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cardiologist, a neurologist, and others in New York have been arrested on charges that allege the group fraudulently billed public health care programs and private insurance companies of more than $50 million.

According to a press release from the United States Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York, the charges are for criminal and civil actions relating to a 12-year scheme to defraud Medicaid, Medicare, and other private health insurance companies out of more than $50 million.

The defendants include: Asim Hameedi, M.D., a board-certified interventional cardiologist who was the president and owner of City Medical Associates (CMA), a cardiology and neurology clinic based in Bayside, New York; Emad Soliman, M.D., a board-certified neurologist with his own practice in Westchester, New York; and four others who were either employed or associated with Hameedi’s organization.

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Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness (r) greets Mayor of Mount Vernon Richard Thomas during an official visit to Jamaica House, Kingston, Jamaica WI., on March 2. Thomas said Holness invited him the island to discuss how Jamaica and the city can collaborate on business development and other trade opportunities. Thomas says Mount Vernon has a large Jamaican/Caribbean community and Holness is familiar with the city because he has relatives there. The Mount Vernon Mayor says he has been discussing commercial trade with Jamaican representatives at the United Nations adding that there are opportunities for increasing trade at port facilities on Eastchester Creek. More than 700,000 tons of cargo are transported through the channel annually, including petroleum, sand and gravel as well as scrap metal. Thomas also met with executives of the island’s oil refinery plant Petrojam.

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Fixing the education system for Blacks and Latinos

ducation is about money, politics, control and power.

President Trump demonstrated that with his recent appointment of Betsy DeVoss as secretary of education.

The current hue and cry is that she will privatize public education, causing the failure of our “disadvantaged” black and brown children.

That narrative is coming from the power structure that includes teachers’ unions and Trump-hating media elites whose members and relative have controlled public school monies and have gorged at the public feeding trough, resulting in the pervasive failure of black and Latino children in our public schools.

Those “concerned” individuals appear dismissive that after 50 and more years, laws, such as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and Brown vs. Board of Education (1954), enacted to address segregation, poor funding, and other factors to improve schooling for these children, have basically failed.

This failure has left some schools in New York City more segregated than southern schools during the times of the defacto segregation.

Where, then, is the outcry of those who have controlled public school monies for more than 60 years?

It is our opinion that public schools failing our black and latino students represent a threat to national security. These groups are the lowest performing students, and they receive the fewest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) degrees, resulting in America’s reliance of foreign STEM workers.

Imagine a nation in 34 years when they assume majority status! Will America be safe with its high-tech defense system in the hands of STEM dunces?

Sadly, for more than 40 years, NYC elite high schools for gifted and talented children have

categorically informed Black and Latino parents that they and their children are essentially dunces.

Last year, of the 17,805 students in those schools, only 1,032 were blacks and 1,532 Latinos.

Take for example Stuyvesant High School. Of the 3,327 students attending this year, only 10 are black. Is this a school system that is working for our children?

Schools are also about socializing youth for their future roles in society. And over the years, public schools have overseen the school-to-prison march of our children without much outcry from current concerned stakeholders.

This mass incarceration has resulted in some juveniles being held in upstate prisons at a cost of $300,000 a year (average $100,000).

Currently, there are approximately 850,000 youths, between the ages of 7 through 15, in New York State juvenile justice system.

These are youths who should be in school. But failing schools result in the imprisonment of our children so that they can provide employment for the powerful.

Therefore, with all this failure of our children, what have we to lose going with charter schools?

Many poor black and Latino parents are on three-year waiting lists to get their children into charter schools.

Therefore, black and Latinos should not be fooled into thinking there is a move to spend public monies on charter schools to fail their children.

In a recent meeting with the president of historically Black colleges, Trump set forth an agenda to see more blacks getting into the STEM field. Is that a move to fail them? _____________________ Patrick Maitland patrick@streethype.net

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Where are the gifted and talented Black students?

ome ninety-one years since Carter G Woodson conceptualized Black History Month, New York City (NYC) Black children are still not smart enough to gain access in any significant number to the nine NYC high schools for intellectually gifted and talented students.

At least, that is what NY school data revealed over the last 34 years. In some years, Bronx High School of Science had only 12 Blacks out of its 3,020 intellectually gifted students.

Over the past 30 year, when the press pointed out to the blatant inequity, the Department of Education promised to remedy the disparity. The result is fewer Blacks gained acceptance to the SHS. Black parents do not seem to mind. It is fine if the department of education data declare that Black children are not smart.

Which other group of people would be the majority in a city and kept quiet when prison education rather education in the city’s elite school is deemed best for their children?

I have written extensively on the problem of Blacks absence from the SHS, so I will not repeat myself here. However, I will provide insight to the problem based on my response to a writers’ blog

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website. On such sites, what other people think about Black is evident. Of course, Blacks are hardly found on such sites. They would rather be on sites talking about praying and not working, and showing pictures of their enhanced posteriors.

Black Caribbean immigrants come to the US and as they land they want to buy a house. It is a fascinating thing for a non-English speaking girl to come to the US as an Asian boat refugee, and five years later, she is valedictorian at NYC Stuyvesant High School for gifted and talented children. Yes, Asians are the majority student

groups in such schools, and Blacks and Latinos are basically invisible, even though they are 70% of NYC student population.

The scholar Ogbu spoke about involuntary minorities, where Blacks were brought here against their will as slaves. Asians came here willingly. Therefore, their views of America are different. There is also the fact that refugees escaping communism were welcomed in America and given starter packages. Blacks escaping from Haiti were (deported) and sent back. So, the treatment of immigrants determines their success, Asians are known as the model minorities, and teachers

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have higher expectations of them than of Black children.

