4 COVER STORIES IN 1 ISSUE
HELL UP IN HARLEM
SEX, MONEY, MURDER INC.
CHICAGO’S GANGSTER DISCIPLES
DETROIT’S YOUNG BOYS INC.
At the core, most dealers aren’t out to rip you off. But they employ experienced and aggressive salespeople who have a bag of tricks designed to maximize the salesperson’s cut and the dealer’s profit.
Here are ploys that some dealers — even the most scrupulous — may try to run on you when it comes time to buy:
1. The credit cozen: A dealer may say something like, “With your credit score, you won’t qualify for competitive financing rates.” This may be true. However, some dealers will imply your credit is worse than it is so you think you’ll have to pay a higher interest rate. That’s why it’s important to know your credit score before you head to the showroom.
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Unveiled at the Geneva International Auto Show the Bentley Continental Flying Star is one hell of a head turner. The custom fabricated uber-wagon was build by Italian Car maker Touring Superleggera at the request of one very persuasive customer and the end result is simply stunning. With an exclusive design based on the Bentley GTC Speed coupe, the Flying Star featured at the Geneva Motor show has a 6 liter W12 engine with 610 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Another Flying Star variant can be built based on the Continental GTC coupe with 560 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive enables more advanced traction and new rear compartments allow for foldable rear seats and larger loading space. The Bentley Continental Flying Star will be one of those rare beasties that will gain quite a cult following over the years. Problem is, they’re only making 20 of them per year, so you guys best get your orders in now. Price starts at $800,000.
Rat out a tax cheat, collect a reward
If you knew coworkers, former bosses or exes who cheated on their taxes, would you turn them in? The Internal Revenue Service is hoping your greed will make you turn people in no different then the Feds.
As tax season nears, we all want to get as much money back from the IRS as possible. And while taking advantage of this year’s new tax breaks will put some extra money in your pocket, snitching on a tax cheat could make you richer but remember no one likes a snitch.
People line up at job fair for convicted felonsMore than 3,000 people turned out in downtown Houston, Texas, Wednesday for a job fair designed for convicted felons.
Organizers of the Road to Re-entry Employment Fair, created to help those with criminal records find work and reintegrate into society, had expected a few hundred job people. The line of job seekers, which ran for a few blocks and tied up traffic, as reported by CNN affiliate KHOU, took the planners by surprise.
“These were not individuals trying to get concert tickets or a free dinner,” said Jarvis Johnson, a Houston City Council member who helped sponsor the inaugural event. “They were individuals who were waiting in line because they want to be productive members of society.”
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New state law reduces drug penalties in school zones
A new bill signed into law by Governor Jon Corzine last week rolls back mandatory minimum sentences for some drug offenders caught within school and park zones. While the law has been praised by groups that claim the old law had a disproportionate effect on minorities, some local law enforcement officials are concerned whether it sends the wrong message.
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What the hell is going on in Switzerland? I am not sure if they are being proactive or encouraging 12 years to have sex. Whatever the case they are getting ready to sell extra-small condoms marketed at 12 year-olds. Called the Hotshot, the condom has been produced after government research showed 12 to14-year-olds did not use sufficient protection when having sex.
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7″ Mini Netbook Laptop Notebook WIFI WindowsMost kids want and even need a computer of some sort. A few companies on EBAY are selling “generic” net books for about $100 including shipping. We’ve been told that they work well and are perfect as a child’s first computer. The hard drive is only 2GB but you can use a USB external hard drive for extra storage. The mini netbook may be a little too slow for an adult user but its just cheap enough to give to your child without having to worry about losing money if they break or lose it. They can learn to use the net, email and play games.
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Although technology and information is available at your fingertips…many of us don’t use it. Which is unfortunate when you think about the many “things” that happen that may have been prevented had you done your due diligence. Its a joke around my house that my son can’t go on a play date at a class mates home until I do a background check on the other kid’s parents. People make light of my paranoia but guess what? I am not playing. There is no excuse for not keeping your children safe when the information is at your fingertips. If your child’s babysitter, little league or friends parent is a sex offender there is NO REASON you should not know this before they start spending time around your child.
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