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A former Bank of America Merrill Lynch financial advisor and a "business associate" were arrested on charges that they fraudulently wired $2.2 million from an account of National Football League player Dwight Freeney.
That client, who is only identified in court documents as "D.F., a professional football player" is Indianapolis Colts defense end Dwight Freeney, an official with knowledge of the case confirmed.
The defendants, former BofA Merrill Lynch financial advisor Eva D. Weinberg, 48, and Michael A. Stern, 51, have been charged with wire fraud in connection with the case, which was filed March 22 in federal court in the Central District of California.
Freeney first met Weinberg around January 2009 when she was working in private banking at Merrill Lynch, according to the criminal complaint. Shortly after that, Freeney agreed to become Weinberg's client, allowing her to oversee his personal bank accounts, Hollywood, Calif., restaurant and real estate investments.
Weinberg left Merrill Lynch in early 2010 to become Freeney's personal financial manager, the complaint stated. She also introduced Freeney to Stern, court documents show. Weinberg allegedly told Freeney Stern's name was Michael Millar, and that he could help Feeney with business opportunities.
Freeney never signed on to work with Stern, according to the criminal complaint, but both Weinberg and Stern and other unidentified individuals allegedly conspired together to commit fraud against him, authorities said. That allegedly included a total of $2.2 million in wire transfers from Freeney's bank accounts from June 2010 through October 2011. Weinberg allegedly authorized the transfers as Freeney's personal financial manager, and the funds went into accounts controlled by Stern and other unnamed individuals.
"There was no legitimate purpose for these wire transfers, and they were not authorized by D.F. – as neither Weinberg nor Stern ever notified D.F. of the wire transfers," the criminal complaint states. "Once the money was wired from D.F.'s accounts, Weinberg, Stern and others benefited by using the money for personal expenditures that were not related to D.F."
A lawyers for Weinberg did not return calls. Stern's attorney, Henry Bell of Miami, says his client "denies the allegations and maintains he didn't violate the law." A Bank of America Merrill Lynch spokesman declined to comment, as did Freeney's agent.
The scheme was uncovered by an FBI investigation that included a confidential informant. Audio recordings of that informant's conversations with Stern include Stern's admission that both he and Weinberg were part of the scheme, the criminal complaint states.
They also include conversations whereby Stern tried to get the informant to travel from Miami to Los Angeles to destroy possible evidence. That evidence includes a Macintosh computer, which was inside a Lexus SUV at Los Angeles International Airport.
Stern also allegedly indicated in those conversations that both he and Weinberg, who authorities believe are involved romantically, might leave the country within a week, the complaint states. Stern also said that he had personal connections in the Bahamas, Israel and Trinidad who could help him hide. In addition, he said that he and Weinberg planned to travel to Israel
for Passover in April, in part to avoid Weinberg's arrest by the FBI.
Stern was arrested last Thursday as he was on his way to the airport, while Weinberg was taken into custody the following day. Weinberg is now free after posting $225,000 bond.
Stern had a hearing a Miami U.S. District Court Wednesday, where he waived the opportunity for a removal hearing, according to the FBI. Stern will be transported to Los Angeles sometime in the next few weeks where he will then have an initial appearance in court there. A date for that appearance has not been scheduled.
Weinberg has not been registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority since July 2010. Prior to that, she worked at Merrill Lynch in Miami for one year; her public registration records show, following five years at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and almost five years at Prudential Securities.
Lorie Konish writes for On Wall Street.
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HELLO WITCHES Nº94
This spread has a lot of Twos apparent in it. Two Fours for stagnant energy or not much action being manifested. Two Pages for young energy or the spirit of messages being passed one. Two Major Arcana cards present, with the general combined message of drawing intuitively from your surroundings. Also a great presence of abundance and wealth in your life.
This week's spread has the rare presence of pairs, as well as most of the suits save for that of Coins. Three Cups cards, two Swords cards and two Wands cards. This spread is predominantly emotional, strengthened by the Moon card.
There is energy everywhere to build upon something with motivation, but it seems as if the heart is unsure and biding its time with all the slow Cups cards. A very interesting spread! I look forward to see how it will work out.
Last week I wrote out the Hello Witches post and could not bring myself to publish it. There was nothing negative about the post, it just didn't feel quite right.
♡ Monday. Four of Wands. Starting the week off by building upon something that has been made as a purpose to hold the foundation for your future. Be in good cheer when working towards a goal, and seek to rally others to your cause for support.
♡ Tuesday. Four of Cups. When you're not sure about something, it shows. Your expression is a dead giveaway of what you are considering, primarily because of your eyes. I have often heard the cliché that the eyes are the window to the soul, but that is the overall feeling I get when I look at this card. This man is considering taking something, but he's not even sure about that which he wishes to take.
♡ Wednesday. The Moon. I haven't felt that my signifier has come up in a reading with presence in a long time. But there she is, stretching her ghastly rays of raw intuition throughout the spread. The Moon shines her light with a ghastly glow, and in her influence many strange events happen.
♡ Thursday. Page of Swords. Some messages are sent in impulse and cut when received. We should always write while being mindful of how the other person that sees the writing will feel. At best, you are guarding your thoughts and standing up for yourself. At worst, nobody is listening and you are made to seem like a child with a tantrum.
♡ Friday. Queen of Wands. The scales on this card threw me off a little. Here we have the embodiment of a woman that trusts her passions and is not afraid to tame any beast. We see a nurturing side in her as a mother, but see, a lion lies at her feet like a domestic house cat. There is power in that.
♡ Saturday. The Empress. Nurturing energy, the one who gives life to everything she touches. She won't say no, she will take you in with an embrace and make you feel better. Perhaps you are to be that person for somebody else, or perhaps there are news of pregnancy coming.
♡ Sunday. Page of Cups. Know when it is time to apologize, or when the best time to accept a gesture of emotion is coming. This card translates as a message of love, one that is given without thought but with confidence in the heart. Take it!