Sadly, there is also the factor of child rearing practice and family expectation.

It is not to say Black parents have a lower expectation, but the structural racism and being beaten down so long, many native Blacks may have developed learned helpless and hopelessness.

I will close by noting how Asians pool their resources to help each other start businesses; it is hardly so of native Blacks, who still suffer from the action of the mistrust of each other plantation owners planted in them.

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BROOKLYN: wo dozen people have been arrested in what officials are calling the biggest gun bust in Brooklyn's history.

Eric Gonzalez, the borough's acting district attorney, and the NYPD say the group bought more than 200 weapons in Virginia and resold them throughout various Brooklyn neighborhoods.

The DA says most of the defendants were from Virginia, and used the money they made to fund lavish lifestyles.

He said the 627-count indictment should send a clear message.

"To those looking for profit by selling illegal guns, we don't care where you live. We will find you. We will charge you. And we will bring you to New York," Gonzalez said.

"It also underscores how important and strong the NYPD's working relationship is with our state and federal partners in law enforcement. I talk about this all the time. There is no way we can do this alone."

Investigators say they used video and physical surveillance during an operation that began back in June.

The seized guns included 41 assault weapons.

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Mayor de Blasio unveiled plan to drive down the population of homeless New Yorker:

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (1st r), sitting alongside faith and community leaders, recently unveiled a comprehensive borough-based plan to reduce the footprint of New York City's homeless shelter system and drive down the population of homeless New Yorkers relying on shelter. “Today, we turn the page by launching a new, 21st century response to the 21st century reality of homelessness,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “For years, too many families have struggled against rising rents to stay in the homes and communities they love. Our plan will continue to bring more people off the streets, reduce the number of shelter sites by almost half, while strengthening services and keeping homeless New Yorkers closer to the supports they need to help them get back on their feet. It will take a united effort and the help of many New Yorkers, but together will turn the tide of homelessness.

Bernie Sanders to be Brooklyn College's commencement speaker

rooklyn College's Class of 2017 will "feel the Bern" at their commencement this spring. The city university has tapped Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders as commencement speaker.

The former Democratic presidential candidate grew up in Brooklyn and attended the school before transfering to the University of Chicago. During his campaign, Sanders appealed to many college students, promising free tuition at public universities and colleges. This year's graduation ceremony will take place at Barclays Center in May.

Doctors Charged in $50 M Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Continued from page 1 In addition to the federal charges, prosecutors are “seeking treble damages and civil penalties under the False Claims Act for the fraudulent claims for reimbursement submitted by City Medical Associates to Medicare and Medicaid between 2003 and November 2015,” according to the press release.

The multi-faceted scheme included, among other things: (1) making false representations to insurance providers, including providers paid through Medicaid and Medicare, about the medical condition of patients in order to obtain preauthorization for medical tests and procedures; (2) submitting false claims to insurance providers for tests and procedures that were not performed and/or

medically unnecessary, as well as for drug items not used or provided; (3) paying exorbitant kickbacks to local primary care medical offices in exchange for lucrative referrals from these offices; (4) and accessing, without authorization, electronic health records (EHRs) of patients at a particular hospital based on Long Island, New York (“Hospital-1”), in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 “HIPAA) in order to identify patients to be recruited to CMA. In a statement, Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “As alleged, these defendants that included a cardiologist and neurologist ran a medical practice that for years billed public health care programs and private insurance companies of more than $50 million. Thanks to the hard work of federal and state investigators, this fraud has been revealed and the alleged perpetrators forced to face the consequences of their actions.”

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BROOKLYN: ongresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY09) released the following statement after Congressional Republicans released their bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Clarke, a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, will markup the bill on Wednesday morning: “For the better part of a decade, Republicans have told the American people that their health care plan would bring down costs, offer better care, and protect consumers. Instead, Republicans have offered a bill that makes hardworking Americans pay much more for less.

“Republicans want to ration healthcare so that millionaire CEOs can get another tax cut. This reverse Robin Hood effect will hurt hardworking Americans. Republicans are stealing from the poor to give to the rich.

“The American people want health care that is affordable and available when they need it, but the Republican repeal bill fails to meet their needs. It would dramatically drive up health care costs for seniors.

And repeal would ration care for more than seventy million Americans, including seniors in nursing homes, pregnant women, and children living with disabilities by cutting and capping Medicaid.

“This bill allows insurance companies to charge seniors five times more for their insurance than younger people – pitting the millennials against their parents and grandparents. Additionally, insurance companies will receive untold amounts of windfalls that come through the provisions for lapsed policies of the working class and the poor.

“What’s worse, the Republican repeal bill was drafted in secret, and introduced less than two days before my committee is scheduled to mark it up.

NEW YORK, NY: Manhattan personal injury and medical malpractice attorney charged with tax evasion surrendered last week in a Manhattan federal court.

Herbert Lindenbaum is charged in a six-count indictment of evading taxes in a scheme that has lasted nearly twenty years.

Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York said, “As an attorney, Herbert Lindenbaum should have known better. But as alleged, rather than abide by the law, Lindenbaum engaged in a nearly two-decade scheme to divert and evade millions of dollar in taxes.”

Acting Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, Kathy Enstrom, added, “As alleged in the indictment, Lindenbaum intentionally evaded his tax obligations for well over a decade, failing to pay millions he owed in taxes. Fulfilling individual tax obligations is a legal requirement and those who willfully evade that responsibility will be prosecuted.”

They claim that Lindenbuam has failed to pay over $3.3 million in back taxes, fees, penalties, and interest to the IRS. His scheme started back in 1999 when he was a personal injury and medical malpractice

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lawyer in New York, New York. For 1999 to 2013, he owed the IRS over $2.5 million.

