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Plum Island Director's StatementThe Director of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center today uttered an unequivocal denial that the Monster of Montauk came from the facility.

With the Monster of Montauk the hottest topic on Google Trends for the second day running, Associated Content called the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which jointly operate the facility, for a response to persistent speculation that the Montauk Monster is USDA property. As reported yesterday on Associated Content, the USDA's Plum Island Animal Disease Center is located not far from where the Montauk Monster washed ashore.

The close proximity of the Plum Island facility and the site of the Montauk Monster's discovery had fueled speculation that the Monster of Montauk is property of the USDA and may have been an experiment gone wrong or a byproduct of improper disposal.

Dr. Larry Barrett, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Director, responded to a flood of media inquiries on the Montauk Monster by issuing the following statement:

"It is impossible to accurately identify the species of animal from the photo. There is no scale from which to judge its size. Additionally, when a body has had prolonged exposure to water and predators, it can be altered or appear different from its normal form. If we had the actual body, we could tell you what it is; however, from viewing a canine tooth in the picture, we could guess it may be a cat or raccoon. I can state categorically that it is not associated with the work performed at Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). PIADC serves as the nation's first line of defense against foreign animal diseases of livestock by identifying such diseases through diagnostic testing and by developing vaccines to protect livestock from those diseases."

Sandy Miller-Hays, of USDA, also said that there is no way the creature known as the Monster of Montauk came from Plum Island. She said that the research there involves barnyard animals, cows, pigs and sometimes sheep, used for research into foot and mouth disease. The Plum Island work is critical, Hays-Miller said, because export rules would prevent the United States from exporting any animal products for a full year if an outbreak of foot and mouth disease were to occur here. Emphasizing the impossibility of the Monster of Montauk being USDA property derived from Plum Island, Hays-Miller noted that all Plum Island research subject animals are euthanized and incinerated once research is complete.

Security at the facitlity is so tight that researchers entering and exiting the building must strip naked and enter a one way turnstile, then dress in facility provided clothes on the other side. Even jewelry and contact lenses must be removed during this process.

Yesterday's Associated Content article erred in stating that Plum Island is a level 4 faciltiy; it is actually level 3-ag and is not responsible for studying zoonotic diseases as stated in yesterday's article. The facility has done limited West Nile virus work but only to address its possible transmission among farm animals.

With the issuance of Dr. Barrett's statement, and the information provided by Miller-Hays, the mystery surrounding the Monster of Montauk seems to have dissipated. No aliens, no sinister government experiments and no devious publicity stunts. Just an unfortunate animal that met its demise.

Sources: interviews and emails with USDA and DHS officials

Plum Island Director's Statement

The Director of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center today uttered an unequivocal denial that the Monster of Montauk came from the facility.

With the Monster of Montauk the hottest topic on Google Trends for the second day running, Associated Content called the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which jointly operate the facility, for a response to persistent speculation that the Montauk Monster is USDA property. As reported yesterday on Associated Content, the USDA's Plum Island Animal Disease Center is located not far from where the Montauk Monster washed ashore.

The close proximity of the Plum Island facility and the site of the Montauk Monster's discovery had fueled speculation that the Monster of Montauk is property of the USDA and may have been an experiment gone wrong or a byproduct of improper disposal.

Dr. Larry Barrett, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Director, responded to a flood of media inquiries on the Montauk Monster by issuing the following statement:

"It is impossible to accurately identify the species of animal from the photo. There is no scale from which to judge its size. Additionally, when a body has had prolonged exposure to water and predators, it can be altered or appear different from its normal form. If we had the actual body, we could tell you what it is; however, from viewing a canine tooth in the picture, we could guess it may be a cat or raccoon. I can state categorically that it is not associated with the work performed at Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). PIADC serves as the nation's first line of defense against foreign animal diseases of livestock by identifying such diseases through diagnostic testing and by developing vaccines to protect livestock from those diseases."

Sandy Miller-Hays, of USDA, also said that there is no way the creature known as the Monster of Montauk came from Plum Island. She said that the research there involves barnyard animals, cows, pigs and sometimes sheep, used for research into foot and mouth disease. The Plum Island work is critical, Hays-Miller said, because export rules would prevent the United States from exporting any animal products for a full year if an outbreak of foot and mouth disease were to occur here. Emphasizing the impossibility of the Monster of Montauk being USDA property derived from Plum Island, Hays-Miller noted that all Plum Island research subject animals are euthanized and incinerated once research is complete.