♡ What to avoid. Knight of Swords. Avoid assumptions or acting on impulse. Look at this card; that man has his sword raised and he's ready to go! But where? There isn't much else to do, and he doesn't seem like he's going to get anywhere fast. Hold on your impulses until it's a wise time to act instead.
♡ What to strive for. Six of Cups. Think long and hard, and remember what you used to stand for. Remember the memories you used to share with somebody else and try to honor them. If you miss someone, reach out and let them know. It is harmless to keep in touch.
Today I got more out of the pairs than the messages of the cards themselves. I did not see a sequence, not the one I usually spot during the week. Perhaps the dynamic of this week is different than others. It is my boyfriend's birthday this week, we are looking to celebrate but I am not sure what those celebrations entail. No matter, I guess we will find out.
— Mónica Laura on Monday, May 19, 2014 0 ♡ Comment!
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I haven't been compelled to write card reviews lately because I am bored with reviewing. I feel like the decks coming out resonate with other people. I haven't been inspired to make a purchase in a while. This deck of cards definitely deserved a space in my collection, and I've been resonating with it like crazy. So much in fact that I purchased two copies. You never know when you need a backup!
I first heard about it during the Kickstarter campaign. He was offering a little Ouija board in the limited edition and yes/no coins that looked amazing! I remember that it was late in 2013, I found out about it during work and decided to make my contribution for two decks. I figured I'd find use for them both, or use one for both playing cards and for divination. I could collect the spare or keep it as backup, as mentioned before. This is a common trait in collectors such as myself; we find a deck that we consider to be a jewel. We think ahead into the future, telling ourselves that it could be scarce in the moment that we need it. Something like that. I feel so safe being in possession of two copies.
When I first held the box in my hands, I was very impressed. No matter where you look at it from, the tiny details on it are delightful. Let's get started with the feel of the paper… it feels grainy and sturdy. It's a matte finish with a copper colored foil overlay. The colors are black, ash gray and copper. The top says GOODBYE. The front has all of the suits, a winged skeleton between the sun and the moon. On the bottom, two hands come out of the clouds with an eye on each. The whole composition is framed elegantly, and textured as well. On the sides, you have the name of the deck. On the back of the box, the tuck die shows the skeleton. There is a Ouija board composite that is also on the back of the cards. On the bottom of the box, it lists the distributor as Dead on Paper and gives you the address. With pride it tells you this is an American product.
When you pop open the box, you get a breathtaking surprise. Contained on the inside is a foil damask pattern. It feels like a vampire's boudoir in there! So beautiful. I gasped when I first noticed it. No details went without being thought about. The designer ensured the quality of this product, and I am truly glad to have two sets. Mine came with a free print that has been made, signed and numbered by Chris himself. I got 1158 / 1172. Whew! I can't believe he went through the arduous task of making so many of these. When I think about the time it must have taken and the effort, it makes me even prouder to own the product. One of the last in the batch, too. I consider myself way lucky.
You take out the cards and are presented with excellent quality. You get two extra jokers, a gaff card and a yes or no card. Convenient! He considered that this would in fact be used for divination or entertainment… and he was right. I intended to purchase this deck to read along with the Playing Card Oracles method. [Since it requires memorization of the suit placement on each of the cards, I will use it as a more advanced level of cartomancy. I am still getting comfortable with it. I digress, though, that is a post for another day!]
The cards are stunning. I noticed the damask that is on the tuck part of the box as a texture on the fact of the cards. This really brought the project together for me!
The court cards are amazing! I recognize some of the people from the séance picture on the cards, which really resonates with me. That picture used to resonate a lot with me. I also like the others, they are quite imaginative. I've never seen cards this beautiful. The card stock is sturdy, luxurious and shuffles like butter. They're so slippery!
My favorite suit is the suit of hearts. It looks amazing! Well, in truth, all the cards do.
I have a tip to know how the cards are upright: Dots at the top right corner are the strongest. Otherwise you won't be able to tell if they are upright or not. Pay close attention to them when you first look at your cards so that you will know to identify the orientation of the card for your readings and general neatness. If you lose track, refer to the Ace of Spades and look into the dot clutter on the right. It is exactly the same on all the card backs
♡ What is your most important characteristic?
4 ♥ The West Wind. An atmosphere of compassion and warmth is represented in the card. Gentle persuasion to lift the spirits, inviting us to put worry aside. There is harmony and understanding, opposing sides can find common ground and comfort.
♡ What are your limits?
5 ♥ Fata Morgana. Coming from the Arthurian Tales, meaning the spell of Morgana. Over the course of time, many illusions will be cast upon our hearts. They are only shadow images, reflections lacking depth. It's easy for you to be led astray. Can you still find your center? This deck will help you do just that. Beautiful!
♡ What are you here to teach me?
Jack ♦ Dango. Constantly walking the line between fantasy and reality, between the possible and the impossible. Perform the balancing act going on faith, or working under intense pressure. Try and catch hold of it, and it will disappear out of sight, such as inspiration often foes.
♡ How can I best learn to collaborate with you?
3 ♦ The Necklace. Objects of value will be strung together, connected. Suggesting alignment of energies that creates something new, vibrant and transformational. This is a spiritual calling.
♡ What is the potential outcome of our working relationship?
7 ♣ Sword of Enchantment. The presence of something special. Unexplainable events come into being. Opportunities magically present themselves. The right person coincidentally happens to be at the right place, right time. Directing spiritual traffic even without conscious intention.
♡ Which card of you want to show off?
King ♠ Mardoc. The conqueror without mercy or compassion. This is a king whose castle has no walls, whose kingdom is limited only by the length and breadth of the Earth itself. His home is where he makes it, where his conquest demands.
♡ Advice?
9 ♠ The Throne of Spiders. Have situations gone out of hand? Earthly values, concerns, addictions have become all consuming. Matter is winning the battle over spirit. We are not victims. We are creatures of choice, though sometimes the choices are very difficult. When carrying our burdens involves the ultimate price, it is often better to cut the load than be buried by it. Don't let anybody drain you and don't overwork yourself. Let go if you have to.