He only paid $85,000 so with penalties, interest, and fees, he now owes over $3.3 million to the IRS. Lindenbaum had five different tactics that he would use to hide his money. The first method he used was depositing business checks for his legal work into his wife’s personal bank accounts. Another method he used was by paying his wife and son roughly $150,000 for work for his law firm that they never performed.

One of the bigger methods Lindebaum used was using his law firm accounts as personal accounts to pay personal expenses. This included $85,000 in alimony, $425,000 in apartment rental and utility payments, $75,000 on personal loan repayments, $50,000 for the tuition and other expenses of his kids, $25,000 in luxury car payments and parking expenses, and $10,000 in medical expenses. Some of the accounts he used were Interest on Lawyer accounts (IOLA). New York requires IOLA accounts hold only client funds but Lindenbaum still used at least two of them.

The last two methods he used were cashing checks worth over $325,000 total to himself from his business accounts and opening two personal bank accounts to deposit over $160,000 of business receipts

after the IRS levied two of his business bank accounts. Lindenbaum is charged with one count of obstructing the IRS, one count of tax evasion, and four counts of failure to pay the IRS.

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He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he died Friday. Police persuaded 51-year-old Gene Barrett to turn himself in after he barricaded himself in the building.

Barrett is a retired NYPD officer, and is charged with attempted murder, robbery and assault.

No word yet on whether those charges will be upgraded Police say they're still trying to determine a motive for the shooting.

Bronx man pleads guilty to killing his infant son

Bronx man faces more than 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Friday to manslaughter in the death of his infant son.

Jose Feliciano, 52, struck Mason Whyte on the head in their Morris Park apartment on Dec. 10, 2015 after he could not get the baby to be quiet, according to officials.

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wife, 32-year-old Danielle Whyte, called 911 or asked for help while the baby was alive.

The parents then allegedly drove to Dutchess County and left the child's remains in the woods.

Investigators said Whyte told hospital staff how her son died while she was being treated after a suicide attempt.

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Chinese-owned supermarkets leaving Suriname for Guyana

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By Dennis Adonis GEORGETOWN, Guyana: ver the past six months alone, more than 50 Chinese-owned supermarkets have been established throughout Guyana, with at least another 40 or so expected to become operational by August 2017.

With a combined average initial contribution of almost half a billion dollars to the economy, at least just over 100 Guyanese were able to gain direct employment with these emerging supermarkets.

But many Guyanese are baffled as to why all of these affluently styled supermarkets are suddenly springing up throughout the many coastal villages of the country.

And if you happen to be one of those wondering, then the answer to this puzzle is quite simple.

With neighbouring Suriname sinking deep into recession, many of that country’s residents have lost their spending power, which has since saw a more than 50% decline in sales and revenues almost across every service sector of the economy.

As a result, many supermarkets in Suriname have been struggling to stay afloat, while having to contend with a sudden increase in robberies and shoplifting that were becoming too rampant for their already struggling businesses to tolerate.

And rather than waiting out a recession that might last for several years, or shifting to more costly nations in South America, many of the Chinese supermarkets owners have found it easier to move across the border to Guyana where the population is in a better position to spend cash than their recession-hit counterparts in Suriname.

This move has since saw an average of eight to ten Chinese-owned supermarkets opening up in Guyana each month.

Just around 40% of their stocked dry goods are locally made, while cosmetics and utensils, etc. are noted to be imported.

Many locals have since welcomed these new supermarkets into their villages, but maintain that they must continue to ensure that jobs and other economic opportunities are being created for residents in the respective communities.

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32 Jamaicans deported from Britain

KINGSTON, JAMAICA WI: hirty-two Jamaicans — including six women — were last Wednesday deported from the United Kingdom, according to Jamaican Assistant Commissioner of Police, Devon Watkis.

The number is lower than the approximately 50 Jamaicans who were expected to be returned on a special charter flight from the UK. ACP Watkis says the privately chartered plane with the deportees landed at Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston with 32 Jamaicans were on the flight.

Jamaica's National Security Ministry has said standard arrangements have been put in place in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British High Commission, as well as a local voluntary organisation to receive the Jamaicans on Wednesday.

In a statement on Tuesday, it said having exhausted all legal avenues of appeal, the returnees have no legal rights in the UK and the Government is obligated, under international law, to receive them.

The Jamaicans were met in Kingston by police personnel and an officer of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, as well as representatives of the National Organisation for Deported Migrants, a non-governmental organisation funded by the British High Commission.

A processing facility has been established at Mobile Reserve and a case manager has been assigned to assist in the reintegration process.

This man carries large bags, presumedly bearing his belongings, as he leaves the Mobile Reserve after being processed by the Jamaican police.

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Opposition is mounting in the United Kingdom over the forcible removal of scores of Jamaicans who the authorities say are living illegally in the country.

At least 22 sexual abuse teenage girls burnt to death during protest

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By Dennis Adonis GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala: hile the world was happily celebrating International Women’s Day on Wednesday, the international community and Guatemalans were thrown into a state of mourning after news emerged that 22 protesting teenage girls were burnt to death in a fire at a Guatemala children’s home.

An Al Jazeera reporter who was covering the incident in the Central American country on Wednesday told the Guyana Guardian that other girls who survived the fire had explained that they have repeatedly complained about sexual abuse and overcrowding at the children’s home but were ignored.

They then decided to launch a protest action in hope that the international media can highlight their plight.

But regrettably, the media is now covering their deaths instead of their sexual abuse claims.

The girls whose ages range from 13 to 17 years old were placed in the facility because they were either a victim of sexual abuse, were homeless, not wanted by relatives, or were committed by the court for wandering or other offences.

