Oh Lydia, oh Lydia, say, have you met Lydia?

I say she's still in the closet. Come out, come out Lydia!  Know why "Lydia" cannot be a lesbian folks? Anybody want to guess?

 Because this scammer is a man pretending to be a woman. And pretending to be the jilted daughter of the late Minister Kipkalya Kones

is just off the charts.

 

From: Lydia Kipkalya <lydiakipkalya20@gmail.com>
To:
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 5:06 PM
Subject: DEAR YOU ARE MY ONLY HOPE FOR RESCUE

Dear sorry if you are misunderstanding me and my points,. Firstly, i
am not a lesbian, i have never been and cannot be. I use the word
DEAR, because you are dear to me, in my present situation now, i am
only a young orphan, and i need your urgent assistance in the transfer
of my inheritance fund to yourp osition and for you to rescue me out
from this here to your country for a better living, you are so dear to
me because i so much count on you for this and i dont have another one
to help me out from this situation.

That is why you are so dear to me now in this situation, Please i
plead for your understand and with due respect apologies for the
misunderstanding. I never mean any harm, i just need you so dearly for
me rescue. i so much count on you for this. Please go ahead and send
me the following details of yours that i requested in my last mail if
really you want to assist me. But i please for you to please consider
my daily pains and tears in here and come to my rescue please.

Yours Sincerely,
Lydia

Lydia Oh Lydia..have you met Lydia? Lydia the scamming lady....

From: Lydia Kipkalya <lydiakipkalya20@gmail.com>
To:
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 3:21 PM
Subject: THANKS FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION, PLEASE REPLY URGENTLY

My Dearest One,

I have just receive your mail and to be sincere, am so glad and
greatfull for your care and kind heart toward my condition, it gives
me more life and hope knowing that soon i will be leaving this
terrible place to come over to your country for a better life over
there, i promise never to let you down for your kind consideration.
Before writting you this mail, i have made contact with the bank and i
spoke with the Bank Director about your willingness to help me in the
transfer of the fund, he assured me of sucess transfer but the bank
have not yet known you , therefore i have to write and authrize the
bank on your behalf and then you contact them for the urgent transfer
of the fund considering my present situation over here.

My dear, I need your urgent help in transferring my inheritance fund
to your bank account in your country, so that as soon as the sucess of
the transfer, you get me out of here for a better living, to finish my
education and also you advice and assist me in the investment of this
fund over there in your country because i have no idea of foreign
investment.  I need you to urgently send me the following details so
that i will write the  bank and let them know you as my legal apointed
trustee for the transfer and authorize the bank to transfer the fund
to your position in your country.

Your full name
Your location/country
Your Occupation
Your present age
Your personal photo
Your phone number
Your marrital status

Please help me before my step mother and uncles will take away my life
just because of this fund, she may even poison me in order to get me
out of their way and satisfy their soul because they are full of evil
together with my father's brothers. However am presently staying under
the United Nations High Commission for Refugee here in Ouagadougou,
Burkina Faso,  I am staying in the female hostel Block G12. Dear i
like to be hearing from you on the telephone, you can reach me with
this number +226 65306123, life in here is to hard for me, is like one
in a prison and please dear i dont want to continue like this, i
intend a better life and future over there in your country, as soon as
the sucess of the transfer.

Imeediately i receive the above details, i will urgently write an
authorization letter to the bank on your behalf and send you the bank
contact and my late father's account information so that you contact
the bank for the transfer of the fund. Please remember you are my only
hope for rescue and also to keep this only to yourself, as am so
afraid of my wicked step mother who is after my life because of my
inheritance fund. Thanks for your care and kind consideration, as i
shall continue my daily prayers for you over here, I wait to hear from
you soon.

