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Friday, January 25, 2013
Nicole Benoit sent me a scam email nicolebenoite@voila.fr
Celebrate Valentine's Day 2013 Miami Style
Are you still looking for for some great luxurious ways to spoil your Valentine this year? Look no further. Tropic Style Magazine editor and fashion insider Annamarie Ricci have compiled this list of top spots to say I love you in Miami Style! Valentine's Day in Miami
The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. Executive Chef Dewey LoSasso has prepared an exclusive "Love Menu" priced at $75 per person. The menu features some of The Forge's signature dishes including the One LB Maine Lobster Thermidor made with Basil, Meringue, Herb Salad and Roasted Tomatoes, and Oak Grilled Filet Mignon with Tomato Porcini Sauce Polenta and Bone Marrow Pudding. The menu was created with individual dishes and shared plates for couples. An a-la-carte menu will also be available.
For reservations, call 305.538.8533 | www.theforge.com | 432 41st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Cecconi's Miami Beach. Take a seat at table #107, also known as the "Proposal Table," and prepare yourself for a romantic night of authentic Italian fare prepared by Executive Chef Sergio Sigala. Table #107 offers an exceptional view of the restaurant while still being intimate, surrounded by the trees of the outdoor oasis. Cecconi's will be keeping its ever-decadent menu a la carte for the most romantic day of the year offering special sharing plates for those couples that welcome sharing. Get that first date kiss by ordering the Spaghetti made with Lobster ($32) or enjoy the Black Truffle Pizza made with Goat Cheese ($32). Additional Valentine's specials will include Snapper Crudo, Passion Fruit and crispy Kale, Tagliolini with Caviar and Salmon and Dry aged Rib Eye roasted Vegetables, Morels Sauce.
For reservations, call 786.507.7902 | www.cecconismiamibeach.com | 4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Florida Cookery. South Beach's ultimate "Single Chef" Kris Wessel invites you take part in a special Valentine's Day-themed four-course menu, available at either a 6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. dinner seating. Start your meal off with a "Love Bite," a Butter-poached Stone Crab & spicy orange-fried confetti appetizer, followed by "Choices" dish Silky smooth Florida Oyster stew, fennel froth & Cookery crackers. Guests can choose between two "Commitments" entrees – This Coast's trapped Lobster, Indian corn bisque, calabaza hash & asparagus or Latin-spiced Tournedos (Filet Mignon), Paradise farm baby carrots & petit pois with perfect bleu cheese-gold papas soufflé. End your meal with pure "Bliss" and choose between the Sexiest. Chocolate. Fondue. Cake. Ever. or Carambola & Orange Crème Brulée, Brazil nut biscotti & Tupelo honey-bathed orange nibbles.
Price: $70 three-course dinner; $125 with a bottle of red, white or sparkling wine. Tax and gratuity not included.
For reservations, call 786.276.0333 | www.florida-cookery.com | 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
The Hoxton. Take a seat in section 600 and enjoy a ride on the "love swing." Made to hold two lovebirds, the wicker chair is quaintly situated in a corner on the second floor of the lounge. The intimate space is surrounded by classic, black and white images of actors and guests can enjoy cocktails like the Saint Valentine Cocktail which is infused with Ketel One Vodka, lime, agave, coconut, pineapple purée and muddled strawberries, the Hoxton Lemonade made with vodka, fresh squeeze lemon, basil, strawberry and topped with ginger beer, or a more masculine Honey Ryder, made with Bulliet bourbon, honey, fresh lemon, blackberries and rosemary. All cocktails are $12.
For reservations, call 305.677.8466 | www.hoxtonmiami.com | 1111 SW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
HaVen Gastro-Lounge. Self-proclaimed 'Food Pornographer,' Chef Todd Erickson has whipped up another enticing menu, only this time he has taken food porn as his muse. Perfect to accompany HaVen's intimate environment is a four-course dinner pairing menu with Veuve Clicquot, each course will reflect their aptly named theme and leave you with only the desire to cuddle up next to yours truly. First course: Sugar Second course: Spice Third course: Naughty Fourth course: Nice Price: $75/person and $150/couple. Tax and gratuity are not included.
For more information, call 305.987.8885 | www.havengastrolounge.com | 1237 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
BLOOM Wynwood. Executive Chef Ricardo Sauri has crafted a four-course couples sharing menu featuring a mixture of BLOOM's signature Latin and Asian street-food flare paired with the right amount of romance perfect for the romantic holiday. Menu items include the following: First course: Lobster Shaken; Spicy citrus soy, papaya, peanuts, pepit Second course: Ocean Trout; truffle honey and lemon grass glaze, bok choy, Chinese sausage and coban soy Third course: Washu Rib Eye; Marisol sauce, parsnip puree Fourth course: Chocolate Machu Pichu Cake Price: $55/person and $110/couple. Tax and gratuity are not included.
For more information, call 305.576.5443 | www.bloomwynwood.com | 2751 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Cafeina Wynwood. Cafeina, the chic restaurant lounge nestled in the Wynwood Arts District, is offering two couples packages complete with romantic treats and live music. Executive Chef Leo Gutierrez has paired signature menu items with Champagne for you and your beloved or another pair to make the romantic evening extra special. Lenard Rutledge will perform intimate jazz throughout the evening at 8, 9:30 & 11 p.m.