Security at the facitlity is so tight that researchers entering and exiting the building must strip naked and enter a one way turnstile, then dress in facility provided clothes on the other side. Even jewelry and contact lenses must be removed during this process.

Yesterday's Associated Content article erred in stating that Plum Island is a level 4 faciltiy; it is actually level 3-ag and is not responsible for studying zoonotic diseases as stated in yesterday's article. The facility has done limited West Nile virus work but only to address its possible transmission among farm animals.

With the issuance of Dr. Barrett's statement, and the information provided by Miller-Hays, the mystery surrounding the Monster of Montauk seems to have dissipated. No aliens, no sinister government experiments and no devious publicity stunts. Just an unfortunate animal that met its demise.

Sources: interviews and emails with USDA and DHS officials

Identity theft is an increasingly prevalent problem in the United States. Almost 10 million people will fall victim to identity theft each and every year. The typical victim of identity theft will have to spend at least 60 hours resolving the issues brought on by ID theft, often causing them to miss time at work. According to the FTC, Identity theft now costs businesses $48 billion dollars annually and the consumer $5 billion dollars. Many states are now offering a guaranteed means for consumers to protect them selves from identity theft. It's called a security freeze (or a credit freeze), here's how it works.

A credit freeze quite simply stops identity thieves from getting credit in your name. It locks access to your credit report and your credit score from any business that requests it. Without this information, there's no way that a business will issue any sort of credit to a thief trying to use your name. This won't fully protect you, because a few credit cards here and there that are so interested in offering credit, that they don't check people's credit scores. These are the companies that have a history of issuing pets and dead people credit scores.

What happens when you want to take a loan? Does this mean you won't be able to take out a loan in your name either? Fortunately the credit industry has thought of a solution for this. You'll be given a special pin number that you can use online to unlock your credit report and credit score when you want to apply for a loan, or are part of any business transaction that requires your credit score. After you have completed the transaction, you can put the freeze back on your credit report and credit score so that no one can get to it.

Unfortunately credit freezes aren't available in all states since there is no federal law guaranteeing them, but a number of states have stepped up and passed laws which allow their residents to freeze their credit score. The following states have credit freeze laws on the books: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

In order to get your credit frozen, you'll want to head on over to FinancialPrivacyNow.org, which has the instructions on how to freeze your credit for each state that allow its citizens to issue a credit freeze.

Identity theft is an increasingly prevalent problem in the United States. Almost 10 million people will fall victim to identity theft each and every year. The typical victim of identity theft will have to spend at least 60 hours resolving the issues brought on by ID theft, often causing them to miss time at work. According to the FTC, Identity theft now costs businesses $48 billion dollars annually and the consumer $5 billion dollars. Many states are now offering a guaranteed means for consumers to protect them selves from identity theft. It's called a security freeze (or a credit freeze), here's how it works.

A credit freeze quite simply stops identity thieves from getting credit in your name. It locks access to your credit report and your credit score from any business that requests it. Without this information, there's no way that a business will issue any sort of credit to a thief trying to use your name. This won't fully protect you, because a few credit cards here and there that are so interested in offering credit, that they don't check people's credit scores. These are the companies that have a history of issuing pets and dead people credit scores.

What happens when you want to take a loan? Does this mean you won't be able to take out a loan in your name either? Fortunately the credit industry has thought of a solution for this. You'll be given a special pin number that you can use online to unlock your credit report and credit score when you want to apply for a loan, or are part of any business transaction that requires your credit score. After you have completed the transaction, you can put the freeze back on your credit report and credit score so that no one can get to it.

Unfortunately credit freezes aren't available in all states since there is no federal law guaranteeing them, but a number of states have stepped up and passed laws which allow their residents to freeze their credit score. The following states have credit freeze laws on the books: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

In order to get your credit frozen, you'll want to head on over to FinancialPrivacyNow.org, which has the instructions on how to freeze your credit for each state that allow its citizens to issue a credit freeze.