♡ How do you see me?
Ace ♦ Ignita. WOW! This is a card I ran into in the wild last March. A strong sense of self and a person's own individuality. Spiritual values and transformation. A new project manifesting itself. It is the most pure form of the element of fire, which can be inspiration or motivation to do something. It can also be passion.
♡ How do you see yourself?
2 ♠ The Enemies. Like rock against rock, sword against sword, this card represents the ultimate clash: two energies equally pitted in strength and determination. Resolution is a final concept for this card. Often there is a perception that one side or the other must win, must conquer the other. Cooperation and understanding is the lesson of this card.
Since I am not yet a buff in playing card divination, I have paraphrased these meanings off of Ana Cortez's Playing Card Oracles: Source Book for Divination. I started to learn to use it last year, and this deck serves as motivation to keep the study going. This is the start of a beautiful friendship, the mystifying playing cards and I! You'll love this system to compliment the Mystifying Oracle Playing Cards.
It inspires me to host a cartomancy party for my own birthday, and to treat guests to a show tied in with actual readings. It would be really cool to play out a fantasy for them. If a party fails, it would be so cool to do a similar style of photoshoot with the deck for my personal portfolio as a cartomantic fortune teller.
I think about this in a steampunk saloon or parlor somewhere. Including myself in the fantasy, I see myself in a corset and bustle skirt matching the colors of the cards. The warm grays, reds and black. I see shiny embroidery of the damask on the corset. My hands have lace glovelets, my pale hands are contrasted by the metallic dark red on my nails. I will sit back with my deck and shuffle quietly the fates of my sitters. The querent asks me something, only to be dealt a hand of cards that will whisper to them of their fate.
Oh yeah! Are your cards making you day dream lately? I hope you enjoyed this review. Please support Chris Ovdiyenko's future endeavors. His talent deserves reward and praise! Would you like to purchase your own copy?
— Mónica Laura on Friday, May 16, 2014 0 ♡ Comment!
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HELLO WITCHES Nº93
Happy Monday! How are you doing today?
My mind is so active lately. I sit down to work and I feel this compulsion to write in my diary. It is similar to that electric feeling you get in your fingers when you're inspired. Also, I had a lot of time away from the computer this weekend, which means I've been able to embrace new thoughts.
This week, I don't resonate so much with this reading. I am still adjusting to major changes in my life, and what is presented here is a physical manifestation of those changes. I am still having a lot of difficulty in wrapping my head around the matter.
These cards are so beautiful, though, aren't they? The tableaus come to life as you focus on them. There is so much to be said from just one card, and I love that about this deck.
♡ Monday. Two of Cups. An offer that comes from the heart can make itself manifest today. In this card, even though the people are in different worlds and corresponding to entirely different lifestyles, they still make time for one another. There is an offer of care and understanding which is what brings them together. You can love even if you're in total different worlds.
♡ Tuesday. Five of Cups. Things don't feel so good. You can step out for some fresh air and a walk, when suddenly your feelings hit. You could have gotten news you were not ready to, or your own mind and feelings can trigger a spill. It is best to seek solitude when you need a moment, because if everyone else knows your business when you are not at your best, they might judge you for it. In a moment of weakness, that is not what is best for you.
♡ Wednesday. Ten of Coins. Things can stabilize pretty quickly, which is a very positive trait. Things can be in place, even if it is because you are forcing the balance. At a time when life smiles at you, it is most polite to accept the blessings and work with what you've got.
♡ Thursday. Eight of Coins. Work, work, work. Times can be hard when you're forcing yourself to craft up your own empire. Tiring, even! Just don't let yourself get lost in your work to the point that you are not building your life up to be something. Everyone deserves to live. Alternatively, if you're immersed in a project, make sure you breathe life into it.
♡ Friday. Three of Wands. Waiting can drive anyone crazy. This is not a day for action or for things to happen. It is simply a day in which you're looking out at the world and reflecting. You see other people moving forward with their life and you know where you stand. Still, you see the ebb and the flow. You see the movement.
♡ Saturday. Two of Swords. Day turns to night, and the no action situation seems to be in full effect still. What is going on? Why do you feel like you're stuck between day and night, life and death? Have you lost your way because you can't see while you are doing things right? Now is not the time to act. Just go with it for now.
♡ Sunday. Ace of Cups. An explanation, an apology, a range of emotions that stream out of you. When you hold everything back, it feels as if the symbolic gates guarding your heart get flooded. You have a burst of emotion that wants to come out, but you keep it inside. When it finally comes out, it will do so with a lot of pressure. Hopefully you are ready to deal with that.
♡ What to avoid. Page of Coins. Don't try to make yourself seem happy go lucky if you feel you need to take things seriously. Work is a necessity, but not an escape from reality as you may come to treat it. Your life is better than your work life, so don't forget to honor it.
♡ What to strive for. Queen of Wands. Connect to your emotions, push and drive your creativity. At a time when your mind is ablaze with thoughts, it is perfect to bring out your artistic qualities and to make something. Leave them in awe with your skills, or leave yourself in awe. It's all in the same as long as you're doing it for yourself.
Let's see how this week turns out.
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I wanted to share with you an amazing experience that I had last weekend. Wow, what a crazy weekend it was! It was a long time coming; the first time I heard about this concert was back in October, around the last few times I hung out with Hugo. We had a lot of anticipation time to per pare for the spectacle.
On Saturday, I set out with Justin and Crystal to a private VIP party to meet Combichrist, Aesthetic Perfection and Youth Code. It was held at Complex, LA. You'd never guess, but we were the only ones on the dance floor. After a week of fantasizing about the dance floor, nobody cared if anybody else was watching. Shortly afterwards, we were joined by a few people that felt like getting their dance on. It was beautiful; for a little while we all swayed and weaved through that dance floor.
