Awsome scam lands lawyer in clink

Wow, it’s sort of a dumb criminal story. Not the garden variety ones you see on Countdown mind you. This one is strange simply due to how incredibly sloppy the crime was carried out, almost as though there was no planning involved prior to the act. You would think someone in real estate, in Manhattan of all places, would have the ability to carry out this scheme successfully. Oh well, must have been some small timers thinking they could play with the big dogs.

DA: Manhattan Attorney Stole $500,000

MANHATTAN--A Manhattan attorney has been indicted on charges of stealing $500,000 from individuals involved in real estate transactions.

Gwenerva Cherry, 50, or Morningside Ave. in New York City, had a firm in the name of Cherry and Marshburn at 305 Broadway, Suite 303. The investigation leading to the indictment revealed that Cherry was well-known in the Harlem area as an expert in removing buildings from Single Room Occupancy (SRO) status and representing clients who wanted to purchase townhouses in need of renovation. The defendant also represented a number of corporations in bankruptcy.

One of these corporations, Rapsil Construction Corp., was in bankruptcy proceedings and attempted to sell off some of its Harlem properties. In the fall of 2005, Rapsil, represented by Cherry, entered into contracts with several prospective buyers, who gave the defendant down payments totaling over $300,000. Cherry deposited those funds into her firm's IOLA account (Interest on Lawyer Account) and allegedly proceeded to steal those funds. Prosecutors said Cherry used the funds to pay office expenses and make payments to other clients.

Among the victims in this scam is a woman who gave the defendant $95,000 as a down payment on a Manhattan Avenue townhouse and a man who gave Cherry $80,000 for a West 140th Street townhouse. Both of these victims lost their money. Many of the victims had known the defendant for many years, either as clients or through other business transactions.

The investigation also revealed that in April 2006, Cherry allegedly received $200,000 from two clients for an alleged real estate investment that never existed. Prosecutors said Cherry told investors that they would be able to invest money in the purchase of a block of apartments in a Brooklyn building. Cheryy had the clients wire money to an account she held in the name of a business she ran independently from the law firm. The defendant claimed that the real estate deal was closing within days and that she needed the money immediately, or the clients would lose the opportunity to invest. The day after the money hit defendant's account, she transferred it to another account and used it to make payments to other clients and to herself.

Cherry has been charged with second and third degree grand larceny and first degree scheme to defraud. 2-27-07

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TELL CONGRESS NO TO WEAPONS BAN!!!!

This can't be allowed to happen!

THE MOST SWEEPING GUN BAN EVER INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS;
McCarthy Bill Bans Millions More Guns Than The Clinton Gun Ban

On Feb. 14, 2007, Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) introduced H.R. 1022, a bill with the stated purpose, "to reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes."

McCarthy's verbiage warrants explanation. Presumably, what she means by "assault weapons ban" is the Clinton Gun Ban of 1994. Congress allowed the ban to expire in 2004 for multiple reasons, including the fact that federal, state and local law enforcement agency studies showed that guns affected by the ban had been used in only a small percentage of crime, before and after the ban was imposed.

With the nation's murder rate 43% lower than in 1991, and the re-legalized guns still used in only a small percentage of crime, reauthorizing the Clinton Gun Ban would be objectionable enough. But McCarthy's "other purposes" would make matters even worse. H.R. 1022 would ban every gun banned by the Clinton ban, plus millions more guns, including:

. Every gun made to comply with the Clinton ban. (The Clinton ban dictated the kinds of grips, stocks and attachments new guns could have. Manufacturers modified new guns to the Clinton requirements. H.R. 1022 would ban the modified guns too.)

. Guns exempted by the Clinton ban. (Ruger Mini-14s and -30s and Ranch Rifles; .30 cal. carbines; and fixed-magazine, semi-automatic, center-fire rifles that hold more than 10 rounds.)

. All semi-automatic shotguns. (E.g., Remington, Winchester, Beretta and Benelli, used for hunting, sport shooting, and self-defense. H.R. 1022 would ban them because they have "any characteristic that can function as a grip," and would also ban their main component, called the "receiver.")

. All detachable-magazine semi-automatic rifles-including, for example, the ubiquitous Ruger 10/22 .22 rimfire-because they have "any characteristic that can function as a grip."

. Target shooting rifles. (E.g., the three centerfire rifles most popular for marksmanship competitions: the Colt AR-15, the Springfield M1A and the M1 "Garand.")

. Any semi-automatic shotgun or rifle an Attorney General one day claims isn't "sporting," even though the constitutions of the U.S. and 44 states, and the laws of all 50 states, recognize the right to use guns for defense.

. 65 named guns (the Clinton law banned 19 by name); semi-auto fixed-magazine pistols of over 10 rounds capacity; and frames, receivers and parts used to repair or refurbish guns.

