F V
map-marker Denver, Colorado

Thanks to PC bloggers, I only sent $30.

My mind told me that she would help me, that others were not as deserving, as my family is dead, I am plagued with an incurable disease, my boyfriend is a drug abuser and alcoholic, I work for someone most people dislike, my elderly friend used to drain my energy (pyschic vampire) I live in a building that was a prison. My identity has been stolen and served time for it, extended family cursed my name for 45 years until their death, yes, I needed hope, one thing she stated, "everyone has the ability in some degree to sense." I am shaping my own destiny, I am perservering in my quest for happiness, with or without a partner, I want to be proud of at least, one thing I did right in my life for myself.
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Anonymous
map-marker Akron, Michigan

She is a crazy b lol or a devil worshiper

never send this *** to my house again for this is a anger to god and even tho i'm not a true believer i still stand against this black fake magic and the fact u send a coin to my house even tho u know that it could bring un wanted spirits to my home u are not a true believer in this things to put people trust and hope in to lies is wrong i come from an open home in thought but what came in the mail was a shot at all that is good a pentagram is the sing of the most unclean being on earth what the *** were u thinking sending this *** to me
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My thoughts exactly!!!

Anonymous
map-marker New Berlin, New York

Maria Duval Psychic Fake

I sent for atatue of Lakshimi from Maria Duval that was supposed to bring me good luck,that came with Ms Duval's money back guarantee that if I was not satisfied I could return the statue and not be charged if returned before 30 days had expired or return the item at anytime and the balance of my money would be refunded. I returned the item in a timely fashion and was not charged anything at first, but 2 weeks later my charge card was debited for the full amount and have yet to receive a refund. All I get are requests for more services to be rendered and requests for additional funds. I"M REALLY PISSED SOME HELP SHE IS CHRIS MILLER
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Guest

First of all, ALL so-called psychics are fake! *** artists would be more accurate.

But if you're *** enough to fall for that *** then live with the results. They'll take you for a ride every time.

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Not all I am a psychic finder it's a gift as from a child I did murder cases got into bother so I kept away now moved to love and healing and the best thing of it all if the person needs it they will get it. I do this around my area of derby as it's all free.

I am very well protected and harm comes to those who try harm me so I walk away to protect them. my Brother has same gift to as well strange but true. I love the people around me I am not a racist we are all one who serve this planet of life.yes there are quite a few psychics do hit the internet. so be very careful always check them out first I bless everyone who has been cheated out of money to follow your hearts.

and follow your AZTEC it tells you about your luck in months weeks and days.

I have won 7 times ยฃ70 in all but it shows it works scratch card try yellow believe in your selve's and your heart all it takes is a pound never go greedy always buy one to your needs. if it's for drink drugs or to win big it wont come to you.love and hugs to you all your friend Alan.Derby.

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Wow can u help me adrena@***.com

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Michelle P Kpt
map-marker Kapolei, Hawaii

Maria Duval

Maria Devuall is out for herself. She is lost, she obviously don't know anything about God and for her to get people involved with witchcrafts, spells, magics plus the demonic star symbol!?? I'm pisssssed! Trys to say it depends on how u use it or what your intentions are.. BULLSH**!!! No matter how u preform this stuff or how pretty you make things sound, it still involves witchcraft, something GOD told us to never get involved in. ร‚ย  Remember everyone! The devil is a lair in sheep's clothing. If you need help on anything, God is your best and permanent solution. Read the bible, there's instructions on how to get what you want, its all there and it doesn't involve you playing with fire. There's no "it depends" or there is no one thing with multiple meanings that causes confusion, God is straight forward and direct. Confusion is caused by the devil.
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Guest

I am burning the letter now this doesn't make sense for some one to do this its devil s#*"

Michelle P Kpt

O shoot Normanb ur right. I guess I just wanted to alert ppl that are thinking of sending her money, that these are the kind of stuff they would be getting involved in.

My mom recvd a book in the mail from her...the stuff in that book...