Yours sincerely,
Lydia Kipkalya

Solid gold pricks???? where? comfortmedienpark@acsii.com

From: Howard Roberts <comfortmedienpark@acsii.com> Subject: Nothing Keeping these solid gold pricks from moving up! To: miamihighfashion@yahoo.com Date: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 10:46 AM In Gold Investing, Leave the Metal and Target on Stocks. Stocks of big firms lagged behind the price of real gold lower than the cost of gold reserves. The difference is the biggest ever noted, analysts say. By: WSJ Date: Feb, 11 Company Name: Gold & GemStone Mining Inc Trade: G G S M Priced at: $.05 Target Price: $.35 G G S M geological announced on the JV project almost 259000 ounces of gold. If gold to drop to $1500 per ounce, it could be costing over $380'000'000 mil to G G S M. Development price for G G S M at $726 per oz, over $208 mil in gross income. Ghana is known for multi-party democracy. Ghana continues to advance in its democratic laws. It owns big national economic improvements and the country is known as 1 of the greater politically established in Africa. Best Management: Martin Hall is a renown, well regarded and respected global entrepreneur. Starting Feb 11 - ADD G G S M up to $.15!

Winter Storm Nemo causes problems at New York Fashion Week

A massive blizzard that has been called historic is impacting fashion week in New York City. Designer Marc Jacobs has postponed his show until February 14th because the storm has caused delays in his clothing and accessories to be sent over for the show. His show was originally scheduled for Monday. This storm has caused flight delays all over the country. There have been winds on the east coast of 75 mph and of course there are massive power outtages. Did I say how much I am missing Miami? I swear I am going to make like the Pope and kiss the ground when I get there. And then I am going on a nice relaxing vacation.

The Ugly side of Ulta Beauty in Pembroke Pines Florida by Miami fashion model and editor Annamarie Ricci

While preparing to go to NY fashion week, I paid a visit to Ulta Beauty 11850 Pines Blvd in Pembroke Pines. I felt the store was quite disorganized and worse while I was greeted by the girls at the cash register NOBODY approached me to ask if I needed help and I did. Us fashion models love to be introduced to the newest products and techniques. I went over to the Bare Minerals counter and then proceeded to help myself to testers of skin care items. This was a big opportunity to come over demonstrate the products and sell them to me. I would have been fired from Revlon if any of us would have ignored a customer. I guess they felt they had better things to do Or maybe the fact that I intentionally came in wearing no makeup so I could shop for these products was assumed to be a lady who never wore any cosmetics. I did not appreciate such snobbish attitudes. So I guess this isnt known as a discounty beauty store for nothing. Next time I will take my au
naturale face and my cash where they will be appreciated.

Miami Fashion model and blogger Annamarie Ricci: Greetings from New York fashion week

Hey everybody. Here I am at the Mercedes Benz fashion week in New York. It's not easy being a fashion model especially since NY is freezing. Big winter storm is hitting the east coast and Ny is currently under a blizzard warning, Not good conditions for someone like me with asthma #freezingmyassoff I miiss Miami and I miss the beaches and the warmth. The atmosphere is so amazing so many beautiful and creative people all in one place..    Ok. Here is the upcoming schedule of shows: Friday, 2/8/2013 Nicole Miller and Charlotte Ronson Then Sunday, 2/10/2013 will be DKNY. Monday, 2/11/2013 will be the Donna Karan show . Finally Wednesday, 2/13/2013 Nanette Lepore will show her latest collection and after that  if the weather cooperates I will head back home to Miami.   I love you and miss all of you.

I was sent a Bank of America scam email. Is anybody really dumb enough to fall for this? Sent from bnkamerica@o-vsem.cz

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On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 10:17 AM CST Matthew George wrote:

>
>
>
>Bank of America Corporate Office
>Headquarters
>100 N. Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28255
>Our
>Ref:BOA/IRU/SFE/15.5/WD/011
>United States of America
>
>Dear esteemed
>customer,
>
>The Management of the Bank of America Corporate Office
>Headquarters here in 100 N. Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28255 wishes to inform you
>that after a brief meeting held by the Bank executives on, the 10th Day of JAN
>,2013 at precisely 8 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time(EDT), we deem it appropriate to
>intimate you that your funds will be transferred into the United States Treasury
>Account with the JP Morgan Chase Headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in New York
>according to the record we got from Africa due to your inability to complete the
>transaction and your failure to meet up with a minor payment obligation. The
>actual transfer of your funds ($15,500,000.00) into the government account comes
>up next week.
>
>This is in line with the instructions of the USA Treasurer
>Mrs.Rosa Gumataotao Rios that all unclaimed funds be paid into the United States
>Government Treasury Account as unserviceable funds in compliance to section 3
>subsections 1(a) of the United States Financial Law enacted in 2001 after an
>attack on our dear country on September 11, 2001.
>
>Note that if you still
>wish to receive your funds do get back to us immediately so that we will remove
>your funds transfer from the list of those transactions to be seized by the
>United States Government. Also be informed that we need only IMMUNITY SEAL OF
>TRANSFER (IST) to complete the wire transfer.
>
>However, you shall require
>providing the followings data?s below:
>
>{1} your full name and
>address:
>{2} your confidential tel, cell and fax:
>{3) Your bank name and
>address:
>{4) Your a/c name and a/c numbers:
>(5) Your swift code / routing
>numbers:
>
>The fee to obtain the SEAL was reduced from$600 to $149 and no
>other fee is involved. You are required to send the fee of $149 by WESTERN UNION
>or MONEY GRAM to the issuing officer at the bank where your transaction
>originated as stated below:
>
>INFORMATION
>
>Receivers Name:
>--------- NELSON O. LUKE
>Country: --------- Benin Republic
>City:
>--------- Cotonou
>Test Question.... Urgent
>Answer ...Transfer
>AMOUNT to
>send: --------- $149
>Sender's name: ---------
>MTCN or REFERENCE Number:
>---------
>
>We wait receive the MTCN today, we will transfer your funds
>($15,500,000.00) before we close office and the funds will reflect 3 hours after
>the transfer. We will send you all the transfer documents to enable you start
>making cash withdrawals from your account same day the funds are transferred. We
>have waited for so long and we cannot continue to wait.
>
>Thank you for
>giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.
>
>Yours
>faithfully,
>
>Dr. Matthew George
>Bank of America
>Corporate Office
>Headquarters Charlotte N.C
>
>Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC
> 2013
>Bank of America Corporation all rights
>reserved
>
>

ASIA PACIFIC EMAIL LOTTERY SCAM ASIAPACIFICLOTTERYUKI@YAHOO.CO.JP

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On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 12:43 PM CST June Roache wrote:

>
>Asia Pacific Lottery Organization
>80b Phetchamnork Avenue,
>Bangkok Thailand.
>
>
>WINNING NOTIFICATION:
>
>
>We write to Congratulate you as regards your Email Address success in our Online Computer Balloting Sweepstakes Program from the Asia Pacific Lottery Organization online draws of 5th Day of the Month held in Bangkok Thailand.
>
>
>All participants were selected through the Registered Computer Internet Users ballot system drawn from 10,000, Personal Email Addresses & official Email Addresses, from Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North and South America, Middle East and Africa, as part of our International Promotions Program.
>
>
>Your Email Address has subsequently won you one of the two Jackpot prizes in the 5th category? You have therefore been approved to claim a Total Sum of USD$368,000.00 (THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) Only.
>
>
>Your Email Address attached to ticket number APLA286067-00-805 with Serial Number ANGR9-3088 that drew the Lucky Numbers of 8641146.
>
>
>You have therefore been approved of a lump sum payment of USD$368,000.00 (THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY EIGHT THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) Only in cash credited REF NO: ASIAPLOTTOORG00-03803.
>
>
>Contact the Asia Pacific Lottery Coordinator for your claim:
>Mr. Sawat Thorburn
>Email: asiapacificlotteryukl@yahoo.co.jp
>
>
>Provide Him with the information below:
>
>(1) REF NO: ASIAPLOTTOORG00-03803 (2) Serial Number: ANGR9-3088
>
>(3) Lucky Number: 8641146 (4)Name:.................................
>
>(5) Home Address:................(6)Age:...(7)Phone:....(8)Country:.............
>
>Your Winning Certificate and all other relevant Documents/Paperwork would be prepared.
>
>Congratulations! Once more from all members and staff of this program that has ensured that you won this competition.
>
>
>Thank you for being part of our Promotional Lottery program.
>
>Remember all prize money must be claimed not later than 13th Day of next Month.
>
>Any claim not made by this date will be returned to the Treasury of the Asia Pacific Lottery Corporation as Unclaimed Fund.
>
>Fond Regards,
>
>June Roache.
>Chairman, Asia Pacific Lottery Organization.