H.R. 1022 would also ban the importation of magazines exempted by the Clinton ban, ban the sale of a legally-owned "assault weapon" with a magazine of over 10 rounds capacity, and begin backdoor registration of guns, by requiring private sales of banned guns, frames, receivers and parts to be conducted through licensed dealers. Finally, whereas the Clinton Gun Ban was imposed for a 10-year trial period, H.R. 1022 would be a permanent ban.

Please be sure to contact your U.S. Representative and urge him or her to oppose
H.R. 1022!

You can call your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121.

Marx Cafe tonight!

Another Tuesday; another opportunity to get wild without the weekend! I'll be spinning from 10-2, you know where.

3203 Mount Pleasant St. NW

Complacent Nation event this weekend

I'll be down for hitting this up. Sounds like an adventure!

It's been a beautiful bitter winter and in this time of hibernation we've been building a dream that is long overdue. As you may have noticed, the venues relied upon in the past have all been woefully inadequate for our events, so we've been searching for a space to call our own. Our goal is to create a venue for intimate events, massive art and moments of intrigue that keep this city alive, livid and just a little dangerous.

On the dark edge of Williamsburg, we've found our new home.

This weekend you are invited to our opening, featuring a touch of bliss and a dose of bedlam within an ever-evolving landscape of art and media that will grow and deepen over the coming months. Saturday we rise from our cold long slumber to bring you a night of Simple Pleasures.

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Saturday, February Twenty Fourth
TheDanger presents:

Simple Pleasures
11pm to 11am
Twelve hours of intimate moments and wild spectacle.

We've built our space into seven Bedouin lounges and two areas of sound offering discreet experiences of bliss and infamy. Featuring music by:

Small Change : A musical addict, he's been collecting and DJing for over 15 years and has tens of thousands of records in every conceivable genre and time period. On this night of simple pleasures he will be digging deep in the crates for the most intoxicating funk infused hip-hop to soul to breaks.

Haj & Spiro [Freek Factory ] : In the late night Haj will be erupting the floor with thick layers of break-beats and deep progressions of glitch-hop to middle eastern ethnic dub while Spiro floats through the beat with his virtuoso guitar and bouzouki playing into bass-heavy real-time electronic jams. The result is an exquisite mix of dj lust and live music love.

Gadi Mizrahi [ Wolf + Lamb ] : The Lamb of Wolf + Lamb has been commuting between his Brooklyn lab and the beaches of Argentina creating new mixes and compositions in a constant search for the perfect dark techno sound. Expect an extended sunrise set of the tightest intelligent techno this side of Detroit.

Spinoza [Bunker/Beyond ] : The world renowned dj Spinoza is one of the driving forces for the New York City techno community. His subtly complex mixes inspire the after-hours crowd to abandon all hope of surrender as the dance floor continues to move through the next afternoon.

In the Plush Dome:
Autophage [ Imagenode ] : Brings melodic ambient techno to new delights with a sound developed on the alkali flats of Black Rock City and perfected in the dark and cozy spaces of underground Brooklyn.

Zemi17 & Dok [ Amoeba Technology ] : Expect timeless space sounds that defy weather conditions. Zemi17: live sampling of gongs, trash, appropriated nik-naks, bamboo things and the like with manipulations of insects and birds. Dok: analog synths, archival electronica, and unidentified objects that make places in your solar plexis smile.

In the Elixir Lounge:
Miss Elixir and Debonair offer libidinous tonics from a forgotten time. Tricks and treats will be traded for warm vanilla cognac voodoo love potion and tastes of the exotic and mysterious Agent Orange - a fruitful concoction built on liquors of ancient Eastern Europe.

In the Burlesque Lounge:
Big Apple Burlesque reminds us of a lost era when beauty was high on decadence and the stage was alive with equal parts sultry dream and performance perfection. Expect a little skin and a lot of attitude from Creme Brulee, Ruby Valentine, Honey Birdette, Snuffy Patterson and Broadway Brassy.

In the Fondue Den:
Master Chef Grrl Lola presents a fondue feast of intimate proportions with decadent fondue tastings of melted exotic cheese, chocolate and other delicacies served in a close setting by the beautiful chef herself. Here you taste the essence of simple pleasure.

Also, Night of Fire visuals from Jeannie Angel, Electronic Sheep from Spot, Fire Ritual by SamIam and the 2am Whip Cream Fiasco.

11pm to 11am
$15 if you bring your own can of whip-cream.
$20 otherwise.
*entrance includes free elixirs, fondue, whip cream and cherries.

21+ and you must mention : "The Fiasco" for entry.

All this is and more at the new : Danger Space.
341 Scholes St.
L train to Morgan Ave.
Details at map: http://www.thedanger.com

Please Note: In order to keep this space alive and unscathed by the authorities we ask you to do these three simple things: 1) don't pee/drink/make noise on the street, 2) bring only the people you love and trust and
3) Use the password for entry, this prevents the uninvited from wandering in off the street. No password, no entry.