Package Options: 1. Table Package for 2: Love-Locked · 1 Bottle of Pink Champagne · Taste of Cafeina Platter: Boneless Crispy Baby Back Ribs, Coffee & Rim Braised Short Rib Mini Tacos, Stuffed Dates, Choice of Chicken or Beef Empanadas · Chef's Chocolate covered Strawberries with a Pop Rock topping to tickle your taste-buds! Price: $89.00/couple
2. Table Package for 4: Bubbly 'N Burgers · 1 Bottle Moet & Chandon Imperial · Beef Sliders & Truffle Fries to share · Chef's Chocolate covered Strawberries with a Pop Rock topping to tickle your taste-buds! Price: $159.00/group of 4
For more information, call 305.438.0792 | www.cafeinamiami.com | 297 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
Tosca. Table #60 at Tosca is the only one of its kind at the restaurant. Located in the garden, the one-sided table offers an exceptional view of all parts of the dining room and encourages guests to cozy up while tasting items like the Fettucine with Mascarpone Cheese tossed tableside in a Parmesan Wheel with Fresh Perigold Black Truffles. The prix fixe Valentine's Day menu is priced at $245 per couple. There will be two seating times at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. with an exclusive Cabaret show beginning at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
For reservations, call 786.216.7230 | www.toscamiami.com | 210 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Cheese Course. For those who are looking for a more casual celebration, visit The Cheese Course and enjoy two complimentary glasses of wine with every order of the recently introduced Fondue Platter that serves two ($19.95). A special blend of Gruyere and Emmental with white wine and garlic; served with cherry tomatoes, pearl onions, cornichons, potatoes, broccoli, carrots and fresh bread.
For more information, call 786.220.6681 | www.thecheesecourse.com | 3451 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
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Miami Political Promises are full of...
I see a lot of crazy stuff, as you might imagine while on my adventures in Florida. Some of the funnest things, I see on the highway. Take this truck for example, that I spotted while driving through Miami the other day.
. This truck is from AES portable sanitation. Notice the caution sticker. "Caution: this vehicle is full of political promises!"
Miss Fatima is a schema from bf_i35@voila.fr
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On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 8:25 PM PST Miss Fatima wrote:
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>Hello My Dearest,
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>My name is Miss. Fatima Lorna Loboso , 23 years old originated from Nairobi-Kenya, East Africa, Female, tall, slim, fair and a very good looking girl that loves traveling and dancing, a student, that loves to be loved, I want you to also understand that your Age, distance,Religions does not matter to me, kindly permit me to contact you through this medium, I am compelled to contact you via this medium
>for obvious reasons which you will understand when we discuss details of my proposition.
>
>My mother was the former Assistant Minister of Home Affairs and the Kenya road Minister Mrs.Lorna Loboso had been on board the Cessna 210,which was headed to Kericho and crashed in a remote area called Kajong'a, in western Kenya. After the burial of my father, my step-mother has threatened to kill me because of the money my Mother deposited in one of the banks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in my name as the next of kin before his dead which amount is($10.7USD) Million United State Dollars. I travelled down to Burkina Faso to withdraw the money so that I can start a better life and take care of myself.
>
>On my arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person told me that My mother's instruction to the bank was the money will be release to me only when I am married or I should present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray the trust I have on you. But rather take me as your own daughter or your Sister.Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to you without knowing you, well, I will say that my mind convinced me that you are the true person to help me stand as my trustee since I have not married.
>
>Moreso, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate in your country because my Step-Mother has threatened to assassinate me. Also be informed that I have confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso that the money is still unclaimed. You will also help me to a place were the money will be establish a more profitable business venture in your Country. Moreover, you will also help me by recommending a nice University in your country so that I will complete my studies.
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>It is my intention to compensate you with 30% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your interest in helping me, I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely. Please do keep this only to your self. I beg you not to disclose it to anybody until the money transferred into your bank account and then I will come over to your country.
>
>I am waiting to hear from you soonest,
>Yours Sincerely,
>Miss. Fatima Lorna Loboso.
On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 8:25 PM PST Miss Fatima wrote:
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>Hello My Dearest,
>
>My name is Miss. Fatima Lorna Loboso , 23 years old originated from Nairobi-Kenya, East Africa, Female, tall, slim, fair and a very good looking girl that loves traveling and dancing, a student, that loves to be loved, I want you to also understand that your Age, distance,Religions does not matter to me, kindly permit me to contact you through this medium, I am compelled to contact you via this medium
>for obvious reasons which you will understand when we discuss details of my proposition.
>
>My mother was the former Assistant Minister of Home Affairs and the Kenya road Minister Mrs.Lorna Loboso had been on board the Cessna 210,which was headed to Kericho and crashed in a remote area called Kajong'a, in western Kenya. After the burial of my father, my step-mother has threatened to kill me because of the money my Mother deposited in one of the banks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in my name as the next of kin before his dead which amount is($10.7USD) Million United State Dollars. I travelled down to Burkina Faso to withdraw the money so that I can start a better life and take care of myself.
>
>On my arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person told me that My mother's instruction to the bank was the money will be release to me only when I am married or I should present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray the trust I have on you. But rather take me as your own daughter or your Sister.Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to you without knowing you, well, I will say that my mind convinced me that you are the true person to help me stand as my trustee since I have not married.
>
>Moreso, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate in your country because my Step-Mother has threatened to assassinate me. Also be informed that I have confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso that the money is still unclaimed. You will also help me to a place were the money will be establish a more profitable business venture in your Country. Moreover, you will also help me by recommending a nice University in your country so that I will complete my studies.
>
>It is my intention to compensate you with 30% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your interest in helping me, I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely. Please do keep this only to your self. I beg you not to disclose it to anybody until the money transferred into your bank account and then I will come over to your country.
>
>I am waiting to hear from you soonest,
>Yours Sincerely,
>Miss. Fatima Lorna Loboso.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Christine Lagarde sent me a scam email from christinelgardeimf@e-mail.ua
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On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 6:23 AM CST Mrs. Christine Lagarde wrote:
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>Headquarter in Washington D.C.
>International Monetary Fund
>Washington, D.C. United States
>www.imf.org
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>Attn: Beneficiary,
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>RE: IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF YOUR WINNING CONTRACT INHERITANCE PAYMENT WORTH US$10.5 MILLION.