Wow... Unless other folks want to get involved with that kind of stuff, that's on them but don't try it with my mom.

I hope all is well with you.

normanb B

well interesting comment but what does GOD have to do with this topic I say.

I haven't received anything lately from her.

maybe she is scarred of me. I hope so...

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Toronto, Ontario

Destiny Research Center Fraud:

I got this letter in the mail I would say last week. It was from some agency called "Destiny Research Center from a Maria Duval. So it said.

It was a lengthy letter in 2 parts saying some thing about a ring of some sort that would bring you luck. What nonsense does this woman tell. Do people actually believe this bunk about some *** ring or bracelet that it will bring you luck? I don't think so.

I saved this letter and decided to write about it. I live in Canada so the address isn't far from where I live. I should drive down and see what kind of a place it is.

I guess she prays on the weak. I would imagine her target is middle aged women. Not men.They wouldn't stand for it and neither would I.

She should be reported at once. That's all.................I'm Mad....

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Journalist

Hi, Iโ€™m a journalist working on a program about the Maria Duval scam. Would you be willing to speak with me about your experiences? If so you can reach me at: psychicscam[at]itn.co.uk

Guest

now all these so call pshchic send me letters i dont know these people. i'm so upset the ***-man is so sick.he-she need a real job.i remembershe had the ring out also and send a picture about she was in a car accident and this ring brought her luck thats how she going to die in a car accident :(

Guest

on nov 2012 the *** got a new taisman out about giving you energy and getting people to do what u want kill the *** she took my 35 dollar:sigh :sigh

normanb B

Im glad that all you people have had some experiences with this person called "Maria Duval"

I don,t know w hat happened top her since whether she still sends out these emails or sends her mail items to consumers.

I haven,t seen it around now for over the year. I will monitor this.

Guest

I received a similar ridiculous sounding letter too from maria Duval( If thats her/his real name!! I wont waste time to tel you the garbagein it. Buut if destiny research is reading...be advised that I AM A SMART BLACK WOMAN....YOU CANT GET MY MONEY SO EASILY ***...

Guest

i dont understand what they get out of the lies they create because last month i got my firt letter stating i won a great amount of money and to send 20 dollars then when i sent it in i went ro the library which i should of done in the first place i find out that the company was a fraud i was highly upset but eversince then ive been receiving more and more of these fraud letter from everywhere from ny, kansas, mi, now canada . i wish someone would crack done on these poor rat faced people and lock them up for life and all the money they make goes straight to us it dosent make since i wish there was something we could do about this its already hard with the recession that were going thru its just rediculous

Guest

Patty, same thing happened to my mom! This witch obviously don't know anything about God and for her to get people involved with witchcrafts, spells, magics plus the demonic star symbol!??

I was pisssssed! Trys to say it depends on how u use it our what your intentions are.. BULLSH**!!! No matter how u preform this stuff or how pretty you make things sounds, it still involves witchcraft, something GOD told us to never get involved in.

Remember everyone! The devil is a lair in sheep's clothings.

Guest

Well so far I haven't received anymore from this Destiny Research marie Duvall.

It's been quiet in the mail.

I guess she doesn't send out her brochures all that much. I am sure she does know that people will question it.

If I get anymore brochures I will pesuit her.

In the meantime anyone who receives anything from Marie duval don't answer it just shred it away. I mean GET RID OF IT. :( :(

Guest

My Mom is elderly and got letters from her...convinced my Mom she would become rich if she would write her and give her Mom's Checking account numbers and debit card numbers, I keep track of my Mother accounts online, but before I could stop her, Destiny Research Center took $49.00 from Mom's checking 5 times in the first week...using the debt card number. So the bank canceled her debit card number she Destiny research did a ACH which is automatic with draw, I had to close Mom's accounts...But they have sent her more "prayers" and letters...hoping to get her numbers again...Mom use to be very on her toes, worked hard all her life, but now at her fragile state does not realize they are crooks! Mom lived on Social Security, they took about $500 from Mom now way will it be returned :( :(

buzz Bzy

Hi Virginia

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Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Maria Duval and her destiny research center got me for $90.00 dollars.they send me stuff 2 aweek .

