For Sale - $19,250,000, N410LM; 2007 Paint; 2007 Int; Engines enrolled on Rolls Royce Corporate Care Honeywell 3 year Mechanical Protection Plan (MPP), Honeywell APU Maitenance Serv
Friday, February 28, 2014
Austin Estate under Contract
$700,000
Horse lover’s dream, approximately 10 acres, nestled within an exclusive guard gated community in North Scottsdale. With a custom home site that overlooks a beautiful lake, amazing city lights and endless mountain views. Current home was built as the guest house with 1480 sq/ft, 2 bed/1 bath and a wraparound porch. Horse facilities include barns, hot walker, many turnouts, plenty room for an arena. Beautiful mature shade trees surround the barn. This property is a “must see” for anyone that needs horse property. A truly peaceful property.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
$3,600,000
Hidden behind a majestic private 150 ft drive framed by 20 ft high oleanders,this beautiful zen estate has over 11,000 sf of living space, perfect for relaxing, enjoying the outdoors and displaying art! Enter a commanding 49 ft long foyer which opens to a dramatic 30 ft living rm, 30 ft family rm and 20 ft dining rm. The home boasts a chef’s kitchen, media rm, 2 offices, 2 master suites--one w/separate his/her bathrms and a woman’s 700 sf closet! There is also an impressive collection room built to museum standards-- this can convert easily into a 6 bedrm home if needed. A serene yard features a Koi pond w/waterfall,Japanese Tea House,elegant pool and lrg grass area. The estate also has a 1000 sf apartment. Exclusive,quiet Arcadia neighborhood just blocks from Scottsdale shops+ restaurants
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Bargain Carefree Ranch Homesteads
$1,375,000
Million dollar views enhance this Spanish influenced custom home designed by Ashbell Rogers. Perfectly sited on 11+ acres to capture panoramic views from every room in the home in exclusive gated Carefree Ranch Homesteads. Split bedrooms, all ensuite, together with great room floor plan, formal dining, chef kitchen, numerous fireplaces, spacious 3CG and expansive outdoor living spaces make this a wonderful desert retreat. Fine finishes include Australian Cypress plank flooring, knotty Alder doors, cantera stone accents, Venetian plaster fireplace, wood clad windows, S/S appliances and specialty arched and beamed kitchen ceiling treatment. Aggressively priced and easy to show. Furnishings available by separate bill of sale.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Large Carefree Estate
$2,500,000
Entirely walled & gated private 1.6 acre Black Mountain Estate. Appointed with exquisitely detailed Northern Italian décor to include verandas, patios, water features, fountains, infinity edge mother of pearl pool & spa. Interior includes hand crafted cabinetry, Italian marble floors, hand crafted ironwork, clear alder solid doors, base & crown molding, Viking stainless steel appliances, full granite kitchen, gold plated faucets, Alabaster light fixtures, built-in audio, two large hand painted frescos, & two large crystal chandeliers. The master suite includes a fireplace, sitting room, exercise room, & double bath & closets. Pavers compliment the patios, & drvwy. Decks at every corner of the upper level provide unobstructed breathtaking views. Every window features a view! A must see!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Scottsdale Bargains
$700,000
Horse lover’s dream, approximately 10 acres, nestled within an exclusive guard gated community in North Scottsdale. With a custom home site that overlooks a beautiful lake, amazing city lights and endless mountain views. Current home was built as the guest house with 1480 sq/ft, 2 bed/1 bath and a wraparound porch. Horse facilities include barns, hot walker, many turnouts, plenty room for an arena. Beautiful mature shade trees surround the barn. This property is a “must see” for anyone that needs horse property. A truly peaceful property.