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>Following the protest of the International Community, The World Bank, IMF and the instruction by the President that all outstanding debts especially next of kin payment should be released to the beneficiaries forthwith unconditionally.
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>From the records of outstanding due for payment with the United States Government. Your name and Family was discovered as next of kin on the list of the outstanding contract/Inheritance who have not received their payments.
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>I wish to inform you that your payment is being processed and will be released to you as soon as you respond to this letter. Also note that from the record in my file, your outstanding payment is (Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars). Kindly Please re-confirm to me if this is in line with what you have in your record and also re-confirm to me the followings:
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>1) Your full name, Address.________________________________
>2) Phone, Fax and Mobile #.__________________________
>3) Company name, Position and Address.________________
>4) Profession, Age, sex and marital status.______________
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>Any kind of identification As soon as this information are received, your payment will be made to you through ATM master card or wired to your bank account directly from JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A Account Department by Mr. JAMES TICH. E-mail: jamestish-acctdept@hotmail.com
>Your response is solidly appreciated.
>Yours Faithfully,
>
>Mrs. Christine Lagarde
>Managing Director
On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 6:23 AM CST Mrs. Christine Lagarde wrote:
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>Headquarter in Washington D.C.
>International Monetary Fund
>Washington, D.C. United States
>www.imf.org
>
>Attn: Beneficiary,
>
>RE: IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF YOUR WINNING CONTRACT INHERITANCE PAYMENT WORTH US$10.5 MILLION.
>
>Following the protest of the International Community, The World Bank, IMF and the instruction by the President that all outstanding debts especially next of kin payment should be released to the beneficiaries forthwith unconditionally.
>
>From the records of outstanding due for payment with the United States Government. Your name and Family was discovered as next of kin on the list of the outstanding contract/Inheritance who have not received their payments.
>
>I wish to inform you that your payment is being processed and will be released to you as soon as you respond to this letter. Also note that from the record in my file, your outstanding payment is (Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars). Kindly Please re-confirm to me if this is in line with what you have in your record and also re-confirm to me the followings:
>
>1) Your full name, Address.________________________________
>2) Phone, Fax and Mobile #.__________________________
>3) Company name, Position and Address.________________
>4) Profession, Age, sex and marital status.______________
>
>Any kind of identification As soon as this information are received, your payment will be made to you through ATM master card or wired to your bank account directly from JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A Account Department by Mr. JAMES TICH. E-mail: jamestish-acctdept@hotmail.com
>Your response is solidly appreciated.
>Yours Faithfully,
>
>Mrs. Christine Lagarde
>Managing Director
Desmond Mbofo sent me a scam email desmondmbofo@yahoo.co.za
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On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 6:05 PM PST Mr Desmond Mbofo wrote:
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>I am Mr. Desmond Mbofo of Peoples Bank, South Africa. A foreign contractor and customer with our Bank, Mr. Robert died without naming any next of kin to his fund in our bank. The amount is US$2,950,000.00 and banking regulation/legislation in South Africa demand that I notify the fiscal authorities after three years. The above set of facts underscores my reason to seek your permission to have you stand in as the next of kin to the deceased.
>
>Please contact for full details and delete this message urgently if you are not interested.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Mr. Desmond Mbofo.
On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 6:05 PM PST Mr Desmond Mbofo wrote:
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>I am Mr. Desmond Mbofo of Peoples Bank, South Africa. A foreign contractor and customer with our Bank, Mr. Robert died without naming any next of kin to his fund in our bank. The amount is US$2,950,000.00 and banking regulation/legislation in South Africa demand that I notify the fiscal authorities after three years. The above set of facts underscores my reason to seek your permission to have you stand in as the next of kin to the deceased.
>
>Please contact for full details and delete this message urgently if you are not interested.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Mr. Desmond Mbofo.
The Chocolate Festival Begins on Friday at the Fairchild Botanic Garden
Attention foodies and plant lovers. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's most decadent event is back! The 7th annual Internatioal Chocolate Festival! Beginning this weekend are three days of flavorful fun. Artisan chocolate samples from world-renowned chocolatiers, Chocolate recipes and cooking tips from top chefs. Come and explore the ChocoWalk and discover where chocolate comes from. Interactive chocolate exhibit presented by the Historical Division of MARS. Lectures on all things chocolate by Fairchild,s experts and industry leaders. And there will be a Cacao plant sale featuring the sherry-baby chocolate orchid, Live music and scrumptious food. Fun for the whole family, including activities, games and much more.
ALAIN BRAWN sent me a scam letter alainbrawn@gmail.com
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On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 4:47 AM PST Alain Brawn wrote:
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>Dear Sir,
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>I am representing a Group of Three (3) Top Government Officials that Heads the most sensitive Office in the Government of Burkina Faso. This Group is interested in Overseas Investments in your Country and at the same time to stand as a Trustee/Investor for possible evacuation of the Sum of US$65million which has been acquired directly or indirectly using their various positions in the Government.
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>The Civil Service Regulations Acts of 2001 prohibits Serving Government Officials from getting involved in Private Businesses or operation of Foreign Accounts without Public Declaration of Source and Origin of the acquired Funds to the Government of Ghana. Therefore we seek your genuine assistance to Partner with us for immediate evacuation of the aforementioned funds without delay. You shall retain 25% of the total sum as stated herein only if you are interested to work with us. This is 100% risk free without any legal implication.
>
>Yours Truly,
>Mr.Alain Brawn
On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 4:47 AM PST Alain Brawn wrote:
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>
>Dear Sir,
>
>I am representing a Group of Three (3) Top Government Officials that Heads the most sensitive Office in the Government of Burkina Faso. This Group is interested in Overseas Investments in your Country and at the same time to stand as a Trustee/Investor for possible evacuation of the Sum of US$65million which has been acquired directly or indirectly using their various positions in the Government.