In blaming the children for their demise, the head of Guatemala’s social welfare agency, Carlos Rodas, explained that the girls were not protesting about sex And while survivors say that they are not certain how the fire was started, local authorities are blaming the young girls for starting the fire.

Many parents who had committed their teenage daughters to the home for troubled girls are said to be in mourning outside of the burnt out facility as they try to ascertain whether their daughters are among the dead, but no answers were forthcoming from the authorities.

While several others were badly burnt, Guatemalan authorities are still busy recovering the charred remains of the victims, leading to suspicions that the death toll can turn out to be higher.

Guatemala is located in Central America, and is bordered by Panama, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state Belize, with which it has an ongoing border dispute.

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Ex-Rabobank Trader Gets Time Served Over Libor Rigging A Manhattan federal judge issued a noncustodial sentence Thursday to a former Japanese yen derivatives trader for Dutch lender Rabobank, who was the first to plead guilty in a conspiracy to manipulate the yen London Interbank Offered Rate, citing his cooperation with the prosecution.

State's Top Dewey Witness Takes Stand, Cops to Crimes More than a month into the New York retrial of two Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP executives accused of a long-running accounting fraud, the state’s star cooperator took the stand Thursday and quickly copped to helping cook the books as Dewey’s finance director.

Port Authority Nixes Town's Bid For GWB Scandal Legal Costs The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has refused to reimburse Fort Lee, New Jersey, for about $334,000 in legal expenses related to investigations into the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal, saying the borough should instead turn to the individuals convicted in the scheme.

NY Court Backs Dismissal Of Suit Over Death After Surgery A New York state appeals court on Wednesday freed a Long Island hospital from a lawsuit over a patient’s death following a knee surgery, finding that the medical expert testimony for the patient’s estate did not specify any clear way the hospital mistreated him.

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Knowing how to find a good lawyer, and how to avoid a bad one, is not always easy.

Trust your instincts and watch for the red flags below.

Work Habits An attorney’s work habits are one of the largest indicators of competence. The following red flags may indicate that it’s time to find new legal representation.

Unreturned phone calls – A lawyer who fails to return phone calls in a timely manner, or at all, does not place a premium on client service. He may be too busy with other cases, uncertain with how to proceed with your case or ignoring your matter altogether.

Unanswered e-mails – Like unanswered phone calls, unanswered emails can indicate that the lawyer is too busy, stressed or overwhelmed to handle your case or is not making your matter a priority.

Missed deadlines – Missing deadlines, especially court filing deadlines, can seriously damage your case. If a lawyer consistently misses deadlines, it is best to terminate the relationship and move on.

Poor attitude – A lawyer who displays a condescending, uncommunicative, rude, impatient or otherwise poor attitude may be difficult to work with. A poor attorney-client relationship may create conflict, tension, and ill-will.

Lack of proper calendaring system – A reliable, organized calendaring system is critical to meeting deadlines and prioritizing multiple obligations. A lack of a proper calendaring system can lead to missed deadlines and other disasters.

Promise of a court victory or successful outcome – An attorney should never promise his client a specific outcome, no matter how likely that outcome may be. Be wary of promises of a sure-fire victory.

Refusal to provide references – A refusal to provide references or let you talk with past clients indicates that the lawyer

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Work Premises A lawyer’s work premises, from the building location and exterior to the reception room, conference room and offices, can speak volumes about a lawyer’s work practices and clientele. Below are a few signs that all is not well.

Office space in state of disrepair – Office space or property in poor disrepair can signal financial problems on the part of the lawyer.

Large number of empty offices – A high number of empty offices can signal significant employee turnover, too-rapid growth or financial problems.

Unkempt, disorderly office – A messy, cluttered office is a red flag for disorganization and inefficiency. Perhaps the lawyer thrives in chaos but do you want to risk losing important paperwork or missing a deadline?

Stacks of unfiled papers or unopened mail – A backlog of filing or unopened mail may indicate that the lawyer lacks proper support staff or is disorganized, unmotivated or overwhelmed.

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Lawyer’s Staff A look at the lawyer’s staff members and how he interacts with personnel can provide clues to his effectiveness, competence, reliability and ethics.

Unhappy staff members – Disgruntled employees or low workplace morale can signal poor lawyer-staff communication, strained relationships and a lack of caring. A lawyer who treats staff poorly - through bullying, verbal abuse, rudeness and other behavior - can fuel conflict, tension, and ill-will. If the lawyer fails to treat his employees well, will he treat clients well?

High turnover rate – High employee attrition can signal dissatisfaction with the law firm in general or the lawyer specifically. Committed, satisfied employees are more likely to remain with a firm, regardless of pay or benefits.

Lack of staff - A lawyer who lacks adequate support staff may be difficult to work with or may be experiencing financial difficulties.

Billing Practices A lawyer’s billing practices can also raise red flags. Below are a few billing practices to watch.

Overbilling or excessive billing – Overbilling is a sign that a lawyer or paralegal is inflating the time it took to perform a task (known as “padding time”).

Vague billing – Your legal bill should explain in detail the tasks performed, who is performing them and when. For example, a phone call should include information as to who made the call, what party they were calling, the nature of the matter and the duration of the call.

Surcharge on legal expenses – Some law firms add a surcharge to routine expenses such as copying or postage fees as a way to boost profit levels. In most cases, such charges are inappropriate and unethical.

Hidden expenses – Watch for hidden expenses that were not disclosed at the outset or in the fee agreement or retention agreement.

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Trinidad athlete extradited to Cayman Islands in sex-crime case

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: to Modibo Stephens has been extradited from the United States to the Cayman Islands to face allegations of sexual abuse while he worked as a coach there.