Please respect our new home. With your brilliance and cooperation we will be building this space into the dream venue that we all deserve. If you have any interested in participating in the development of the space, hit reply.


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Marx Cafe tonight!

Hey all, I'm back in action tonight! Bringing the two-step goodness with that funky twist for the groove time wonder!

Music starts at 10pm. Seeya there!

3203 Mount Pleasant St. NW

Gambian president can cure AIDS; It's Magic!!

Ok, the witch doctor will see you now. NEXT!

Gambia's Aids 'Miracle'
Updated: 09:15, Tuesday February 20, 2007

The United Nations has warned of dangerous consequences after the leader of a tiny West African country declared he can cure Aids.

The President of The Gambia says his herbal remedy can kill HIV in his patients' blood.

Sky's Africa correspondent Emma Hurd went to meet him and has this exclusive report:

Dressed from head to toe in sparkling white robes, President Yahya Jammeh, leans over his latest patient and massages a herbal ointment into his chest.

The man is HIV positive, but after a few sessions of this treatment: a rub down with the cream, a splash on the face with another potion and a drink of a murky looking liquid, the President claims he'll be cured.

He's already treated dozens of his people with his traditional medicine, succeeding, he says, where modern medical science has failed.

Sceptics are not welcome.

"Who do I have to convince?" he demanded, jabbing his finger towards me.

"The World?" I suggested.

"I do not have to convince anybody. I can cure Aids and I will not explain it to those who don't want to understand."

The only proof we were shown were photocopied laboratory results which appear to show that some of his patients now have "undetectable" levels of HIV in their blood.

No evidence was provided to show they were HIV positive before the treatment.

We asked for independent tests, which were refused along with a request to take samples of the secret herbal medicines.

"Not in a million years," the President told me.

We were at least permitted to speak to one of his patients, Ousman Sowe, a university lecturer.

"I believe I am cured," he said. "I believe that I am now HIV negative." He could offer no proof.

This 'cure' is sponsored by The Gambia's Department of Health.

The President's patients are kept on special wards in the nation's hospitals and the Health Minister selects suitable candidates for treatment.

Fatou Sanyang arrived with her two-year-old son.

The child, like her, is HIV positive, she told me, and she wants the President to heal them both.

The Minister, Dr Tamsir Mbowe, did not think that would be a problem.

"One hundred per cent the President can cure everyone. It is absolutely medically proven," he said.

Despite the lack of evidence, there are few in the Gambia who dare doubt this 'miracle'.

The President controls the media and the only message his people are hearing is that the treatment works, and patients are now queuing up outside his door.

President Jammeh cures Aids on Thursdays and Asthma on Saturdays, the rest of the time he runs the country he's ruled for 12 years.

It's a place which attracts 80,000 British tourists every year, and was until recently considered progressive in its approach to Aids.

Organisations which run orthodox programmes to combat the spread of the virus now fear all of their work is being undone.

Fadzai Gwarazimba, the co-ordinator for the UN in The Gambia, told me: "If people start to believe there is a cure then they will start to engage in risky behaviour and that could mean even more of a problem with Aids in this continent."

Africa is crying out for leaders who will take Aids seriously, but President Jammeh seems to have joined those who believe it's a conspiracy cooked up by the drugs companies of the West.

We watched as he finished treating a young woman, who lay passively on a bed while she was covered in ointment until her black skin shone.

In a few weeks she, along with the latest batch of 29 patients, will finish her treatment.

What is chilling is that they will all, most likely, still be HIV positive - but they will be convinced they can live life as if they are cured.

Skipped marx last nite

Yeah, didn't go last nite, it was too cold and snowing to justify the trip, it was proably dead anyways. Last week i went out and there was nobody there, didn't even bother playing at all. Hopefully next week we can get back on track.

cheers,

Matt

Price of AK ammo doubles

Lord of war anyone?

The AK-47 Ammo Crises
February 6, 2007: Gun runners worldwide were shocked late last year when the found the price of the favorite ammunition, the 7.62x39 (diameter and length, in millimeters) round used in the AK-47, doubled in price. For decades, this 7.62x39 was the cheapest rifle ammo available, selling for as low as ten cents per round. Even the highest quality ones rarely sold for more than twenty cents a round. But suddenly, hardly anything was under twenty cents, and the reason was massive orders from the United States. The Americans were laying in supplies for their Iraq and Afghan allies. Both of these nations had been working down supplies left over from Cold War era stockpiles, but all that stuff was pretty much gone, and there was still lots of fighting going on. Moreover, those crazy Americans were insisting that Afghan and Iraqi security personnel learn to shoot their AK-47s accurately. That took a lot of ammo.

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Marx Cafe tonight!

I'll be making my triumphant return to the decks at marx tonite after a two week absence. Music starts at 10pm. Seeya there!

Marx Cafe
3203 Mount Pleasant St. NW