$775,000
This home is simply wonderful - what an oasis in the desert! Custom Santa Fe feel home, enter into very large great room with wood ceilings and walls of glass to enjoy the spectacular view! (words truly cannot explain the wow when you walk in). Then Dining room also features wall of glass, and kitchen tucked away with breakfast nook, two walled fireplace and separate private patio with Kiva fireplace. Master suite is down private hall featuring patio, bath, walk in closets, and laundry room location. Then second bedroom (possible second master suite) down separate privacy hall with bath, closets and shared patio from kitchen. Office/Den (possible 3rd bedroom) offers another Kiva Fireplace and private patio. You get the picture - warmth, charm, hidden patios and fireplaces! 12.03 ACRES
$1,749,900
Extraordinary estate situated on over 14 plus acres in Carefree Ranch. Welcome to your new home with 360 Degrees Views, nestled among the spectacular beauty of Carefree Ranch Homestead. Providing breathtaking sunsets and magnificent city and mountain views this home has so much to offer. Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, wine cellar, wet bar, dining area and much more. 7 Car air cooled garage. Hill top Diving pebble tech Pool, Ramada and wrap around patios for relaxing or entertaining. Your guests will love the 2 bedroom guest casita with cowboy charm.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Worthless trivia
CAPTCHA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the user test. For a specific implementation, see reCAPTCHA.
A CAPTCHA (an acronym for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart") is a type of challenge-response test used in computing to determine whether or not the user is human. The term was coined in 2000[1] by Luis von Ahn, Manuel Blum, Nicholas J. Hopper of Carnegie Mellon University andJohn Langford of IBM.[2] The most common type of CAPTCHA was first invented by Mark D. Lillibridge, Martin Abadi, Krishna Bharat and Andrei Z. Broder. This form of CAPTCHA requires that the user type the letters of a distorted image, sometimes with the addition of an obscured sequence of letters or digits that appears on the screen. Because the test is administered by a computer, in contrast to the standard Turing test that is administered by a human, a CAPTCHA is sometimes described as a reverse Turing test. This term is ambiguous because it could also mean a Turing test in which the participants are both attempting to prove they are the computer.
This user identification procedure has received many criticisms, especially from disabled people, but also from other people who feel that their everyday work is slowed down by distorted words that are illegible even for users with no disabilities at all.[3]
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
G 650
Ex-Borno Governor, Sheriff, Acquires $72m Aircraft
Senator Ali Modu Sheriff
Latest acquisition brings to four planes in his fleet
By Chinedu Eze
A former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who has been blamed for fostering the terrorist Boko Haram sect in North-eastern Nigeria, has added another airplane to his fleet with his latest acquisition being a new Gulfstream jet G650 model that cost him an estimated $72 million (N11.5 billion).
The aircraft, which was registered in Dubai with special specifications, is the fourth in his fleet, as the former governor already has three old Dornier aircraft which he acquired from Aero Contractors at an estimated $3 million (N480 million).
THISDAY learnt that the Dornier aircraft are used for charter services as Sheriff recently obtained an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for his airline, Skybird. But a source said the Gulfstream was acquired for Sheriff's personal use.
An operator who is aware of the purchase described the aircraft as top of the range, adding that it was unlikely that the former governor would deploy it for commercial service.
An operator who is aware of the purchase described the aircraft as top of the range, adding that it was unlikely that the former governor would deploy it for commercial service.
A Nigerian pilot and chief executive officer of an airline that provides charter services, said by registering the aircraft overseas, Sheriff had denied Nigeria taxes and import duty on the aircraft.
He added that no Nigerian pilot or engineer would be employed to operate or work on the aircraft because with the foreign registration, only pilots and engineers licensed in the United Arab Emirates would be authorised to operate and service the aircraft.
He added that no Nigerian pilot or engineer would be employed to operate or work on the aircraft because with the foreign registration, only pilots and engineers licensed in the United Arab Emirates would be authorised to operate and service the aircraft.
“By registering the aircraft overseas, he has avoided tax and import duty, which he should pay to a country where he is a citizen and from which he made the money which he now spends on a foreign crew,” he said.
The source also explained that Sheriff would also be paying overseas facility managers for the maintenance of the aircraft and would also pay charges to the company under which the aircraft was registered overseas.