The 37-year-old Olympic athlete, who is married to Cayman’s track star Cydonie Mothersill, is charged with indecent assault and gross indecency involving a minor.

He arrived in Grand Cayman on Monday night following successful Ato extradition from the US, where he has citizenship. On Tuesday morning he was remanded in custody until Friday by the Summary Court.

He is alleged to have indecently assaulted a teenager but left the jurisdiction some twelve months ago, after the young girl made the report and well before the charges were laid by police in June 2016.

Born in Trinidad, Stephens is a sprinter specialising in the 400 metres who competed in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics but did not get past the heats. In 2009 he failed a drugs test at an international competition, testing positive for Oxandrolone, Stanozolol and Tamoxifen. He was banned from competition for two years for the infraction.

Fraser-Pryce to miss summer's World Athletics Championships Fraser-Pryce is pregnant!

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Kingston, Jamaica WI: amaica's reigning 100m world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will miss this summer's World Athletics Championships in London because she is pregnant.

The two-time 100m Olympic gold medallist and three-time world champion plans to return to action in 2018.

The 30-year-old sprinter said she had hoped to defend her title in London.

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Fraser-Pryce suffered from a toe injury last year and was beaten by Jamaican training partner Elaine Thompson, who swept the 100m and 200m in Rio. Fraser-Pryce also won three of the last four world 100m titles. A new champion will be crowned at the world championships in London in August, with Thompson and Olympic silver medalist Tori Bowie the early favorites.

Bolt to skip World Relays

KINGSTON, Jamaica: sain Bolt is poised to skip next month's IAAF World Relays in the Bahamas as he prepares to retire from the sport later this year.

The reigning Olympic 100m and 200m champion told reporters at a track meeting in Kingston on Saturday that he was unlikely to feature in the Jamaica squad for the two-day championship set for April 22-23.

"My coach hasn't said anything about it (World Relays), so I doubt that I will be competing there this year. I am just trying to stay injury free," said Bolt, who is looking forward to his final race on Jamaican soil, the Racers Track Club Grand Prix set for June 10.

"It's just going to be exciting and emotional, I think it might be a little bit emotional, but I am looking forward to it, it's my coach's meet, so I am excited to be a part of it."

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Pakistan tour to West Indies extended by two T20Is

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ST JOHN’S, Antigua: he West Indies Cricket Board has announced the addition of two Twenty20 Internationals to the itinerary for the Pakistan tour of the West Indies.

As a consequence of the additional matches, the series between World Twenty20 champions West Indies and the visiting Pakistanis will now be contested over four matches.

“Twenty20 is an exciting format and this is another opportunity for our fans to indulge in the thrilling atmosphere that surrounds these matches,” said Roland Holder, WICB manager, cricket operations.

“We look forward to fans in Barbados and Trinidad coming out and cheering our team on to victory.”

The first of the two additional T20Is will be played on Sunday, March 26, at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

The series then moves to the Queen’s Park Oval in the Trinidad and Tobago capital of Port of Spain, where they will now be three T20Is instead of the originally carded two.

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BROOKLYN: ast Thursday marked 20 years since the death of one of music's most celebrated rappers.

The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls, was shot and killed in Los Angeles two decades ago.

He was only 24 years old. His killers have never been caught.

Biggie, whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was born and raised in Brooklyn.

Despite a career that only lasted about three years, he went on to become one of the borough's most influential hiphop artists.

His daughter honors his legacy with a memorial service on the Upper East SideThe restaurant Sojourn on 79th Street near Second Avenue is dedicating a wall in Wallace's honor.

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Etana headed to Kenya

fter a moving and inspiring performance for International Women's Day in Jamaica, soulful songbird Etana is headed to Kenya to lend her voice for a concert and a cause.

The multi-award winner and newly independent artist is slated to perform at "Dobba Fest" on March 18th, 2017 alongside reggae stars Luciano and Richie Spice.

A humble and excited Etana stated " My fans in Kenya have steadily been asking for me, so I’m looking forward to hearing my Kenyan people singing to me in perfect harmony."

With her memorable honey coated voice, Etana will perform from her vast repertoire of hits and classics, as well as new material such as her recently released stirring single "Know Who I Am", "..If you see me walking much lighter Oh that’s because I know who I am and if you see my smile getting brighter It simply means I do understand.." With it's heartening lyrics, the latter has already garnered attention and momentum on the airwaves, "The songs speaks of where we were as a people and where we are now and where I wish for us all to be as people. United and strong," Etana.

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Penn Relays, Usatf announce partnership through 2020

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PHILADELPHIA: he Penn Relays and USA Track & Field on Wednesday, February 22 announced a partnership through 2020 that continues the collaboration between the world’s oldest and largest relay carnival with the World’s #1 Track & Field Team.

The recent announcement comes ahead of the 123rd running of The Penn Relays, set to take place April 27-29 at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

“We are absolutely delighted to broaden our partnership with USATF,” said Dr. M Grace Calhoun, University of Pennsylvania Director of Athletics and Recreation. “With expanded TV coverage and a global webcast, this agreement represents tremendous vision and innovation in promoting The Penn Relays brand as our nation’s most historic and largest track and field carnival.”

USATF has staged USA vs. The World, an international relay competition, at the Penn Relays annually since 2000. The new partnership will expand television coverage from the traditional USA vs. the World relay events on Saturday to include a live, Friday night show on NBCSN. USATF.TV also will stream a live global webcast of the Penn Relays live during all three days of competition from 2017 through 2020.