Maria Duval and destiny research center were planning there retirement on me.$45.00 twice a week for stuff.Glad I found this page before I lost more money.I to was suppose to win big lotteries and games of chance.Yeah 90.00 bucks.could have lost that on the boat.I fell for the send a picture and a piece of hair in. and the 7 parchacments. received the parchments but the the reading I was suppose to for the picture and hair.I guess when your broke you'll try anything to make it better.I hope the new movie star pres. can stop people like this even though he is just as bad, take from the ones who have little and give it away.
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Guest

I once read that very long ago, going back to the time of Moses and even before that, there have always been people who could "predict" the future or in other ways involving alleged clairvoyance give people advice and tell their fortunes. The interesting thing here is that in those days there was NO LAW against telling the future for others.

What WAS VERY MUCH AGAINST THE LAW back then was accepting money for doing such work. The reason it was against the law to be paid makes sense.

Once a "psychic" has accepted money, they are now (at least emotionally) obligated to tell the person good things about their futures so that they'd feel their money was well spent.

Those with the powers to "see" who did NOT charge money for their work were allowed to conduct their work and remain within the law. Interesting that there was the reference to "in the time of Moses and before." This should be a lesson to us all.

Guest

A person must be awfully *** to give any money to this ***! This is exactly why there are scams...because of *** people who believe this ***.

Guest

A person must be awfully *** to give any money to this ***! This is exactly why there are scams...because of *** people who believe this ***.

Guest

boy am I glad you all wrote the things you did I would have fallen in this hole big time, you are all the greatest to tell it like it is thanks for once I did NOT get taken.

Guest

:cry I also got caught by this Scam. It is a sin that they are still getting away with it.

Guest

IF IT'S 2 GREAT 2 B TRUE,IT IS!!!!!!WAIT NOT WAIT 4 IT 2 HAPPEN NATURALY!!!!! :zzz

Guest

I can't do this I broke I don't have any I get Money from the Plasma center and they don't pay munch It all Goes on bills sorry I can't do it.

Guest

Received letter July 8, 2012 saying that

she, Maria Duval could have me winning

$25,000 immediately. Right then, I knew that it was a scam. The letter instructed me to fill out form attached giving my birth date, time of birth, city/

state/country. Also, requesting a check for $10.00 or use a credit card. It also

requested the names of any credit cards

I might have, giving them the numbers and

expiration dates, and signing your signature just under this information.

Guest

I'm glad I read the reviews before I send in any money. Other people should do the same.

It sounds too good to be true. So open your eyes people!

Guest

I also got taken for about $400. Not one prediction came true. How could I be so ***?

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Anonymous
map-marker Bronx, New York

The "Ring Of RE"

I was promised good fortune, Maria Duval is a fake, as of yet I have not received these Rings Of Re, for my 30 day trial, I am going to put a stop on my check. I am wondering if this is the woman on the Montel Williams show.you are surposed to wear these Rings Of Re for 30 days and it would produce a lucky experience and good fortune, as of yet I have not even seen these rings in the mail or any other source of mail, I WILL STOP MY CHECK THIS MONDAY FOR SURE. RIPPED
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no m Iyl
map-marker Caledonia, Michigan

Congrats!

I guess I was so desperate for some kind of hope. After separation with my husband,son joining military and layoff with no other work around here available,well you can say I was walking on the edge. Thanks to the scam artist who uses Maria Duval's name, I'm no longer ON the edge.This scam crushed the last bit of hope I had in any kindness or miracle that could be, and pushed me over the edge. This scam killed me in more ways than one.I am tired and cant do this anymore.Congrats! You got another weak one.
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Guest

Maria Duval is a psychopath that self admittedly is controlled by 'demons'. She has been conning people for many years.

Once she has your personal information she can access your spirit and they never stop mailing threatening and harassing letters.

She is banned from several countries.

They will harm you.

She sells your personal information to a group of 'ruthless' chinese, who are now trying to *** the chinese people.