Gina Marie Incandela, the petite 7-year-old sensation who blessed the spectators at the Orlando Magic playoff games, is poised to move forward with her musical aspirations.

She is not a typical young girl. Gina has autism, but that is not stopping her from following her dreams. "I want to be a rock star," Gina said while she was waiting to perform at the Back-2-School, Back-2-Health event in Orlando July 25 with her mother, Michelle, father Dwayne, sister Alexis (Lexi), grandfather Mort Mescall and other family members.

That day will always be special to Gina. Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty and 3rd District Commissioner Mildred Fernandez proclaimed July 25 "Gina Marie Incandela Day" stating that "despite an early diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder, [Gina] exceeded all expectations and defied odds." The proclamation continued to acknowledge that Gina and her parents "worked very hard over the past few years to reach all the social and developmental goals set out for her, and after numerous occupational, speech, language and behavioral therapies, and with the loving support of her family, she has established herself as a vocal star."

Gina is best known for her National Anthem performances at the Orlando Magic games. She gained international recognition with her penetrating rendition at the recent NBA playoff games in the Amway Arena. "Gina Marie captured our collective hearts," Magic Vice-President of Communications and team spokesperson Joel Glass said. "She is absolutely remarkable and truly inspirational to everyone in the Magic family. While serving as the Magic good luck charm, she brought attention to autism and it is our hope that in ways big and small she provided her contagious inspiration to others."

Gina said that performing in front of 30,000 people is exciting for her. "When I sing the National Anthem, I feel like everyone is with me on the stage," she said. Mescall added that Gina will not even perform in small crowds. "If there is a group of eight people, Gina won't sing. But give her a packed stadium and she will sing her heart out."

Following her dreams, Gina is working on a collaboration album that will help benefit The Miracle Project and "is less about research and the cure and more about working to improve the quality of life for children and families with autism living today and applying the transformational techniques inherent in theater to bring out the ability within the disability," Diane Isaacs, executive producer of the project said.

The album, "Fly: Into the World of Autism," features the voices of children with autism. Several well-known artists will be contributing to the effort including Chaka Khan, Stephen Stills and Drew Seeley. Gina will also contribute to the song "Make Some Music" which features Seeley on lead vocals. Isaac's own autistic son, Wyatt, will sing a song with Jack Black featuring Stills on guitar.

Gina's part of the duet with Khan, "Butterfly," was recorded in her sister's room. It's a song about a young child who will emerge as a butterfly in her own time. Jason Lucas, wrote and produced the song and traveled from Los Angeles to Orlando, bringing with him the full, mobile recording equipment. "We were surrounded by stuffed animals and walls painted with cartoon characters, like a little wonderland," Lucas said. "I set up the studio on a children's tea party table and sat on a tiny plastic chair

"Gina would come in and record fifteen minute sessions with me for 2 days. She would step in like a professional, put on her headphones and just do it. Gina did not need two bars of introduction, just a few words. She was very well -rehearsed, thanks to her Mom and family, who provide a very supportive, progressive, yet normal environment."

Lucas described Gina as "a very happy, warm and loving youngster, who is a joy to hang out with." He recalled that Gina "memorized the string names on my guitar having heard them named one time. Two hours later, Michelle, her mother, asked her to name the strings and with very little hesitation and no flaws, she did." "When I first heard about Gina, I knew she had to sing on "Fly: Into the World of Autism" because she flies and redefines the common perception about what a child with autism can do," Isaacs said. "She is a shooting star, as are many of our other child singers. It is a celebration of the many voices of autism to open eyes, ears and hearts to this diagnosis."
The album is scheduled to be released this fall. Updates will be available at ginachildperformer.com/ and at www.themiracleproject.org/. Other celebrity contributors to the project include Rev. Run (from MTV's Runs House and Run DMC) , Ben Vereen, Babyface, Gary Cole and several others.

Gina was first diagnosed with autism when she was two years-old; however, her parents were not sure this diagnosis was correct because they were not familiar with the symptoms. Gina was unable to speak and did not associate with other children well. She would become frustrated and angry because she could not communicate the way she wanted to. Things seemed to be getting worse and not better. The Incandela's soon realized that what they had dismissed as "behavioral quirks" were actually symptoms of autism.