The additional Friday night television coverage in 2017 will air on April 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. ET. The new show will be broadcast live from Franklin Field and will include highlights from Thursday and Friday’s races along with athlete interviews.

Saturday’s television coverage will air nationally from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and will feature the renowned USA vs. The World races, as well as top high school and collegiate relays.

“USA vs. The World has been an important part of the international competition calendar and USATF’s television offerings for 18 years,” USATF CEO Max Siegel said. “By expanding our partnership, we will further elevate the profile of one of the world’s athletic events and expand the reach of our athletes and the sport worldwide.”

“This year will mark the 123th running of the Penn Relays,” said Dave Johnson, the Frank Dolson Director of The Penn Relays. “But tradition only goes through last year, and it’s important to move forward, always trying to make the event better.

Teaming up with USATF allows us to continue the USA vs. The World series we began jointly in 2000. The series has brought a terrific international flavor to our professional races and has been extremely well received.”

For more information on the worldwide live webcast of the 123rd Penn Relays, visit http://bit.ly/PennRelaysLIVE

ABOUT THE PENN RELAYS Over 200 athletes from more than 35 countries competed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, whose spotlight on the world stage took them through the Penn Relays. The 2017 edition will once again bring the top athletes from around the globe as the next

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he’s best known for dazzling the world with her music, but a leading United States university says international Barbadian sensation Rihanna also has a big heart for charity.

Recently, Harvard University named the R&B superstar its 2017 Humanitarian of the Year for her charity work.

“Rihanna has charitably built a stateof-the-art centre for oncology and nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat breast cancer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown, Barbados,” said S. Allen Counter, the Harvard Foundation’s director.

She has also set up a scholarship programme, named after her grandparents, for Caribbean students studying in the United States, and and supports the Global Partnership for Education and Global Citizen Project, a multiyear campaign that will provide children with access to education in over 60 developing countries, giving priority to girls and those affected by lack of access to education.

“It is for these philanthropic initiatives and other acts of compassionate sharing that the students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation chose to honour Rihanna with the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Award,” Counter added.

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CELEBRITIES WIN LUXURY JAMAICAN GETAWAY AT PRE-OSCAR EVENT: Adrienne Bailon of The Real (c); American actor and director Beau Bridges each receive their prize certificate of a 6-day/5-night at the Jewel Grande from Dian Holland of the Jamaica Tourist Board (l) and Jennifer Yokum, Jewel Resorts.

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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, poses for a photo with Grammy Award-winning artiste, actor, poet, and film producer Lennie Rashid Lynn, Jr, who was master of ceremonies at the Howard University Charter Day dinner in Washington, D.C. on March 3. Also in the photo is Jamaican-born George Wile, senior partner with Bert, Smith & co, a Washington, D.C based law firm. -Derrick A. Scott Photo:

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WASHINGTON: he Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to be cautious and protect personal, financial and tax information, particularly at tax time.

This is the sixth in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide, designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues. This year’s tax-filing deadline is April 18.

The IRS urges taxpayers to be safe online and reminds them to take steps to help protect personal information and guard against identity theft. This is true all year long, but particularly at tax time, when taxpayers may anticipate hearing about a tax refund or the status of their return.

“The IRS works year-round to protect taxpayers against scams and identity theft,” said John Koskinen, IRS Commissioner. “But we can’t do this alone. Taxpayers can do their part by taking certain precautions to stay ahead of these would-be con artists.”

Treat personal information like cash – don’t hand it out to just anyone. Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, bank and utility account numbers can be used to steal money or open new accounts. Every time a taxpayer receives a request for personal information, they should think about whether the request is truly necessary. Scammers will do everything they can to appear trustworthy and legitimate.

Avoid Phishing Scams The easiest way for criminals to steal sensitive data is simply to ask for it. Taxpayers should learn to recognize phishing emails, calls or texts that pose as familiar organizations such as banks, credit card companies or even the IRS. These ruses generally urge taxpayers to give up sensitive data such as passwords, Social Security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers. They are called phishing scams because they attempt to lure the receiver into taking the bait. The subject line may suggest the recipient just won a free cruise or that they must immediately update an account.

Never open a link or an attachment from a suspicious email. It may contain malware.

Also, don’t assume internet advertisements, pop-up ads or emails are from reputable companies. Check out companies to find out if they are legitimate. When online, a little research can save money and reduce security risks. If an ad or offer looks too good to be true, take a moment to check out the company behind it. Type the company or product name into a search engine with terms like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.”

Never download “security” software from a pop-up ad. A pervasive ploy is a pop-up ad that indicates it has detected a virus on the computer. It urges users to download a security software package. Don’t fall for it. It most likely will install some type of malware. Reputable security software companies do not advertise in this manner.

Protect Personal Data Taxpayers should not carry Social Security cards with them or any documents that may include this number. Provide Social Security numbers only when necessary. Occasionally businesses will request it when it is not essential.

Give personal information over encrypted websites only. Shopping or banking online should be done only on sites that use encryption. To determine if a website is encrypted, look for “https” at the beginning of the web address (the “s” stands for secure). Some websites use encryption only on the sign-in page. If any part of the session isn’t encrypted, the entire ac-

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For the best technique and results, dermatologists recommend the following tips: 1. Ensure optimal hair length: Before waxing, make sure your hair is about onefourth to three-fourths of an inch long. If hair is longer, trim it to a shorter length using safety scissors so that waxing will be less messy and painful.

2. Avoid retinoid creams before waxing: Avoid using over-the-counter skin care products containing retinol and prescription retinoids two to five days prior to waxing your face to avoid removing skin along with your hair.

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8. Remove the cloth strip: To remove, hold your skin taut with one hand and use your other hand to quickly pull off the cloth in the opposite direction of hair growth. If you’re waxing a tricky spot to reach, such as the underarms, consider asking a friend or relative to help you.