We took a break to go to the patio, where we met Mitchell. He does merch work for Combichrist, and he was very kind. The four of us sat together in polite conversation, trading stories and impressions. He took me to meet Andy, the Combichrist lead singer. We got our photo taken and I was telling him my story with the band, then he promptly embraced his girlfriend in a kiss and forgot about the conversation. I laughed as I walked away, rolling my eyes but understanding all too well, but disappointed in how inattentive he was to me. He really didn't care that a fan was there to see him and meet him. If he got the impression I was looking for romance, he's quite wrong.
From the moment I stepped into the venue, I was greeted by friendly staff. The place looks like a Baroque / Victorian night time playground, it is so tastefully decorated. I would definitely rate Club Avalon as an upscale nightclub, and one I'd love to come back to in order to see my favorite bands play. Wow... I just can't transmit through words how amazing it was to be standing amongst a thousand goths with some very awesome bands playing. I have never seen so many gothic music enthusiasts together in the same place, and they all looked so beautiful. Corsets, kanekalon dread hair, extravagant make-up and platform boots with many, many buckets. It felt like home to me, and that's exactly the kind of feeling I have been looking for in nightlife. I loved it!
Aesthetic Perfection did great. I spent most of their show socializing with familiar faces and looking for a decent place to stand, though.
Suicide Commando was killing it. Since the moment he came out, you could feel the excitement in the crowd. I started out watching them from a teal wristband balcony, then moved to the main area to get a closer look. Everyone was dancing and feeling it, and Johan was living up to the expectations I had for Suicide Commando. In truth, this is the band that I came to see, and I was very glad to see them live. They started off with Bind, Torture and Kill. The energy that he had going on the stage was passed onto the crowd, who loved him for it. Unfortunately, after three songs it seems that Johan suffered lesions to his leg and had to be removed from the stage. About half an hour later, the staff comes back out to tell us he's on his way to the hospital, and may need surgery for his leg. It crushed us all. Me especially, after having been looking forward to see Johan perform live. Suicide Commando's work :Wumpscut:, Velvet Acid Christ, Combichrist, VNV Nation, and Covenant are responsible for my love of Industrial music and gothic nightlife. In one night, I got to see two bands from this list perform. Magic!!
As a result, Combichrist played an extended set. The concert hall suddenly got really rugged. Two mosh pits opened up, and fists were pumping in the air. There was so much rage in the air, I was glad to be in a discrete niche behind the sound check guys. They there centric and had a great view, without the risk of being pelted by the slew of fists in the crowd. Super good spot!
After having met Andy the night before, I wasn't very enthused with the impression that they made. Mitchell was very friendly, though, and invited me to chat with him at the Combichrist merchandising booth. I said I'd see him at the VIP party, but it seems he couldn't get out of work in time to chat. Come the VIP meet and greet I was too tired, and not really into meeting any of the bands. There was not enough energy to take another go at making conversation with Andy, and Johan was not there because he was probably off somewhere getting his leg treated. I did, however, run into John Giovanazzi a.k.a. Rev John, the visionary that made this activity possible. He's very smart and well-educated. You can easily strike up a conversation with him, which is very rare so far for the people I have met in this scene. However, those that are worth talking to make it a tolerable task. I've met some wonderful individuals here in California.
Activities like these leave an impression in you. It would be grand to have them on a more regular basis, but it seems that having enough time to prepare for an event builds up enough anticipation to get a decent attendance list. It was marvelous to see so many people at a venue to enjoy this type of music. One of the many reasons why coming to live in California is a wise decision. Are you sold yet? ; )
Overall, great success! I had a splendid night out. I have many news to share with you, some of which will be shocking for long-time readers and friends. I hope to be able to get them out to you soon; sometimes I don't get to post around here as much as I would like to. There is so, so much to share with you...
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
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Everywhere I go, I meet people who also have a lesbian daughter. I'm starting to think that my part of the planet is simply adrift with young lesbian women. They collect on street corners, in certain bars, you see them living in places like Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, Austin and of course, Brooklyn. Being a lesbian means you're cool. I even have friends who used to be lesbian, but are now married and that makes them cooler than women who are just straight. I'm thankful for my few lesbian affairs in college which not only make me on the cool side but bond me with my lesbian daughter.
The coming out phase was easy. She announced her status in high school just after she'd started dating, and we quickly realized that we needed to re-evaluate the "sleepover girlfriends from the softball team." By that time, it was too late. There were simply too many softball players with lovely open smiles and a way of jumping into her bedroom to "change clothes," and emerging much later looking far more rumpled than before. Our family didn't miss a beat; we already had three sons, so the invasion of the active teen female population to our house simply took on a new force. There were more aggressive young women coming and going than before.
She graduated, went off to college, changed her name to Tobi, an androgynous name which suited her new self. She lived in the LGBT dorms at UCSB and found the love of her life with whom she got an apartment. We all swung into the normalcy of having a gay daughter. Then she moved to San Francisco to go to graduate school.
Up until that time, she could easily "pass for straight." She looked very much like me, a broad shouldered Swedish girl, with long straight blond hair that swung past her shoulders and light eyes. She wore eyeliner; plucked her eyebrows, had lovely thick arches. She sent me a succession of pictures soon after the move, her hair shorter in each one, culminating in a picture of her at the Folsom Street Fair. She was dressed in black leather and tall boots. She looked like a biker chick, but when I pointed that out, she quickly pointed out that she was a dyke on bike. She had claimed her identity. The broad shoulders, spiked hair and leather smiled back at me from the photo, and I knew that she would never pass for straight again.
We all took a breath and jumped in the deep end of the pool with her. Her father was pleased to see that she owned a large tool box and knew how to do handyman work. Her brother grew his hair longer till they looked like the queer sibs. She let the hair grow out on her legs and underarms. She began to walk down the street with a swagger; her girlfriend shook her head like, "Calm down! I see you think you're all that," but they never stop laughing at themselves. In the end, that's what we all want for our kids. That they love us and are close to us and that they're happy and enjoying their life.
