Archive for October 2009

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Achieving independence- focus on people everywhere

October 3, 2009

This time of the year, starting from July to September is a very busy and festive period for most of us immigrants especially from the Caribbean islands, as we celebrate our independence. While, some of us are proud and view independence as a significant milestone towards our development as a nation, in the opinions of [...]

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NJ woman pleads guilty in $15-m real estate Ponzi scheme

October 3, 2009

  The former operator of a New Jersey Clifton-based real estate investment program pleaded guilty recently to operating a Ponzi-scheme in which she raised in excess of $15 million from hundreds of investors in New Jersey and throughout the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra, Jr. said. Marcia Sladich, 51, pleaded guilty before [...]

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New York Foreclosure Activity Increased in Second Quarter

October 3, 2009

  The New York State Banking Department and RealtyTrac® released New York county- level foreclosure statistics for the second quarter ending June 30, 2009. According to RealtyTrac there were foreclosure filings on 13,664 properties in New York during the second quarter, representing a 15 percent decrease compared to the second quarter of last year and [...]

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Jobless Bronx woman sues college for $70K in tuition

October 3, 2009

ANew York City woman who says she can’t find a job is suing the college where she earned a bachelor’s degree. Trina Thompson filed a lawsuit last week against Monroe College in Bronx Supreme Court. The 27-year-old is seeking the $70,000 she spent on tuition. Thompson says she’s been unable to find gainful employment since [...]

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Lifestyle: Advice & News

October 3, 2009

Send questions and comments: ranagreendibba@yahoo.com or visit: www.divinedivafeatures.com New Year’s Joyless Reminder Of Husband’s Death Dear Divine Diva: My husband had a stroke the morning of New Year’s Eve last year. He died on New Year’s Day. This year has been hard for me. With the help of my strong faith and my family, I [...]

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Bob Marley for National Hero of Jamaica

October 3, 2009