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NEWARK -- A 38-year-old city man admitted in state Superior Court that he robbed the same 7-Eleven three times in a four-day period last December, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday.

Idris Allen's robbery trial had been scheduled to begin Monday before Judge Verna Leath in Newark, but Allen instead pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree armed robbery, Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Jason Goldberg said in a statement.

Authorities said Allen entered the store, in the 700 block of Broad Street, on Dec. 8, 10 and 11, each time stealing candy and brandishing a knife when confronted by store personnel.

Prosecutors said that when Allen entered the store for a second time on Dec. 11 and again attempted to leave with more merchandise, he was followed by the store manager from the first robbery, who pointed him out to police.

Police arrested Allen across the street from the Newark police precint on Broad Street, where he was trying to discard his clothes, according to prosecutors.

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No child brides in New Jersey

TRENTON -- New Jersey teenagers would not be able to get married until they turn 18 under a bill passed by the state Senate Monday that aims to protect girls from being forced into arranged marriages.

The Senate approved the legislation by a 26-to-5 vote, four months after the Assembly approved the bill. It now goes to Gov. Chris Christie who will decide whether to sign (A3091) into law.

New Jersey would be the first state in the nation to remove all exceptions that require minors to wait until they are 18 years old to get married.

Teenagers ages 16 and 17 may marry now but only with parental consent, and children under 16 may marry only with parental consent and a state judge's approval.

Unchained At Last, a non-profit organization that helps young women and girls leave forced marriages, testified at committee hearings that the practice associated with some conservative religions is more widespread than people think. Between 1995 and 2012, nearly 3,500 minors got married in New Jersey, including 163 between the ages of 13 and 15.

The Senate approved legislation that prohibit teenagers under 18 from getting married to prevent forced child marriages. Protesters gathered for a demonstration against the practice at Penn Station Newark last year.

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N.J. still bogged down in foreclosures

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Statewide figures are significantly better than in 2009, the depth of the economic downturn. Yet some analyses cite Atlantic City as the worst housing market in the country, with Trenton not far behind. Overall, New Jersey continues to have the highest foreclosure rate

in the country, according to real-estate data firms.

While many factors contribute to the problem, housing advocates point to a lack of leadership from state government as significant. Gov. Chris Christie, who used $75 million from national foreclosure-prevention aid to plug a budget gap in 2012, seldom mentions the issue.

"In the other states where we work, we have governors who have welcomed us and

networked us to their housing agencies and counselors," said a relative newcomer to the state scene, Jessica Brooks, a vice president at Boston Community Capital.

Nonprofit housing organizations like BCC work with lenders and borrowers to prevent foreclosures. Some for-profit groups also have sprung up, like Community Champions of Melbourne, Florida to fight the effects of foreclosure blight.

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None of my crimes were violent. They mainly consisted of theft and drugs. I've had a drug problem every since my best friend overdosed. I did drugs before then, but not as much as afterwards.

One thing lead to another, and soon I found myself behind the wheel of other people's cars and using other people's credit cards.

I have been locked up for five months now and looking back, I can't believe the life I was living. Is there still a chance I can turn my life into a success when I'm released?

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Dear Locked-Up: ou can still achieve success, but it will be harder. The first thing you must do is recognize that your situation had less to do with luck than a series of poor choices.

Now that you are sober and thinking straight, it's time to start planning a different life when you are released.

Some positive steps to take is to start by joining a 12 step program (support group) people with problems who have emotional support accomplish more than they can on their own.

Also know that you will have to forgo relationships with people who use drugs and steal.

Try to learn a skill or trade while doing your time.

It won’t be easy, but if you do all of the above, you'll no longer be the same person you are today, and you will lead a happier life with fewer problems.

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Dear Divine Diva: have been dating a married man, it started out as just a friendship but now, I find myself having feelings for this man, what should I do? -IL, Queens

Dear IL: First you should ask yourself what is going on in your life to make you chose a partner that you know is unavailable.

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by Kris Wolfe he good guy can often feel awkwardly caught in between the two extremes of meeting a good girl at a bar/club or an online dating service. While I know a few friends who have had success in both arenas, the typical good guy ideally would like to meet the girl of his dreams in his habitat.

1. Exercising: While walking through a college campus a few weeks ago, a buddy and me watched a guy come running out of the gym to ask a girl for her number. Kudos on his courage. She blushed, and he got the digits. Your girl might be at LA Fitness, 24, or even the YMCA. Think outside the box of the typical facility too. Try some Crossfit classes, indoor rockclimbing, coed softball league, or outdoor trails.

2. Leadership Conferences: I attended the Invisible Children’s Fourth Estate Summit a few weeks ago, and I’d say 70% of the audience was girls. Not just any girls, though.

These are young women who want to make a difference in the world. With that kind of male to female ratio, a good guy is bound to find his dream girl to pursue.

3. Coffee Shops/Bookstores: Your best bet is to frequent a busier location. The tables are all taken, so you’re gonna have to share a spot.

Why not share a spot with that girl you’ve had your eyes on? Before I was married, I had many a friend make fun of me for asking what book a girl was reading. Bottom line is, it works if you’re sincere. Use it.

4. Volunteering: Good girls love to mentor kids and as a good guy, so do you. Is there a Big Brothers/Big Sisters in your area? Here in LA, there is a group called Red Eye, which does mentoring activities every Saturday with at-risk youth.

You might be surprised how many quality girls come out every week to help out.