It's easier to accept a gay child when it's a step instead of a leap. In My Almost Real Imaginary Jesus by Kelly Barth, just out from Arktoi Books, an imprint of Red Hen Press, Barth writes of telling her parents and pastor that she wants to remain a Christian, but she is a lesbian. "That's Satan talking," the pastor tells her while her parents try to grasp the foreign concept of having a Christian lesbian daughter. Religion adds a whole new shade to the rainbow equation. But why not embrace your gay kid and walk into their world and find out what it's like there? Gay people have been moving around in a straight world for centuries, keeping the queer self on the down low, being undercover and careful, practicing guerrilla tactics to find others of their own kind. Isn't it great to walk in the sunlight? To know you're part of a tribe? Shouldn't everyone be able to swagger as they walk down the street?


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Baseball might call itself "America's Pastime" — but the big money is in the NFL. And there's the irony. In this capitalist paradise, the most watched sports league is unabashedly socialist.
Take revenues. The majority of the league's income comes from TV — which is divided equally — with no regard to performance. As is the revenue from the sales of licensed merchandise (with the exception of the Cowboys), Ticket revenue is divided 60/40 between the home and away teams. (Although the home team does keep the revenue from luxury boxes, concessions, and parking.)
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Italy has postponed voting on legislation that offers homosexual couples legal recognition as some allies of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pushed for the removal of a provision that allows limited adoption rights.
This latest delay represented a setback for Renzi, who had promised to enact the law last year but has faced implacable opposition both within parliament and from the Roman Catholic Church, which continues to wield great influence in Italy.
Fearing possible defections by Catholic members of the ruling centre-left Democratic Party (PD) during secret voting on a battery of amendments on Wednesday (local time), the PD chief whip in the Senate, Luigi Zanda, asked to put off the scheduled voting until next week.
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Six fast-paced, gripping short stories and a short novella, each with a Final Cut -- a surprising, unexpected and intriguing twist in the last paragraphs. In Hodsons Gold, a quest for the legacy of one of the most colourful characters of the Indian Mutiny of 1857 leads, via a poem in code and a coded poem, straight to a thoroughly startling address in Delhi. Two boys grow up, together after a fashion, in the 1990s and 2000s in Bishnupur, West Bengal and Kolkata, in Friends and their growing up years trigger an international sensation when revealed. Shooting for an improbable 4th Pulitzer Prize, a three-time winner arrives in Kolkatas Red Light district to discover, even more improbably, that It Happens Only in India. After setting up a roaringly successful business and after thirty-seven years, Will Reena? -- readers are asked, in the only short novella in the collection. It turns out, in The Last Supper, that the human models for a painting done over two hundred years ago in Kolkata were keepers of wholly unexpected secrets. On a Buddha Purnima day 2,000 years ago, the holiest day in the Buddhist calendar, a miracle occurs in Sarnath near Varanasi that should, by rights, have been recorded long ago in an immensely better book than this. And finally, in the story that lends its name to this book, magic, religion and celebrities combine in the Kolkata of 2011, to lead to a very different Final Cut.
I love reading short stories. But, they are the most difficult to write. And very rarely comes a collection of short stories, where each story is brilliant. Final Cut falls in the bracket of a good collection of short stories.
Hodsons' Gold, the first story, begins in 1857 during the sepoy mutiny. And ends decades later. During the raids back in 1857, Hudson, a British officer had looted from the rich in Delhi and hidden the loot, leaving behind a set of clues which cannot be deciphered. Generations of his main aide, Rajab Ali, find to decipher the clues but they cannot. Are they ever able to crack the clue? What do they find?
Friends is a story of friendship between two people - Ganesh, a rich man's son and Shiva, a naxal leader's son. This story is my personal favourite. I have grown up hearing tales from my mother, of how the most brilliant and promising youth from her college in Calcutta, would leave everything and join the Naxals, back in the mid-70s when she was in college. This story began with my memories of Maa's stories, becoming fresh.
In It Happens Only In India, a Pulitzer prize winner, is in India to do a story on the red light area residents of Sonagachi and through it, subsequently, win his fourth Pulitzer. Something happens here, which justifies the title of the story. Interesting, indeed.
The fourth story in the book is a novella. Title Will Reena? is about Sukumar and Reena who have journeyed from rags to riches, and on the morning of Reena's daughter's wedding, she receives a letter from him. Mystified, she wonders why he would write to her when they have spoke to each other several times in a day; in person and over the phone.
Set in Sarnath, the fourth story, Buddha Purnima is about the huge feast that is organised on the eve of Buddha Purnima. All is set, but the grains have not arrived. Chaos strikes, when a young boy mysteriously provides grains! How?
Gupt has take the painting by Johann Zoffany, The Last Supper and created a short story by the same name. The characters/figures in the painting are British officers who have been posted in India at some time or other. Two of them commit suicide. We find out why, in the story.
The last story in the book is of the same title as that of the book itself, Final Cut. It is a story about a failed magician, Arup Sen, who, in the story is about to do his one final act of magic which will give him money and fame beyond his imagination.
All the stories have distinct surprise element and like with all good collections of short stories, you need to take a break away from the book, once you have finished reading one story, and let the plot sink in. The climax in each story comes out from no where and is totally unexpected. Styles of writing vary with each plot. The only thing that could have been better, is probably, a little less time given for the story to build up.
Final Cut doesn't seem like a debut book at all, and has been written with the finesse and precision of a seasoned author.
Rating: ****.5/5
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The Project
Overview of the Mugga Lane Solar Park
The Mugga Lane Solar Park (MLSP) is a 13MWac photo-voltaic solar park developed by Maoneng Australia in Tuggeranong (Block 1692), located at the intersection of Mugga Lane and Monaro Highway in the Australian Capital Territory.
The Mugga Lane Solar Park will consist of a combination of Single Axis tracking and ground mounted solar arrays housing over 53,000 solar PV panels injecting energy into ActewAGL's distribution network, which will meet the electricity demands of some 3,250 ACT households.
Maoneng's estimate carbon offset of 480,000 tonnes over a 25 year period shows its commitment towards the environment and its contribution towards a greener Australia. The project is expected to generate over 40 jobs during construction and up to 3 maintenance jobs due course its operational period.