>
>The Civil Service Regulations Acts of 2001 prohibits Serving Government Officials from getting involved in Private Businesses or operation of Foreign Accounts without Public Declaration of Source and Origin of the acquired Funds to the Government of Ghana. Therefore we seek your genuine assistance to Partner with us for immediate evacuation of the aforementioned funds without delay. You shall retain 25% of the total sum as stated herein only if you are interested to work with us. This is 100% risk free without any legal implication.
>
>Yours Truly,
>Mr.Alain Brawn
The Lost Churches on the East Coast
When hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, even houses of worship were not spared. A local television station interviewed a woman from New Jersey and asked how the loss of churches in the area would affect their lives. Without hesitation, the woman replied, "I don't know 'bout all those other people, but we ain't gone to Churches in years. We gets our chicken from Popeye's." The look on the reporter's face was priceless. They live among us, AND THEY VOTE. Now, do you understand how we got our president?
Dorothy Swanepoel sent me a scam email mrs.dorothyswanepoel1@hotmail.com
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On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 3:40 AM EST MRS DOROTHY SWANEPOEL wrote:
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>GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES FUNDFIDELITY FUNDSFidelity Fund Services (PTY) LtdPrivate Mail Bag 43, Gaborone, BotswanaTel/fax +2786 664 1597Attn: Director/ManagerMy Greetings.
>As an introduction, my name is Mrs. Dorothy Swanepoel, the CEO & Director of Fidelity Fund Services (PTY) Ltd, Botswana,
>I am a South African, happily married with five children, three boys and two girls and I have been in employment for the past 15
>years during which time I rose to the official rank of CEO & Director.
>Our company as, an International Investment and management company, the world largest funds management company with
>over 1.2Billion US Dollars capital investment funds.
>
>However, as CEO/director of the company, I handled all our investors direct capital funds and secretly I extracted 3.2% Excess
>Maximum Return Capital Profit (EMRCP) per annual on each of Investors Magellan Capital Funds.
>As an expert, I have made over US$15M (Fifteen Million United States Dollars) from the investors EMCRP and hereby looking
>for someone who can stand as an investor to receive the funds as an annual Investment proceeds from Fidelity Magellan Capital
>Funds. You will present to me the best possible business opportunities that are secured and would guarantee good returns on
>investment.
>
>My ideas and thoughts are centered on core areas of investments particularly:
>1. Real Estate business that is purchase, construction and subsequent sale of modern houses (residential and offices)
>and hotels in good locations.
>2. Tourist business development
>3. Mining, oil & gas (energy)
>4. Capital market that is trading in viable company shares / stocks
>
>All conformable documents to back up this claim will be made available to you prior to your acceptance. Meanwhile I have
>worked out strategies and technicalities with my partner on how to apply for the claimed in any of our 6 clearing houses without
>any hitch.
>
>You are requested to send the below information to enable me put up application for claims of the funds before the finance
>company as the beneficiary of the said fund.
>(1) Your full name and address
>(2) Your company name and address
>(3) Your mobile, telephone and fax numbers
>
>Our share ratio will be 30% for you, 70% for me and my partner. If you are interested and capable in handling this life changing
>and promising transaction, please reply via email and call with the above phone number.
>
>Email: mrs.dorothyswanepoel1@hotmail.com
>Sincerely,
>Mrs. Dorothy Swanepoel
>CEO/Director,
>Fidelity Fund Services (PTY) Ltd
>
On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 3:40 AM EST MRS DOROTHY SWANEPOEL wrote:
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>
>GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES FUNDFIDELITY FUNDSFidelity Fund Services (PTY) LtdPrivate Mail Bag 43, Gaborone, BotswanaTel/fax +2786 664 1597Attn: Director/ManagerMy Greetings.
>As an introduction, my name is Mrs. Dorothy Swanepoel, the CEO & Director of Fidelity Fund Services (PTY) Ltd, Botswana,
>I am a South African, happily married with five children, three boys and two girls and I have been in employment for the past 15
>years during which time I rose to the official rank of CEO & Director.
>Our company as, an International Investment and management company, the world largest funds management company with
>over 1.2Billion US Dollars capital investment funds.
>
>However, as CEO/director of the company, I handled all our investors direct capital funds and secretly I extracted 3.2% Excess
>Maximum Return Capital Profit (EMRCP) per annual on each of Investors Magellan Capital Funds.
>As an expert, I have made over US$15M (Fifteen Million United States Dollars) from the investors EMCRP and hereby looking
>for someone who can stand as an investor to receive the funds as an annual Investment proceeds from Fidelity Magellan Capital
>Funds. You will present to me the best possible business opportunities that are secured and would guarantee good returns on
>investment.
>
>My ideas and thoughts are centered on core areas of investments particularly:
>1. Real Estate business that is purchase, construction and subsequent sale of modern houses (residential and offices)
>and hotels in good locations.
>2. Tourist business development
>3. Mining, oil & gas (energy)
>4. Capital market that is trading in viable company shares / stocks
>
>All conformable documents to back up this claim will be made available to you prior to your acceptance. Meanwhile I have
>worked out strategies and technicalities with my partner on how to apply for the claimed in any of our 6 clearing houses without
>any hitch.
>
>You are requested to send the below information to enable me put up application for claims of the funds before the finance
>company as the beneficiary of the said fund.
>(1) Your full name and address
>(2) Your company name and address
>(3) Your mobile, telephone and fax numbers
>
>Our share ratio will be 30% for you, 70% for me and my partner. If you are interested and capable in handling this life changing
>and promising transaction, please reply via email and call with the above phone number.