5. Political/Advocacy Groups: Are you passionate about a certain cause? You can find a good girl who has the same political views and passions as you. Get involved in an election campaign. Look for Republican or Democratic meet-up groups in your area. Here are some examples

of other groups you might want to attend if they fit your passions: the Sierra Club, PETA, the American Diabetes Association, or even the NRA. 6. Hobby classes: The couple that plays together, stays together. I know a hospital director who met his wife on the golf course. They play every weekend now. Do any of these spark an interest in you? Try an improve class, language class, cooking class, wine-tasting class, music class, photography workshops, etc.

7. Faith based activities: Don’t just think of the typical church service, mass, or synagogue. Get involved. Check and see if there is a small group or bible study you can attend. Look up local FCA’s, Young Life clubs, or if you’re in college, get involved in Cru. 8. Parties: The best way to find a good girl is through friends. Don’t miss out on the house parties. Here are a few you won’t want to miss: Superbowl, birthday, costume parties, or even game night. Maybe a river float trip? Have you ever played Mafia? One of the best party games ever!

9. Fundraising events: Over a year ago, I saw my wife at a Generosity Water fundraising event. You might find a good girl at a gala in your area too. Sign up for a 5k fundraiser, Children’s Miracle Network does an all-night Dance Marathon, etc. Get out and about.

Become known in your community.

When it comes to finding a good girl, easiest isn’t best. Easy is where the majority of guys are looking, which makes the level of competition

higher. Be thoughtful and be creative, and you will separate from the pack. Not to mention, these skills are

going to help you on down the line too. Good luck to you good guy swaggers. Keep us updated on your

adventure. Once you find your girl, check out 10 Ways to Win a Girl’s Heart to begin pursuing her.

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f you’ve been told that a company can repair your credit or remove a derogatory item on your behalf if you just pay them a fee, it probably sounded too good to be true—and it is. Unfortunately, these are the typical claims that some credit repair organizations (CROs) will make.

The unwary consumer is usually the victim. People struggling with bad credit histories and damaged credit scores can be the most vulnerable victims.

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Generally, credit repair companies cannot deliver on a promise to remove accurate negative information from YOUR CREDIT REPORT And after paying sometimes thousands of dollars in fees, victims are left wondering what happened.

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can legally remove negative information from your credit report if it is true.

Under the federal Credit Repair Organizations Act, credit repair companies are required to provide a written and detailed contract about the services they will perform for you. The contract should state how long it will likely take to see results and disclose the total cost of services.

You can only be charged for services when everything identified in the contract has been successfully performed. They must also disclose that you have the right to repair your own credit. Furthermore, you have the right to cancel the contract with no obligation within three days.

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credit, or store credit only. If you fail to post a refund policy, customers can return any item for 30 days. #4 Make Sure Receipts are Complete and Correct If a customer requests a receipt for a purchase between $5 and $20, you must provide it, and if the purchase is $20 or more, you are required by law to provide a receipt.

By law, your receipts must show: • Your business name and address and, if you are a licensee, you must add “Department of Consumer Affairs” followed by your DCA license number • The amount of money paid for each item • The total amount the customer paid, including a separate line for tax • The date of the purchase • The make and the model of any electronic purchase more than $100 Receipts cannot show a credit card’s expiration date or more than its last five digits.

Credit repair companies may: • Pull copies of your credit reports • Recommend that you may want to change certain items on your credit report

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#2 Post Prices/Payment Methods • If you sell goods, the price of each item must be either on a tag on the item or on a sign where the item is displayed.

• If you do more than $2 million worth of business in a year, you must put individual price tags on most items.

• If your business sells a service—for example, hair or nail salons, dry cleaners, laundries, tailors, repairers, locksmiths, tax preparers—you must post a price list near where orders are placed and at the register.

• It is illegal to post different prices for men and women for the same service.

• If you limit credit card use, you must clearly post the policy near the register and the entrance.

#3 Post Your Refund Policy You can set your own refund policy, but the law requires that it be posted near the register where customers can easily read it. Your sign must explain all conditions or limitations on getting a refund or exchange, such as whether you charge restocking fees, require a receipt, have time limits on returns, or give refunds in cash,

#5 Make Sure Your Sales Ads Aren’t False or Misleading • It is illegal to advertise low prices on items that you don’t actually have available for customers (“bait and switch”).

• Any item you list as “on sale” must also display the pre-sale price clearly, and you must have reasonable quantities available before advertising the sale. If you advertise that you are having a sale due to fire, smoke, or water damage or because you are going out of business, liquidating, lost your lease, or are renovating, you must have a DCA Special Sale license and conduct the sale at the location that is being closed.

• Contact the credit reporting agencies to challenge the accuracy of those items • The truth is, credit repair organizations can do nothing to better your credit score that you cannot do yourself for free.

Before you pay a credit repair company: • Become familiar with the Credit Repair Organizations Act. This Act was put in place to help protect consumers from unscrupulous credit practices. Credit repair organiza-

tions cannot ask for advance payment, and contracts must be in writing and contain cancellation rights.

• Learn to interpret your credit report information. Mortgage lenders, prospective employers, banks and utility companies compile information to send to credit bureaus.

Knowing how this information impacts your credit can help you Make Better Credit And Financial Decisions.

• Take steps to guard against identity theft. Regularly monitoring for identity theft can help you catch identity theft and fraud when it happens, allowing you to quickly address the problem.

Work to better your credit scores. Pay your bills on time. Keep your credit card balances low. Pay off debt instead of simply moving it around. Keep your unused accounts open as a long-term strategy to help improve your credit score.

This article is provided for general guidance and information. It is not intended as, nor should it be construed to be, legal, financial or other professional advice. Please consult with your attorney or financial advisor to discuss any legal or financial issues involved with credit decisions.

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