She will blame you , if you don't win , or for all of this damage.

Guest

I know exactly how u feel. Any ideas on how we can get a refund?

Can we sue her or what? :cry

Guest

The life God gave isn't meant to be taken by Satan herself. The Bible says that as we get closer to the end there will be many "false prophets".

Don't give up or give in. If you need a new job I will help you find one. All you need to do is fight.

Your son needs your strength, I know this all to well I have tow sons in the military and two daughter-in-laws. Fight, fight and seek God's face.

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Michelle P Kpt
map-marker Kapolei, Hawaii

Maria Duvall - Needs to find God

1. Written by Michelle, on 07-11-2010 00: Maria Devuall is out for herself. She is lost, she obviously don't know anything about God and for her to get people involved with witchcrafts, spells, magics plus the demonic star symbol!?? I'm pisssssed! Trys to say it depends on how u use it or what your intentions are.. BULLSH**!!! No matter how u preform this stuff or how pretty you make things sound, it still involves witchcraft, something GOD told us to never get involved in. ร‚ย  Remember everyone! The devil is a lair in sheep's clothing. If you need help on anything, God is your best and permanent solution. Read the bible, there's instructions on how to get what you want, its all there and it doesn't involve you playing with fire. There's no "it depends" or there is no one thing with multiple meanings that causes confusion, God is straight forward and direct. Confusion is caused by the devil. Report
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People..get with the program..Maria is counting on your greed for her scam to work! It has nothing to do with God, energy or witchcraft. It's always about the greed for money!

Christina W Dsb
map-marker Shallotte, North Carolina

Maria Duval

I have been receiving letters from "Maria Duval" since August. I usually just throw stuff like this out, but I was desperate and wanted to believe in something. I have only responded to two or three letters thank goodness, but each one of those I sent $45 with. Over the last three months I usually receive atleast one or two letters a week. I've had some rough months financially, so I've had no money to spare, which has been somewhat of a saving grace it turns out. I've been getting more suspicious and knew that I should have got on here sooner to research this company, but I haven't taken the time. I've not responded to one of these letters since the beginning of October, and yet I've still been receiving more promises. Today was the last straw. I received one letter today from "Maria Duval" and it was just like all the others. I also received a second one today and on the envelope it looked exactly like all the other and was from the same address. What made this second letter stand out was that instead of the usual picture of "Maria Duval," there was a picture of a man "Patrick Guerin." This is what finally made me get online and research these people and as soon as I typed in the names, it came up as a scam and I knew that I had been duped like the hundreds or thousands of others. I am so ticked, I work two jobs and I work very hard for my money. I can't understand why people have to take advantage of others. I wished we lived in a world with people that were more honest.
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:x I too have received and still recive letters form Maria Duval, i have not lost any money as they go in the recycle bin, except for todayI thought I would anser this one, just before I went to the bank I decided to check her out and found this one site, thank you all for showing me how easy it is to be taken in

mdufrene
map-marker Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Marie Duval-Destiny Research Center is stealing our money. Gov. should step in.

Maria Duval promised me she could change my luck. Send 45.00 for one thing, send 45.00 for cosmic lamp (did not receive). Now she just sent me another letter for 45.00 and 65.00, to perform some magic and send me yet again another piece of luck. All I am paying for is letters. She said on 01/03/10, something major was going to happen to me. I received the letter on 01/12/10. Which was a date I was to win some money. Then I am supposed to win the lottery tonight (01/13/10). I not holding my breath. Someone should step in and get our money back. Maybe plus more, for simple reason of scaming people, whioh most are proberly poor. You can use my name. Monica Dufrene, Louisiana
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Guest

Call channel 10 news investigaters they will get Maria Duvall whatever her name is. get busted for her scams.l...

Guest

Call the channel 10 News . The investigater for 10 news will help you.

He has help many. Show him all these replies on here to him so he can see how many were scam and still getting scamed.. I think his name is Harry.

Team 10 investigaters. Hope this helps you all.