>
>Email: mrs.dorothyswanepoel1@hotmail.com
>Sincerely,
>Mrs. Dorothy Swanepoel
>CEO/Director,
>Fidelity Fund Services (PTY) Ltd
>
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
JOHN PETERS COCA COLA LOTTERY SCAM SENT FROM BDIKUM@CRSD.K12.PA.US SCAMMER ASKS REPLIES SENT TO coca_colaclaims13@hotmail.com
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On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 3:46 AM CST Barbara A. Dikum wrote:
>Attention: My names are Mr. John Peters. I am the Coca Cola Company @West Africa Regional Cash Officer assigned to winners on the e-mail sweepstakes. In line with the commemorating event marking our year promo, we have rolled out over $10,000.000.00 (Ten Million United State Dollars) for our first phase of the New of year promo. I wish to formally inform you that you have been selected for a cash prize of $500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand (United State Dollars) in the just concluded third phase draws of the Coca Cola Company @West Africa yearly promo held in January 2013 at West Africa
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 3:46 AM CST Barbara A. Dikum wrote:
>Attention: My names are Mr. John Peters. I am the Coca Cola Company @West Africa Regional Cash Officer assigned to winners on the e-mail sweepstakes. In line with the commemorating event marking our year promo, we have rolled out over $10,000.000.00 (Ten Million United State Dollars) for our first phase of the New of year promo. I wish to formally inform you that you have been selected for a cash prize of $500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand (United State Dollars) in the just concluded third phase draws of the Coca Cola Company @West Africa yearly promo held in January 2013 at West Africa
I love Crazy comments bwahahahaha
One of the best reasons for writing a blog are the colorful comments. Most are great, even helpful. Occasionally you hook a troll and often the spammers find you. Well my post that I published this afternoon about the Spring 2013 fashion trend: structured purses has recieved some interesting spam. Somebody spammed me with a link to a DIY tutorial on how to make a burlap shopping bag lol. Not exactly high fashion but a necessity that can be purchased at the checkout of Whole Foods for a buck or two and save your time and energy for your quest to find your perfect new handbag for Spring!
Spring 2013 fashion trend: Structured purses
Some ladies collect shoes. I am a proud purseaholic. Spring gives me an excuse to find new treasures to add to my collection but sometimes, I break ou some old favorites. This Spring we will be seeing structured purses. We saw some oversized bags again but the trend this year focuses on the small handbags and cluches.
This stunning little number is one of my favorites. I found this gem in a boutique in Hawaii a few years ago. This purse is made by Shiraleah and it is hand-crafted from Mother of Pearl. Each piece is sewn onto the bag, even on the bottom. It is lined in a luxurious brown silk. I have been known to carry this bag with just about anything from jeans to a formal event. It is always garners compliments and is a real conversation piece. This is a beautiful, exotic looking handbag and very unique. I have yet to see anyone else with the same bag in Miami. And that's what fashion is all about, being unique and showing off your personal style.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Vogue Magazine is the last word?
Vogue's motto is " the first look and the last word" I am half way through February's issue and so far all the " looks" have been paid advertisements. By the time I get any further all that will be left is one last word but so far Vogue hasn't written any words.
Sallami Yacoubu sent me a scam letter sallamiyacoubu01@gmail.com
Dear, Freind My name is Mr Sallami Yacoubu and i head a deposit Security Company. I hope i can trust you in what am about to disclose to you.I discovered an over-due and unclaimed consignment containing the sum of $15 Million Dollars and it was deposited as family Treasury and valuables by the Late Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi who was confirmed killed recently. After careful investigations i found out that there is no next of kin on his files and with my position in the company i am the only one aware of this situation and that the consignment contains money. Now what i want you to do is to receive the consignment as the beneficiary and i will provide all necessary documents to legitimize the claim in your name. I will arrange with a courier company that will deliver the consignment to you as a left over luggage by a D.F.I.P (Diplomatic Free Inspection Procedure) means of shipment,in which they will not have to know the contents of the consignment because the will be delivering it as a non-inspection consignment. or i can send you the funds by bank to bank wire transfer in which you will be receiving the funds as the beneficiary. I am willing to share with you at the ratio of 60/40 and i will want you to send my own share to an account abroad which i will be providing to you.I will handle all expenses of moving the consignment from Burkina Faso until it gets to your country. Then you will be contacted by the diplomatic agent assigned to make the delivery to you when he arrives in your country with the consignment, all you have to do is to pay for the clearing charges over there and receive the consignment.And if you prefer to receive the funds by bank to bank wire transfer,you will have to handle all the transfer requirements until it hits your account. Get back to me to if you are in agreement to all i have said, and reconfirm to me your Telephone Number, Full Name, Home, Address, Age, Occupation, so i can effect the change of ownership of the consignment into your name and i will send you a copy of the change of ownership, which you will be using to claim the consignment when it arrives at your location as the rightful legal recipient.For security reasons you have to keep this as a secret until you receive the funds safely.Get back to me for more details. Bye for now and hope to hear from you soon again. Mr Sallami Yacoubu, Deposit Department Manager, Global Security Company Ltd. Burkina Faso |
Four More Years of Barack Obama
By Annamarie Ricci
Message to Barack Obama; the United States government is the servant of the people. It isn’t the other way around. “Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. “ When you talk of disarming law abiding citizens you are making them servants of the government. There already exist measures to prevent the mentally unstable, children and criminals from legally owning weapons. Legally is the operative word here. Criminals will always find a way to get them. And you cannot take away the rights of all citizens based upon what MAY happen with that individual. You cannot punish every law abiding citizens due to the actions of criminals. One size fits all does not work in fashion and it does not work in law. This government does not have a crystal ball, but it clearly does have an agenda. Mr. Obama points to the Sandy Hook Shooting as a prime example of why such “gun control” measures are necessary. But accused killer, Adam Lanza was not the owner of any of the weapons involved. He was not the legal owner of any weapons. So as tragic as that incident is, the point is moot.