Maoneng will also constantly engage with the community during the construction and operational phase of the plant and will consider and work along the lines of the suggestions put forward.
With an annual solar resource of 58 million petajoules (PJ), which is approximately 10,000 times its annual energy consumption, Australia has a huge untapped potential for solar energy. Over the next decade,
Maoneng will strive to increase the utilization of large scale solar technology in our country and work towards a greener future.
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The lucky chaps at infoSync got hands on this week with the upcoming Samsung Epic 4G. Check out their post here. They say it's got the same POWERVR graphics capabilities as the Galaxy S. If that's so we'll certainly look forward to getting one here at With Imagination.
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We all know what foods are good for us -- fruit, veg, fish and lean meats. We are also aware of the foods that are not great for us sweets, crisps, ready meals, fast and processed foods. However, many of us don't know just how healthy some foods actually are. Some foods are known as superfoods because of their high levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Now we have now been told we should eat a minimum of 7 fruits and vegetables everyday - here are seven of the best superfoods that you should include in your diet, and why they are so good for us.
Blueberries get the best press, but all berries are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, phytonutrients and fibre. They are also very low in calories, so you can eat them without worrying about putting on weight. They are a great alternative to sweets and chocolate because, although they are so sweet, this comes from natural, non-refined sugars, meaning they won't spike your blood sugar levels.
Broccoli is one of the most popular vegetables in the UK and there are many good reasons why this should be. It is full of many vitamins -- vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K and beta-carotene -- and is also packed with fibre, which helps your digestive system.
This fatty fish is full of Omega-3 fatty acids (that aid cardiovascular health), protein and iron, and is extremely low in calories. It is so versatile that you can make it in a huge range of different meals and still benefit from this superfood. Try to buy wild salmon rather than the farmed variety though.
Eggs are full of vitamins and minerals, healthy fats and protein. They can be cooked in a variety of different ways: boiled, poached, fried and scrambled. Hard-boiled eggs make a great snack as they are so portable and can be added to most meals as a healthy supplement. This is one product where I would suggest you buy organic.
Green teaGreen tea has been proven to lower cholesterol. It contains the antioxidant ECGC which may prevent cancer cells from forming and suppress the spread of tumours.
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are delicious and nutritious. They are packed full of vitamin C, calcium and potassium and can also stop sugar cravings as they are very sweet when cooked. Bake them, as you would a white potato, and fill them up with a yummy butter bean stew for all your nutrition needs.
A handful of nuts a day will provide you with healthy fats, fibre and antioxidants, which can go a long way in protecting from heart disease and reducing blood clots. Make sure you choose nuts that are natural and haven't been salted, roasted or flavoured in any way. Also remember to control your portion size, as nuts can become extremely fattening if you eat too many - an eggcup full is the perfect amount.
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I am 38 years old and 27 weeks pregnant with my second child. Last week, I had the three-hour glucose tolerance test which my doctor says is completely within normal limits, but the lab marked the three-hour value of 118 mg/dl [6.6 mmol/L] as high. In all my research, I have been unable to find anything that says that a three-hour value below 130 mg/dl [7.2 mmol/L] is abnormal. I am concerned that I may be have borderline diabetes. What does it mean that my values increased as time went on, instead of decreased? Should I be concerned?
Your glucose test is normal. I have seen laboratories reporting these as abnormal because they are not aware that they follow a glucose load. These would be elevated for random glucose testing. I have seen values increase during the test, but I have no exact explanation. You are still able to make insulin to handle the excess glucose.
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WALNUT CREEK, CALIF.—March 8, 2016—Advisor Software, Inc. is extending the capabilities of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud with a new suite of customizable apps that enhance the ability of financial advisors to serve and engage their clients. These initial new apps encompass new-client lead generation and onboarding, digital wealth management and "robo advice," portfolio management, and rebalancing. Salesforce Financial Services Cloud is generally available for purchase today, empowering advisors to build deeper, one-to-one client relationships as well as become more productive and engage more holistically with clients.
Advisors can learn more about the Salesforce Financial Services Cloud at http://www.salesforce.com/financialservicescloud.
"We are excited about the opportunity to work collaboratively with Salesforce to provide innovative and customized solutions for wealth managers at a time when the wealth management industry faces market fragmentation, pricing pressures and other demographic and disruptive changes," said Andrew Rudd, Chairman and CEO, Advisor Software. "Our integrated financial planning and investment advice apps work individually and together to automate typical wealth management processes, so financial advisors have more time to spend on deepening client relationships and growing their practices."
The integrated suite of Advisor Software apps that will integrate with the Salesforce Financial Services Cloud is designed to facilitate advisor-client interactions, increase client engagement, streamline practice operations and increase advisor efficiency:
- A lead generation workflow will allow investment advisors to launch a fully self-directed new-client acquisition experience directly from the advisor's existing website. The app allows advisors to create custom client profiling and risk questionnaires with an optional goal exploration module, as well as an eSign capability for account paperwork.
- A related client portal app offers a fully mobile-responsive, white-label "robo-advisor" solution. It enables advisors to efficiently serve accounts of any size, and offers a dashboard with account aggregation, net worth reporting, asset allocation, holdings and performance information. Additional views offer goal exploration, client self-service features and account information. The flexible design accommodates a wide range of investment products, enabling the deployment of digital advice internationally. Both the lead generation and client portal apps will be offered as a single, integrated managed package.
- A portfolio management app incorporates model management with an institutional-grade portfolio rebalancer. It enables advisory firms to create and host an unlimited number of model portfolios, permitting portfolio individualization at the household level. The app's rules-based rebalancing engine enables account monitoring and rebalancing at enterprise scale.
In addition to the above apps, Advisor Software plans to introduce further capabilities spanning financial planning, investment planning and portfolio diagnostics. These new apps will extend the capabilities of the Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, allowing advisors to collaboratively develop comprehensive goal-based financial plans with their clients, tie those financial plans to an individualized investment plan, perform robust analysis of existing and held-away portfolios, and develop portfolio comparisons as part of an investment proposal generation process—with all of these workflows seamlessly embedded within the Salesforce CRM ecosystem.