Guest

I have also sent money to maria duval. nothing shee has said has come true. I wonder how she got my name and adress.

Guest

BULL *** SCAM! Preying on the elderly is a crime.

Guest

im a believer of many sorts...but truth be told...marie duval is indeed a fraud...although i have lost $20.00 to recieve her rings...never did get, neither will you, so be smarter than i was and save your money...repot this woman and help us stop this scam artist in her tracks....

Guest

I recieved the letter from Maria Duval company. Said that the #8 would be my lucky number.

I played the lotter and won the pick 3 twice. Then the dates shifted with the leap year day added to the calander. I also found other numbers but was reluctant to bet, however it did come in.

I was afraid to bet because there was the leap year extra date added in the calander. HOWEVER, I wish I would have be4t because it was lucky and the pick 3 and pick 4 CAME IN.

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You're an *** of course. If someone could truly predict what the winning lotto numbers would be, why would they offer to tell you and not just pick the numbers them self?

I guess there really is a sucker born every minute.

Guest

Maybe its your destiny to suffer when you do *** things.

My Mama always says; "If your goona be dumb, you better be tough!"

Guest

Consider it a investment in your education!

*** is as *** does.

If your *** enough to send money based on the Destiny Research BS then you deserve what you get.

Get a brain!

Guest

:cry :? :( :x :sigh :zzz :upset :eek :roll :) :grin :grin ;) 8) :p :eek :(

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Izak Jdx
map-marker Minneapolis, Minnesota

Add me to Maria Duval Scam

Total scam. I bit. I was (am) desperate for help. I won't say my age or the amount spent. Play the lottery , your odds are better. Her written guarantees are worthless. All lies! 4 letters from me and 2 letters from BBB and no responses, and no refunds. All have been ignored. Her "toys" that she sends, do nothing to help you. Her pages of documents she sends are for you to "self help." To me, she comes accross as a "self help guru." The only satisfaction I have in this, is that the money I won on the lottery before her contact paid for my entertainment on this subject. If you read the fine print, it states that it is an entertainment solicitation. Its buyer beware. Keep your money.
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Guest

It took 4 letteres from me, 2 from BBB and 4 months, but I finally got all my money back.

Sucker2 :grin

Guest

que pensez vous de maria duval?

Il faut que je lui envoye 30euros pour sont talisman

Guest

I haven't heard from this person Maria Duval. She sends out these emails that I think are processed somewhere either here or in the US.

I am not sure. But I do have some address in Thornhill.

I guess its a small strip plaza.

It's in an idustrial site.

I will be watching this one. But I think she is laying low for now...

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Osbaldo Ays
map-marker Lost Creek, West Virginia

My Mom is elderly and was taken by Marie or ever !

My Mom is elderly and got letters from her...convinced my Mom she would become rich if she would write her and give her Mom's Checking account numbers and debit card numbers, I keep track of my Mother accounts online, but before I could stop her, Destiny Research Center took $49.00 from Mom's checking 5 times in the first week...using the debt card number. So the bank canceled her debit card number she Destiny research did a ACH which is automatic with draw, I had to close Mom's accounts...But they have sent her more "prayers" and letters...hoping to get her numbers again...Mom use to be very on her toes, worked hard all her life, but now at her fragile state does not realize they are crooks! Mom lived on Social Security, they took about $500 from Mom now way will it be returned :( :(
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youlie
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Marie duvall

Yes I was duped because I believed momey grows on trees. Never have I ever responded to this type of mail, but hey there's a first time for everything. I got what I deserved and so did you. I have traced my way of paying and will respond to the proper people who can stop or stem. As for my money some jack *** made $10.00 off of me, but NEVER again.I am not a mind reader and do not need a crystal ball to tell me, "KARMA" will prevail and what goes around comes around to *** them in the BUTT! Guaranteed! Me my stupidity was once and no more.
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Donna L Hyn
map-marker Forest Hills, New York

Maria Duval helped me win money!