Let’s also not forget that the supposed assault weapon used was found locked inside the trunk of the vehicle. History tells us that disarming citizens is the first step in establishing fascism. History also tells us that when rights are suppressed, crime increases. Did you know that in the state of Florida, since the carry and conceal laws were passed, the homicide rate has averaged 36% lower than before those laws were passed. Believe me, Florida is a crazy place so this really is saying something. In the states where guns are restricted, the homicide and violent crime rates are much higher. The Sandy Hook Shootings happened in Connecticut, a state with the strictest gun laws in the country.
I am not what you would term a gun fanatic by any means. What I am against is losing rights and freedoms. Remember “Don’t tread on me?” Well, Mr. Obama has repeatedly wiped his size 11 Cole Haan’s s off on Old Glory and the constitution. I do believe that we as citizens do have the right to protect our families and ourselves from being victimized. My neighbor has the right to protect himself and his family. And I say that if Mr. Obama, since he does not have enough votes to pass his gun confiscation bill, should do so by Executive Order, then Mr. Obama should fire the Secret Service. If I cannot have the right to protect my family and myself then our President who serves us-and not the other way around, should not be able to either. We should all be in the same boat. It is nothing but lip service for someone who has round the clock armed guards for himself and his family, to tell the citizens that we are not entitled to that same security. Who can we call for help? The police? Half those people don’t do their jobs now and it will be the police who will be expected to enforce the confiscations. If Obama confiscates the guns, your home invaders will be showing up with their illegal weapons and we will have what? Bricks? Rope? A candlestick? Now is the time for the people to stand up against the communist movement that is growing in the United States. My grandparents immigrated to this country to escape this sort of abusive government to make a better life for our family. I know they would not approve of this and no doubt would be looking into alternatives.
I realize that this topic may surprise you, coming from a fashion blog but life is about much more than fashion. My political position may cause some readers to dislike me or even think to post negative comments or send me nasty emails. Frankly, I would rather piss off some folks on the internet who read this post-at least I have made you think about real life issues instead of everybody staying distracted by your computer, your cell phone, texting, or the latest on the Kardashians. Remember, the likes of Hitler rose to power while German citizens were distracted and while they had complete trust in their Government. I am not inclined to have any dialogue with detractors. My opinion is just that-my opinion. If you support this President, and you are okay with all of the rights that citizens have lost so far, during this administration, then goody for you. I do not and at least in this particular moment, I still have that right. Tomorrow may be a different story.
“..that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the people to alter it or abolish it and to institute new government.
Yes indeed. The need for REAL change is upon us.
Casmire Kere sent me a scam email casmirekere102@voila.fr
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On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 2:37 AM PST Casmire Kere wrote:
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>
>FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION.
>
>Could you please consider to help me to relocate this sum of five million,three hundred thousand dollars(US$5.3m) to your country for establishing a medium-size industry in your country.
>
>The said (US$5.3m) millions dollars was deposited in our bank by Mrs Joyce Lake an American citizen who died in a plane crash in 2000.
>
>We have tried to contact her immediate family to come forward for claims but could not succeed. We discovered that the late American died along side with her husband and children who are supposed to be her next of kin.
>
>I will give you all vital information concerning the American and the 5.3millons dollars in our custody so that you will contact my bank for them to release the money to you.
>
>You can come here in person or you can request the bank to give you the contact of the bank lawyer's who can represent your interest in the transfer process.
>
>I am one of the bank senior staff, I will play a role to make sure that the
>(US$5.3m) millions dollars is released to you.
>
>As soon as I recieve your reply, I will give you an instruction on what you should do. Reply and send the following informations to me :
>
>1) Your full Name,
>2) Age
>3) Address,
>4) Occupation,
>5) Your Telephone Numbers
>6) Nationality
>
>I am awaiting your next reply,
>
>Mr. Casmire Kere.
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 2:37 AM PST Casmire Kere wrote:
>
>
>FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION.
>
>Could you please consider to help me to relocate this sum of five million,three hundred thousand dollars(US$5.3m) to your country for establishing a medium-size industry in your country.
>
>The said (US$5.3m) millions dollars was deposited in our bank by Mrs Joyce Lake an American citizen who died in a plane crash in 2000.
>
>We have tried to contact her immediate family to come forward for claims but could not succeed. We discovered that the late American died along side with her husband and children who are supposed to be her next of kin.
>
>I will give you all vital information concerning the American and the 5.3millons dollars in our custody so that you will contact my bank for them to release the money to you.
>
>You can come here in person or you can request the bank to give you the contact of the bank lawyer's who can represent your interest in the transfer process.
>
>I am one of the bank senior staff, I will play a role to make sure that the
>(US$5.3m) millions dollars is released to you.
>
>As soon as I recieve your reply, I will give you an instruction on what you should do. Reply and send the following informations to me :
>
>1) Your full Name,
>2) Age
>3) Address,
>4) Occupation,
>5) Your Telephone Numbers
>6) Nationality
>
>I am awaiting your next reply,
>
>Mr. Casmire Kere.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Annamarie Ricci from Miami fashion blogger to magazine editor
Annamarie Ricci
I’m feeling quite nostalgic today. Nothing like surviving a near death experience. Last week, I had a flare up of asthma. This was one of the worst ever. The flare up was brought on by a cold which developed into bronchitis. So at about 5:30 am, I woke up and couldn’t breathe. My rescue medications weren’t working. Within minutes I went into Status Asthmaticus which is the most severe and often deadly form of an asthma attack. The paramedics were summoned to my home as I was starting to turn colors and lose consciousness. A lot goes thru your mind when you really believe these are your last minutes on earth. True that I feel like I went a few rounds in the ring, but that is a small price to pay. Since this terrifying incident, I have been looking back on my life. I’m grateful for what I have accomplished and for what I will accomplish in the time that God should see fit to give me.