The main price of the aircraft is $65 million but other charges could have raised it to $72 million and according to US-based Forbes magazine, the Gulfstream G650 has an order book of 200 customers throughout the world.
“A $65 million price tag doesn’t seem to detract from the fascination with this incredible airplane. While the rest of the business aviation industry is battling the depressed economy, there seems to be a buoyant market in the US and abroad for this ultra-high-priced, high-performance jet.
“And why not? With a top speed of 92 per cent of the speed of sound (arguably the fastest civilian jet in the world), room for a basketball team, 8,000-statute-mile range and some of the most sophisticated avionics rivalling nearly anything in the sky, this airplane is perfect for doing business on a global scale.
“And why not? With a top speed of 92 per cent of the speed of sound (arguably the fastest civilian jet in the world), room for a basketball team, 8,000-statute-mile range and some of the most sophisticated avionics rivalling nearly anything in the sky, this airplane is perfect for doing business on a global scale.
“Because of its superlatives, including price, however, it also appeals greatly to the ‘if you’ve got it, flaunt it’ crowd,” Forbes said on its Brand Voice website.
Gulfstream described the aircraft as ultra-high-speed, ultra-long-range business jet and the gold standard in business aviation.
Gulfstream described the aircraft as ultra-high-speed, ultra-long-range business jet and the gold standard in business aviation.
The model was introduced in 2008 with a capacity for eight passengers and a crew of four on nonstop legs of 7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km) for standard configuration.
“That means it will link Dubai with New York and London with Buenos Aires. With its powerful Rolls-Royce BR725 engines, the G650 will cover shorter distances at a speed of Mach 0.925. No traditional business jet will take you closer to the speed of sound,” Gulfstream said on its website.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
IMF / SDR / Reserve Currency
I Really like this article:
Basket of currencies determines the value of the SDR
The value of the SDR was initially defined as equivalent to 0.888671 grams of fine gold—which, at the time, was also equivalent to one U.S. dollar. After the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1973, however, the SDR was redefined as a basket of currencies,today consisting of the euro, Japanese yen, pound sterling, and U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar-equivalent of the SDR is posted dailyon the IMF’s website. It is calculated as the sum of specific amounts of the four basket currencies valued in U.S. dollars, on the basis of exchange rates quoted at noon each day in the London market.
The basket composition is reviewed every five years by the Executive Board, or earlier if the Fund finds changed circumstances warrant an earlier review, to ensure that it reflects the relative importance of currencies in the world’s trading and financial systems. In the most recent review (in November 2010), the weights of the currencies in the SDR basket were revised based on the value of the exports of goods and services and the amount of reserves denominated in the respective currencies that were held by other members of the IMF. These changes became effective on January 1, 2011. The next review will take place by 2015. In October 2011, the IMF Executive Board discussed clarifications and possible reform options of the existing criteria for broadening the SDR currency basket. Most directors held the view that the current criteria for SDR basket selection remained appropriate.
The Chinese yuan is on track to become a global currency and could even displace the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency, experts say.
China is opening its financial markets to foreign investors and encouraging its currency to be used more in international trade, CNBC reports. Countries that have substantial trade with China, such as Australia, are among the first to base their trade settlements on the yuan, also called the renminbi, since it lowers their transaction costs.
International payments in the yuan jumped 24 percent in November from October, reaching a record 0.56 percent of the global total, CNBC reports, citing data from SWIFT, a transactions services organization.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/669911-what-will-replace-the-dollar
China is opening its financial markets to foreign investors and encouraging its currency to be used more in international trade, CNBC reports. Countries that have substantial trade with China, such as Australia, are among the first to base their trade settlements on the yuan, also called the renminbi, since it lowers their transaction costs.