Smith Awala aka Smith Washinton scam smith.washington01@gmail.com

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On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 4:04 AM PST smith Awala wrote:

> *Dear Friend,
>
>Thank you for your nice mail. This is the more clarification of what we
>have to follow in the process of the transaction.So please digest this mail
>and get back to me ASAP. I have found it necessary to give you full
>explanation on this Business deal and breakdown of the modality which we
>have to follow to achieve success. I am a banker and an insider; I know the
>process to be taken officially in the bank to investigate and verify your
>claim to grant you approval as the next of kin to the late customer. I know
>and I am optimistic that this business deal will uplift our financial
>status, it?s just for you to follow my instruction and guidelines until the
>fund will enter your Bank Account .I need your absolute co-operation in
>this great opportunity. Actually, we need to build a memorandum of
>understanding and trust between each other in this transaction. Please,
>trust me and have confidence in this transaction.
>
>This business is a great deal and will need determination and great
>arrangement to succeed. The arrangement which has already been made is my
>underground responsibility in the bank in seeing that the whole process to
>be taken to achieve your approval and for the smooth transfer of the fund
>to your desired Bank Account is made without any conceivable hitch. I
>assure you that all loopholes and security measures are covered and all
>obstacles removed. This business deal will never endanger any of us on both
>sides now or in future. It is 100% free from any risk whatsoever. Nobody
>know about this account but me alone as his account manager and he warned
>me not to let any of his family know it. So, I kept it as secret. All you
>have to do, is just to keep this transaction as top secret for the security
>of the business. Don't disclose it to anybody until the fund is transfer to
>your bank account. To remind you, this transaction is not a child's play
>nor a little amount involved. We are talking of over 5million U.S Dollar
>and so, I will not like anybody (not even you) to spoil it for me because
>it had taken me years to arrive at the stage before I decided to look for a
>foreigner to assist me. As you assist me to claim this fund, We have a lot
>to gain and many more greater Business to handle together immediately we
>successfully completed this transaction.
>
>It is important you know that here in BENIN REPUBLIC, as a fast developing
>country, many good financial opportunities involving millions and billions
>of Dollars do exist but our major problem here has been that of finding
>reliable and trusted foreign partners to collaborate with us especially,
>someone that can keep secret. If you really prove yourself worthy, you
>will ever be grateful and happy throughout your life time for knowing me as
>your business partner. To be very honest with you, this transaction I have
>opened-up to you is totally genuine and 100% risk-free. I am absolutely
>assuring you that no problem is involved in this transaction. You should
>know that, the next of kin to the deceased can be a Brother, Sister,
>Mother, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew, Wife, Son, Daughter, Business partner or
>even far relations from any Continent. The Bank is not interested to know
>if you are bearing the same surname with the deceased customer or not. The
>bank is only interested to know the correct information about the deceased
>and his account details which I am giving to you now. So, you are free to
>apply for the release of the fund to your account as his next of kin.
>
>TRUST AND CONFIDENCE.
>I need to emphasis on the need for trust and confidence on both side as the
>pillar for the success of this business. You need to reassure me that you
>will not betray me and sit on this fund when it finally comes into your
>custody. Although I prayed and fasted before I decided to contact you as my
>foreigner partner to stand as his next of kin.So, your share will be 40%
>while 60% will be for me. As a financial adviser to the deceased, I don't
>want IDB Bank to transfer this fund to the Government treasury as unclaimed
>bill. It is better for us to claim the fund and build a charity home for
>the poor and needy and God will be happy with us instead of the fund to be
>share among the Government politicians that can not use the fund wisely.