Like I said in a previous post, the scope of my blog is different from the other top fashion blogs in Miami and south Florida. Despite the claim on the internet that Miami only has 26 fashion bloggers lol, Miami actually has more than 26. Miami has so many more diverse and unique fashion perspectives than this. Perhaps these 26 are twenty-somethings and that would come as no surprise to me. The majority of fashion bloggers are teenagers or in their 20’s. It’s easy to look hella good when you’re in you’re twenties. Frankly, there is no excuse not to. Looking great when you get a bit older takes savvy. ..or maybe it takes spackle… When you’re young, everything is in the right place, and you can get away with wearing the most garish shades of eyeshadow. Can’t do that after 30 + That great foundation that you have been using for years, suddenly isn’t your friend. That’s why I am here and that is why I created this blog. I have been a fashion and style blogger for the past 8 years here in Miami and south Florida and that experience has landed me the position of editor in chief of Tropic Style Magazine. Everybody who writes for the magazine is older, affluent, creative, chic, animal worshippers, well educated and well traveled and just all around a great bunch of folks.
Miami isn’t going through any sort of fashion metamorphosis. It has always been a fashion capital of the United States. Modeling agents have known this for decades. Fashion models have always been tailored to the specific markets: LA, New York City, Chicago and Miami. Obviously different looks to appeal to the different markets but Miami has always been a major market. All that has really changed is that the fashion industry has embraced the blogger. In the past, blogs were not considered reputable but designers and manufacturers finally figured out that fashion bloggers have a lot of influence on consumers. And it is wonderful to see that so many varied opinions have gained respect.
I started out as a child model and actress in Illinois. I modeled throughout my life, through college. I attended a professional modeling school. I learned professional make up artistry there and landed a job as a make up artist for Revlon. Unfortunately, it was then that I discovered that I am terribly allergic to certain cosmetics and perfumes and I was forced to quit my dream job after being diagnosed with a chemical form of pneumonia and asthma. So I flew out to Las Vegas with the support of the wonderful Italian family that I lived with while attending college. I stayed in Vegas for several weeks which was the perfect climate to recover from my illness. But the asthma never went away.
Going back to my early modeling experiences, I recently found that someone uploaded a television commercial for P.G Berland’s Paint and Wallpaper City on YouTube. Unfortunately, the commercial they uploaded is the one that shows still photos of their products. The ones that I was in, featured a male comedic actor wearing a suit. He was portraying Al Berland, one of the founders . It was Al and Fred who owned that company. Fred died in 1988 and Al died of cancer in 1994. The actor said “we won’t be undersold. We sell cheap!” and the director told us all to stop and listen when we heard the word “cheap.” This was an all day filming. I was very, very young at the time and so I was right in back of the actor, standing to his left. There were several extras who would portray my father and we were shopping in the store. The commercials were all filmed at their store, at Six Corners in Chicago, during business hours. A section of the store was roped off for the filming so we had one whole isle. Both Al and Fred were in the background pretending to be shoppers. The bloopers were hilarious. We were just instructed by the director to drop whatever we were doing when the actor said “we sell cheap!” I believe it was Fred Berland who was carrying a gallon of paint in each hand and on cue, he dropped those cans on the floor. They made such a ruckus when they hit the tiled floor that everybody including the actor, turned around and looked back to see what happened. Those rogue paint cans rolled across the floor and knocked over the lights and the microphones all came crashing down. I sure wish that I could find a copy of that! My mother worked for this famous Chicago store which lead to her starting her own interior decorating business and that’s what she did up until her death. I lost my mother very early on in life as she died tragically from heart disease and brain cancer. The Berland brothers were truly pioneers. They set the standard for which all other home improvement stores follow today. (Say, FTC, does a paid endorsement from the 80's still apply if the store has long since been closed? Just checking. I sure wouldn't want to be in violation of your disclosure laws-my God how times have changed.) But I digress...often.
My life has been one heck of a ride so far. I have traveled around the world and had the opportunity to know some very famous people like Madonna, The Beach Boys, the Osmonds, Ky-Mani Marley, Lou Gramm and the guys from Foreigner just to name a few. I’ve hung out at some legendary places like the Versace mansion. That’s all quite an accomplishment from a little girl who grew up in a military family of humble means.
These days I teach the young girls how to be fashion models. I teach them everything from how to put together a compelling portfolio, what to carry in your model’s bag, how to develop their own public image and style, how to approach agents, how to develop charisma on the runway. I’ve been doing this privately for a many years and now the time has come to consider opening a public model’s workshop. But, in all honesty, I enjoy working with people one on one. So, even if you don’t really want to become a professional model, or at least decide that you don’t want to pursue it, you still come away with looking like a professional model. And you’re going to learn some of this here on my blog, especially how to develop personal style, what to wear, what to purchase, where to purchase . I could write all day long about my passion for modeling and personal style lol so I hope that you will bookmark my blogs and Tropic Style Magazine.
Like I said in a previous post, the scope of my blog is different from the other top fashion blogs in Miami and south Florida. Despite the claim on the internet that Miami only has 26 fashion bloggers lol, Miami actually has more than 26. Miami has so many more diverse and unique fashion perspectives than this. Perhaps these 26 are twenty-somethings and that would come as no surprise to me. The majority of fashion bloggers are teenagers or in their 20’s. It’s easy to look hella good when you’re in you’re twenties. Frankly, there is no excuse not to. Looking great when you get a bit older takes savvy. ..or maybe it takes spackle… When you’re young, everything is in the right place, and you can get away with wearing the most garish shades of eyeshadow. Can’t do that after 30 + That great foundation that you have been using for years, suddenly isn’t your friend. That’s why I am here and that is why I created this blog. I have been a fashion and style blogger for the past 8 years here in Miami and south Florida and that experience has landed me the position of editor in chief of Tropic Style Magazine. Everybody who writes for the magazine is older, affluent, creative, chic, animal worshippers, well educated and well traveled and just all around a great bunch of folks.