International payments in the yuan jumped 24 percent in November from October, reaching a record 0.56 percent of the global total, CNBC reports, citing data from SWIFT, a transactions services organization.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/669911-what-will-replace-the-dollar
Monday, February 3, 2014
7339 Highcliff-CLear as Mud
169-13-064-B Don Davis
169-12-006-B Drexler enterprises from M&I for $450,000 on 3/12/2010
| Deed Type | Sale Date | Price | Down | Mtg Amt | Financing | Document # | |||||||||
| QUIT CLAIM DEED | 04/20/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 110335891 | ||||||||||
| Buyer: HIGHCLIFF RESCUE LLC | Seller: JAMES F & JULEE M GUTHRIE | Mtg Company: NO NEW MORTGAGE | |||||||||||||
| TRUSTEES DEED UPON SALE | 10/31/2008 | $676,018 | $0 | $0 | 080942300 | ||||||||||
| Buyer: M & I MARSHALL & ILSLEY BANK | Seller: DON J DAVIS | Mtg Company: NO NEW MORTGAGE | |||||||||||||
| SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED | 08/28/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 080749134 | ||||||||||
| Buyer: DON J DAVIS | Seller: DON J DAVIS | ||||||||||||||
IBC, BVI
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CORPORATION (IBC)
An International Business Corporation* or an International Business Company (IBC) is an offshore company that is generally exempt from all types of taxes, and mostly used for investment and is a vehicle for international commerce.
International business corporation has the same power as a local company and can engage in different businesses and investment activities worldwide but benefiting from tax exemption. The international business corporation does not have the restrictions or excessive regulations as domestic companies, however with one exception that an IBC cannot exercise business activity in the jurisdiction of its incorporation.
Offshore companies can be used for (and not limited to) trading, e-commerce, foreign exchange, shipping, export, distribution, manufacturing, investing in stock, bonds, real estate and banking and insurance (as long as licensed to do so). An offshore company can do business virtually anywhere in the world.
All the international business companies that we offer are 100% tax exempted companies.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Mitchell Jay Stein
United States v. Mitchell J. Stein
Court Docket Number: 2:11-CR-80205
Court Docket Number: 2:11-CR-80205
This case is assigned to Judge Kenneth A. Marra, U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida, Paul G. Rogers Federal Building, 701 Clematis Street, Courtroom 4, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.
On May 20, 2013, after a two week jury trial, a jury convicted Mitchell J. Stein, an attorney for Signalife, Inc. (Signalife), on all fourteen counts related to a five-year, multi-million dollar market manipulation fraud scheme. Signalife, a South Carolina health care device company was later known as Heart Tronics, Inc., and the company's stock was traded under the symbols SGN and HRTT. Stein is being detained until sentencing, which has been rescheduled for April 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Marra in Courtroom 4. At sentencing, Stein could receive a maximum of 20 years in prison each on the mail and wire fraud counts; up to 25 years for each of the securities fraud counts; up to 10 years for each of three money laundering counts; and five years for conspiracy to obstruct justice.
If you have suffered losses as a result of this scheme, you have the right to submit a Victim Impact Statement (or letter) during the sentencing phase to explain how the crimes affected you. This statement is completely voluntary but is important to us because it reflects what you are having to personally and financially endure because of the defendant's crimes. Victim Impact includes physical, emotional and/or financial loss. Because there are many victims in this case, we are asking that you complete this statement now as it relates to this defendant and mail it to: Ms. Pam Washington, U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section, 10th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Bond Building, Room 4216, Washington, DC 20530. Alternatively, you may also fax the statement to Ms. Washington at (202) 514-7021.
Related Cases: In a related case in the Central District of California, United States v. Ajay K. Anand,a former investor in and consultant for Signalife, was sentenced to one year of probation. Anand pleaded guilty to one count of obstruction of proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stemming from his making false and misleading statements about his knowledge of and involvement in certain activities of Signalife. Also, in another related case pending in the District of Columbia, United States v. Martin B. Carter, Carter, the former Chief Technology Officer of Heart Tronics, Inc., was sentenced to time served and 36 months of supervised release. Carter pleaded guilty on October 5, 2011 for his role in the fraudulent scheme.
The written information on this website will be updated as new developments arise in the case. If you have any questions, please call Pam Washington toll-free at (888) 549-3945 or email her at victimassistance.fraud@usdoj.gov.
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