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...borrower is no longer paying interest. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded the bank to a credit rating of BBB-, which puts Colonial's debt just above junk. "From an overall capital perspective, they are all right, but Colonial is exposed to residential construction in problematic markets," says Fitch analyst Ken Ritz. "The risk profile of the company's loans is problematic." Synovus, which executives of the bank say has applied for funds but has not yet been approved, has also been hard hit by the real estate downturn. The bank, based in Columbus, Ga., with 34 branches and 440 ATMs...
...three decades ago. Stamford, Conn., mayor Dannel Malloy says his city is sure to suffer from Wall Street's swoon. In the past few years, a number of large financial firms, including UBS, have moved thousands of investment-banking and trading jobs to the city. Already, a proposed Ritz-Carlton hotel and convention center has been put on hold, and city officials are afraid a large financial firm that was looking to rent 10,000 sq. ft. downtown will pull out as well. "Clearly we will see some softening," says Malloy. "Although as a lower-cost alternative for the financial...
NABISCO South Korea Ritz-cracker cheese sandwiches...
...find her rhythm, Gridley dropped two more matches in the consolation bracket. Cao earned the No. 3 seed this week after winning her flight in the William and Mary Invitational last weekend. In her first match at the Cissie Leary Tournament, she easily defeated the Bulldogs’ Lauren Ritz 6-3, 6-2. However, just before the first-set tiebreaker in the quarterfinals, Cao was forced to pull out due to injury. Jania, the No. 4 seed in the tournament, won 6-4, 6-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals as well. She then fell to Jessica Rhee from...
...donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Around the World in 80 Ways (www.lhw.com) takes in 12 cities over 28 days, cramming dozens of once-in-a-lifetime moments into one extraordinary holiday. As in Fogg's quest, the epic journey starts in London, with a suite at the Ritz and dinner in the hotel's restaurant. Ladies, don't worry if you can't decide what to wear: an original Isabell Kristensen couture dress is provided. Other perks en route include a stay at Dubai's Al Maha resort with a hot-air balloon ride over the Arabian desert...