Miami isn’t going through any sort of fashion metamorphosis. It has always been a fashion capital of the United States. Modeling agents have known this for decades. Fashion models have always been tailored to the specific markets: LA, New York City, Chicago and Miami. Obviously different looks to appeal to the different markets but Miami has always been a major market. All that has really changed is that the fashion industry has embraced the blogger. In the past, blogs were not considered reputable but designers and manufacturers finally figured out that fashion bloggers have a lot of influence on consumers. And it is wonderful to see that so many varied opinions have gained respect.
I started out as a child model and actress in Illinois. I modeled throughout my life, through college. I attended a professional modeling school. I learned professional make up artistry there and landed a job as a make up artist for Revlon. Unfortunately, it was then that I discovered that I am terribly allergic to certain cosmetics and perfumes and I was forced to quit my dream job after being diagnosed with a chemical form of pneumonia and asthma. So I flew out to Las Vegas with the support of the wonderful Italian family that I lived with while attending college. I stayed in Vegas for several weeks which was the perfect climate to recover from my illness. But the asthma never went away.
Going back to my early modeling experiences, I recently found that someone uploaded a television commercial for P.G Berland’s Paint and Wallpaper City on YouTube. Unfortunately, the commercial they uploaded is the one that shows still photos of their products. The ones that I was in, featured a male comedic actor wearing a suit. He was portraying Al Berland, one of the founders . It was Al and Fred who owned that company. Fred died in 1988 and Al died of cancer in 1994. The actor said “we won’t be undersold. We sell cheap!” and the director told us all to stop and listen when we heard the word “cheap.” This was an all day filming. I was very, very young at the time and so I was right in back of the actor, standing to his left. There were several extras who would portray my father and we were shopping in the store. The commercials were all filmed at their store, at Six Corners in Chicago, during business hours. A section of the store was roped off for the filming so we had one whole isle. Both Al and Fred were in the background pretending to be shoppers. The bloopers were hilarious. We were just instructed by the director to drop whatever we were doing when the actor said “we sell cheap!” I believe it was Fred Berland who was carrying a gallon of paint in each hand and on cue, he dropped those cans on the floor. They made such a ruckus when they hit the tiled floor that everybody including the actor, turned around and looked back to see what happened. Those rogue paint cans rolled across the floor and knocked over the lights and the microphones all came crashing down. I sure wish that I could find a copy of that! My mother worked for this famous Chicago store which lead to her starting her own interior decorating business and that’s what she did up until her death. I lost my mother very early on in life as she died tragically from heart disease and brain cancer. The Berland brothers were truly pioneers. They set the standard for which all other home improvement stores follow today. (Say, FTC, does a paid endorsement from the 80's still apply if the store has long since been closed? Just checking. I sure wouldn't want to be in violation of your disclosure laws-my God how times have changed.) But I digress...often.
My life has been one heck of a ride so far. I have traveled around the world and had the opportunity to know some very famous people like Madonna, The Beach Boys, the Osmonds, Ky-Mani Marley, Lou Gramm and the guys from Foreigner just to name a few. I’ve hung out at some legendary places like the Versace mansion. That’s all quite an accomplishment from a little girl who grew up in a military family of humble means.
These days I teach the young girls how to be fashion models. I teach them everything from how to put together a compelling portfolio, what to carry in your model’s bag, how to develop their own public image and style, how to approach agents, how to develop charisma on the runway. I’ve been doing this privately for a many years and now the time has come to consider opening a public model’s workshop. But, in all honesty, I enjoy working with people one on one. So, even if you don’t really want to become a professional model, or at least decide that you don’t want to pursue it, you still come away with looking like a professional model. And you’re going to learn some of this here on my blog, especially how to develop personal style, what to wear, what to purchase, where to purchase . I could write all day long about my passion for modeling and personal style lol so I hope that you will bookmark my blogs and Tropic Style Magazine.
The Legalities of "reblogging"
I notice that the "reblog this" button is conspicuously missing from the Wordpress navigation bar. That's because pilphering content off the internet is illegal. Even if there is no notice of copyright posted, you can be sure that the content belongs to somebody. If you did not create it yourself, then you shouldn't use it. If you do not have a license agreement, then you can be liable for damages as much as $150,000 per violation. There is the rule of automatic Copyright. Any intellectual property legally belongs to the person who created it, upon it's creation. Yet Wordpress was inviting other users to violate international copyright laws and therefore could have legal implications for Wordpress.
The Copyright owner is the only one who controls the publishing, copying and distribution of their work. I notice that many bloggers erroneously believe that if they provide a meager link back to where ever they took the content from,is enough to prevent a Copyright lawsuit. It is not. In fact, pointing to the source is an admission that you did not create the material yourself and it could get you into more trouble. So think before you right click. If you take anything that does not legally belong to you from Tropic Style Magazine or from any my blogs, you will be met with a legal notice
Why I love being a Miami Fashion Blogger
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Calling all published authors who would like a review
Are you a published author? Would you like to have your book reviewed an featured on Tropic Style Magazine and or my blogs? Get your book in front of our affluent readers and consumers from all over the world! We will review and feature books about fashion, beauty, interior design, fashion models, modeling, photography, travel, food, cooking, islands, entertainment, the paranormal, fiction and non fiction related to Florida and the Caribbean. Whatever you have written, send us an inquiry about it. We do not review books in electronic format. Send your inquiries to the editorial staff at tropicstyle@ymail.com or directly to me, Annamarie Ricci at annamariericci@ymail.com
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