>According to our banking law and procedure, the bank cannot release the
>fund to anybody unless someone related to the deceased customer applies as
>his next of kin and if the fund remain unclaimed for five (5) years then,
>the fund will be transfer into the bank treasury as unclaimed bill. The
>only way to proceed further is that, you should send your banking details
>to the bank e-mail address as to enable the bank to transfer the fund to
>you as his next of kin.
>
>This Business deal will be covered with legal approval from the bank. You
>will be approved officially by the bank as the authentic relation (cousin
>or Business Partner) of the late customer through official bank process in
>your name as to avoid question about the origin of the fund from any
>Government. The bank will approve the fund to you after going through your
>Data submitted and confirm that you are the real next of kin. Thereafter,
>IDB Bank will give you Transfer Payment Slip which you will tender to your
>receiving bank as soon as the fund is transfer to your bank account.
>
>PERSONAL DATA OF THE DECEASED CUSTOMER ARE INDICATED BELOW:
>
>1) THE DEPOSITOR`S FULL NAME....LATE MR. SAIF AL-ARAB GADDAFI. AGED: 29
>YEAR OLD.
>2) NAME OF HIS WIFE..... NO WIFE.
>3) AMOUNT DEPOSITED.......... US$5.5MILLION
>4) NATIONALITY.....................LIBYAN
>5) TYPE OF ACCOUNT OPERATED......CURRENT ACCOUNT
>6) MARITAL STATUS................SINGLE
>7) NAMES OF HIS CHILDREN ...NONE
>8) HIS ACCOUNT NUMBER ... 1045994702
>9) RELIGION.................MUSLIM.
>10) HIS BUSINESS IN AFRICA.....BUYING OF GOLD DUST AND DIAMOND.
>11)PLACE OF DEATH: HE DIED IN LIBYA BY NATO AIR STRIKE.
>
>NOTE: LATE SAIF AL-ARAB GADDAFI used his nephew (MOHAMED ALI MUSA) as his
>next of kin but unfortunately, He died along side with him. So, nobody
>knows about the fund and as such, you should not let anybody hear about
>this business deal. I have been working with this bank for many years,hence
>I know its secrets very well and I have carefully mapped-out my perfect
>strategies to carry out this transaction successfully. All the transaction
>documents will bear your name and nobody will question you about the origin
>of the fund because it will be carefully handle without any problem . I
>will also destroy all the documents about the transaction as soon as the
>fund is transfer to your Bank Account. Just be in regular contact with me
>and call me at this **Telephone +229 68147362 anytime. *
>*
>You can see the website below about the NATO AIR STRIKE and report of their
>death:
>http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/middle-east/110501/gaddafi-son-grandchildren-killed-nato-airstrike-libya-video
>
>We have fourteen (14) banking days to affect this transfer, immediately
>your application is received by the bank. The transfer of the fund will
>begin with the signing of the final payment release order by the bank as
>soon as you are confirm as the next of kin to the deceased. Immediately the
>transfer is made to your Bank Account, I will submit my letter of
>resignation from bank prior to my trip to your country to meet you. I will
>expect to stay at least six months in first instance to be able to arrange
>myself and my share.
>
>There will be investments in business ventures before thinking of returning
>to my country. If I find your country very conducive; I will go for
>citizenship after reasonable period. Most of my investments will be
>understandably under your supervision and control especially the CHARITY
>HOME. However, all information that the bank will be required from you on
>the late customer will be provided to you by me. You will of course not be
>in a hurry to give bank any information when you are contacted without
>receiving advice from me. Any message you receive hence forth should be
>forwarded to me for advice because the bank investigation team may send you
>some confusing letters. I want you to follow up with me despite the facts
>that We have not met before but be rest assured that, as soon as the fund
>is confirmed in your bank account immediately, I will come over to meet you
>in your country for an investment with my share.
>
>Finally, I am married and I have children. My wife is a medical doctor but
>not working yet. My residential address is located at: No. 201 BP Porto
>Novo Market Junction, Benin Republic. My private Telephone number +229
>68147362. You are free to contact me through my private phone number at any
>time.
>
>Thanks,
>Yours friend,
>Smith Wanda Awala.
>Telephone +229 68147362.*

