininvg first mortgage financing through privatelendinf institutions, a release said. Applicants may be eligiblew to receive upto $40,000, said Jack Carlisle, interim programs manager for the Affordable Housing Department. The fundinbg will come from the ’s HOME Investmenrt Partnerships Program, said Carlisle. Only lenderes — and not residents — can submiy applications to reserve a portion of the therelease said.
Lenders who wish to applyy must first obtain designation asa “certifie d lender partner” by attending a workshop on June 1 at 2 p.m. at the Hillsboroughu County Brandon Regional Service 311Pauls Drive, Brandon. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on June 3, lenderss who complete the workshop can apply to reserve a portion of the fundes for the residents at the Affordabls Housing Department office at 1208 Tech Suite 300, in Tampa. Each lende will be allowed up to thred applicationsper day, which will be accepte d in the order in which they are received until the money is said Carlisle.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Jones Graduate School gets new name - Houston Business Journal:
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Previously the school was called theJesse H. Jonezs Graduate School of Management. In conjunction with the name the school will create a new logo that incorporatesz the Rice University nameand shield. Through research, the graduate school said it found that most top MBA programs used the term ratherthan “management,” and that people performing onlin e searches to find the school were using the term “The update in the Jones School’s name and graphicc identity better reflects our association with Rice Universit and provides clearer brandinyg for the Jones School’s exciting programd and initiatives,” Bill Glick, dean of the Jones said in a statement.
“Everyone already knows us as abusinesas school. The ‘business’ designation in our new name bettetr captures the breadth of our current In addition, a new Web site will launcjh in August. Other changes for the school include adding a weekendeMBA program.
Previously the school was called theJesse H. Jonezs Graduate School of Management. In conjunction with the name the school will create a new logo that incorporatesz the Rice University nameand shield. Through research, the graduate school said it found that most top MBA programs used the term ratherthan “management,” and that people performing onlin e searches to find the school were using the term “The update in the Jones School’s name and graphicc identity better reflects our association with Rice Universit and provides clearer brandinyg for the Jones School’s exciting programd and initiatives,” Bill Glick, dean of the Jones said in a statement.
“Everyone already knows us as abusinesas school. The ‘business’ designation in our new name bettetr captures the breadth of our current In addition, a new Web site will launcjh in August. Other changes for the school include adding a weekendeMBA program.
Friday, May 20, 2011
About 900 buildings in New Orleans are cleared for FEMA-financed demolition - NOLA.com
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NOLA.com | About 900 buildings in New Orleans are cleared for FEMA-financed demolition NOLA.com By Michelle Krupa, The Times-Picayune Nearly two months after announcing that FEMA has agreed to resume financing the demolition of homes and businesses damaged by Hurricane Katrina, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration on Thursday released the ... |
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
State sues 3 foreclosure rescue firms - Business First of Columbus:
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Attorney General Richard Cordray’s office said Thursday that it filed lawsuits against 21st Century Legal Services Foreclosure Home Assistance LLC andMichaepl Brotherton, who does businesds as Financial Emergency Inc. in the Dayton The state is looking to shut down the operationsin Ohio. The suit againsf 21st Century Legal Services alleges it promisecd to help homeowners restructure loans for a fee ofbetweehn $1,500 and $2,600.
The Cordray’s office said, told customers to stop making payments on theid home loans with the expectation that the firm would take care of the The state outlines similar claims against the otheer two firmsbeing Cordray’s office said it has issued 23 cease-and-desistt notices to 21st Century and Cleveland-based Foreclosure Home Assistanced since May. It’s charging each compang with a violation of state consumer law and the DebtAdjusters Act, seekingh reimbursement for customers and lookinbg to levy a $25,000 penalty for each violation of stated law. The state didn’t outline the extent of the complaints it received onthe companies.
A representative for Cordray’s office wasn’t immediately available to A message seeking comment was left with 21st CenturhyThursday afternoon. Contact information for Foreclosure Assistance andBrotherton wasn’t
Attorney General Richard Cordray’s office said Thursday that it filed lawsuits against 21st Century Legal Services Foreclosure Home Assistance LLC andMichaepl Brotherton, who does businesds as Financial Emergency Inc. in the Dayton The state is looking to shut down the operationsin Ohio. The suit againsf 21st Century Legal Services alleges it promisecd to help homeowners restructure loans for a fee ofbetweehn $1,500 and $2,600.
The Cordray’s office said, told customers to stop making payments on theid home loans with the expectation that the firm would take care of the The state outlines similar claims against the otheer two firmsbeing Cordray’s office said it has issued 23 cease-and-desistt notices to 21st Century and Cleveland-based Foreclosure Home Assistanced since May. It’s charging each compang with a violation of state consumer law and the DebtAdjusters Act, seekingh reimbursement for customers and lookinbg to levy a $25,000 penalty for each violation of stated law. The state didn’t outline the extent of the complaints it received onthe companies.
A representative for Cordray’s office wasn’t immediately available to A message seeking comment was left with 21st CenturhyThursday afternoon. Contact information for Foreclosure Assistance andBrotherton wasn’t
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