"The future is here, and it's advice, not administrative tasks," said Simon Mulcahy, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Financial Services, Salesforce. "Advisor Software is supporting Salesforce in its mission to deliver a new era through proactive, personalized and goal-based collaborative advice."
Advisor Software, Inc. (ASI) is a leading provider of wealth management cloud platforms for financial advisors and institutions. The company has pioneered the first Wealth Management Cloud platform that offers streamlined access to a comprehensive range of financial services and resources. ASI's products address advisors' functional needs, including Planning, Proposal Generation, Portfolio Construction, Rebalancing, and Investment Analytics. The company's solutions serve a wide range of financial institutions and professionals, enabling asset management firms, broker-dealers, banks, insurance companies, online brokerages, custodians and providers of investment services and products to deliver more insightful, actionable investment advice and build stronger, more profitable client relationships.
For more information, please visit www.advisorsoftware.com and follow @AdvisorSoftware (https://twitter.com/advisorsoftware).
Salesforce Financial Services Cloud is transforming the client-advisor relationship by empowering advisors to build deeper, 1-to-1 relationships with clients; enabling advisors to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focusing on investors; and allowing advisors to engage more comprehensively with clients and their households.
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Monday, April 25
Retired RNs to hear Nancy Gal
On Monday, April 25, the Citrus Marion Chapter of the Florida Society of Registered Nurses Retired will meet at the West Marion Hospital Medical Building Room 240. Nancy Gal, Family and Consumer Sciences Marion County Extension Agent, will speak on food safety. Lunch is served at 11:30 and the lecture begins at noon. The charity for the month is Food Bank of Ocala. Non perishable foods or cash are welcome. Those who will attend should notify Gladys at 352-854-267 or Mary Jane at 352-726-6882.
Tuesday, April 26
Breast Cancer support group meets
Ocala West United Methodist Church has a Breast Cancer Support Group, Sisterhood of Survivors. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Ocala West United Methodist Church, 9330 S.W. 105th St., Room 104. Our meeting on April 26 will be a presentation by Susan McDowell from Saunders Prosthetics and Orthotics group. Please join us and take advantage of some interesting programs. For more information contact Gail Tirpak at 3532-291-6904.
Saturday, April 30
Concert: Classic Hits and Doo-Wop
A benefit concert will be held on Saturday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ's Enrichment Center, 7171 S.W. State Road 200.
The Rainbow Connection will be performing classic hits from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s and Nolie and The Greyhounds will take the stage with Traditional Doo-Wop. This is a show you won't want to miss. Tickets are only $10; Call 352-867-7967 or 352-873-8681; refreshments served at intermission.
Event benefits local scholarships
Hale Academy's O'Cajun of the Year crawfish festival is planned for 6 p.m., Saturday, April 30, on the school's campus, 3443 S.W. 20th St., Ocala (just north of the College of Central Florida). This event will benefit the school's scholarship program. The admission is $5 for an all-u-can eat crawfish, plus organizers will serve beer and hurricanes.
One highlight of the evening is live Cajun music by The Porchdogs – a band for Louisiana-Style Cajun and Zydeco music. Also, Chris Glover will work the crowd as the opening act.
Organizers urge you to bring blankets or lawn chairs.
For details about this fundraiser, call 352-620-2921 or Email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Hale Academy is a non-denominational, private school.
Harvest Meadow garage sale
Southwest Ocala subdivision Harvest Meadow is having a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. It is located just off of Southwest 60th Avenue. There will be collectibles, housewares, children's items, jewelry, clothing, and furniture at various houses.
Sunday, May 1
Patient appreciation day
Premier Pediatrics will hold a patient appreciation day on Sunday, May 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be a bounce house, face painting, cotton candy and snow cones, free hot dogs, water and juice, courtesy of Premier Medical Center of Ocala, 7960 S.W. 60th Ave., Ocala. For information, call 352-671-6741.
Youth Symphony's final concert set
The Ocala Youth Symphony will be performing its final concert of the season on Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m. The concert will be held at West Port High School, 3733 S.W. 80th Ave., Ocala.
Whatever advertising you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
The Ocala Youth Symphony is composed of musicians ranging in age from 8 to 18, and serves the education and professional development of young musicians from the Ocala/Marion County and surrounding areas. The works selected range from the classics to contemporary, something for everyone's musical taste. All concerts are free and open to the public.
For information call 352-873-6738.
Tuesday, May 3
Dance to benefit Hospice
USA Dance Ocala Chapter 6027 is hosting a charity ball fundraiser to benefit Hospice of Marion County on Tuesday, May 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Pioneer Garden Club (4331 East Silver Springs Blvd., next to the Appleton Museum).
The event features entertainment including professional dance exhibitions and live music performed by "Retro Express" Mitch and Diana. Other activities include open dancing, door prizes and chance drawings. General admission tickets are $15/person, which includes valet parking, food and beverages.
Attire is coat and tie to semi-formal for men and dress to semi-formal for ladies. All proceeds support Hospice of Marion County Patient Care Programs.
For more information call Dennis Rose 352-629-0837 or Linda Byrd 352-509-4317.
Saturday, May 7
Derby Day ribs fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Ocala Southwest is selling tickets for its baby back ribs barbecue fundraiser, which will be on Saturday, May 7.
Tickets are $15 for a full rack of baby back ribs. All ribs will be cooked on site and wrapped for transport.
Ribs can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Avenue Bank, 8375 S.W. State Road 200.
Tickets are available at the following locations: Park Avenue Bank, Mercantile Bank, 11250 S.W. 93rd Court Road; M&S Bank, 5400 S.W. College Road; and Alarion Bank, 7605 S.W. State Road 200.
All proceeds will benefit the College of Central Florida nursing scholarship program and local charities.