Wandy Smith awala aka Smith A. WANDA AKA smith Washington smith.washington01@gmail.com

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On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 7:35 PM PST WANDY SMITH AWALA wrote:

>Dear Friend, I am a staff of IDB Bank. I want to transfer US$5.5Million to your bank account for us to share it 40% for you while 60% for me. No risk involved. Contact me for more details of the transaction through this email smith.washington01@gmail.com Thanks, Mr.Smith A.Wanda.

ABBAS MOHAMED SELLAM sent me a scam letter drabbasmohamedsellam@laposte.net

--- On Sat, 2/2/13, Dr Abbas Mohamed Sellam <monsellam1@gmail.com> wrote: From: Dr Abbas Mohamed Sellam <monsellam1@gmail.com> Subject: Please contact me immediately To: Date: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 10:35 PM FROM  Dr ABBAS MOHAMED SELLAM AUDITS & ACCOUNTS DEPT AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Ouagadougou.           Attention: Please      I am Dr Abbas mohamed sellam the manager Audit & Accounts dept. in the African Development Bank (A.D.B). I am writing to request your assistance to transfer the sum of $15, 000.000.00 [Fifteen million, United States dollars) into your accounts. The above sum belongs to our deceased customer late Mr. John korovo who died along with his entire family in the Benin plane crash 2006 and since then the fund has been in a suspense account.   After my further investigation, I discovered that Mr. John korovo died with his next of kin and according to the laws and constitution guiding this banking institution, it states that after the expiration of (7) seven years, if no body or person comes for the claim as the next of kin, the fund will be transferred to national treasury as unclaimed fund. Because of the static of this transaction I want you to stand as the next of kin so that our bank will accord you the recognition and have the fund transferred to your account.   The total sum will be shared as follows: 60% for me, 40% for you and all incidental expenses that may occur during the transfer process will be incurred by both of us. The transfer is risk free on both sides hence you will follow my instructions till the fund get to your account.  More detailed informations with the official application form will be Forwarded to you to explain more comprehensively what is required of you, Your Full Name........................ Your Sex.................................. Your Age.................................. Your Country............................. Your Occupation........................ Your Personal Mobile Number..... Thanks Please contact me immediately Dr Abbas Mohamed Sellam