Gina received treatment at UCP of Central Florida from age two through five. She now attends a private school in Kissimmee. "We believe that the early diagnosis and early intervention along with the family support were crucial to her success," Michelle added.

Now, at age seven, Gina "works hard every day to function in a world which she perceives much differently than most," Michelle said. She explained that "through music therapy, Gina's speech improved and through speech therapy, her singing improved and it has brought her full circle."

"Gina does not really know that she has autism," Michelle said. "We have tried to explain it to her, but I don't think she is yet able to see those differences between herself and the other kids. If you ask her whether or not she is different from the other kids she will say 'Yes, I sing really good.' She sees her musical ability as the trait which makes her unique and not her autism."

Autism is a neurological disorder that typically appears during the first three years of life. The illness impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Those with autism may exhibit repeated body movements, unusual responses to other people, attachments to certain objects and have an aversion to any changes in routine activities. There is currently no cure for autism, but the illness is treatable. Donna Lorman, president of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando (http://www.asgo.org/), said that "Gina always amazes me and reminds me of the possibilities."

Donna Helsel, board member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Orlando (http://www.namigo.org/), heard Gina perform at the opening of the Central Florida Behavioral Hospital. "She is fantastic," Helsel said. "She is a wonderful example that early intervention and treatment works."

Gina has performed the National Anthem more than fifty times locally and across the country. In addition to opening for the Orlando Magic, she has appeared at Shea Stadium in New York, Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas and was also a guest on the Today Show. Recently, Gina was asked to return to New York for the US Open Tennis Championship on Labor Day weekend. Topping off her busy schedule, Gina is also working on new recordings of her own that will be available in various formats.

It's difficult to know what the future holds for Gina and her family, but Michelle explained that our plans are to support Gina and her dreams. We want both our girls to ultimately do what takes them happy in life and will do whatever we can to support them in their endeavors. Gina's career choice might change but, hopefully whatever she does it will be something that she loves."

Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs is hosting the 5th annual Orlando Walk Now for Autism fund raising event on November 14. For further information, visit www.walknowforautism.org/orlando.

Additional photos of Gina can be viewed at www.bvphoto.net/musicians

Gina Marie Incandela, the petite 7-year-old sensation who blessed the spectators at the Orlando Magic playoff games, is poised to move forward with her musical aspirations.

She is not a typical young girl. Gina has autism, but that is not stopping her from following her dreams. "I want to be a rock star," Gina said while she was waiting to perform at the Back-2-School, Back-2-Health event in Orlando July 25 with her mother, Michelle, father Dwayne, sister Alexis (Lexi), grandfather Mort Mescall and other family members.

That day will always be special to Gina. Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty and 3rd District Commissioner Mildred Fernandez proclaimed July 25 "Gina Marie Incandela Day" stating that "despite an early diagnosis of an autistic spectrum disorder, [Gina] exceeded all expectations and defied odds." The proclamation continued to acknowledge that Gina and her parents "worked very hard over the past few years to reach all the social and developmental goals set out for her, and after numerous occupational, speech, language and behavioral therapies, and with the loving support of her family, she has established herself as a vocal star."

Gina is best known for her National Anthem performances at the Orlando Magic games. She gained international recognition with her penetrating rendition at the recent NBA playoff games in the Amway Arena. "Gina Marie captured our collective hearts," Magic Vice-President of Communications and team spokesperson Joel Glass said. "She is absolutely remarkable and truly inspirational to everyone in the Magic family. While serving as the Magic good luck charm, she brought attention to autism and it is our hope that in ways big and small she provided her contagious inspiration to others."

Gina said that performing in front of 30,000 people is exciting for her. "When I sing the National Anthem, I feel like everyone is with me on the stage," she said. Mescall added that Gina will not even perform in small crowds. "If there is a group of eight people, Gina won't sing. But give her a packed stadium and she will sing her heart out."

Following her dreams, Gina is working on a collaboration album that will help benefit The Miracle Project and "is less about research and the cure and more about working to improve the quality of life for children and families with autism living today and applying the transformational techniques inherent in theater to bring out the ability within the disability," Diane Isaacs, executive producer of the project said.