I don't know if anyone can explain this, but I've been reading a lot today about how Maria Duval is a fraud and doesn't exist because I decided to research her today after receiving many solicitations from her and have answered two. I sent $10 on 3/11/10 to get a short reading because much of what Ms. Duval discusses in her solicitations makes a lot of sense, namely the astrological information about the dark (new) moon (I am an astrologer of 40 plus years study and a published author on the subject). This, although a lot of what she says seems to be rubbish, as well, but one must know how to sift through the information to find what makes sense and what doesn't. Most people don't know how to do this. However, I don't dabble in witchcraft or magic, which is a lot of what Ms. Duval offers, and I told her so when I responded to her offer for my brief reading for $10. Also, there is not one single typographical or grammatical error in any of her information. That is incredibly rare, and also impressed me. Further, in this vein, there are disclaimers on her offers that one may or may not get money, and that they are for entertainment purposes only. Finally, on the Better Business Bureau's website (www.bbb.org), under Destiny Research Center, which is the company name where some of Ms. Duval's offers were sent to me from (don't put in an address or zip code; use the BBB USA website) there were only 9 complaints in the past 3 years and 8 of them have been satisfactorily resolved. That's not too bad. The company does not have a rating with the BBB one way or the other. Anyway, I received the reading on 4/11/10 with a note at the top saying that Ms. Duval had received my half talisman, which was not true because I had not sent the half talisman; I still have the whole talisman in my possession. In this reading, she gave me my "lucky" numbers, which were 5, 7, 22, 38, 41, and 49. She also said lucky single numbers for me were 2, 3, 7. She told me what time on April 14, 2010, a night of the new or dark moon, that she would be doing her ritual for me. I ignored this, because, as I said, I don't dabble in witchcraft. I didn't believe in Ms. Duval because she told me that she'd received a half talisman from me which I'd not sent. However, I am a sporting lady and I said to myself that I would try playing the numbers she gave me until the end of April, 2010, which was supposed to be the lucky period to see if I won anything. On 4/17/10 I won $500.00 in the Powerball, with the numbers 5, 22, 41, and 49. You can check the winning numbers for yourself and I am willing to fax the characteristic sheet with the winning numbers on them that Ms. Duval sent me to anyone who asks and provides me with a fax number. I thought I had only won $100 which is the usual prize for winning 4 numbers in the Powerball, however, I had paid $2.00 for the ticket to play the Power Play, which increases one's prize by a certain number of times which is determined when the game is drawn up to 5 times the prize and the prize was multiplied by 5 times when I'd played; you can also check this. Finally, in that vein, the other winning number was 21. If I had had that number or if that number had been 7, I would have won $1 million! Anyone who cares to check this can. It is completely verifiable. Further, I played those numbers last night, 6/1/10 on another game called Quick Draw here in New York, which is similar to Keno, and on the very first play, the numbers 5, 22, 41, and 49 came up again! This time, I only won $20 on it. Now I don't know if Ms. Duval is in cohoots with the New York State Lottery (nothing is impossible to people crooked enough and with enough money and resources!) but when I won the $500.00, I became a believer, and sent for a further report, with more numbers, on 4/19/10, which report cost $45.00, and which report I have not received as of today's date. I filed a complaint with the BBB today, asking either for my report or for my money back. I fully expect my request to be fulfilled one way or another, and, to tell the unvarnished truth, as I've done all along here, I'd rather have the report!
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Guest

Yoo hoo, MS Published Author! Did you ever hear of paragraphs? They make the drivel so much easier to pick through.

Guest

FYI, Acsantamaria, there is a New or Dark Moon once every month!

Jazel Kmd

Ha. Good luck with that!

Guest

FYI.........I did see a grammatical error (only 1) on the letter that I received from her. The other funny though I just discovered is that you mentioned that she informed you that the night of the new/dark moon would be on April 14, 2010.

On my letter she tells me that it will be on September 8, 2010. So glad I never responded to her letter.

Darryl L Wrr

Please respond to my email address..darrylleerogerssr@***.com. I'm sure we have something to discuss about this. :cry

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