A Miami fashion model’s perspective on the Miami Florida market

By Annamarie Ricci Fashion reporting and blogging is my hobby. By day I work as a fashion model, modeling instructor and of course I am considered a socialite. Being a socialite doesn't pay but the perks are great. As I mentioned in a previous post, the major fashion markets in the United States has always been New York City, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago. Miami is known to fashion insiders as a “secondary market” which means that Miami does not have as many fashion designers and magazines based here that hire fashion models as New York City does. Miami is still has a major fashion scene because there is a large market here for models to do print , catalogue and runway work, we have many producers of television commercials also based here. We even have an International Fashion Week sponsored by Mercedes Benz, just like New York does. Basically, even though Miami may not hire as many models as New York, it is still possible for a fashion model to live in the Magic City and earn a substantial income here. I must quickly mention that the United States also has what we call local markets in Dallas Texas, Atlanta, and Nashville. We call them local markets because of their limited modeling opportunities to appear in local store advertisements. Miami was always a fashion capital of the United States. It’s warm climate allows for outdoor photo shoots at any time of the year. It is a particular favorite for swimwear and resort wear companies to shoot their catalogues on our beautiful beaches while most of the country has freezing temperatures and snow. Even though Miami does have the reputation for being all beach wear, so much more is shot here. I would say that within the last 15 years or so, the fashion industry here has increased it’s presence. South Beach’s heyday was indeed during the 1990’s when Gianni Versace was still alive. I can still vividly recall July 15, 1997 when he was fatally shot on the steps of his South Beach mansion. Versace’s lavish shows and parties at Casa Casuarina were legendary. After his murder, things were indeed quiet and frankly rather boring in Miami. But then, we saw fresh faces and new talent arriving in Miami’s fashion scene. Watching our fashion industry recover and flourish again in Miami has been a wonderful thing. Now each of the cities that I have mentioned, has their own look tailored to their market. I learned the trade of fashion modeling from some of the best in the industry like John Casablancas and Sharon Parker who was the Vice President of Elite in Chicago. I pass those lessons on to my own students. Because of the competition in the modeling business, proper training is a must for those who are serious about establishing a career. I prefer to teach one on one rather than a class where I cannot give each aspiring model the individual attention they deserve. I am also very selective about who I accept as a student. There are quite a few coaches , instructors or schools out there who will take almost any young girl simply because it’s profitable. And if you are new to this industry, this is indeed something you need to watch out for. For example, there was a time in Chicago when a young lady might interview with an agency. She is told that she has potential to be signed but she is just not quite up to par but pay us a few thousand dollars to enroll in our training classes and then let’s see…Times have changed . In the state of Florida an agency cannot operate a “school” for fashion modeling because there was too much of this going on. There are a plethora of modeling scams out there and one would think with the global economy what it is, con artists are finding more ways to get money out of people. If you want to learn proper modeling techniques, develop your image and style, learn about proper nutrition and make up application, you would get a lot out of coaching, but I feel that it is deceptive for an agency to recruit aspiring models for their own schools under the premise that they may be signed with that agency after completion and thousands of dollars later. And if you missed a class for whatever reason, you would have to pay extra in addition to the tuition fees that you have already paid, just to make up a class. That to me is pretty shady. When I select my students, they must not only have ambition but they must also have marketability. What I mean by marketability, is that there are certain height, and weight requirements. Height isn’t as much a consideration for print or catalogue work however but it is a must for runway. Let me also point out that just because your mother or your friends think you’re so pretty that you would make a good fashion model, does not mean that industry professionals would agree. I don’t mean this to suggest that your family does not know a beauty when they see one, it’s just that modeling agents have trained eyes and they look for unique facial features. It really is difficult to put into words but I think the general public would be surprised to learn that the most gorgeous girls in the room would be passed over for a girl who you might see on the street and think, she could never model. But she has charisma- a special magic that comes across on film. That is the rare gem that agents look for. Again, it is very difficult for me to put into words and define precisely for you what that special something is. But it is what differentiates a top fashion model from all the other hoards of pretty girls ( or handsome young men) hanging out at the local mall. If I do not think that you have the potential to become a fashion model, I will be honest with you and say so. I refuse to accept money from someone who may want to model, but in all honesty would not have what it takes to become a professional model. I won’t waste my time or yours. Unfortunately, there are many people out there ready to take your money. Lastly, is it possible to work as a fashion model if you are “petite”, that is to say 5’7” and under? You bet it is and in my next article I will be discussing petite and specialty modeling.

Warning: Big scam Dave and Angela Dawes sent from daveangeladawes14@msn.com

This is just like the Allenand Violet Large email scam. These folks won the Brittish jackpot back in 2011 and they gave the rest of their money away to 20 close friends and not to random strangers. "Im Dave Dawes, I and my fiance won a Jackpot of million pounds($156 million) in October,My finance and I have decided make sure this is put on the Internet for the world to see.You see after taken care of the needs of our immediate family members and friends,and have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of 1 million pounds ($1.56 million) to you as part of our own charity project to improve the lot of 5 unknown lucky individuals all over the world plus 15 close friends and family.If you have received this email then you are one of the lucky recipients and all you have to do is get back with us with your NAME,ADDRESS and CONTACT NUMBER so that we can send your details to the payout courier. Kindly visit the web page below for verification;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15253038 Congratulation.