For information, call Ray Sargent at 352-857-9099 or 352-291-2450.
Peripheral Neuropathy group meets
The next meeting of the Ocala Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group will be held on Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at the Marion County Sheriff's Brian Litz Building, 9048 S.W. State Road 200. Individuals afflicted with this disease, their family members and friends are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in learning about peripheral neuropathy is invited to attend. For more information please call Jack Koehler at 352-861-1630.
Yoga at Sholom Park
Sholom Park Yoga will begin on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. We will meet on the first Saturday of each month until November, weather permitting.
Come soak in the beauty of the Peace Park, located on Southwest 80th Avenue, 2 1/2 miles north of State Road 200.
Classes are free. For information, call 352-854-7950.
Saturday, May 14
Multi-class reunion at DHS
Dunnellon High School will hold a multi-class reunion for graduates from 1967 through 1972 on Saturday, May 14, called "A Day on the Rainbow" and "A Night at Juliettes."
For A Day on the Rainbow - $25 from 8 a.m. to dusk at Rainbow Springs State Park. Various activities, deli sandwich and build a salad lunch.
The Night at Juliettes is $38 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Rainbow Springs Golf and Country Club, all you can eat buffet dinner, dance, various short presentations, music by Chris White, KJDJ Music.
For information contact Shirley Dowling at firstname.lastname@example.com; Pam Ebert Kempen at firstname.lastname@example.com and Ron Edgar at email@example.com or 954-957-1516.
Postal carriers to pick up food
On Saturday, May 14, letter carriers throughout Marion County will participate in the 19th annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) National Food Drive to "Stamp Out Hunger."
This annual effort has become the largest one-day food drive in the nation's history, resulting in more than a half billion pounds of food to local food banks, pantries and shelters in all 50 states.
Postal customers are asked to hang a food donation on their mailbox before their letter carrier delivers the mail on Saturday, May 14, and the carrier will do the rest. Collection barrels will also be set up at all Post Office branches to accommodate those with Post Office Boxes.
For individuals interested in volunteering for the collection and unloading/loading, please call Thomas Curtis at 352-572-5634. Service hours for high school students are available.
Saturday, May 21
Martha Reeves to perform
Martha (Reeves) and the Vandellas were among the most successful groups of the Motown roster during the period 1963-1967. In contrast to other Motown groups such as The Supremes and The Marvelettes, Martha and the Vandellas were known for a harder R&B sound, typified by "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave," "Nowhere to Run," "Jimmy Mack" and their signature song, "Dancing in the Street."
In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Martha and the Vandellas No. 96 on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time. Miss Martha Reeves' performances in 2010 garnered nominations for "Best Headliner" and "Feel Good Performer of the Summer" at the UK Festival Awards.
Enjoy an evening of high energy, dance-in-the-aisle entertainment with Miss Martha Reeves Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 S.W. 80th St., Ocala. For more information visit: www.CSCulturalCenter.com, or call 352-854-3670.
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They say a leopard can't change its spots, and it seems that neither can Jack Ma!
Despite making regular promises to support brand owners in helping them police the sale of counterfeit items on marketplace sites such as TaoBao, Alibaba's Ma has now claimed that many counterfeit goods are better than the real deal. "The problem is the fake products today are of better quality and better price than the real names. They are exactly the [same] factories, exactly the same raw materials but they do not use the names."
It would be very easy to fume on behalf of brand owners about this statement; the deep-rooted culture of the acceptance of counterfeiting within Alibaba at an executive level, and the total disregard for national and international intellectual property law. You could also argue that Jack Ma's statement is in some ways an official acceptance that counterfeited products have an executive-sponsored place on his websites – but let's look past that. There are wider criminal, consumer and social issues that come from the sale of counterfeit goods.
Ma's statement indicates that counterfeiters are producing good quality and safe products that are simply more competitive than the branded equivalent – comparable to the supermarkets' 'own brand' products. However, whereas supermarkets need to meet the same stringent quality controls as branded goods, no such controls are placed on counterfeiters.
A UK-based daily newspaper investigation found fake make-up containing up to 200 times the safe limit of chemicals – including arsenic, lead, mercury, copper and cadmium.
Further, supermarkets add economic value back into the global economy by hiring taxed employees, renting production facilities and equipment, managing distribution and sales networks, and, in most instances, paying corporate tax. Counterfeiters are criminals who operate outside of standard financial processes based on cash transactions where labor is exploited and tax is avoided, thus adding very little to the gross domestic product or international trade.
A 2015 study by Havocscope estimated that counterfeiting and piracy cost the UK, German and French economies a total of £58 billion a year, and 85,000 jobs.
Let's also explore the mistaken belief that these counterfeits are being produced in an honest, entrepreneurial manner. Whilst the same factories may be being used, the people who are controlling the counterfeit overrun are very different. Unfortunately, the link between organized crime groups and counterfeit goods is very well established.
1,260 organized crime gangs involved in counterfeiting were broken up in China in 2013 alone.
A recent OEC report estimated the global benefit of counterfeiting to organized crime at $250bn a year.
In a recent report by INTERPOL, Secretary General Ronald Noble showed evidence demonstrating that intellectual property crime, such as counterfeiting, is becoming the preferred method of funding for a number of terrorist groups.
So whilst Jack Ma would like you to believe that you're simply buying a 'brand inspired' quality product that's safe for the consumer, that's been produced under regulated conditions meeting acceptable corporate social responsibility standards, and where the only victim is a multinational conglomerate, the reality is very different.
The IP Crime Group annual report (2014) found that 90% of consumers see counterfeiting as morally wrong. So what's the corollary? Perhaps we should conclude that 90% of consumers will deem trading with Alibaba as morally wrong? Jack Ma take note.


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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!
I rate this a five star book but, sometimes made me jump, because there was sudden moments like when he was waiting and his name was called out of the goblet after Fred and George put it in as a joke. They were pleased that he survived because after they were worried they might kill the famous boy...
The author of the book is J.K Rowling a famous book writer!
Available here! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Goblet-Fire