The album, "Fly: Into the World of Autism," features the voices of children with autism. Several well-known artists will be contributing to the effort including Chaka Khan, Stephen Stills and Drew Seeley. Gina will also contribute to the song "Make Some Music" which features Seeley on lead vocals. Isaac's own autistic son, Wyatt, will sing a song with Jack Black featuring Stills on guitar.

Gina's part of the duet with Khan, "Butterfly," was recorded in her sister's room. It's a song about a young child who will emerge as a butterfly in her own time. Jason Lucas, wrote and produced the song and traveled from Los Angeles to Orlando, bringing with him the full, mobile recording equipment. "We were surrounded by stuffed animals and walls painted with cartoon characters, like a little wonderland," Lucas said. "I set up the studio on a children's tea party table and sat on a tiny plastic chair

"Gina would come in and record fifteen minute sessions with me for 2 days. She would step in like a professional, put on her headphones and just do it. Gina did not need two bars of introduction, just a few words. She was very well -rehearsed, thanks to her Mom and family, who provide a very supportive, progressive, yet normal environment."

Lucas described Gina as "a very happy, warm and loving youngster, who is a joy to hang out with." He recalled that Gina "memorized the string names on my guitar having heard them named one time. Two hours later, Michelle, her mother, asked her to name the strings and with very little hesitation and no flaws, she did." "When I first heard about Gina, I knew she had to sing on "Fly: Into the World of Autism" because she flies and redefines the common perception about what a child with autism can do," Isaacs said. "She is a shooting star, as are many of our other child singers. It is a celebration of the many voices of autism to open eyes, ears and hearts to this diagnosis."
The album is scheduled to be released this fall. Updates will be available at ginachildperformer.com/ and at www.themiracleproject.org/. Other celebrity contributors to the project include Rev. Run (from MTV's Runs House and Run DMC) , Ben Vereen, Babyface, Gary Cole and several others.

Gina was first diagnosed with autism when she was two years-old; however, her parents were not sure this diagnosis was correct because they were not familiar with the symptoms. Gina was unable to speak and did not associate with other children well. She would become frustrated and angry because she could not communicate the way she wanted to. Things seemed to be getting worse and not better. The Incandela's soon realized that what they had dismissed as "behavioral quirks" were actually symptoms of autism.

Gina received treatment at UCP of Central Florida from age two through five. She now attends a private school in Kissimmee. "We believe that the early diagnosis and early intervention along with the family support were crucial to her success," Michelle added.

Now, at age seven, Gina "works hard every day to function in a world which she perceives much differently than most," Michelle said. She explained that "through music therapy, Gina's speech improved and through speech therapy, her singing improved and it has brought her full circle."

"Gina does not really know that she has autism," Michelle said. "We have tried to explain it to her, but I don't think she is yet able to see those differences between herself and the other kids. If you ask her whether or not she is different from the other kids she will say 'Yes, I sing really good.' She sees her musical ability as the trait which makes her unique and not her autism."

Autism is a neurological disorder that typically appears during the first three years of life. The illness impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Those with autism may exhibit repeated body movements, unusual responses to other people, attachments to certain objects and have an aversion to any changes in routine activities. There is currently no cure for autism, but the illness is treatable. Donna Lorman, president of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando (http://www.asgo.org/), said that "Gina always amazes me and reminds me of the possibilities."

Donna Helsel, board member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Orlando (http://www.namigo.org/), heard Gina perform at the opening of the Central Florida Behavioral Hospital. "She is fantastic," Helsel said. "She is a wonderful example that early intervention and treatment works."

Gina has performed the National Anthem more than fifty times locally and across the country. In addition to opening for the Orlando Magic, she has appeared at Shea Stadium in New York, Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas and was also a guest on the Today Show. Recently, Gina was asked to return to New York for the US Open Tennis Championship on Labor Day weekend. Topping off her busy schedule, Gina is also working on new recordings of her own that will be available in various formats.

It's difficult to know what the future holds for Gina and her family, but Michelle explained that our plans are to support Gina and her dreams. We want both our girls to ultimately do what takes them happy in life and will do whatever we can to support them in their endeavors. Gina's career choice might change but, hopefully whatever she does it will be something that she loves."

Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs is hosting the 5th annual Orlando Walk Now for Autism fund raising event on November 14. For further information, visit www.walknowforautism.org/orlando.

Additional photos of Gina can be viewed at www.bvphoto.net/musicians

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To help people be more aware of how their credits are standing, a lot of websites are now offering services such as providing online free credit reports. This service has been made available to Americans by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Every year, Americans are showed with the help of the 3 biggest credit bureaus including Experian, Trans Union and Equifax.

Online credit report has indeed become very helpful to the government. It has saved their time in providing this information to the people because it can now be seen through the internet. Not only does the government benefit from these services, people benefit a lot from it too. It is now more convenient for them to view their credit scores just by requesting it from websites that provide services on credit. When people choose to view their credit scores, they are spared from spending too much and save a lot of money. They are also assured of privacy and security.

An online credit report for free is made available for all US citizens every 12 months. They will be able to access their accounts just by providing important information such as name, date of birth, social security number, and address. If this information is proven to be authentic, then the credit report can be provided.

The beauty of a credit report is that it can now be requested not just once; unlike before that credit reports were only available to Americans once a year. Today, people can now request reports on their credits from any of the three credit bureaus participating. For example, a person requested for his report from Experian, after a few months, he can also request another ones from Trans Union and from Equifax as well. This is also a good idea because this person can compare on the reports shown since all of these bureaus have different opinions and ideas based on the activities made by a particular person.

Credit reports actually help a person decide on whether he should get a loan or not. It is also an important factor for him to consider when he is deciding to enter into something, which needs financial assistance, and most especially, reports are also a good way to know if he is dealing with interest rates and want to decide if he wants to negotiate or not.

To help people be more aware of how their credits are standing, a lot of websites are now offering services such as providing online free credit reports. This service has been made available to Americans by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Every year, Americans are showed with the help of the 3 biggest credit bureaus including Experian, Trans Union and Equifax.

Online credit report has indeed become very helpful to the government. It has saved their time in providing this information to the people because it can now be seen through the internet. Not only does the government benefit from these services, people benefit a lot from it too. It is now more convenient for them to view their credit scores just by requesting it from websites that provide services on credit. When people choose to view their credit scores, they are spared from spending too much and save a lot of money. They are also assured of privacy and security.

An online credit report for free is made available for all US citizens every 12 months. They will be able to access their accounts just by providing important information such as name, date of birth, social security number, and address. If this information is proven to be authentic, then the credit report can be provided.

The beauty of a credit report is that it can now be requested not just once; unlike before that credit reports were only available to Americans once a year. Today, people can now request reports on their credits from any of the three credit bureaus participating. For example, a person requested for his report from Experian, after a few months, he can also request another ones from Trans Union and from Equifax as well. This is also a good idea because this person can compare on the reports shown since all of these bureaus have different opinions and ideas based on the activities made by a particular person.

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Impatient Montana Fishburne Says She was Inspired by Kim Kardashian's Success After Release of Sex TapeMontana Fishburne, the 19-year-old daughter of famed stage and screen actor Laurence Fishburne, has decided to take a more naked approach toward what she hopes will be a successful acting career -- starring in her own sex tape. She is slated to release said sex tape through Vivid Entertainment Aug. 18. According to the New York Daily News, Montana does not want to try the traditional method of Hollywood success, of trying to make a name for herself via the acting roles she takes on, instead opting for making a name for herself via the Kim Kardashian route to fame.

In a press release, Montana Fishburne stated: "I've watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape by Vivid. I'm hoping the same magic will work for me. I'm impatient about getting well-known and having more opportunities and this seemed like a great way to get started on it."

Her father, Laurence Fishburne, currently plays on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS' popular drama, and the new science fiction thriller "Predators." But, before that, Laurence became famous for his work in acclaimed movies like "Apocalypse Now," "The Color Purple," "Boyz In The Hood," "Othello," "The Tuskegee Airmen," "Mrs. Evers Boys," "What's Love Got To Do With It?," "Searching For Bobby Fischer," and "The Matrix" trilogy. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "What's Love Got To Do With It?" and an Emmy for "Mrs. Evers Boys." He won a Tony for his stage performance of "Fences" in 1992.

