Predatory lending scrutiny grows after Ameriquest settlement
Officials say sub prime lending remains a problem as Ameriquest and Household faced probes. Ameriquest agreed to pay 75 million and reform its practices while regulators pursue investigations into unnamed sub-prime lenders and loan servicers.
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Federal Trade Commission
Wall Street
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EMC Mortgage Corp
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Bear Stearns
FTC
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Florida
EME
Gators
Ameriquest
Iowa
Tom Miller
Household International
Household Paid
Virtual golf center opens at North Ridge Racquet Club
Caroline Hughes demonstrates indoor virtual golf at 5475 Mills Creek Lane, North Ridgeville. Four simulators let players choose 19 dream courses including Pebble Beach, with real swing, scoring, and tips. Costs run 18 to 22 dollars per hour, discounts for under 18 and seniors, with leagues and future snack service planned.
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Bette Pearce
Chronicle-Telegram
North Ridgeville
Caroline Hughes
Hughes
Richard Hughes
North Ridge
Mills Creek Lane
Pebble Beach
Oceanside
High-definition hype spreads beyond TVs
HD terms shift from TV tech to marketing for skin creams sunglasses and church guides. By 2009 about 54 million U.S. homes expected to own HDTV sets, but consumer education lags with nearly half of HDTV owners not using HD services. Some buyers misread broadcasts as HD, reducing perceived gains.
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San Jose
Calif
Dale Cripps
Hdtv Magazine
HDTV
United States
Anutop TV
Cripps
Forrester Research
Forrester
Ing
HVIV
Worrester
United Airlines Nearing End of Historic Chapter 11 Battle
United Airlines is set to emerge from Chapter 11 as a leaner firm with $3 billion in financing. Analysts question if cost cuts and strategy will sustain profitability amid fuel spikes and economic downturns, cautioning the carrier may still face new financial storms.
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United Airlines
U.S
United
Denver
Eastern
Pan Am
Marie Richards
Blank Rome LLP
New York
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