But it seems that his teen daughter will not follow his path to success, which began with a three-year stint on ABC's daytime drama "One Life to Live" in 1973.

Vivid Entertainment's founder Steven Hirsch said, "Montana made up her mind to make this DVD before we met her. She grew up in the entertainment business and was well aware of our company. In looking at the careers of many current leading female personalities, she saw a path to success and hopes to follow it."

Hirsch adds that her performance in the Vivid release, "Montana Fishburne: An A-List Daughter Makes Her XXX Debut," was "scorching" and that he believed she will no doubt bring the "same passion to all her endeavors -- whether in adult or the mainstream."

Could this be a sign of things to come, young models and starlets circumventing the traditional route to fame and fortune by producing sex tapes to kick their careers into high gear from the outset? Sex tapes have certainly jump-started or re-energized the careers of several well-known celebrities: Paris Hilton, Shauna Sand, Kendra Wilkinson, and the aforementioned Kim Kardashian, among others, all of whose sex tape videos are distributed through Vivid Entertainment. But will it work for Montana Fishburne?

In the press release, which can be found on Vivid.com, Montana said that she believed the sex tape was "an important first step in my career."

But is it the right direction? One sex tape doesn't make a career, nor does it guarantee success, as countless would-be porn stars can readily attest.

It is as yet unknown what her acclaimed father thinks of his teen daughter's success-seeking plan.

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Sources:

NYDailyNews.com

Vivid.com

Impatient Montana Fishburne Says She was Inspired by Kim Kardashian's Success After Release of Sex Tape

Montana Fishburne, the 19-year-old daughter of famed stage and screen actor Laurence Fishburne, has decided to take a more naked approach toward what she hopes will be a successful acting career -- starring in her own sex tape. She is slated to release said sex tape through Vivid Entertainment Aug. 18. According to the New York Daily News, Montana does not want to try the traditional method of Hollywood success, of trying to make a name for herself via the acting roles she takes on, instead opting for making a name for herself via the Kim Kardashian route to fame.

In a press release, Montana Fishburne stated: "I've watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape by Vivid. I'm hoping the same magic will work for me. I'm impatient about getting well-known and having more opportunities and this seemed like a great way to get started on it."

Her father, Laurence Fishburne, currently plays on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS' popular drama, and the new science fiction thriller "Predators." But, before that, Laurence became famous for his work in acclaimed movies like "Apocalypse Now," "The Color Purple," "Boyz In The Hood," "Othello," "The Tuskegee Airmen," "Mrs. Evers Boys," "What's Love Got To Do With It?," "Searching For Bobby Fischer," and "The Matrix" trilogy. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "What's Love Got To Do With It?" and an Emmy for "Mrs. Evers Boys." He won a Tony for his stage performance of "Fences" in 1992.

But it seems that his teen daughter will not follow his path to success, which began with a three-year stint on ABC's daytime drama "One Life to Live" in 1973.

Vivid Entertainment's founder Steven Hirsch said, "Montana made up her mind to make this DVD before we met her. She grew up in the entertainment business and was well aware of our company. In looking at the careers of many current leading female personalities, she saw a path to success and hopes to follow it."

Hirsch adds that her performance in the Vivid release, "Montana Fishburne: An A-List Daughter Makes Her XXX Debut," was "scorching" and that he believed she will no doubt bring the "same passion to all her endeavors -- whether in adult or the mainstream."

Could this be a sign of things to come, young models and starlets circumventing the traditional route to fame and fortune by producing sex tapes to kick their careers into high gear from the outset? Sex tapes have certainly jump-started or re-energized the careers of several well-known celebrities: Paris Hilton, Shauna Sand, Kendra Wilkinson, and the aforementioned Kim Kardashian, among others, all of whose sex tape videos are distributed through Vivid Entertainment. But will it work for Montana Fishburne?

In the press release, which can be found on Vivid.com, Montana said that she believed the sex tape was "an important first step in my career."

But is it the right direction? One sex tape doesn't make a career, nor does it guarantee success, as countless would-be porn stars can readily attest.

It is as yet unknown what her acclaimed father thinks of his teen daughter's success-seeking plan.

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Sources:

NYDailyNews.com

Vivid.com